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Is Starting a Fractional Boat a Good Idea? Cheeky Monkey at 8:25am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 45/3658 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 7/1606 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 31/2171 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 21/1849 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 3/1105 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 3/1151 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 7/7388 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 19/1312 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 9/1131 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 11/1203 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 19/1199 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 13/1083 A few good photos on site.
Oceanis 281 owners Bill C320, Papillon at 12:21am 12.31.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1430 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 7/1059 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 19/1219 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 19/2334 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 1/1727 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 25/1680 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 20/2296 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 5/2151 I have a standard masthead rig, the cap shrouds are not seperate from the regular side stays, and my

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Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type Wind Dreamer at 4:28pm 11.02.21 Phil & Rgranger - thanks for the help!!! On a side note - has anyone ever removed old spreader brac
25-II throttle cable replacement (1) Tally Ho at 4:26pm 11.02.21 I am looking at purchasing the HDI stainless steel mixer elbow and adaptor joint. One concern I ha
25-II throttle cable replacement Tally Ho at 4:22pm 11.02.21 Last part of the exhaust setup, is the muffler. I have what I think is the original waterlift muff
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type Phil Herring at 4:11pm 11.02.21 It is a Z-Spar rig and it will need the wrap-around bracket, which looks like it will need to slide
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type rgranger at 4:10pm 11.02.21
2007 41DS Water Heater Issue Tally Ho at 4:02pm 11.02.21
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type (2) Wind Dreamer at 3:56pm 11.02.21 Thanks for the quick reply Phil! Here are the only two pics I have of the mast foot right now, maybe
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:55pm 11.02.21 Not sure what you're definition of 'successful' is, so I wont make that claim. I still haven't fou
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? shemandr at 3:52pm 11.02.21 Last out first in accounting! That was my program. If my boat was blocking everyone else's access
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:49pm 11.02.21 There are many folks who will claim their small panels are successful at keeping the battery charge
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:48pm 11.02.21 I think it was a 10W. I also had a 6A alternator on the Tohatsu so between the two sources, I nev
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:46pm 11.02.21 Actually, Dave it should be the ONLY question. Ahs removed vs. ahrs returned (including whatever i
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:44pm 11.02.21 I thought a lot of your question was covered in your post from October 7. I had a 25 watt panel fo
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type Phil Herring at 3:42pm 11.02.21 That's a bummer @Wind Dreamer, but I'm glad no one was hurt. If you'll post a photo of the gooseneck
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:39pm 11.02.21 I am successful! I have a 20-watt panel charging 2 grp 27 LA batteries. It's primarily doing what
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? (1) Tally Ho at 3:24pm 11.02.21 My mast stays up, but I can run a 110 ext cord to the boat, run a light or 2 , a space heater and wo
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) JamesG161 at 2:49pm 11.02.21 Having more "storage" is utterly useless unless it can be refilled. :plus::plus: Same as your onb
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) Stu Jackson at 2:36pm 11.02.21 Before going to a bigger panel, I'd consider adding another battery. Not necessarily. Unless and u
Removing fuel pickup on 280 chp at 2:19pm 11.02.21 Thanks Greg. I know where the access is, I was just wondering if there is enough room to remove it.
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) TomY at 2:13pm 11.02.21 BTW, love this forum! Thanks to everyone for your help. I'm researching my solar panel options. I

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