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Careening on A Trailer Rick Webb at 7:27pm 10.19.08 Smaller Boats 4/1374 I have wondered if it would work, it does. I was touching up the paint on my boat and thought I'd tr
Sail repair ScottD at 7:27pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1912 I have noticed that the thread is starting to loosen on the "seams" on my jib. Can this be stitched
Movie: Morning Light Rick D at 7:16pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2014 Although people differ in what they like in a movie, I think Roy Disney's "Morning Light" will be a
Replacing bulkhead covering Vern at 6:13pm 10.19.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1469 The bow pulpit, on my 1985 O'day 28, needs to be re bedded. Water leaked between the interior of the
anchor roller hageh at 6:01pm 10.19.08 Bigger Boats 2/1475 I am wishing to add a anchor roller to my 272 I have a forttress anchor. has anyone done this or hav
absolutely great day porsche at 4:57pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1748 sailing today. Winds 15 to 20 gusting to 25 me and four of my kids went out for about 2 hours in our
Where to look for a Mac 25 mast truckjunky87 at 4:14pm 10.19.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1381 I caught the mast on a tree limb at the marina and now I have a couple questions. How good are repa
Numbers on Sail Bob Alden at 3:35pm 10.19.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1255 Ahoy! I am replacing the mainsail on my 70 Hunter 30 and the new sail will have the h30 logo and
Yacht Selection Advice buzz at 3:10pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2309 Hi folks, I'm new to this so please bear with me ... I'm a reasonably experienced sailor (currentl
The sweet taste of Pecans RECESS at 2:46pm 10.19.08 Sails Call Lounge 4/2672 We have three medium sized producing trees on our property. I still have some pecans left from last
Dodger Stitching Disintegrating Sailoff at 2:30pm 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2665 The stitching on our dodger is disintegrating. Has anyone repaired stitching on their own? What ki
Fresh Water vs Sea Water Engine morgantheship at 1:45pm 10.19.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1296 Is there a difference in the effect of Fresh Water vs Sea Water on the health or longevity of a dies
Fresh Water vs Sea Water Engine morgantheship at 1:43pm 10.19.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1477 Is there a difference in the effect of Fresh Water vs Sea Water on the health or longevity of a dies
Adding Windlass to O'day 35 CruiserDave at 12:13pm 10.19.08 Bigger Boats 5/3898 Has anyone installed a windlass and/or a second bow anchor roller to an O'day 35 or similar. There
When to replace vs. repair sails (1) fox islander at 11:29am 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 27/10576 I have a 18 year old Catalina and I assume the sails are original to the boat as they have "sails by
Bottom Paint Question Part 2 bffatcat at 10:48am 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1258 Unfortunately my first post was not articulate enough. I said the bottom was down to the bare fibe
Nice job on the User Information update RECESS at 8:31am 10.19.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1853 I really like that you have the home ports and sailboat information under the users names now. It is
Winterize Hot Water Heater sailliny at 8:03am 10.19.08 Catalina 310 4/2419 Can anyone outline how to winterize the hot water heater. I assume you need to drain it. How do you
More Power shaunh at 7:55am 10.19.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1250 Recently went out through Cape Cod Canal to Cape Cod Bay along the Plymouth coast into very strong N
Sail Shape Question KFLOATER at 7:53am 10.19.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1697 My Hunter 216 has a topping lift line ( no backstay). The boat seems to sail faster with the line t

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Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 4:44pm 12.31.21 Winter sailing, for me is preparation and routes that take advantage of the conditions Making saili
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric BigEasy at 4:14pm 12.31.21 IMHO, one can not justify replacing an existing diesel engine, that is functional, in a boat that's
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Tom J at 4:13pm 12.31.21 So we are adding the Blue Sea ACR (7610) to our Hunter with 2 batteries. I understand it needs fuse
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric rgranger at 3:58pm 12.31.21 Please explain these terms. Are we talking only after you get the system installed and before you h
Inflatable tender jssailem at 3:26pm 12.31.21 I recently purchased a Yamaha 6 for my inflatable. Not as light as the 4 hp, but plenty of power to
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric jssailem at 3:23pm 12.31.21
Winter Cruising Question jssailem at 3:20pm 12.31.21 Winter sailing, for me is preparation and routes that take advantage of the conditions Making sailin
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric kappykaplan at 3:19pm 12.31.21 let me explain "clean and green". It is a fairy tale, fallacy, a freaking big lie and nightmare. :
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Crusty Ol Salt at 3:16pm 12.31.21 Please explain these terms. Are we talking only after you get the system installed and before you ha
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 3:14pm 12.31.21 Use yellow gas tape (or pink) it's thicker than white. Use plenty of wraps if you only have white.
Inflatable tender Alan Gomes at 3:14pm 12.31.21 What is your main use for it? Just simple transportation to get ashore from a mooring or when at anc
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? sunlover at 2:59pm 12.31.21 Might want to look into Total Boat Total Fair fairing compound. that's what I used over the fibergla
New to the forum Crazy Dave Condon at 2:52pm 12.31.21 Concur with Ralph but first ask under hunter owners. Also there is a help desk on the hunter site a
New Roller Furler - Your pick? BarryL at 2:46pm 12.31.21 Hello, I have had boats with Selden Furlex (100S and 200S) and my current boat has a profurl. In al
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? Ward H at 2:34pm 12.31.21 Might want to look into Total Boat Total Fair fairing compound.
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 2:26pm 12.31.21 Sorry to clarify, I am NOT lookin to go out today or really any time soon. Ideally looking to get so
Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 2:13pm 12.31.21 From that CF link: Georgia Strait Extended Forecast Issued 04:00 AM PST 31 December 2021 Sunday W
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric MikeHoncho at 2:02pm 12.31.21 that sure is a expensive way to eliminate prop walk
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? sunlover at 1:57pm 12.31.21 Another point.... using water to 'see' if you have highs or lows/check for fairness doesn't really w
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric dLj at 1:53pm 12.31.21 Blessingz has anyone swapped out their diesel yanmar engine out for an electric engine? If so where

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