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Oh Joy is finally feet dry CharlieCobra at 3:15pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/875 We went to push her over with the dinghy but the motor died. Good thing there was a breeze to sail
Well, Oh Joy is finally feet dry. CharlieCobra at 2:29pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/932 We went to push her over with the dinghy and the motor died so we had to sail her into the haulout s
Passage 45cc Slipin Away at 2:08pm 08.27.08 Big Boats 1/1323 I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
Strut/Skeg for a Hunter 37 Cutter il grido at 1:46pm 08.27.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2366 Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
Maxprop "chatter" Don S/V ILLusion at 12:52pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1151 Anyone with a Maxprop that sometimes "chatters" when switching fwd ot reverse? Or, do I have a trans
Bolts for motor mount Kevin at 12:42pm 08.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1155 I'm finally back in business after getting a kick up rudder from Idasailer. I'm in the process
OK MYSTERY OIL TIME sailormanbigd at 11:55am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 28/2035 i removed starter and loosenned the v-belt so there is no external drag on the engine and it still w
Seeking information on Hunter 20 Smiley at 11:30am 08.27.08 Trailer Sailors 4/1847 Hi everyone! I've been seeking information on the Hunter 20 sailboats. Can anyone help? Beyond the
Cruising, Sails, and UV Brian M H23 at 9:24am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1199 So, I was thinking the other day about Uv protection for my sails. I converted my furling sail to h
New Foam cscott at 8:41am 08.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1180 Hi, My wife and I just came back from a four week trip in the San Juan Islands and lower Vancover I
Using an artificial horizon. Seadogg at 8:22am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2069 Quick question: When using an artificial horizon do you need to re-do your sextant's vertical and
West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel RickS at 6:45am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 6/3237 Our West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel will not allow diesel fuel to flow past the filter element. The
Headed to Solomons,MD this weekend Jim Seamans at 6:01am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1282 Joan and I are taking Friday off and headed to Solomons's Island for Sat ' Sun. Having dinner at Dry
How to replace lining in Cabin? Ft Lauderdale Sailing at 5:28am 08.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 15/9121 I have tried to glue the vinyl back above the cushions and it keeps falling down. I have decided to
Gelcoat restoration Hermit Scott at 11:51pm 08.26.08 Ask All Sailors 17/2540 I have read and studied Mainsails gelcoat restoration thread. These maybe sound like stupid question
Neco windlass dhawantari at 11:36pm 08.26.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1497 I have a Neco windlass model NM872 with a brake friction problem. I need the manual or a technical s
30' O'Day spec sheet?? gemini_4u2 at 10:47pm 08.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/910 Hello, My uncle and I are close to buying a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day but we have a brand new sa
30' O'Day gemini_4u2 at 10:43pm 08.26.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1057 Hello, My Uncle and I are very interested in a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day, but we have a beautifu
Leaking windows jleblanc31 at 8:33pm 08.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1147 My window gaskets are shrunk and the seam where the piece meet is leaking. Does any one know where I
mac 25 manual Little Gem at 8:05pm 08.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2210 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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