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Considering Ranger 22 as first sailboat Nodachi at 5:38am 09.15.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 24/15635 Perhaps I'm premature - which is the reason I've joined this forum - but I learned to sail just this
November Cruise - Charlotte Harbor Florida Jack h23.5 at 7:09am 09.15.07 Smaller Boats 5/909 For 5 years now, I've gone on a November Cruise and I'm planning the next one for November 9-12 in C
Bunk length comparison Honeybee at 10:03am 09.15.07 Big Boats 4/1736 My husband and I are looking to buy a 30 - 36 foot (used) Catalina. He is 6'2" and I am 5'9" - can
Swing Keel Simple Sailor at 12:05pm 09.15.07 Catalina 22 3/1277 I am purchasing a C22 for use in SW Texas where the water is very shallow. I need opinions on sailin
Idasailor Rudder doesnt fit Addled Booty at 11:47am 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2456 I just got the Rudder/tiller from idasailor for my 26D and went to install it today. I put the assem
Shaft seal and bearing Robert Whiteside at 6:08pm 09.15.07 Columbia 2/1891 Does anyone know the prop shaft bearing and seal type for a 1977 8.3 Columbia?
Lake Erie Mike B at 2:43pm 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1016 How many 26x owners sail lake erie or other great lakes ? Was reading mac owner reviews and it seems
H 27 Propeller Combinations Peter at 8:58pm 09.13.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1533 Without opening up a discussion on the engine (SB8-Yanmar) being undersized, has anyone had any mark
Pole down Haul gr8_2_av8 at 12:45am 09.14.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1129 Hi Just wondering for those of you who have set up a down haul for your spin pole if you could pass
Feathering prop Mike at 1:33am 09.14.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/740 Anyone know where I can purchase a reconditioned 3 blade max prop feathering propeller for a reasona
Yanmar YSM8 bleeds black Drake57 at 3:13am 09.14.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1478 colored water when draining the block for winterizing - the block is cooled by fresh water intake fr
Looking for canvas shop in Illinois/Wisconsin Pat T at 2:06am 09.14.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1243 I need to replace my dodger and bimini canvas. Does anyone know of a good shop in the area of Waukeg
survey's Don Crowther at 7:44am 09.14.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1357 I've got a quick question. I've searched the archives for information on getting a survey done. I'v
How to route masthead wind sensor wiring? Patrick Randall at 6:50am 09.14.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1424 I presume I have to have the mast removed to route cables into the boat?Anyone done this job?I can
prop speccs for 37' Wanda at 8:31am 09.14.07 Seidelmann 6/1652 Does anyone know the specs for the prop for a 37' Seidelmann. We currently have a three bladed prop
Rigging a newer 270 Tony Frohnhoefer at 9:34am 09.14.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1384 I just took delivery of my Catalina 270 today. The person rigging the boat ran into trouble and coul
swing keel john kaltenbach at 10:45am 09.14.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1114 i have to remove my swing keel on my catalina 25. does anyone have a diagram of a jig/form used to l
Island Planet Sails (1) allen13458 at 11:05am 09.14.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1442 Anyone have any experience with Island Planet Sails. I recieved a quote of 366.00 for a hunter 18.5
Dirty little mouse Ross at 12:14pm 09.14.07 Ask All Sailors 22/2032 This has nothing to do with sailboats and everything to do with trying to use this forum. My mouse m
Refridgerator Problems Hunter 380 Bro Paul at 11:26am 09.14.07 Big Boats 4/1090 My buddy has been doing some work on my boat while I'm out of town and he said that the fridge was w

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Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 12:30pm 10.31.21 The big boys use teflon tape with a light smear of Permatex #2 for cold applications. Don't see wh
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:24pm 10.31.21 A @GM20F is more than enough power for a Cat 27. I push an H310 loaded with more stuff than you cou
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 12:18pm 10.31.21 The other damaged caused by SeaTow when they lifted to boat back into the water. ying spot showing
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 12:07pm 10.31.21 i wonder what are all these rules and in what book that he talks about? Try Chapman Piloting (a b
Sticky, no sticky. All U Get at 12:04pm 10.31.21
Hunter 49 Variprop Georgedoyle at 12:03pm 10.31.21 Looks like I have a Michigan DJ355. Speed is fine under power. Easy to achieve 8 knots at about 2400
Sticky, no sticky. All U Get at 12:01pm 10.31.21 I just used a damp cloth with baking soda and cleaned my binoculars. Excellent results. Anyone thr
Marelon Seacock fail! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:58am 10.31.21 What would you suggest for a paste sealant that would work in a damp condition? The big boys use
Hunter 49 Variprop sail sfbay at 11:50am 10.31.21 ..........I have had 2 different designs. One was slow the other is not. Both under power and sail
Hunter 49 Variprop (1) sail sfbay at 11:49am 10.31.21 Ditto Terry Cox.............I also like my fixed three blade propeller (photo below) on my Hunter 46
Running hot Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 10.31.21
Running hot (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:15am 10.31.21 A 50/50 mixture of AF and water is a better heat transfer fluid than straight water, Maybe you mi
Mercury 3.5 Hp Water in oil Nichole340 at 11:13am 10.31.21
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 11:06am 10.31.21 Hayden, you mentioned you used G Flex epoxy externally, one of the reasons given was it stuck to pl
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 10:54am 10.31.21 Slow and steady. You'll be ready to go next spring, Jim.
Hunter 49 Variprop Terry Cox at 10:54am 10.31.21 A lot of money for a half knot. I really like our three blade fixed. Plenty of speed, highly maneuve
Mast track Car Hunter Passage Terry Cox at 10:50am 10.31.21 May have to go for a drive. Thank you. You're welcome. That was a couple of years ago. The boat wa
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (4) JamesG161 at 10:37am 10.31.21 After a "Gentle" Push on the Yard, we finally started moving forward on the Fiberglass work again.
Hunter 49 Variprop Georgedoyle at 10:32am 10.31.21 I have a 21 R 18, which works well under power.
Running hot MikeHoncho at 10:17am 10.31.21

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