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One more question... Douglas Washburn at 12:39pm 02.04.08 Big Boats 9/1279 This 2003 H356 that we have purchased is our first boat with onboard refrigeration. Our question is
Looking for Canadians in Florida Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:00pm 02.04.08 Other Sailboats 1/1045 Hello fellow Hunter owners. I am a Newfoundlander looking to spend some time in Florida. I would lik
Hunter 42s to 46s 1992 to 2005 What do I need to know Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:21pm 02.04.08 Big Boats 7/1508 Folks I am considering buying a Hunter for my retirement and I have decided I will be looking for a
Buying a boat in winter. Part 2 Brian Scott at 8:06pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1510 Weird stuff happens. After inspecting the boat I made an offer of 25% under the asking price, as som
How many Ranger 37's were built? Michael J16039 at 10:36pm 02.02.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1959 Curious as to if anyone know how many were built. And where I could find some specs. Looks like a gr
keel stepped mast & water in bilge John at 10:56pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3515 With all the rain we've been having here recently, I am getting a lot of water in my bilge. My boat
SO... I just came back from the Boat Show (Dallas) SceptreSailor at 11:42pm 02.02.08 Catalina 310 5/1843 Not a huge event like other cities, and mainly the dark side (Power Boats), but I have to say after
Varnish - re-visited (1) Jim Seamans at 2:00am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1374 Well I just placed the last coat of varnish on the wood this morning. Things are looking good. Fina
Add a sprit for the Asymetrical? (1) Andy1237 at 2:09am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1221 Who will be the first of you to get this for the A-kite? Looks like a nice set up. Where is Santa
Play in Rudder Stu T at 2:30am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1691 I have an Oceanis 321. For the past three years I have been hearing a thumping noise coming from un
mizzen mast Captain Raleigh at 3:39am 02.03.08 Irwin 2/2137 Water that collects inside the mast seeps out the bottom, where it sits on top of the mast step. my
What is advantage of loose footed main sail? LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 4:16am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4953 Could anyone please comment on the pros/cons of a loose footed mainsail? I am currently sailing an O
Advice on headsail fabric Don at 5:08am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2787 I have a hunter 340. I need a new headsail and have tried to research several fabric types. In fact,
Norseman 44 Center Cockpit DJW at 4:52am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 10/10772 I would like your thoughts on a mid 80's Bob Perry designed Norseman 44 CC. We have been kicking ar
plumbing joefusa at 5:37am 02.03.08 Catalina 30 14/2928 i'm in the process of restoring hull 543 and i'm up to the plumbing. thinking about hot water and pr
replacing grippers on the mainsail traveler rottiesrule at 5:39am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1425 Unfortunately the grippers on the traveler are worn and need replacement. Do I need to replace the e
gas consumption Talmadge at 6:26am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1233 What kind of fuel milage does a MacGregor 26 get with the typical 50 horse 4 stroke engine . Dont ow
Garmin GPS Roy at 7:33am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1139 I will replace a loran with GPS on my boat. I am considering the Garmin 545 model. Does anyone have
Kayak vs Whale Bob V at 7:56am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1358 I've been having a bit of trouble uploading this movie but I'm going to try once more. Open the lin
Masthead sheaves Netrick at 7:52am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1265 I have a question about the masthead of the 80 Mac 25. Is it possible to replace the sheaves, and wh

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Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:23am 12.05.21 You had the answer back in your post #7. , slow turning fan above the propane heater and send those
SeaSprite 23. sail sfbay at 11:18am 12.05.21
Christening the WET DOG patbratton at 11:11am 12.05.21 Did you think to invite anyone on the forum here :huh: ? I know I would have been there in a heartb
Christening the WET DOG Ralph Johnstone at 11:04am 12.05.21 Did you think to invite anyone on the forum here :huh: ? I know I would have been there in a heartb
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 10:52am 12.05.21 Thanks for the link. Im not sure what the point is but interesting to read.
Upgrading Crazy Dave Condon at 10:47am 12.05.21 Which boat
self tacking jib Ted at 10:41am 12.05.21 I'm assuming you are going to be sailing on the Long Island Sound. It's notorious for light wind. Yo
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? JamesG161 at 10:38am 12.05.21 My last reply is to try my suggested experiments or read this... Heat transfer - Wikipedia Every t
Christening the WET DOG kappykaplan at 10:34am 12.05.21 Congratulations! :beer:
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? (1) walt at 10:18am 12.05.21 FYI, here is a picture of the heater and shield above the heater with some illustration that I added
self tacking jib smokey73 at 10:03am 12.05.21 With that size genoa and electric winches for the genoa sheets I personally wouldn't make the switch
Christening the WET DOG jon hansen at 9:56am 12.05.21 what fun
self tacking jib Davidasailor26 at 9:40am 12.05.21
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 9:18am 12.05.21 It is a sign of the times I guess, people are untrusting generally. I thought maybe the classified a
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 9:08am 12.05.21 Thanks for the reply and ideas and interesting and good for discussion.. Yep.. shiny silver coatings
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? twodzusfittings at 8:52am 12.05.21 Mmmm. Sounds like its worth looking into.
self tacking jib jssailem at 8:42am 12.05.21 Congrats Stephen on a PRESTIGIOUS looking yacht. Never sailed on one, but from the many images avai
self tacking jib sail sfbay at 8:41am 12.05.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! I would not worry about the broker'
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit kerrydeare at 8:32am 12.05.21 From Port Washington you are quite close to a yard in NJ that specializes in the work you describe.
Its funny Friday! (1) dmax at 8:18am 12.05.21 Photo bomb: my mother-in-law was so proud of her christmas village she sent this picture out yesterd

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