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Restoring the Hull Vernon King at 3:22pm 06.22.07 Catalina 22 1/1202 I have purchased a 1973 Catalina 22. I would like to restore the boat and sail next summer. The hull
Jabasco Head Problems Greg W at 2:43pm 06.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/844 OK, after fixing or replacing almost everything on my new used boat, I now have a toilet issue. P
I am looking for an affordable traveler track. caguy at 4:53pm 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1028 I have an extra car from a Hobie 18 but need the track so I can move the main sheet to the front of
Balsa Core-dry rot solution question Skippercanuck at 9:54pm 06.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/5657 Water entering into the space between the outer and inner halves of the deck causes rotting of the b
To sell or not?? Brian M H23 at 12:21am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 60/3236 Well, i did something kind of stupid. I listed my hunter 23 on cragislist for $6000, thinking that
Sailing with dogs... Paul H at 12:27am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1420 I was wondering if any of you bring your furry faithful companions along with you when you sail. My
Leaky Prop shaft Capnbluering at 1:11am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 0/961 I recently got my Inboard Yanmar YSM-8 running (the boat has been sitting in the water, untouched fo
roller reefing for an O'Day 23' rizz at 2:08am 06.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/3189 I am interested in setting up a roller reef for my O'Day 23'.I prefer to be able to set the jib at d
Roller furling in heavy wind. Pthelen at 2:10am 06.21.07 Day Sailers 3/2344 This is my fist season on my boat and I went out in a heavy wind on a small lake with my nine-year-o
What do you use for cradle pads? Marybeth and Rip at 3:02am 06.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3099 We are refurbishing our cradle. It is 20 years old. The four pads have plywood squares with carpet o
spare mainsail whisperwill at 2:57am 06.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1188 Hi,I am looking for a a back-up mainsail for my 25 and have been surfing over the web with limited
better foiled dagger ("keel") walt at 3:21am 06.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/875 Im wondering if anyone has run a 26C with the original dagger (either drop down or swing) and then r
steering problems bobcat17801 at 3:26am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1560 Was sailing this last weekend in a good strong wind and medium surge...it was great. In the last few
Where to start! yks on my 1996 26' Steven at 3:29am 06.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/872 Hello all! I just purchased and 1996 Hunter 26' and did so via email and photos. I know this was cra*
web site for minney sand sailor at 4:16am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1100 *cry the link i have doesnt work .does anybody have one that does
Block Island or Martha's Vineyard Rob2435 at 5:05am 06.21.07 Destinations 9/7089 Thinking about heading to Block Island in August. It's rather a long sail from NYC so my thought is
Centerboard Gasket Debi at 5:44am 06.21.07 Day Sailers 1/1948 I have just completed the restoration of my 1972 Daysailer and need to replace the centerboard gaske
I need help.with rigging- need pics if possible Wendy at 6:16am 06.21.07 Other Sailboats 3/936 New boat owner needs help with almost everything. Does somone know where to get a manual?? I had a
Just purchased a 1997 Hunter 340, need suggestions Heather at 6:26am 06.21.07 Big Boats 10/3199 Hi everyone. We took delivery of our 340 in April. After sailing every weekend since then we are s
Portable Air Conditioner wsimpson at 6:23am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1997 Would a portble air conditioner like this one from Walmart work in a sailboat?

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1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard Jacktar at 10:16am 07.07.21 Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp comes with a voltage regulator, you only detect charge rate across battery ter
Just can't get no release! Scott T-Bird at 9:56am 07.07.21 Thanks for the feedback Scott. It looks like it's only about $30 more for blocks that will handle 7
Standing Rigging (8) jjweiss56 at 9:56am 07.07.21 Good morning, Dave. I'm told I have a US Spars rig, but have been able to confirm that with any mar
Adding Mast Base Blocks duck21 at 9:53am 07.07.21 A couple of updates: Apparently the "L" brackets are no longer available. I'm going with @jssailem
Water dripping from salon lights duck21 at 9:38am 07.07.21 I believe the water is coming in through the hole in the mast-step for the mast wiring. We saw that
Shaft alignment markwbird at 9:11am 07.07.21 The procedure for checking the alignment can be found on Youtube. Basically use a feeler gauge to c
Door hardware- 90's era Beneteaus teneicm at 9:08am 07.07.21 I have a 2000 Beneteau 461. The door handle on the after head needs replacement. I found it on the
Door hardware- 90's era Beneteaus PeterBreit at 9:00am 07.07.21 I have a 2000 Beneteau 461. The door handle on the after head needs replacement. I found it on the
1 month of sailing, update jeepbluetj at 8:52am 07.07.21 My C-30 had "put the cringle over the horn" reefing and it was a major PITA. Made up a "Dog Bone"
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working Davidasailor26 at 8:46am 07.07.21 Here is a picture of the water tank with the lines I figured out labeled. When I flip the pressure
Will this battery charger work? Maine Sail at 8:09am 07.07.21 The ProSport HD12 is a significantly better charger than the NOCO but the Victron Blue Smart charger
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 7:51am 07.07.21 Thanks for the feedback Scott. It looks like it's only about $30 more for blocks that will handle 7/
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working cymeyer at 7:46am 07.07.21 i would drain the entire tank. might help. can't hurt. make sure you pump the bilge well after
1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard Leeward Rail at 7:19am 07.07.21 Fuel line typically goes out through a scupper. +1 @John Marrone Unless I am mistaken, that is
Question about Jib Furling System Timm R Oday25 at 7:05am 07.07.21 Sunbird , I did indeed find the way you are describing on the CDI website . The main concern I have
1 month of sailing, update Orbweaver at 6:43am 07.07.21 It's on my H265. photo will have to wait until this weekend when I'm back up at the lake
Just can't get no release! Scott T-Bird at 6:41am 07.07.21 That should be a good one and a big improvement over an old fiddle block. Keep in mind that the max
Motor mount just not lifting any more Leeward Rail at 6:31am 07.07.21 FYI: there is/was a rebuild kit available for the oem Garhauer mount. Can't remember who posted ab
1 month of sailing, update Crazy Dave Condon at 6:31am 07.07.21 On what model boat and can you provide a photo
New H240 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:19am 07.07.21 Slow down pulling in rain. If winds are too strong, pull over and stay put

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