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Dinghy Davits PHitchcox at 3:50am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1329 As my wife and I are getting older and have more time to sail, our backs are also getting older and
"Easy Reefing" Warren Milberg at 3:27am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1692 I just got done reading, and rereading, an article on pg 38 of the Feb 2008 edition of "Sail," magaz
Put in Bay to Harbor Springs Michigan JohnnyMac at 6:59am 01.28.08 Big Boats 11/1670 Four years ago when I was planning a trip to the North Channel of Lake Huron I received valuable inf
Mast head light bulbs arayc01 at 6:54am 01.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1094 Does any one know what style of bulb is used in the mast head lights of a Hunter sailboat, specifica
That noise Deadline at 6:20am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1111 Hunter neglected to screw down the compression post plate on my 320, so I helpfully obliged. Then I
Hoisting a hard dinghy aboard Taylor at 8:04am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2952 Its mixed snow and rain in the northwest today, and a perfect time think about boating. I'd like t
Inflatable dinghy floor, slat, wood, or air floor Mike8245 at 10:08am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 13/12115 Does anyone have any other than the obvious positives or negatives to each of the 3 floors available
Silver Marine dinghy, thumbs up or thumbs down? Mike8245 at 10:02am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1954 I am considering a Silver Marine inflatable dinghy, does anyone have any experience with them? It wo
Webasto Heater Install 323Cruiser at 9:26am 01.28.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3836 I recently purchased a Webasto AirTop 3500 desiel heater for my Beneteau 323 and need to make the de
Beckson Ports (1) Gosselin R�gis at 9:02am 01.28.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/943 Hi, I would like to know if somebody among you would have the dimensions of the opening Beckson of O
Epoxy ready to apply Kerry13709 at 8:21am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2018 Ready to start coating my teak ' holly plywood flooring, 23 or so pieces all together. According to
Raymarine Smartpilot X-5 or S1 Smartpilot. Which would you choose? Joe Mullee at 11:20am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1249 Has Raymarine come out with a new autopilot called the Smartpilot X-5 or have I just been asleep at
Sanitizing the head holding tank Cruisin30MKIII at 11:30am 01.28.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1155 Just purchased a 1995 Cat 30 MKIII :). The inside has a bit of odor from the head. I think i need to
1993 legend 40.5 jeff 93 40.5 at 9:08pm 01.28.08 Big Boats 2/1593 first time hunter owner here. beautiful used 93 hunter legend 40.5! any problems or tips to share?
Baltimore Boat Show Ray at 8:29pm 01.28.08 Catalina 310 0/1154 All, Went to the Baltimore Boat Show this past Saturday. Chatted with the dealers, but did not see a
From last week - Teens lead rescue of boaters in lake [Pontchartrain] Norton at 9:33pm 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1072 Young sailors save the day! http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1201156509244670.xm
ship aground in ChesBay richk at 11:10pm 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 8/995 The incident happened around 5 p.m. north of the Bay Bridge near Sandy Point State Park.Error: Error
Stuffing Box Mike Hancock at 3:07am 01.29.08 Mid-Size Boats 9/1224 Our Sea Scout Ship on Galveston Bay has a 1989 Hunter 27. The packing is leaking. On this boat, whic
Nautical chart Broke sailor SV Marcell at 3:48am 01.29.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1219 Anyone know the chart number that covers Newport, RI to Saint Martin thru Bermuda? I have been look
new flax packing for the stuffing box mike16498 at 6:44am 01.29.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1636 I need someone with experience in replacing the flax in the stuffing box a Hunter 27. The engine has

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Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 2:28pm 11.06.21 As I grown older I more and more appreciate a handhold somewhere on the dodger frame that is well su
grinding sound starting?? (1) Boomer2it at 2:25pm 11.06.21 Remove the air cleaner and look inside while you press the thermostart button. You should see visib
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:20pm 11.06.21 My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I he
Has anyone built a boarding step? thinwater at 2:11pm 11.06.21 ...when I can't board at a gate and have to step over the life lines I always do so at the shrouds
Replacement Bulbs for Tachometer in a Type B Panel dkinzer at 2:07pm 11.06.21 I was able to get some T1.5 wedge-base bulbs at NAPA today. There were none of that size out on the
Has anyone built a boarding step? dlochner at 2:05pm 11.06.21 I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 1:55pm 11.06.21 I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
Hunter 49 Variprop Zencra at 1:45pm 11.06.21 So even though you had a bad experience originally with the Variprop, you're sticking with it? Did y
H41DS Racor priming question Nachismo at 1:27pm 11.06.21 Nevermind. The hand pump shaft eventually sealed itself & I got a nice squirt of pure diesel out th
Has anyone built a boarding step? Rich Stidger at 1:18pm 11.06.21 $300 for a boarding step? Stupid money......
JIB SHEET QUESTION (1) sail sfbay at 1:08pm 11.06.21 Soft shackle attached to the jib clew and jib sheet eyes. Credit goes to jssailem.
Hunter 49 Variprop Georgedoyle at 12:35pm 11.06.21 So even though you had a bad experience originally with the Variprop, you're sticking with it? Did y
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? DougM at 12:21pm 11.06.21 Much thanks. Hope you get it all wrapped up! You had better hope that part is bronze and not bra
PNW Cruise 2021 Ralph Johnstone at 12:13pm 11.06.21 This is what happens when you anchor in 9 feet of water and there is a 10ft tide change.:facepalm:
Has anyone built a boarding step? Hello Below at 12:03pm 11.06.21 @Rich Stidger, the Edson one is currently over $300! You don't love your boat?:)
H41DS Racor priming question (1) Nachismo at 11:26am 11.06.21 Brand new filter installed by diesel mechanic 3 months ago. I merely checked for H2O. Just drained
H41DS Racor priming question Don S/V ILLusion at 11:18am 11.06.21 Did you fill the bowl as much as practicable prior to the bleed pumping? If not, it will take a lot
Yanmar Exhaust Elbow / cheap, quick fix. (1) solesurchin at 11:04am 11.06.21 Based on the info above for a custom elbow, I did the same for my YSB12 exhaust. It works very well
Has anyone built a boarding step? SoSound at 11:02am 11.06.21 Excellent, I can start scheming! Another project to go along with my cockpit table. @Rich Stidger,
Has anyone built a boarding step? SoSound at 10:58am 11.06.21 @Hayden Watson, ARGGHHH! That would be really irritating!

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