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Rudder blues Tim Horvatich at 3:39am 07.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1357 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 6/1452 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 1/951 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 1/1149 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 2/952 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 7/1947 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 2/842 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 7/1510 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 12/1620 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 7/1278 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 2/1398 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 4/1137 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 2/1228 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 2/1250 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 2/1186 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 4/1684 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 7/1330 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 1/1153 Came across this and thought you might enjoy. ;DFrank
New London to Block Island seadaddler at 9:56am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1435 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 16/1532 A friend of mine was in Roche Harbor last weekend and talked with a number of fellow boaters who had

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Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues flightlead404 at 11:50am 09.27.21 Flight, I went back and looked at my photos and it should just lift out. However, if you can get un
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 11:47am 09.27.21 My eyes :yikes: ! My eyes :yikes: !
Lovin the Restore isaksp00 at 11:46am 09.27.21 That is incredible workmanship! Does the gin pole attachment to the bracket that holds it on the mas
Quest Water Pipe Size Ralph Johnstone at 11:45am 09.27.21 thanks for the info and sorry for the redundancy! Not at all. That's what we're here for :p .
Furling main replacement pk104 at 11:34am 09.27.21 The previous owner of my boat had the mainsail fabricated by Super Sailmakers in Ft. Lauderdale. I
Furling main replacement pk104 at 11:31am 09.27.21 I recently replaced my furling cross-cut Dacron mainsail. Most sail lofts can fabricate one for yo
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? Benny17441 at 11:28am 09.27.21 Inflation.
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues (2) Nodak7 at 11:24am 09.27.21 How do you get the bloody thing out? I cannot remove the shaft from above as the circlip is corrod
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? DougM at 11:18am 09.27.21 Also if you are comparing boats within the US, fresh water boats tend to bring more money than salt
Teak seats and trim. sunlover at 11:12am 09.27.21 The 35s5 has individual teak 'slats' glued into seat top recesses. Ours were separating and split, q
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues flightlead404 at 10:54am 09.27.21 How do you get the bloody thing out? I cannot remove the shaft from above as the circlip is corrode
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump? JoeWhite at 10:54am 09.27.21 You must turn off all circuit breakers so that the signal fed from macerator side does not feed to a
Teak seats and trim. (2) Hollyberry at 10:53am 09.27.21 The 35s5 has individual teak 'slats' glued into seat top recesses. Ours were separating and split, q
H26 from lake to sea CaptainRan at 10:31am 09.27.21 Might get a hold of these group Hunter Association Puget Sound (hunterpugetsound.com) That's great
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table (6) Hollyberry at 10:28am 09.27.21 Okay.. Dimensions: Height 29.5" above cabin sole Opened table 34.5" wide, 39" fore and aft The 'box'
Furling main replacement Deleted member 117556 at 10:17am 09.27.21 The previous owner of my boat had the mainsail fabricated by Super Sailmakers in Ft. Lauderdale. I
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? Head Sail at 9:58am 09.27.21 The US boats are in US dollars, European boats are in Euros. Hamburgers seem cheaper in Europe but
Finishing Etiquette Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 09.27.21 Good points Scott and Sam. Light air maneuvering definitely is more tense than in a good breeze. Sit
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? danm1 at 9:28am 09.27.21 I think you may be seeing lower prices on Mediterranean area boats that are more numerous and stay i
Finishing Etiquette swshogren at 9:26am 09.27.21 why not fall off and sail away from the line with the wind and current in your favor getting well cl

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