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Traveling up the Harlem river Michel16053 at 3:48am 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 10/7077 I am planning to sail my C25 from New London, CT to Croton on Hudson in April. I shall sail down the
Paper Charts sailaway78 at 5:20am 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1453 First off, just so I don't get blasted, I have paper charts, dividers, compass and all the other nec
E42 MIAMI VICE St. Vitus Dance ????? grw0357 at 5:19am 02.01.08 Other Sailboats 0/3928 ??? What ever happened to the boat from Miami Vice tv show ????Endeavor 42 from the 80's (St. Vitu
toe rail for 1984 hunter 37 cutter Don Lawrence at 5:41am 02.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1661 hoping someone may be able to direct me to a supplier of toe rail for my 1984 hunter cutter 37. The
First boat's got a rotted deck.......help please Jesse at 7:16am 02.01.08 Newport 4/3378 Just bought my first boat, and couldn't be happier. Turns out, there is a huge part of the deck wher
Cowl Vents Alan Smallman at 7:11am 02.01.08 Big Boats 8/1506 My 1985 Hunter 34 has 5" low profile PVC cowl vents. I want to replace them but I have been unable
Best Practices for Rigging Maintenance and Replacement CAPT Chris at 7:21am 02.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1267 Hi folks, I just sold my 29.5' Hunter (1995), as like many after a few years of enjoyment I am int
Stability Curves, Cherubinni Hunter 27 Dave at 7:22am 02.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2607 Does anyone have stability curves or capsize angle for the 75-84 Hunter 27? I tried Hunter Corp. and
9.2A Bimini wfgunn at 7:37am 02.01.08 S2 2/1918 Should have posted this earlier, but I'm going to Strictly Sail Chicago this weekend and am looking
Fitting an inverter cjport78 at 9:18am 02.01.08 Catalina 30 1/1194 I'm considering installing an inverter on my catalina 30. Has anyone got any words of advice, for e
Adding a port side deck organizer and line clutch cbsailor at 10:02am 02.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1698 I have a 1988 Hunter 33.5. I'd like to install a second deck organizer, double line clutch (and may
advice on sails Bones at 10:25am 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1028 Any thoughts on foam luff on 130% jib? Are there disadvantages over a long period of time -- we kee
Liferafts for Beneteau 40 or 43 CanDrac at 10:46am 02.01.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1439 Wondering what size life rafts fit on the liferaft compartment under the steps at the stern of the B
470 Hydronic Heater huntdmd at 2:16am 01.18.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 I am getting ready to have a hydronic heating system put in my 2000 470. Any recommendations on int
Sound Proofing ideas for Generator Discovery at 3:22am 01.18.08 Big Boats 4/1741 The 8 kw Generator on our boat is pretty loud, I would like to know anyones ideas on adding additio
H27 EXHAUST tedsbeds at 4:22am 01.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1215 I am in the process of rehabbing a 1981 H27. The original Yanmar was replaced with a Yanmar 2GM20F.
barrier paint emalsyd at 5:20am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1606 having the bottom sandblasted this winter and looking to apply a barrier coat. anyone have any expe
Check this out Mark at 4:52am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1373 We have been working on this yacht for the past few weeks and next Saterday (Australia day) Fedor wi
Replacing Teak deck hardware. jaydog5000 at 5:58am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1372 I am going to tackle replacing the teak handrails, companionway, ect on my 1985 Catalina 30'. Has a
Dutchman Boom Brake Paul Hagstrom at 6:26am 01.18.08 Big Boats 5/1455 I am considering installing a Dutchman Boom Brake on my 37' Legend (1990). Looking for feedback on d

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prop shaft flange bolt size (2) Shaw_2112 at 12:46pm 11.28.21 so just a little follow up, the 21/32 socket was an exact fit, what an odd size to use for a bolt?!
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger luisglezi at 12:17pm 11.28.21
Lewmar old standard lens replacement. Terry Cox at 12:08pm 11.28.21 Hi Ted, ours remain original, however a bit crazed and have been thinking about replacing. Do you me
Touchless Sailing jon hansen at 12:02pm 11.28.21 the wind is never steady. up down speed, back and forth direction, puffs and lulls, waves near shor
Finish on Chart Table Terry Cox at 12:02pm 11.28.21 Different model boat here, but ours is sealed with Teak oil. If it were my boat, I would seal it wit
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger luisglezi at 11:56am 11.28.21 Why not just get rid of your FLA house bank? It would make life alot simpler... Good point. That
Connecticut yards..... bottom job shemandr at 11:53am 11.28.21 When I wanted something done right I would take my boat from the North Fork to Mystic Shipyard.
Touchless Sailing jon hansen at 11:34am 11.28.21 "sailboats steer with their sails, the rudder is for trim" how i was trained, what i teach. the
leaky boat (3) jssailem at 11:26am 11.28.21 The corrosion on the through hull would bother me. ce the valve and through hull. My reasoning come
leaky boat Don S/V ILLusion at 10:52am 11.28.21 The packing gland looks suspect, the thruhulls are very corroded and most of the hose clamps are rus
Touchless Sailing Pagan Baby at 10:47am 11.28.21 A drill that I often used when coaching a collegiate sailing team was rudderless sailing. Weight dis
H36 Boom Vang Attachment to Boom sailme88 at 10:37am 11.28.21 Thank Jim - sounds good. Rigid vang seems like a nice upgrade...of course there are lots of things
Traveler Change ... Don Guillette at 10:23am 11.28.21 Thanks for the information ... It does look like the pulling angle would be off. I will still have
leaky boat Tom J at 10:22am 11.28.21 The packing gland should leak a drop or two every ten seconds or so while the boat is in gear. It s
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 10:06am 11.28.21 Not on Hull #48...there is no such drain hole. I wondered about that. Interesting that there are
Traveler Change ... mkraybill at 9:29am 11.28.21 You might try consulting with Garhaurer for their opinion and possible solutions. After all... the
Traveler Change ... (1) sail sfbay at 9:27am 11.28.21 Welcome to the forum!! I like a straight vs. arched traveler since it is not likely to get hung up
Traveler Change ... mkraybill at 9:25am 11.28.21 You might try consulting with Garhaurer for their opinion and possible solutions. After all... the
Traveler Change ... mkraybill at 9:24am 11.28.21 Are you asking about moving it to the front of the hatch cover? That would be very far forward and
H26 stay & shroud t-connectors. CaptainRan at 8:59am 11.28.21 I ordered the retainers then noticed they say H240. I'm assuming they will work on my H26.

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