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Gel coat big ouch
Jimongee at 5:56am 07.18.21
Thank you to all who responded and provided this helpful information
How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle?
dlochner at 5:25am 07.18.21
Reading the specifications the sport model calls for a 4-6 HP outboard. When the Capri 22 was fir
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
jssailem at 4:48am 07.18.21
I have a huge amount to learn, but I think I'm ready to attempt a trip out to Catalina in about thr
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Will Gilmore at 4:18am 07.18.21
Jack, I applaud your plans. I've thought that would make a great trip in a Mariner for a long time
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19)
Sailavie1 at 10:20pm 07.17.21
Looks like a standard pole end (same as on my H25). The rounded concave end on the pole fits around
How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle?
Benny17441 at 10:10pm 07.17.21
There is a difference between the weight of similar horsepower engines whether they are 2 strokes or
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Benny17441 at 9:46pm 07.17.21
We have taken many trips to different sailing venues in a Starwind 22 with a 9.8 HP 2 stroke Nissan
Bleed Fuel Lines on Universal M25?
sailnski at 6:24pm 07.17.21
Stu, Thanks for all of the information. I will proceed accordingly. I got my boat last fall and ju
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19)
Rick Webb at 6:18pm 07.17.21
Right, Yes, and probably not unusual nor excessive.
Swim ladder
OdayAhoy at 6:08pm 07.17.21
A New Record!
dlochner at 5:58pm 07.17.21
Is it just me, or has the price of used boats gone way up over the last year? I think it's like eve
A New Record!
jaysweet at 5:39pm 07.17.21
They are filling the marina with more sailboats and quite a few more power boats this year. The mar
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
shemandr at 5:28pm 07.17.21
Lynn Cox swam it. I think the other way but nevertheless ...
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19)   (2)
Wilco at 5:17pm 07.17.21
OK. It appears that the end of my pole was never broken off in the first place. The previous owner
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19)
Rick Webb at 4:59pm 07.17.21
The manual seems to show a piece of metal that conforms to the outside of the mast while the post g
Got a new sailing dinghy
Davidasailor26 at 4:49pm 07.17.21
I should add that I used a D-Splicer like Ronstan D-Splicer F-Series Fid - Small for pulling the li
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19)   (2)
Wilco at 4:45pm 07.17.21
Yes, what I have is definetley unusable. The manual seems to show a piece of metal that conforms to
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19)
Rick Webb at 4:38pm 07.17.21
It looks exactly like the end of what you have without the other piece of steel stuck into it. If y
Fabricating new gin pole (Hunter 19)
Wilco at 4:37pm 07.17.21
Thanks for the quick reply, friend. It looks like Forespar specializes in whisker poles and such. I

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