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Look like the East Coast is going to get pounded Jim at 6:18pm 09.03.08 Sails Call Lounge 15/3260 I think these storm are going to hit us hard! I have to get the boat ready for something.
Defamation? jviss at 6:12pm 09.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1377 Regarding Dick's "Insurance Fraud" post in this forum; please review the following excerpt from Wiki
ASA 103/104 JoshGray at 5:27pm 09.03.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2601 My Dad and I will be taking a combo 103/104 course out of Southport, NC next week. We're really look
"Fake" Whisker Pole Steve A. at 4:02pm 09.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2366 I hate to ask a stupid question, but has anyone ever made a whisker pole for their 110% genoa out of
Link 1000? John at 3:28pm 09.03.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1250 As I posted about a week ago, I combined my two AGM batteries into one bank. I followed the advice g
Reducing sail Blueskies at 1:38pm 09.03.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1423 I have single line reefing setup on our boat, but wonder what technique most would recommend if the
Trip Info for Naples, Fl to Sarasota Area Waters.... (1) MacMikey at 12:01pm 09.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1204 Planning a cruise from Naples,Fl to the Sarasota Area... I am looking for any suggested anchorages
Thanks for the tip, Ross- TimCup at 11:56am 09.03.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1126 I was gone for a few weeks, and catching up on this site, I read Ross' post about good weather info.
Fixed Port project- outside photo Richard Bryer at 9:57am 09.03.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/809 Here is the outside photo
Fixed Ports-Time for one more project Richard Bryer at 9:53am 09.03.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1355 My fixed ports in our H34 (1983) are in sad shape. I would like to replace the glass ( plastic) by r
which boat to buy Capt John at 9:45am 09.03.08 Smaller Boats 13/1339 Here's the problem. We're new to sailing and plan on purchasing our first boat. We really like the
Linoleum Squares on Cabin Sole? maccauley123 at 8:24am 09.03.08 Ask All Sailors 32/5985 Has anyone ever tried using those 1 foot square linoleum tiles on their cabin sole. I just looked a
Need reefing lines JerryK at 8:06am 09.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1211 My MacGreggor V22 main sail does not have reefing holes. Is it possible to add these using gromets o
Makeover for Hunter 34 - Is it worth the cost ? (1) Roy Page at 5:55am 09.03.08 Big Boats 13/2355 I bought my 1983 Hunter 34 last Winter and generally pleased with its performance. There is some
New site preview BobM at 5:45am 09.03.08 S2 0/1192 Phil the new site looks great. I hope more owners post photos of their boats. I will post a bunch
Photos of Ms and Gus Bilikin at 8:52pm 09.02.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1070 if you watch closely you can see all the 'new' yacht club buildings in the photos. Yep they all sur
Strange Request....or not. gpd955 at 8:31pm 09.02.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1388 Hello All, Have been off the site for while, trying to fix my boat and enjoying the wonderful wea
And after sailaway78 at 7:04pm 09.02.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1114 This is after things finally settled down. Just got power back on this evening, after about 36 hour
During the storm sailaway78 at 6:57pm 09.02.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1077 I know, sometimes I just do something a little crazy. I was one of the very few to stay. Had alway
Before the storm sailaway78 at 6:48pm 09.02.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1158 Hi all and first a heart felt thanks for all the good wishes, offers of a place to stay, and follow

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H34 chainplate anchors Capt Robbie at 5:45pm 01.26.22 I have a 1983 hunter 34 and Became a little concerned After reading other post about the potential c
Hull Terry Cox at 5:10pm 01.26.22 Self installed a Garmin GPS sounder that came with a shoot through the hull transducer. I located ou
Hunter 28 Crusty Ol Salt at 5:03pm 01.26.22 I purchased a 96 hunter 280 late last year. The money I spent on the survey was some of the best mo
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs DArcy at 5:00pm 01.26.22 Masts are generally supported like a B&R rig. There are definite issues to deal with when there's
Oday Mariner 19 portlights (1) Will Gilmore at 4:48pm 01.26.22 Hi Chris, Are you a member of the Mariner Class Association? I recommend it. In case you didn't
Lewmar hatch size 05 H33 Scott B at 4:06pm 01.26.22 You might the hatch on this site: Hunter Parts (hunterowners.com). I would measure to be sure. Migh
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? patbratton at 4:04pm 01.26.22 I am HOT into planning a long yearned-for "bucket list" adventure... I am 65 now, still fit and ful
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S stickinthemud57 at 3:47pm 01.26.22 Interesting idea. My boat is equipped with baby stay mounts on the deck and stays of the appropriate
Hunter 33, started some work azambella at 3:41pm 01.26.22 You should check out Boatworkstoday on youtube. He does a real serious core repair and goes through
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S Tedd at 3:03pm 01.26.22 If you were to put a tube diagonally from near the top of the aft stanchion to near the bottom of th
Hunter 28 Growl at 2:55pm 01.26.22 Thanks Terry
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs Will Gilmore at 2:47pm 01.26.22 Those aft mast designs look like they would be difficult to get good forestay tension due to the st
Oday Mariner 19 portlights Chris Jones at 2:42pm 01.26.22 Welcome to the forum!! Does it look like the one in the photo below? They look like framed and no
Lewmar hatch size 05 H33 sail sfbay at 2:28pm 01.26.22 You might the hatch on this site: Hunter Parts (hunterowners.com). I would measure to be sure. Might
Hull Nivale at 2:27pm 01.26.22 Thanks to everyone. I have to install my new GPS / depth sounder. I'm afraid the transducer put insi
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs DArcy at 2:19pm 01.26.22 Those aft mast designs look like they would be difficult to get good forestay tension due to the ste
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. Davidasailor26 at 2:17pm 01.26.22 What would this mean... "GAIL WARNING is a shoal draft model with centerboard, allowing her to ven
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? Caboteur at 2:16pm 01.26.22 Remember, entering the Great Lakes via the St Lawrence requires going up stream against the current
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Tater at 2:04pm 01.26.22 Thanks Rick. I talked to the previous commander and the ball is rolling.
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. sail sfbay at 1:37pm 01.26.22 Suggest buying a good quality starter boat within your budget locally and that will get you sailing

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