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Rudder blues Tim Horvatich at 3:39am 07.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1244 We had our own fireworks on the Fourth of July. Sailing reefed in brisk 12-20 knot winds we were ha
Good Source for Main Sails (Catalina) Bo at 2:20am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1352 Looking around the internet, the prices for new mail sails runs the full spectrum. I might consider
2007 Hunter reefing instruction Mike16400 at 2:15am 07.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/933 Im sailing my 2007 Hunter 25 from Hyannis to Nantucket this weekend, and am not sure how the reefing
Docking and low tide 48dodge at 2:00am 07.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1085 Anyone here have experience with pluff mud and docking their boats at low tide? My question is abou
gasket or stopper for cable to keel BB16258 at 3:49am 07.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/911 I'm looking for where to find a replacment gasket that helps keep out splash while underway up thoug
Repowering 27ft Chad at 5:16am 07.05.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/1742 I'm wondering what people are repowering the Hunter 27 that came with the Renault RC-8D engines with
Head Door Chris at 5:56am 07.05.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/804 In trying to get the door to the head to open completely, I think it needs trimming on the bottom.
&$!@!##! Hot Water Heater Dan at 5:58am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1450 I'm trying to get at the element of my hot water heater to replace it. It's snug and framed in unde*
PORT LIGHTS (and pic of boat) (1) SEADANCE at 4:45am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1552 Hi, Its me I found two leaky port lights yesterday during our thunderstorm that cancelled our trip
Coast Guard Authority higgs at 6:23am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1248 There has been some discussion about what the CG can and cannot do to us and no one seemed to agree
Weak Cockpit Seat Sonny Sharpe at 6:30am 07.05.07 Smaller Boats 2/1285 The material that was fiberglassed under the port seat in the cockpit areahas turned loose. Now whe
v berth hatch leaks d ryan at 7:19am 07.05.07 Other Sailboats 4/1064 i take the hylas up and down the atlantic twice a year, 1500 miles each way. this does not include h
Drop Board Search WIlker at 7:06am 07.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1204 Hi. I have been searching the internet high and low for drop boards or 1/2" teak to make my own. D
O'Day 15 specs for front and side stays Brian Voke at 7:22am 07.05.07 Day Sailers 2/1191 I purchased an O'day 15 to teach my 4 kids to sail on Cape Cod and need to replace the front and re
We got the spreaders........... Gregg9020 at 7:30am 07.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1146 Now what. How do we go about the install of them? Dwyer Mast said to attach with seizing wire, but
Replacing head on 28 Catalina MKII mongoose at 7:58am 07.05.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1649 My husband bought this boat last fall. Of course on my first voyage I mess up the head. So we want
Boom Crutch Kevin3439 at 7:50am 07.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1285 Just purchased a Venture 21. It is missing the boom crutch. Looking to purchase a boom crutch or a
HUMOROUS SAILING DEFINITIONS caguy at 7:50am 07.05.07 Other Sailboats 1/1103 Came across this and thought you might enjoy. ;DFrank
New London to Block Island seadaddler at 9:56am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1310 Depending on the wind and current watch hill or the race.Any advice on planning a trip to Block Isl
Coast Guard Boardings Steven Corey at 9:12am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1476 A friend of mine was in Roche Harbor last weekend and talked with a number of fellow boaters who had

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1987 Hunter 23 mast. sail sfbay at 6:24am 07.14.21 Test question? As I understand FranceSpar was, at one time, one of Europe's largest Spar Builders, a
Mac 25 upper shrouds & spreader positioning (1) whudatt at 6:18am 07.14.21 Good morning & thanks for your reply, there is no reference to end cap/upper shroud location or the
Buying a used Hunter 21 jssailem at 5:55am 07.14.21 Perhaps more clarity in the way you use the terms might prove helpful in understanding your question
Bilge Drainage? RoyS at 5:42am 07.14.21 Possibly a separate shower bilge?
Boat ID please Joe at 5:37am 07.14.21 Is there an insignia on the mainsail?
Dark Days RoyS at 5:37am 07.14.21 Tell the wife you have your heart set instead on buying two horses. Let the arguments begin. Finally
Dinghy Security RoyS at 5:29am 07.14.21 Spray paint it hot pink and nobody will touch it.
Best Marine Adhesives Joe at 5:25am 07.14.21 I like a Polysulfide sealant (such as life caulk). Definitely not polyurethane.
Oday 15ft Centerboard rope replacement shemandr at 5:15am 07.14.21 Welcome to the forum. I don't know your boat so I'm just going to make some general suggestions.
Gelcoat dave_and_dd at 4:57am 07.14.21 I just had to do this on my C309 and got a good color match with a tiniest bit of brown tint (patch
Diesel fuel question Monterey385 at 4:52am 07.14.21 Also bear in mind that with the fuel return the best polishing is actually running the engines while
Mac 25 upper shrouds & spreader positioning justsomeguy at 2:21am 07.14.21 this is what it looks like now, Can't tell with the loose shrouds, but you want the angles above a
Dinghy Security Captain Larry-DH at 1:13am 07.14.21
Best Marine Adhesives Stu Jackson at 10:15pm 07.13.21 John, consider your question: adhesive or sealant. In your application, you are looking for a seal
D&R MARINE: Still in business? icysails at 9:51pm 07.13.21 I live about 50 min away from D&R, I just saw Rudy and Debbie the other week to pick up a mail sail
Dark Days Admiral at 9:23pm 07.13.21 I have bought and owned many sitdowns and each time I sell them and move on. However my standup I s
Rigging the 2nd reef in a 310? Flying Jay at 9:06pm 07.13.21 Thanks to all of you for the excellent explanations. It's getting a lot clearer in my mind now. I ch
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Leeward Rail at 8:49pm 07.13.21 Your local trailer manufacturer will be able to do that. @sail sfbay. has it right. Any decent com
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Leeward Rail at 8:42pm 07.13.21 I would look into a local trailer shop modifying your existing trailer. Aka maybe new axles and whee
Beneteau First 38 Rig Tune Guide punahougirl84 at 8:32pm 07.13.21 It is an ISOMAT. The tall mast version. Thanks for the reply though.

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