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Cynthia Woods sinking update sailortonyb Allied Mis at 6:23pm 07.22.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1199 Wow, this is getting hairy. Can't even comment on this. Tony B
Steering Limitation J Simmonds at 6:22pm 07.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1464 My B331 has a steering limitation to Port. I only get about one half turn of the wheel hard to port
Hull/Deck Rivets sailaway at 6:14pm 07.22.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1062 Hello all, I have a 1978 Oday 30 which in stripping off the lovely mildew ridden fabric and foam fr
genoa richther at 5:42pm 07.22.08 Smaller Boats 1/1640 What are the specs for a 135,150,and a160% genny for a cat. 250 wing keel. Merci
S2 Logo Font Name Dave S. at 5:32pm 07.22.08 S2 3/2809 Does anyone know the name of the S2 logo font (does it even have a name)? No, I don't need new S2 d
Raw Water Exhaust - No Water Coming Out montenido at 5:24pm 07.22.08 Catalina 30 8/7163 Hi all, it has been a while since I posted, but I have been very busy fixing up Sundance. My latest
Keel bolt torque? Cherubini - yes/no? Mark & Carol at 5:07pm 07.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 10/2275
Removing Numbers from a Genoa Marcia at 3:13pm 07.22.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1078 I purchased a used genoa with racing numbers still attached. Is there any way to remove them and th
genoa sails for mac 26d brian herr at 3:01pm 07.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/849 I would appreciate any recommendations on a genoa for a 1991 mac 26d. any info on new or used, sour
Adding speakers in 29.5 hunter cockpit Arnon Koren at 2:32pm 07.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1262 Looking for the best place to add 2 speakers in the cockpit on 29.5 hunter boat and what is the best
Mast Bogdan at 2:09pm 07.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1095 ok, as some here may see im a new Mac owner. 26s, the guy I got my new baby from never used mast rai
What size Genoa Bukrub at 1:14pm 07.22.08 Catalina 22 4/1224 I am new to sailing, and just recently bought a '84 cat 22. I haven't put her in the water yet, whil
Boom lines Blitz at 12:53pm 07.22.08 Seidelmann 4/1759 Since all lines swell some, I'm curious what is the correct Diameter lines for the lines that goes t
Sailing a 22 to hard??? Slinger28 at 12:49pm 07.22.08 Catalina 22 7/1628 The mast broke on my cat22, can you sail a catalina 22 too hard or was it the old age. Its a 1974 bo
Leaking window gaskets on 1988 h40 Bob at 12:44pm 07.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1034 Does anyone know how I replace the gaskets on the windows - they've split ? where do I buy the repl
New Furler or Rebuild?? Ralph18414 at 12:31pm 07.22.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2279 The boat I just bought has finally been delivered (1980 Morgan 415 Out Island). (The boat arrived o
Hunter Owners Get Together Duke at 12:14pm 07.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/999 To All: How about a get together with some good food and drink on western Long Island Sound say
Irwin 30 parts rpjn59 at 11:41am 07.22.08 Irwin 0/1834 Hi, I stripped a mid 70's Irwin 30 of her hardware and they are for sale, foresail (hanks), toerail,
Keel Rust Brad Hoff at 11:05am 07.22.08 Big Boats 1/904 I was wondering if anyone has dealt with keel rust on the H34. Mine is a 1984 and has had spots and
Topping Lift Mark Mynsberge at 11:03am 07.22.08 Big Boats 3/1423 My topping lift is getting worn and I am going to replace it soon. I currently have 7/16" line that

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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
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

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