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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 1/1044 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 9/4950 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 14/2926 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 9/1357 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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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
Pearson 30 jssailem at 8:15am 12.05.21 A visiting boat in our harbor blew his cabin off when the vapors ignited. Likely singed his eyebro
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Siamese at 8:12am 12.05.21 "I like your boat and I want to buy it" would sound sound scammy to me as a seller. But, I'd reply.
H26 stay & shroud t-connectors. Crazy Dave Condon at 8:07am 12.05.21 Wine! Uh. Moonshine only way
H26 crutch mount bolts Crazy Dave Condon at 8:05am 12.05.21 There are alot of questions due to concerns. We need to talk. PM me with telephone and your locati
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? dmax at 8:05am 12.05.21 I paint my strut with bottom paint but I use this on the shaft and prop - $7.00 and no barnacles at
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? (2) JamesG161 at 8:00am 12.05.21 Very interesting. u like to experiment, Walt, test this on your current set up. Spray this over th
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal ScottMac at 8:00am 12.05.21
H23 Anchor Locker Crazy Dave Condon at 7:56am 12.05.21 I look forward to seeing you again.
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? twodzusfittings at 7:54am 12.05.21 @ dmax. Not hard at all. I started with a large Philip's head on a ratchet tool. That loosened two o
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal dmax at 7:42am 12.05.21 "When it was removed I noticed how nice the wood rails were under the hood so instead of making new
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Tater at 7:41am 12.05.21 Coming in late on this, sorry. I recently bought a Hunter 170. I bought the boat two days after it w
What color for your Bimini? (1) sail sfbay at 7:35am 12.05.21 ...........How bad is the staining? the bird crap? mold? dirt in general? ........... The attached
Pearson 30 ScottMac at 7:30am 12.05.21 Hello I owned a P30 for about 10 years great sailing boat. I found one with no spider cracks on deck
Mods to our 35s5 dmax at 7:28am 12.05.21 You got some mad skills bro, looking good.
Proper Course Sandy Stone at 7:24am 12.05.21 I thought it might be helpful to re-post this original question, because I have been fascinated by
Soft deck spot repair: Never do anything for the first time!! dmax at 7:24am 12.05.21 No real reason for Azec other than it is high quality (and more expensive) - anything you like will

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