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Where do you keep your anchor? (1) Dan D at 11:46pm 06.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/979 I keep my anchor on the deck and bungied just in front of the mast, when sailing. We usually anchor
TV Antenna Floyd at 11:52pm 06.15.08 Big Boats 0/906 Recommendation for a TV antenna and location for a Hunter 386.
Low RPM's - Yanmar 3GMF steve21968 at 12:10am 06.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1171 Several weeks ago, my RPM's dropped suddenly from 3,000+ to 2,000. They don't fluctuate - but at fu
southern cross Dan Vitale at 10:35pm 06.15.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2706 I own a C22 but I've become infatuated with a Southern Cross 28. I'm thinking about moving up and s
Lewar Port Lights Floyd at 12:45am 06.16.08 Big Boats 5/1093 The Lewmar fixed port lights we have on our 2003 Hunter 386 are all crazing. I am not aware of any
Jiffy Reefing System thisoldspouse at 12:40am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 16/4434 I had an opportunity to use the "boom roller reefing" on my V222 this weekend, for the first time. W
Bottom paint and speed. HAL at 12:38am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2642 How much does the smoothness of the antifouling paint effect speed? Our choices are:1- glass like
New to Me 1996 Hunter 280 - with Pressure Water Woes sailorgirl500 at 1:44am 06.16.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1451 Just got the boat this week -- filled the water tank, turned on the valve -- turned on the pressure
July cruise up the coast of Maine WilliamH at 12:44am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1193 I am planning to cruise up the coast of Maine for a week in July. I will leave Portland and want to
Which Loos Gauge Phil Fry at 1:35am 06.16.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1277 Which Loos Tension Gauge should I get for my 1976 Catalina 22? Someone suggested a Model B, but ther
slugs/shackles castohoward at 1:28am 06.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/931 I need a used trailer for a 1981 Hunter 27' sloop. I can't find shackles for the main sail slugs. W
Motor start SailLINY at 1:22am 06.16.08 Catalina 310 7/1707 Been a lurker for a while to the board. Now new owner of a 2001 Catalina 310 (been sailing a Catalin
Setting the Genoa Tom23400 at 1:20am 06.16.08 Smaller Boats 5/1667 First let me say that I'm new to sailing. I have a 27' Hunter with a 150 genoa. In 10 to 12K winds
battery testing question bffatcat at 1:52am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1136 I just replaced the 12 volt car battery that I use for my vhf radio. I have no way to know how low
92 Hunter hatches T J Furstenau at 1:13am 06.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/867 Quick question for the group. I've got a '92 Hunter 35.5 with the larger hatches that are flush wit
trans cable in pedestal Kirk at 5:07am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1093 Our transmission cable froze for good this weekend, it's been very difficult for some time. Can you
88 H40 Fan belt replacement... Can I use the same size automotive ??? bob at 6:14am 06.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1315 It's time for a new one! would appreciate your thoughts guys engine is 44hp, 4JHEBob
Gas valve solenoid Liam at 6:24am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1876 I noticed that the flame on my propane stove and cabin heater appeared to be lower than normal. I ch
A/C and generator Chuck Creel at 6:47am 06.16.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2229 I have a honda 2000EU and a central a/c unit. When the compressor kicks on , the gen bogs down a bit
NEED a Swim Ladder Coyote at 7:07am 06.16.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1134 Here is an odd question---- Our 1984 31' does NOT have a swim ladder (taken off by previous owner)a

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Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running Davidasailor26 at 3:50am 09.18.21
wind indicators/depth/speed suggestions? (1) stricklandmma at 3:39am 09.18.21 5th time sailing. Still can't sail but this made it way easier...
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler PaulK at 3:38am 09.18.21 I've done some reading on the ballast issues. My swing keel carries 360 pounds. I plan to compens
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? HeatherE at 10:15pm 09.17.21 thanks John! Will download the pdf
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? jssailem at 10:11pm 09.17.21 A link that you may find interesting. https://www.sfbaysss.org/main/resources The offered book by
Hunter 410 Refrigerator Light Wiring Coastieee at 9:51pm 09.17.21 @ Sailgunner So they should get power from the courtesy light breaker from the manufacture? Currentl
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? (1) HeatherE at 9:21pm 09.17.21 Great! Thanks again, I ordered them and look forward to reading :)
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? Stu Jackson at 9:10pm 09.17.21 You'll find Frank's is a "classic" and Richard's like a "How to". Have fun they're both great reads
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? HeatherE at 8:51pm 09.17.21 thanks Stu! I am ordering both books as well! Single Handed Sailing" books by Frank Mulville and Ri
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? Stu Jackson at 8:44pm 09.17.21 Wish I was still there. Spent an enjoyable 18 years in Grand Marina. Good luck. Sounds like a pla
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) HeatherE at 8:14pm 09.17.21 Hello! My wife and I live on a 1979 Cal 34 and I replaced the VHF with a Standard-Horizon a few yea
Hunter 410 Refrigerator Light Wiring Ralph Johnstone at 8:04pm 09.17.21 If you have proven power to the interior light receptacle, the problem is most likely the wrong pol
SPLASH! Roadking Larry at 6:53pm 09.17.21 Took the ketch out for the maiden/shakedown sail today. I was going to go out yesterday but had a co
New H240 owner - portable toilet question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:28pm 09.17.21 Fwiw, the active ingredient in AquaKem is formaldehyde...which, surprisingly is "biodegradable," it
Well, I made a $800 mistake by flipping the little switch on the engine on panel. twalker H260 at 6:12pm 09.17.21 If you have an oem extinguisher the switch at the engine panel should not have released the extingui
Well, I made a $800 mistake by flipping the little switch on the engine on panel. MitchM at 6:00pm 09.17.21 if it's an oem extinguisher install you should be able to get lots more info from hu
Small dog Ramp/Step Recommendations for hatchway Catalina 27 MitchM at 5:55pm 09.17.21 i spent a couple days building a beautiful folding wooden 'dog ramp ' with stainless hinge
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing twistedskipper at 5:47pm 09.17.21
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler Deep Sea at 5:26pm 09.17.21
New H240 owner - portable toilet question caverun at 5:24pm 09.17.21 That's good news- BTW I've had good luck with the Aqua-Kem chemical for the waste tank- really contr

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