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CharlieCobra at 3:15pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy but the motor died. Good thing there was a breeze to sail
CharlieCobra at 2:29pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy and the motor died so we had to sail her into the haulout s
Slipin Away at 2:08pm 08.27.08
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I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
il grido at 1:46pm 08.27.08
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Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:52pm 08.27.08
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Anyone with a Maxprop that sometimes "chatters" when switching fwd ot reverse? Or, do I have a trans
Kevin at 12:42pm 08.27.08
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I'm finally back in business after getting a kick up rudder from Idasailer. I'm in the process
sailormanbigd at 11:55am 08.27.08
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i removed starter and loosenned the v-belt so there is no external drag on the engine and it still w
Smiley at 11:30am 08.27.08
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Hi everyone! I've been seeking information on the Hunter 20 sailboats. Can anyone help? Beyond the
Brian M H23 at 9:24am 08.27.08
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So, I was thinking the other day about Uv protection for my sails. I converted my furling sail to h
cscott at 8:41am 08.27.08
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Hi, My wife and I just came back from a four week trip in the San Juan Islands and lower Vancover I
Seadogg at 8:22am 08.27.08
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Quick question: When using an artificial horizon do you need to re-do your sextant's vertical and
RickS at 6:45am 08.27.08
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Our West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel will not allow diesel fuel to flow past the filter element. The
Jim Seamans at 6:01am 08.27.08
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Joan and I are taking Friday off and headed to Solomons's Island for Sat ' Sun. Having dinner at Dry
Ft Lauderdale Sailing at 5:28am 08.27.08
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I have tried to glue the vinyl back above the cushions and it keeps falling down. I have decided to
Hermit Scott at 11:51pm 08.26.08
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I have read and studied Mainsails gelcoat restoration thread. These maybe sound like stupid question
dhawantari at 11:36pm 08.26.08
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I have a Neco windlass model NM872 with a brake friction problem. I need the manual or a technical s
gemini_4u2 at 10:47pm 08.26.08
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Hello, My uncle and I are close to buying a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day but we have a brand new sa
gemini_4u2 at 10:43pm 08.26.08
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Hello, My Uncle and I are very interested in a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day, but we have a beautifu
jleblanc31 at 8:33pm 08.26.08
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My window gaskets are shrunk and the seam where the piece meet is leaking. Does any one know where I
Little Gem at 8:05pm 08.26.08
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Just bought a 1983 Mac25. It needs alot of work. Anyone know where I can get an owner's manual and l

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Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
Tom J at 1:09pm 12.31.21
Hull Speed and Prop Shaft RPM dictate charging amperage. Does that mean on a light wind cruising da
Headsail Length and girth
kappykaplan at 1:06pm 12.31.21
Guess it means a trip to the boat yard unless the manual specs are sufficient.. Best to measure wh
Headsail Length and girth
Chiriqui at 1:03pm 12.31.21
Oh well I had that listing but thanks for the verification. They do ask for my sail dimensions which
Winter Cruising Question
Terry Cox at 1:02pm 12.31.21
Is there anything else I should consider before just going for it? Really wanted to do a Christmas
Winter Cruising Question
jssailem at 12:56pm 12.31.21
I am all for adventure. But first trips can be tricky. You have two young children aboard. No time (
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
Crusty Ol Salt at 12:48pm 12.31.21
I would consult with these guys for size: Electric Yacht - Electric Sailboat Motors. Complete Solu
Winter Cruising Question
colb218 at 12:21pm 12.31.21
If this is a properly vented heater, it shouldn't present any problems if properly installed. It i
Winter Cruising Question
Ralph Johnstone at 12:11pm 12.31.21
If this is a properly vented heater, it shouldn't present any problems if properly installed. It it
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
dlochner at 11:47am 12.31.21
More to do with the angle of the prop to the water surface. Most sailboats prop are not perpendicul
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
LeeandRick at 11:44am 12.31.21
Saildrives don't have prop walk? Or just less prop walk. because the sail drive is further from the
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
dlochner at 11:33am 12.31.21
Saildrives don't have prop walk? Or just less prop walk. because the sail drive is further from the
New to the forum
Ralph Johnstone at 11:30am 12.31.21
IMHO don't limit your posts to any one make or year. Post EVERYTHING in "Ask All Sailors". The peo
The Proper PROP
DArcy at 11:20am 12.31.21
Choosing the wrong prop can be bad for your engine. When I bought my boat the previous owner had the
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good?
sunlover at 11:08am 12.31.21
I strongly suggest the 10-foot rule. If you can't see it from 10 feet, life is too short to worry ab
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
LeeandRick at 10:56am 12.31.21
How pray tell? How does the propellor know that it is being turned by an electric motor instead of
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
Tom J at 10:55am 12.31.21
How pray tell? How does the propellor know that it is being turned by an electric motor instead of
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
JohnShannon at 10:44am 12.31.21
If you go to an Oceanvolt saildrive system, goodbye prop walk.:D How pray tell? How does the prope
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
chip veres at 10:41am 12.31.21
Cool project, range is the is the main issue, a secondary issue is range and once you have those tw
The Proper PROP
Sailm8 at 10:29am 12.31.21
In my experience, there are so many variables with barnacles such as boats location, water temp, sal
Anyone know what caused these depo
FLAPILOT at 9:39am 12.31.21
While prompt cleaning is necessary you need to find out where the salt water is coming from, is the

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