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H34 Jib Sheet Hangs Up Dave Perry at 5:09am 10.18.08 Big Boats 8/1819 Maybe it's unique to me... but more often than not, when I tack, my jib sheet gets caught up under t
Painting over old boat name on transom remo7e at 3:47am 10.18.08 Ask All Sailors 11/7118 Hello all, I bought a boat a few weeks ago and would like to rename her. The previous name is pai
H23.5 Mark H at 10:31pm 10.17.08 Smaller Boats 3/1236 My new 1993 H23.5 was found with water near bottom step after half inch rain. Boat was setting on le
On the level Divecon at 9:50pm 10.17.08 Trailer Sailors 3/2570 I can't seem to get my Catalina 250WB level on the trailer without several attempts. There is about
Headsail suddenly releases? (1) SoSound at 7:51pm 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 4/3024 Taking advantage of the last couple of gorgeous days before we end our season and move on to winter
cheek block (1) paulj at 7:13pm 10.17.08 Catalina 310 14/3053 Added a cheek block to tame those forsail and asym sheets. It's a lot easier now.:dance: Block added
Great Interest in Trailerables out there.... dvideohd at 6:57pm 10.17.08 Trailer Sailors 11/4325 I was towing the Mac26D to the lake this evening. While in a parking lot (getting the last minute s
Getting a 192 off a trailer bullwinkle at 5:58pm 10.17.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1485 I need to get the boat off my trailer but don't know how. Need to drop centerboard for a new line th
I bought a little sailboat at the used car lot (2) Dale_K at 5:43pm 10.17.08 Trailer Sailors 15/25983 My first post. I live in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and I saw a little boat in the back of the us
Bicycles Aboard Talisman108 at 4:46pm 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1852 Hello, I'm a beginner to the sailboat world and am currently looking around for a 27' or similar ve
Salon table restoration Mysterious Ways at 4:21pm 10.17.08 Big Boats 2/1347 Hi, I have removed the water-stained salon table from my H35.5 and will restore it as a winter proje
Hunter 34 Washed Ashore (2) steve21968 at 4:17pm 10.17.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1536 This week, I had my 1983 Hunter 34 washed up on the beach in Anguilla, B.W.I. as a result of hurrica
Winter Cover PatChicago at 1:29pm 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1276 I know I've seen people post the step by step process of building a winter cover for a sailboat with
Parasailor Spinnaker (1) rpwillia at 1:27pm 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2722 At the Annapolis sailboat show I ran into the Istec racing booth where they were talking about their
Strange AC Volt meter. (1) AndrewB at 1:17pm 10.17.08 Big Boats 4/1188 I have just noticed after a couple of years that the AC Volt meter when plugged into the shore power
Quarterberth bulkhead removall J Page at 12:33pm 10.17.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1629 Hi all, As I prepare for haulout up here in MI, My thoughts go back to last year when I could
Donate vs E bay Buckeye at 11:31am 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1301 A couple of months ago I posted to request the names of organizations that would accept a boat donat
Did my User name change really go thru? HukilauMike at 10:54am 10.17.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1881 When the site changed over, I was assigned a new user name because my old one was not unique. I sub
water under the head's sole. Robert19700 at 9:56am 10.17.08 Smaller Boats 13/1930 Hi guys, This is my second post about the subject. The sole in the head of my 2001 Hunter 260 is n
Classified suggestions Chris Burti at 9:04am 10.17.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1924 Phil, after getting better acclimated to the new site, I have a couple of suggestions for changes to

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Mercury 3.3 Runs Then Stalls Rich Stidger at 8:53pm 02.10.22 If you had that much gunk in/on the tank filter I would suspect that there is more in the carb. Spra
Sabre Spirit shoal keel needed saildoc75 at 8:52pm 02.10.22 I am interested in obtaining or swapping a long fin keel (6'-3") for a shallow keel (5'-3") on a Sa
Add a dedicated starter battery Ralph Johnstone at 8:48pm 02.10.22 I plan to replace the two dc house batteries, but need to run the motor to burn out the carbon. I
When to move up? BigEasy at 8:36pm 02.10.22 That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have another drink, it doesn't take much to get
'86 Hunter 34 coolant through exhaust Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 02.10.22 If you've got a Yanmar engine, feel the mixing elbow at idle. It should be slightly warmer than han
B 361 Interior Light Switch BigEasy at 8:12pm 02.10.22 Probably need to order through a Beneteau dealer. Apparently we are not going to be allowed to orde
Add a dedicated starter battery Ralph Johnstone at 8:11pm 02.10.22 I think the previous owner ran them down over time, even though they are only a few months old. The
When to move up? Pkeller at 8:05pm 02.10.22 I uploaded my copy. Thanks, will definitely read. I did read and watch a semi crazy amount of mat
When to move up? Pkeller at 8:01pm 02.10.22 @Pkeller how old are the kids ? Old enough to help you sail ? Could they help if you were injured
When to move up? (1) jssailem at 7:58pm 02.10.22 I uploaded my copy.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:56pm 02.10.22 Look at the resources page to the single Handed Sailing group. h The link on the resources page com
When to move up? jssailem at 7:53pm 02.10.22 Look at the resources page to the single Handed Sailing group. thanks @Leeward Rail.
Example Installation Diesel Heater Hunter 326 jssailem at 7:51pm 02.10.22 Sounds like a long exhaust run. Check the install manual. There may be a limited length for the exha
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:51pm 02.10.22 Andrew Evans has written a good book on the subject. Worth the read. Bad link. Edit: Looks like t
When to move up? jssailem at 7:44pm 02.10.22 Sailing Single handed, for some it is the only way to go. When I go sailing I try to set the boat u
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 jssailem at 7:30pm 02.10.22 Welcome to the SBO forum. Exciting times. Try to keep a critical eye on the boat during the survey.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:29pm 02.10.22 I can handle all the tasks required to safely manage the boat In varied weather conditions. You nee
Add a dedicated starter battery Head Sail at 7:28pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: , I have plenty of power.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:25pm 02.10.22 , I found the primary application for me was to get her into my driveway for fall and spring work.
When to move up? jssailem at 7:25pm 02.10.22 A larger boat will have more features. Carry more gear. Have bigger sails. Cost more in moorage. So

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