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New mainsheet - need advice Roy Udwin at 5:30pm 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1317 I need to replace my mainsheet on my 1984 Hunter 27. I would appreciate any advise on what type of s
SBO Burgee Flying Jim Seamans at 4:42pm 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1056 Movie says it all
2gm20f mixing elbow Ray1156 at 4:01pm 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2166 Is it necessary to have a siphon fitting in the salt water line to the mixing elbow? I have one now
1990 Hunter 30 2gm20f mixing elbow Ray1156 at 3:59pm 08.10.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/1728 Is it necessary to have a siphon fitting in the salt water line to the mixing elbow? I have one now
Hunter Legend 40.5 Question (1) Dick Dixon at 3:46pm 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2720 Regarding to a 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5, will someone please help me understand the purpose of the el
Hunter 40.5 Legend Question Dick Dixon at 3:30pm 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1222 A friend recently purchased a 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5 and has a question regarding the electrical pa
Rudder Jack at 2:34pm 08.10.08 Irwin 2/1958 I have a 1977, 33-foot Irwin. The shaft in the rudder is striped or broken. I need a replacement rud
Best Windlass Solutions for Hunter 30_88-94 parrothead531 at 2:07pm 08.10.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/3096 I'd like to add a windlass to my H30_88-94, which has the factory-standard angled bow roller and anc
rudder lost-sailing into a port letterman at 1:53pm 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 28/2887 I know I am right because we practice it all the time at sea, and once a season actually sail into p
Length of boat and trailer Dry feet at 10:32am 08.10.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1147 Hi, Want to buy a Mac 25 and have a parking area on the side of my house for an RV or boat. It is a
sailing to Anacapa and Santa Cruze Islands novelman17130 at 10:17am 08.10.08 Destinations 3/3513 Two boats, a 25' MacGregor and my 22' Venture will be sailing to Anacapa Island and Santa Cruze Isla
Centerboard Vibration Brave Dave at 10:11am 08.10.08 Day Sailers 2/1726 My 1977 DSII has a vibration in the centerboard at certain low speeds. I have repaced the bushing w
Death of a boat pet sailaway78 at 10:02am 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1082 Sorry to announce that Skipper, my boat pet was found dead this morning. He was laying on the galle
will it really work? les at 9:59am 08.10.08 The Cherubini Hunters 0/931 The hed Mistress recomends using fresh water in the head to keep down odors.My question is ,how to c
Dinette modifications in Catalina 27 NCNoviceCouple at 9:56am 08.10.08 Mid-Size Boats 8/15604 Why wife and are preparing to buy a 1982 Catalina 27 with the dinette cabin configuration. What are
what kind of boat is this a real fixer upper at 9:44am 08.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1795 i got this boat from a friend and am trying to fix it up, does anyone know what model mit is? click
ignition alarm failing Banooma at 7:22am 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1134 Yesterday, a new mystery occurred. While first starting the engine, the alarm bell (that always bee
Coffee by the numbers - your results may vary! GuyT at 5:47am 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2003 Some time ago there was a post about coffee makers and battery power usage. Some say to use a fuel s
H28 dismasted Jack4873 at 5:02am 08.10.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1228 Just finished second Lake Michigan crossing within a week and sailing upwind in 15 kt. winds when sn
Telltale signs of overheating Manny at 9:14pm 08.09.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1422 Other than a temp gauge, what are signs of a diesel engine overheating? Thursday, since the winds we

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New Roller Furler - Your pick? BarryL at 2:46pm 12.31.21 Hello, I have had boats with Selden Furlex (100S and 200S) and my current boat has a profurl. In al
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? Ward H at 2:34pm 12.31.21 Might want to look into Total Boat Total Fair fairing compound.
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 2:26pm 12.31.21 Sorry to clarify, I am NOT lookin to go out today or really any time soon. Ideally looking to get so
Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 2:13pm 12.31.21 From that CF link: Georgia Strait Extended Forecast Issued 04:00 AM PST 31 December 2021 Sunday W
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric MikeHoncho at 2:02pm 12.31.21 that sure is a expensive way to eliminate prop walk
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? sunlover at 1:57pm 12.31.21 Another point.... using water to 'see' if you have highs or lows/check for fairness doesn't really w
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric dLj at 1:53pm 12.31.21 Blessingz has anyone swapped out their diesel yanmar engine out for an electric engine? If so where
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? Hollyberry at 1:52pm 12.31.21 Another point.... using water to 'see' if you have highs or lows/check for fairness doesn't really w
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric (1) DArcy at 1:52pm 12.31.21 More to do with the angle of the prop to the water surface. Most sailboats prop are not perpendicul
How do I take this apart? leo310 at 1:49pm 12.31.21 pop the cap off
Input on vent requested Hollyberry at 1:48pm 12.31.21 Do these portlights act as backrests when you're seated in the cockpit? Any vent mounted in those wo
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 1:48pm 12.31.21 201371201371
Winter Cruising Question (2) jssailem at 1:27pm 12.31.21 Patrons up in NW WA & BC, (and those above 1,000 ft) have plenty of winter issues still at hand. W
Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 1:26pm 12.31.21 Here's a fella who just got a new 40 footer who is moving from WA to Vancouver. https://www.cruisers
Winter Cruising Question kappykaplan at 1:23pm 12.31.21 Don't look for a propane leak with a flame, it's not sensitive enough. Use soapy water. He tested
Winter Cruising Question Ralph Johnstone at 1:19pm 12.31.21 I am not sure how competent I am, but it also seems pretty straight forward. Use yellow gas tape
Winter Cruising Question Terry Cox at 1:13pm 12.31.21 As John mentioned, a good heater adds to the comfort of cruising. Temps here dropped to 15 this past
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric (2) jssailem at 1:12pm 12.31.21 Weighing the balance of being of being clean and green Please explain these terms. Are we talking
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

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