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Broken seacock !!!! What to do Tony Z at 4:10am 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2117 The handle of the raw water seacock on our 1980 Hunter 33 has come off. I know it can be remo
Portlights on H-260 Hogan at 3:49am 07.31.08 Smaller Boats 1/1147 Has anyone updated the older H-260's by adding portlights like the newer models have? Do those portl
Racing Sails - Affordable Manufacturers Karri at 3:26am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 4/914 My husband and I got into racing on my friends 36" Beneteau. It performs very well however his inven
AC/DC Switch Panel Mystery Switch! - 84 Hunter 31 reserche at 12:29am 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1358 Okay - I have a mystery switch on the AC/DC Switch Panel - on my 84 Hunter 31. All the switches ar
Hunter 25 Mark H at 11:19pm 07.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/874 newbie sailor...are there any Hunter 25 with water ballast/centerbaord mods? txs in advance Would
RL 24 Mark H at 10:01pm 07.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1433 Im looking for the rigth first boat.Has anyone here heard of or sailed the RL24 sailing sloop. It i
Any advice on rebedding C-30 chain plates? Jeff at 8:53pm 07.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1965 We recently bought a 1982 Catalina 30, with some evidence of leakage at the chain plates. I would
Follow Up on ST50 to ST60 Conversion Rick D at 8:24pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1129 I want to thank everyone for their hints on this conversion. It went better than I expected, in part
Placement of Documentation Number On C34 Shanagolden at 8:05pm 07.30.08 Big Boats 3/1611 I am looking for best locations to affix the documentation number on the boat (C34). Thank you
Recreational Boating Act (H.R. 2550) passed! RobG at 7:58pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 2/852 I received this e-mail today (exerpts): "Knowing your concern regarding the proposed waste permit r
Mac 25 swingkeel Vs Mac 26 waterbalst Pilatos 1958 at 6:30pm 07.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1355 In the yatch club where I belong, there are a number of Macs 26 waterbalasted, S and D. I own a 1985
is there an easy way to tell if the sails are good? sailorKevan at 6:07pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1254 As some of you may know, i'm hopefully about to buy my first sailboat! I was wondering if someone co
She looked great for about a week Rick Sylvester at 6:06pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 0/874 after busting butt for eight days. After the dirt and stains set in Anthem goes back to looking norm
advice on single handed sailing Joe R. at 5:50pm 07.30.08 Catalina 30 9/5655 seeking advice on how others may be single handling their C30's. I have had problems getting around
Fuel use Dennis at 4:55pm 07.30.08 Big Boats 4/1316 Can anyone tell what the fuel usage is for 75Hp yanmar on 45CC boat? At 2,600 rpm.
26m engine choices blueangel at 4:15pm 07.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1827 After sailing on 26m models with Hondas and Suzukis, I got the Yamaha 60 high thrust, and find it to
Source for drapery material and parts Brian D at 3:37pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1152 Anyone ever replace the drapery in your boat? I am looking to add some lost drapes but am having a p
vibration using a 2 blend blades propeler over 1600 rpm Cesar at 3:32pm 07.30.08 Other Sailboats 0/1001 thanks to Rick Dinon L 40.5 for the clear answer in reference to vibrations over 1600 rpm
keel winch Dave at 12:44pm 07.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1281 I have recently bought a 1983 Macgregor 25 with swing keel. The keel winch handle, when turned to l
Cooked Alternator Larry Jackel at 12:37pm 07.30.08 Big Boats 3/2589 After 3 1/2 seasons and about 700 hours the factory installed Balmar 90-100 alternator (high output

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PacificNW weather update. mermike at 8:06pm 12.30.21 I was waiting for motivation to start winterizing. Boy howdy. The drive from Boise to Port Ludlow on
Key West activities. BigEasy at 8:05pm 12.30.21 . 6. Key West Key Lime Pie Company for pie. HOW could I forget the key lime pie!!!
Unknown Part and function Jimc91 at 8:02pm 12.30.21 You said the dining table and support are missing. Is this possibly the hull side support for the d
Hunter 410 cutlass bearing Tally Ho at 7:13pm 12.30.21 I will be able to remember the measurements! Ok, but 10 years from now you are going look through
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric twistedskipper at 6:10pm 12.30.21
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric heritage at 4:32pm 12.30.21 You will become a better sailor if you go electric.
Hunter 410 cutlass bearing sailing gal at 4:14pm 12.30.21 I will be able to remember the measurements!
H33.5 V-Berth Length (1) sail sfbay at 4:02pm 12.30.21 Are you thinking about expanding the bed aft toward the doorm buying a new mattress and modifying th
Key West activities. lehighsail at 3:50pm 12.30.21 1. Several years ago and Seven Fish restaurant was very good. 2. Take picture at 0.0 Route 1 miles
Farr 940 v. Farr 9.2 v. Noelex 30 sail sfbay at 3:22pm 12.30.21 If you are looking for a racing sailboat a J105 would be my choice: SailboatData.com - J/105 Sailboa
Key West activities. PaulK at 3:15pm 12.30.21 See if you can catch a chicken. You get to take it home with you if you do.
Farr 940 v. Farr 9.2 v. Noelex 30 Tedd at 3:12pm 12.30.21 Thanks, @sail sfbay, that's very informative! I've been comparing polars for a few different boats.
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric DArcy at 3:03pm 12.30.21 A Diva 39 across the way from my boat was converted to electric several years ago and the owner says
Farr 940 v. Farr 9.2 v. Noelex 30 sail sfbay at 3:02pm 12.30.21 The Farr 9.2 was introduces in 1979 with a lifting or fixed keel, 4661 lb displacement and 1294 lb b
Its funny Friday! Tally Ho at 2:58pm 12.30.21 My uncle Dave was a real woodsman, big man, keen nose, etc. my brother and I lived with my cousins
Key West activities. BigEasy at 2:47pm 12.30.21 Mel Fisher's museum is interesting. Not high tech; however, learning about salvaging the Atocha wa
A new 466 (3) Cruising Spirit at 2:45pm 12.30.21 Hello Blacksheep. Congratulations on your 466. Ours is a 460 2000 model. We have 8 100 watt panels o
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric MikeHoncho at 2:38pm 12.30.21 There has been two 28/30 ft boats of great condition for sale in my area that have been converted to
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric LeeandRick at 2:27pm 12.30.21 If you go to an Oceanvolt saildrive system, goodbye prop walk.:D
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base Hayden Watson at 2:25pm 12.30.21 I would suggest that the first thing you do is tear down the old pump as I showed in my photo to see

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