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halyard winches John at 8:42am 12.13.07 Mid-Size Boats 9/1250 What size winch should you use on a 1990 Hunter 30 for the halyards running back to the cockpit?
I Hate Birds captain at 9:10am 12.13.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/2041 I need help....I am in a new marina and obviously at a new slip. I am the last boat from civilizat
FREE BOAT, ACT ONE, SCENE THREE sailormanbigd at 9:37am 12.13.07 Ask All Sailors 120/6734 Hi all, had a good day on the boat today. I can't hardly wait to come home and see what you all have
water ballest treatment jackdraper at 11:19am 12.13.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/1629 I got a slip for 2008 and would like to know if it's ok to put bleach in the tank to keep it for get
Gulf Coast get together Chuck Creel at 7:37pm 12.08.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1398 There is now a list online for those of us who are attending the Dinner at Fly Creek
Looking for info on O'Day Canoes Doug D at 8:05pm 12.08.07 Day Sailers 2/986 Hello,My next door neighbor's dad died. He's selling the house. As we talked while shoveling sno
C-22 VIN Numbers FredrikEdwards at 8:39pm 12.08.07 Catalina 22 5/1473 Are the C-22 VIN numbers on transom a stamped clean font (like Boston Whalers and others) or are the
1979 S2 8.0B (26ft) - is this a good boat? jk2894 at 12:09am 12.09.07 S2 1/9084 Am looking at a 1979 8.0B. Will, of course, get a survey done before purchasing, but would really va
S2 110A engine mounts EdW at 12:23am 12.09.07 S2 1/1563 Hi i have a 1981 110A with the volvo MD17C V drive. my 2 rear engine mounts are shot, fronts look go
Looking for trip website butchrobbins at 12:50am 12.09.07 Ask All Sailors 2/994 anyone know of any websites that will help plan a trip on the ICW? I just need generalities--kind o
Custom trailer Kim at 1:21am 12.09.07 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1501 Has anyone had a custom trailer made for an Oday 26? If you have, can you tell me who built it? I'
Best way to varnish topside Rails Mike at 1:41am 12.09.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1394 I need to get all the green stuff off my top side wood rails and then varnish. What is the best way
Electrical woes HattieCreef at 12:56am 12.09.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1043 I was on the water the other day with the courtesy lights on as well as the running lights. All of
Wet in the Aft Hogan at 6:45am 12.09.07 Smaller Boats 2/818 I have been using a 1.5 inch thick foam pad in the aft sleeping area since I am waiting on a new pad
Catalina 310 - microwave Jeff75 at 6:13am 12.09.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1257 Looking for the dimensions of the microwave that generally comes as an option on the 310. We have
Sunbrella info available Steve Dion at 6:11am 12.09.07 Other Sailboats 2/929 Here is a link to some information on Sunbrella ' other suitable product for your exterior canvas ne
San Francisco Fleet Week 2007 Photos John Nantz at 5:46am 12.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/908 Just received these really cool photos from San Francisco Fleet Week. They were taken by an aircra
Head problems - Sealander # 752 Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 5:05am 12.09.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1856 Hello to allI'm having a problem with the head.I have a Sealander Model 752 manual marine toilet,
Forward hatch seal Bob at 4:45am 12.09.07 Catalina 30 2/1630 The forward hatch on my Cat. 30 leaks when it rains but not when I wash the boat with a nozzle. It
Where are all the small Catalina owners? kd4ao13295 at 4:22am 12.09.07 Smaller Boats 58/4964 Where are the sailors of Catalina 14, 16, 18, 22, 25/250 and 27. Can we get some activity here? I

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mail sail rigging questions shemandr at 6:04am 09.18.21 If I understand your question, I would suggest rigging the main sail on the boom before raising it u
mail sail rigging questions kloudie1 at 5:37am 09.18.21 Disconnect the pigtail.. then slide the mainsail foot onto the boom. (boom will be drooping onto the
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler Joe at 5:37am 09.18.21 Not sure if you will find much help here.... since this forum is populated by sailors who are intere
Rudder bearings H34 DeniseO30 at 5:21am 09.18.21 Lower bearing is loose, top moves also, . Sailing with excessive weather helm would certainly shorte
mail sail rigging questions Joe at 5:04am 09.18.21 Disconnect the pigtail. In your picture, that's the wire that's crimped on to the backstay holding
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running Davidasailor26 at 3:50am 09.18.21
wind indicators/depth/speed suggestions? (1) stricklandmma at 3:39am 09.18.21 5th time sailing. Still can't sail but this made it way easier...
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler PaulK at 3:38am 09.18.21 I've done some reading on the ballast issues. My swing keel carries 360 pounds. I plan to compens
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? HeatherE at 10:15pm 09.17.21 thanks John! Will download the pdf
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? jssailem at 10:11pm 09.17.21 A link that you may find interesting. https://www.sfbaysss.org/main/resources The offered book by
Hunter 410 Refrigerator Light Wiring Coastieee at 9:51pm 09.17.21 @ Sailgunner So they should get power from the courtesy light breaker from the manufacture? Currentl
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? (1) HeatherE at 9:21pm 09.17.21 Great! Thanks again, I ordered them and look forward to reading :)
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? Stu Jackson at 9:10pm 09.17.21 You'll find Frank's is a "classic" and Richard's like a "How to". Have fun they're both great reads
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? HeatherE at 8:51pm 09.17.21 thanks Stu! I am ordering both books as well! Single Handed Sailing" books by Frank Mulville and Ri
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? Stu Jackson at 8:44pm 09.17.21 Wish I was still there. Spent an enjoyable 18 years in Grand Marina. Good luck. Sounds like a pla
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) HeatherE at 8:14pm 09.17.21 Hello! My wife and I live on a 1979 Cal 34 and I replaced the VHF with a Standard-Horizon a few yea
Hunter 410 Refrigerator Light Wiring Ralph Johnstone at 8:04pm 09.17.21 If you have proven power to the interior light receptacle, the problem is most likely the wrong pol
SPLASH! Roadking Larry at 6:53pm 09.17.21 Took the ketch out for the maiden/shakedown sail today. I was going to go out yesterday but had a co
New H240 owner - portable toilet question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:28pm 09.17.21 Fwiw, the active ingredient in AquaKem is formaldehyde...which, surprisingly is "biodegradable," it
Well, I made a $800 mistake by flipping the little switch on the engine on panel. twalker H260 at 6:12pm 09.17.21 If you have an oem extinguisher the switch at the engine panel should not have released the extingui

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