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Can a prop be too far gone? (2) Hermit Scott at 9:03am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 39/5006 This was on my boat for probably five years or more with no zincs. Apparently someone cracked a blad
Lake Powell walt at 8:37am 10.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1604 Montanasailor asked about Lake Powell in a seperate thread - here is a new thread on the subject.
"REPAIR" rather then "REPLACE" >>?? Lucky Bum at 8:31am 10.15.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1223 Replacement is a big 200 dollar bill plus shipping. Regards to sloppy 222 rudder. Seems the holes
H34 Quarter Berth Bulkhead Bob Poff at 7:55am 10.15.08 Big Boats 4/1584 My winter projects involve working in the starboard PIT. Sorry, I won't fit down through the cave en
Upwind in a 356 Paul356 at 7:35am 10.15.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/4479 I posted this on the big boat forum, but realize I should post it here, too. Thanks: Tell me your
Long or Short Shaft? Weight & Why? okial at 6:52am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1963 Hi To all of you that responded to my query concerning engine size for a 17' O'Day thank you. I
What to buy... mrmagik at 4:00am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 22/3280 I have recently decided that I want to buy a boat. The only problem is I dont yet know a whole lot a
Edson Pedistal Installation Help BaySailerBill at 3:36am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1409 Hi All, I have a 1984 Catalina C-27 that I would like to change-over from tiller to an Edson Pedis
Soda blasted bottom to discover no gelcoat Barry7363 at 7:02pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2658 I'm in a quandry ... our ("new to us" June 2008) 1986 Catalina 34 was hauled early to get on with so
Winch capacity lbyonkers at 6:57pm 10.14.08 Smaller Boats 6/1312 I have a Ken's Welding trailer. What is the winch capacity? I may have to replace mine. I can't f
Hunter 31 stern pulpit material asmits at 6:36pm 10.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1328 My 2006 Hunter 31 has wood strips for the seat part of the stern seats. Are these teak wood or not?
Went to the Boat Show this Weekend (5) ITMaster at 6:06pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1740 Saw lots and lots of really nice boats there. Walking around in a dazze (sic)looking at all the glea
Winter Storage Capn Grumpy at 5:45pm 10.14.08 Big Boats 18/4066 :cry: Here we go again. Just had a long conversation with our marina's boat yard manager and he fee
Amendment 6 Seeks To Save Fla. Marine Industry Allan R at 5:44pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1282 Looks like this is something that needs to have the vote gotten out for in the sunshine state. Ame
Gunk in diesel fuel...how do I get rid of it? tadd5181 at 4:38pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 12/7524 I have discovered gunk in my diesel fuel. I have a Racor R20S filter (plus one other) which reveal
UPDATE: Custom Forum and PDA layout (1) Phil Herring at 4:12pm 10.14.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/2090 Sorry for posting this here. I'll move it in a day or two but I wanted to make sure it's seen. 1.
UPDATE: Custom Forum and PDA layout (1) Phil Herring at 4:12pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1574 Sorry for posting this here. I'll move it in a day or two but I wanted to make sure it's seen. 1.
Hunter Owners Don Guillette at 3:28pm 10.14.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/5444 Over the many years that I've been involved with sail trim through this forum and selling my book an
There's always a positive side... (3) Maine Sail at 3:11pm 10.14.08 Musings With Maine Sail 15/8175 While most are worried about the economy, with good reason, I tend to follow the buy low mentality.
A simple man with a simple boat needs help Stevep at 2:39pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1613 Hi all -- My Contest 30 sailboat has no hot water heater, no refrigeration, and no pressure fresh wa

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Sirius 21 main sheet assembly sail sfbay at 2:10pm 02.10.22 Welcome to the forum!! This thread should be helpful Sirius 21 main sheet relocation \| Sailboat Own
When to move up? jssailem at 2:07pm 02.10.22 On that note, are there any boats in the 27-30' range that you would specifically avoid or converse
When to move up? Parsons at 2:03pm 02.10.22 Congratulations on catching Five-foot-itis! This will be exactly like buying a bigger car or SUV, t
No way out Mechone at 1:39pm 02.10.22 Read this common fault on all Beneteaus REALLY annoying leak! \| Sailboat Owners Forums
'86 Hunter 34 coolant through exhaust jviss at 1:32pm 02.10.22 Look up the raw water pump specs to see the flow spec at a particular RPM. Get a bucket and time ho
Distance between gudgeons on '89 Catalina 22 TwistedVet at 1:05pm 02.10.22 Thanks, will sleep better tonight!
Distance between gudgeons on '89 Catalina 22 Gene Neill at 1:02pm 02.10.22 12" center to center.
When to move up? Pkeller at 12:30pm 02.10.22 Thanks guys, appreciate the support! I tend to be overly cautious so I wanted to make sure I wasn't
When to move up? dlochner at 12:10pm 02.10.22
When to move up? BigEasy at 12:10pm 02.10.22 No problem at all with being capable of single handing the prospective boats on your wish list. Y
When to move up? seadaddler at 11:46am 02.10.22 I agree moving up and I started with Hobbie and got a Hunter 290 in 2000 living on LI east end River
Haul out the water V.Carter at 10:47am 02.10.22 I just got a quote for $644 for a Hunter 46 haul out. Suggest getting a quote from the boatyard tha
When to move up? Roland5048 at 10:38am 02.10.22 I feel you already know the answer and might just be looking for some validation. Given your sailin
When to move up? Sailavie1 at 10:24am 02.10.22 I would say go for it. In my experience I moved from a 16 to 22 and stopped at 25 (lake sailing only
Adding portable general. Bob J. at 10:20am 02.10.22 Using a portable generator to charge batteries especially FLA or AGM works until one hits 80% SOC. A
Flexing Floor higgs at 10:17am 02.10.22 One possible solution is expanding foam like Great Stuff. My Irwin 32 (1973) simply had a glass cab
Adding portable general. Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 02.10.22 It would be better if the generator put out like 100A of DC, or your shore power charger could put
No way out markwbird at 9:47am 02.10.22 Could be a clogged drainage hole somewhere.
Thru Hull Backing Plates Tom J at 9:21am 02.10.22 But, here's the odd thing, there's about a 3" circle that had been machined to make the hull thinne
Thru Hull Backing Plates dLj at 9:07am 02.10.22 The wood is in very good shape even after being exposed to small amounts of water over the past cou

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