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Is Starting a Fractional Boat a Good Idea? Cheeky Monkey at 8:25am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 45/3413 Details:We love to sail and love to golf. We are tormented by the fact that we love to golf and we
Garhaeur adjustable genoa cars Stephen K at 8:28am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1556 I bought this system based on all the positive feedback. Like other Garhaeur equipment, this unit se
replacing packing John at 8:26am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 31/2019 First, thanks to Stu who came by my boat this morning. His visit was very helpful, but - surprise, s
Clean Prop Jim Seamans at 9:40am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 21/1795 A before and after photo of my prop. Cleans up real nice!!JimS/V Java
best pics and stuff letterman at 11:19am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1085 I was surfing the net by typing in "s/v" and seeing where I ended up. There are some good sights, an
Lister - Petter catfishlee at 12:46pm 12.30.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1099 Does anyone have or know where to get an original manual for the Lister - Petter 6 hp , 1 cylinde
Beneteau Oceanis 43 for circumnavigation bhavik at 1:20pm 12.30.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/7024 Hi, i am considering an Oceanis 43 for a single handed circumnavigation around the world, including
Trailering question Jerry Dykhuisen at 8:25pm 12.30.07 Ask An Oday Owner 19/1254 I recently purchased an O'Day 25 and have to go pick it up in New Jersey. I've also obtained a cust
Red Neck Yacht Club comes to Colorado Cappn Mark at 8:43pm 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1074 Sailors of Colorados lakes and reservoirs-come join us at the first Cherry Creek Red Neck YC meeting
Old 31 vs. 1995 336 Jacob Barnes at 10:14pm 12.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 11/1122 My friend just bought a 336. I really like the layout for my family. I am worried about the speed. I
Help with cabin sole PrincessoftheLake at 11:22pm 12.30.07 Big Boats 19/1135 Some of the floor boards for our cabin sole on our 1995 Hunter Legend 40.5 have sustained water dama
Cargo 'Nightmare' Capt Ron;-) at 12:12am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1032 A few good photos on site.
Oceanis 281 owners Bill C320, Papillon at 12:21am 12.31.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1339 I am installing a stereo next spring and was wondering if any 281 owners have done this. I plan on m
Narragansett Bay Cruising Guides BP at 1:29am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1026 Does anybody have a recommendation for the best cruising guide to Narragansett Bay, one that combine
Is this the original or upgraded h34 rudder? Ketoj at 3:39am 12.31.07 Big Boats 19/1156 I've seen the occasional discussion here about the rudder replaced on the 1983 H34s. Can anyone tel
double head sail eric g at 7:51am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 19/2190 I have a Beneteau 361 with a 140 genoa. I am thinking of buying a "standard" size jib with the objec
Removal of aEricson32 Genoa Track Paul Trumm at 7:08am 12.31.07 Ericson 1/1646 I have an Ericson32 and I want to reseal and paint my deck this summer. I can't find tha nuts to rem
At the great risk on ruining my reputation Ross at 10:00am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 25/1609 For those of you who receive public television, "Live at The Lincoln Center" is featuring The New Yo
anchor chain and gypsy letterman at 11:20am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 20/2133 My ship 37' - 20,000lb.What size chain for the anchor rode?What type of chain - hot dipped look
standing rigging tension odis_chase at 1:40pm 12.31.07 Smaller Boats 5/2097 I have a standard masthead rig, the cap shrouds are not seperate from the regular side stays, and my

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A few quick battery box questions GonzoF1 at 6:06am 08.13.21 If I know your flute size I will have to get my slide rule out and start making calculations. What
A few 260 upgrades caverun at 5:52am 08.13.21 Can you share some details on your ACR install on a 260? Mounting location etc? Upgrading my solar c
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW galliob53 at 5:49am 08.13.21
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Jimongee at 5:46am 08.13.21 Yes the bolts are super tight. I think I will reconfigure the bracket a bit (extend the adjustment
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW smokey73 at 5:40am 08.13.21 I wouldn't trust a lasar range finder when it comes to inches of clearance on some bridges (maybe ev
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW shemandr at 5:39am 08.13.21 Please keep us posted about the trip. I made the trip from Maryland to Florida last Feb./March and
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW smokey73 at 5:35am 08.13.21 Thanks for that info, I figured we would need to pay close attention to the tides as we made our wa
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW galliob53 at 5:18am 08.13.21 Thanks for that info, I figured we would need to pay close attention to the tides as we made our way
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW smokey73 at 5:10am 08.13.21 Has anyone taken their 420 Passage up or down the ICW and what advice can you offer? Our boat has
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 Davidasailor26 at 5:07am 08.13.21 Welcome to the forum, and congratulations. The traditional Beneteau switch layout uses a switch for
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW galliob53 at 4:49am 08.13.21 Hi Nodak7, we will be entering the ICW at Norfolk and making our way south, commencing in early Octo
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Nodak7 at 4:41am 08.13.21 On our 2006 H41DS we carry a bank of 6 6v Trojan Batteries (3 sets of 2 in series). The aH's for the
BOOM VANG!!! dlochner at 4:40am 08.13.21 The vang is pretty straight forward, basically a 4:1 or 6:1 block system with a cam cleat. Garhauer,
Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business? Nodak7 at 4:24am 08.13.21 Have to laugh at this statement "as the market for big boats had fallen down ". Of course it has the
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW Nodak7 at 4:16am 08.13.21 Has anyone taken their 420 Passage up or down the ICW and what advice can you offer? Our boat has
Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business? garethpope at 4:13am 08.13.21 I own a 2017 MH 31 i bought new from EdgeWater Marine in the UK. I experienced problems with leaking
Rode Length All U Get at 3:40am 08.13.21 That is a great idea! I frequently use a trip line but I run out as much trip line as scope (plus a
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Ralph Johnstone at 11:46pm 08.12.21 The only complaint is the alternator loosens up periodically. Maybe a little blue Loctite to prev
Rode Length Tedd at 10:50pm 08.12.21 Tie a trip line to your anchor. That is a great idea! I frequently use a trip line but I run out a
Rig tuning physics Tedd at 10:30pm 08.12.21 Thanks, @DArcy . You're right, it was not my intention to consider all mast loads at this stage, onl

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