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Burst, Main Sail Clew Dave at 1:18pm 07.22.07 Big Boats 6/1306 I have a 2002 H-356 with the original UK sails. Today while sailing in 18kt winds, the mail sail cle
Just purchase 1987 23' need solo sailing rigging i Joelle Dupont at 1:04pm 07.22.07 Smaller Boats 10/1289 Greetings,Today I purchased a 1987 Hunter 23'. I've been sailing a smaller daysailer solo and want
Ericson 39 flush deck hull to deck connection (1) Bill at 5:11pm 07.22.07 Other Sailboats 3/2867 The only hull to deck connection appears to be the tabbing on the inside of the hull and deck. The
Spring Lift Part Van737 at 4:22pm 07.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1382 The Spring Lift Part # SL 3-35 that holds the refrigerator lidof my 1994 Hunter Legend 37.5 is no lo
Feeling a little Dinghy? SailboatOwners.com at 2:40pm 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 37/3201 Most of us use tenders, or dinghies, to transport ourselves to shore and back if we anchor out. Wha
Has anyone seen the blue whales off Palos Verdes caguy at 2:34pm 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1087 this weekend? Tried to get out there on Friday but unable. Expert said they may hang around until th
I know a place Chris at 8:32pm 07.20.07 Catalina 310 0/1085 I know a place,Its just a short 45 minute ship ride out to the Channel Islands, then,You have a k
mushy deck Todd Larson at 10:00pm 07.20.07 Day Sailers 3/1092 I'm considering the purchase of an Oday 22. It will be a project boat. I plan to refurbish her. My
Running/cabin lights DPT at 10:08pm 07.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1077 Just wondering if anyone has any experience with replacing their running lights/ cabin lights with m
Request for Nissan Outboards Opinions/Reviews BrianW at 10:03pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1211 I am having to re-power my Hunter 26. I'm looking at a Nissan 9.8 4-stroke for $2020 online. I would
Buying Outboard Motors Online Opinions/Experiences BrianW at 10:10pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 22/12636 I am thinking about buying an outboard motor for my Hunter 26 online. A couple of the sources seem O
BVI Bareboat Ken at 11:02pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1193 We will be booking a bareboat charter in BVI for April 2008 next week. Are using Conch. Getting a 38
81 hunter 33' fuel tank removal frank at 12:18am 07.21.07 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1844 Has anyone had experience in switching out original 22 gal. fuel tank on a hunter 33'? It appears t
Cruising Chute and Snuffer Ian Johnson ( UK ) at 1:14am 07.21.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1898 Hi .. Been looking at the Cruising Chutes offered on Beneteau Owners . Anyone using one . What are t
seacock thru hull for holding tank Ed Munson at 1:44am 07.21.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/953 The handle of the seacock for pumping waste overboard has broken (likely due to in activity) and I n
Adding winches David21341 at 2:47am 07.21.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1029 I wonder if anyone has had experience with adding winches. I have a 1994 351 Oceanis and am consider
gooseneck casting Paul T at 12:53am 07.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1117 Hi everybody.I have to replace the gooseneck casting on my O'day 23. I got the part from D'R Marine
Homemade rudder? Wes1506 at 3:00am 07.21.07 Ask All Sailors 12/6227 I recently purchased a 1980 O'day 22'. The rudder and tiller are missing. Is there any reason that
Looking for dimensions of rudder on 25 footer mike nevins at 4:31am 07.21.07 Seidelmann 0/1247 I was sailing last night and all of a sudden the tiller had total play.I looked over the side and
Sailstop on a '81 Hunter 33 Cherubini Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 4:32am 07.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/940 The knob on my sailstop has twisted off, with most of the screw part still in the mast. And, of cou

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Looking for boat bike ideas? Bob S at 6:33am 03.19.21
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal RoyS at 6:27am 03.19.21 Suggest that you do not remove strut. It is more than just difficult to align. Even with the press t
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question DougM at 6:26am 03.19.21
America's Cup Davidasailor26 at 6:19am 03.19.21 I would revolutionize cup racing by replacing the running rigging with hydraulic or pneumatic vangs
America's Cup cb32863 at 6:16am 03.19.21 Here we go......
9.8 Tahatsu question FuzzyBadger at 6:16am 03.19.21 Thanks to everyone for your input. I will take your advice to maintain and enjoy. Happy sailing!
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose smokey73 at 6:11am 03.19.21 If you do this correctly, a strum box is attached to the end of the hose to block debris. And of co
Looking for boat bike ideas? gettinthere at 6:08am 03.19.21 What do you do for keeping the various bike parts from rusting? I've never seen stainless chain or
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact AwwShucks at 6:01am 03.19.21 If your water pump is mounted to starboard under sink, that panel acts like a giant speaker cone. I
Thinning West CPP bottom paint. Davidasailor26 at 6:01am 03.19.21
Thinning West CPP bottom paint. dlochner at 5:54am 03.19.21 I would only thin the pain according to the manufacturer's recommendation. Use a short nap roller t
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose dlochner at 5:48am 03.19.21 Thread Hi-jack alert! I'd be worried about something that got into the bilge, like a plastic bag
36cc Autopilot Factory Installation bmiley at 5:48am 03.19.21 @Davidasailor26 Thanks for the pics and description, definitely helpful to see how things were arran
America's Cup All U Get at 5:45am 03.19.21 I would revolutionize cup racing by replacing the running rigging with hydraulic or pneumatic vangs.
H310 - Where does anchor locker drain? wdonovan at 5:44am 03.19.21
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? Will Gilmore at 5:41am 03.19.21 Try hot glue. Heat up the cables with a BBQ lighter and melt hot glue into the stands around your r
Getting a messenger through mast wdonovan at 5:39am 03.19.21 Wow. Thanks for these ideas. I would have not come up with these tips without help. Wish me luck.
Switching an inboard for an outboard Kings Gambit at 5:35am 03.19.21 An overhaul was not a good option due to the age of the engine. Tried to switch to another inboard
Looking for boat bike ideas? (1) All U Get at 5:32am 03.19.21 191760 We added this set of wheels by necessity. Folds nicely, but we should have gotten the off-ro
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose smokey73 at 5:28am 03.19.21 I hate trying to remove and re-install those hoses. I decided to install a three way valve at the

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