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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 2/951 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 7/1509 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 2/1397 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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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
Any advice for Anacapa Island day trip? JackOlsen at 9:07am 09.27.21 Thanks. I've got Fagan's book. But it's on the boat in a bag. I'll retrieve it and take a look at
Any advice for Anacapa Island day trip? jeepbluetj at 9:01am 09.27.21 Ditto Fagan's book. (I've got a copy in the chart table, assume most in SoCal do too) Weather is yo
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? sail sfbay at 8:58am 09.27.21 I'm in the market for a used 30'-35' coastal cruising sailboat... experienced sailor. A quick search
gel coat on textured areas markwbird at 8:41am 09.27.21 No easy fix here except to just leave it as is. You may have to channel your inner Michaelangelo an
Rudder cables - need some help markwbird at 8:38am 09.27.21 Replace the cables and anything else that is worn.
H26 from lake to sea Marek Jadczyk at 8:37am 09.27.21 I used to have Mac 26M and just like you I have moved from Alberta Lakes to Strait of Georgia. I hav
Lovin the Restore markwbird at 8:36am 09.27.21 I know that boat. That is on Canyon Lake. I used to be a member of LCYC, Sailed a Hunter 25.5 but
mast separated from hull kloudie1 at 8:32am 09.27.21 The step/tabernacle really only takes side loads when stepping/unstepping. If the core under the scr
mast separated from hull sail sfbay at 8:23am 09.27.21 Welcome to the forum!! Ouch!! A photo of the damaged ares would be helpful. If it was my boat I w
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? dlochner at 8:17am 09.27.21 I did a quick search of Beneteaus on YW in the 34-37 foot range in Europe and the NA and did not see
Lovin the Restore rgranger at 8:05am 09.27.21 Legit!:beer:
Lovin the Restore (4) RockynHilda at 8:03am 09.27.21 And you've got some serious stainless steel machining skills too Picture used to build trailer, n
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 8:02am 09.27.21 Picture the same guys in 20 years, when they use that style as "the new comb-over" :biggrin: Oh Em
Lovin the Restore (3) RockynHilda at 7:55am 09.27.21 RockynHilda...........I understand the love...........I am currently restoring a 1984 boat. Transo
Lovin the Restore sail sfbay at 7:51am 09.27.21 And you've got some serious stainless steel machining skills too
Lovin the Restore (3) RockynHilda at 7:47am 09.27.21 SF Bay, I reached out once before and you responded with good advice, I think I was asking about ste
Lovin the Restore sail sfbay at 7:44am 09.27.21 RockynHilda...........I understand the love...........I am currently restoring a 1984 boat.

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