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Boom placement and level Jeff B at 3:29pm 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1123 I own a '78 Hunter 25, fixed keel.Where my boom attaches to the mast, there is a slider that the bo
propeller shaft strut for a First 305 Mike Howell at 1:47pm 07.05.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1366 I ordered a new strut from Beneteau USA and it is fiberglass and did not come close to fitting the e
Fishing John Ehricht at 10:57pm 07.05.07 Big Boats 0/824 July 5, 2007 and we had a good catch on the way to Destin Florida. Do any of you fish on your boats
Installing cabin fans Slipin Away at 9:50pm 07.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/906 Has anyone installed cabin fans in a Hunter 42cc or 45cc.
Sirius Radio on a Sail Boat FOB at 11:34pm 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1380 I installed Sirius on my C27. I have it mounted on the stern rail, Ifind that when im heeling the s
Rasmus mast height Christer Wingardh at 11:28pm 07.05.07 Hallberg-Rassy 3/3616 Does anyone know the mast height on a HR 35 Rasmus. i.e Bridge clearance.Thank youChris
C-30 mast heights Steve W at 11:24pm 07.05.07 Catalina 30 1/1397 I'm interested in buying a Catalina 30 to replace my 1986 Newport 28MKII. Main reason is more room,
Raymarine ST50 - ST60 compatable? Pat at 3:51am 07.06.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1374 I believe I need a new transducer for my knotmeter. Raymarine no longer makes a ST50. I can buy a ST
H260 sole softness MikeH at 3:14am 07.06.07 Smaller Boats 7/1156 I stepped into the salon today and the section of the sole in front of the head squished slightly, l
First saltwater sail in the Venture 21 CharlieCobra at 2:45am 07.06.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1151 Well, I finally broke down and bought an OB for the little boat. I also bought a VHF and a color GP
Yanmar YSE8 blowing oil from breather tube okawbow at 2:34am 07.06.07 Ask All Sailors 8/8329 Hi All,I bought a 1976 Bristol 24 this year that had set on the stands for an unknown time. (proba
Cabin Fans Slipin Away at 2:33am 07.06.07 Big Boats 2/959 Has anyone installed cabin fans in a Hunter 42cc or 45cc. If so how did you do it without having wi
catalina 27 keelbolts chris odgers at 1:22am 07.06.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1179 the keelbolts are corroding -how do you replace them?
BroadbandXpress NautiDuck at 4:01am 07.06.07 Ask All Sailors 0/983 I will be doing some cruising in the San Juan Islands of the PNW and I see that there is a company t
grayport window painting AG at 4:01am 07.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/981 has anyone ever repainted their grayport porthole frames after they turned yellow through the years?
Last chance for Catalina and Santa Barbara Island novelman17128 at 4:24am 07.06.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1279 Hey all you blue water sailers. If you are up to it you are invited to sail to the Isthmus and on to
turnbuckles stop nuts loosening LordNelson at 4:27am 07.06.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/4064 my oday 20 turnbuckle stop nuts keep loosening up. i tried some electrical tape, but the tape came o
Auto not responding Joe Wienecke at 4:45am 07.06.07 Big Boats 2/1021 I have a ST 6000 Plus autopilot that seems to be acting up. The display is showing all the right di
Heating Stove (1) Breakin Wind at 6:14am 07.06.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1149 Any one seen a stove like this on a 27' O'day? Factory 1977 alcohol heating stove I think. Option st
Catalina 36 wins class in Bermuda 1-2 this year ! Tom S at 5:19am 07.06.07 Ask All Sailors 2/3012 Even more amazingly was 2nd overall with corrected time !! Congratulations David Sherman skipper of

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O'Day 40 - Battery setup- what are you using? Richard19068 at 11:30am 10.11.21 Wow. That's a big step up from your two gp27's. Besides the solar are you going to need to otherwi
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? jeepbluetj at 11:09am 10.11.21 4000UV would be better than 4200 in locations that are exposed to sunlight.
Diesel Fueling Question Tom J at 10:53am 10.11.21 Interesting. I assumed everyone had a gauge. Mine is on the top of the tank with a sight hole thru
411 Leaking Port Lights sail sfbay at 10:50am 10.11.21 Per this Lewmar article My hatch/portlight is leaking. What should I do? \| Lewmar: It is important t
Best Fill for Drill and Tap Hello Below at 10:00am 10.11.21 I applaud your persistence and also for regularly updating this post with your progress. Thank you.
autopilot install on an H280 BOSSailor at 9:56am 10.11.21 The price was a little tough to swallow but when I looked at just replacing the wheel drive for $600
Towing Justin_NSA at 9:50am 10.11.21 You'll do fine to the ramp and back. People have launched more with less. My 11000 lb boat far exce
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 9:41am 10.11.21 I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abo
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? (1) RussC at 9:32am 10.11.21 One of my better ideas was installing this on my lift. just replace the latch bar on yours with one
autopilot install on an H280 BOSSailor at 9:21am 10.11.21 I just installed an EV-100 in my 1990 30-2. I have a regular pedestal so I didn't have to worry abou
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? Crazy Dave Condon at 9:11am 10.11.21 I go by experience and knowledge plus Ron Frisosky designed that trailer. Frankly I would not trust
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? kloudie1 at 8:30am 10.11.21 You can try to increase lift by sliding a piece of 1/2" thick wood under the spring ends that are no
Best Fill for Drill and Tap (1) KZW at 8:12am 10.11.21 The newly installed Suncor cleat with the old one placed next to it
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18? LeeandRick at 8:07am 10.11.21 2 inch ball. Former Catalina dealer who use to display the trailerable Catalina sailboats in Annapo
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines LakeShark at 8:01am 10.11.21 I've read elsewhere that the track should be centered on where the cabin joins the deck. Do you ag
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 7:55am 10.11.21 ok amazing. I've got some 4200 will update once the job is done
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Oksailor at 7:53am 10.11.21 if you ever want to remove it, I would not use 5200 it does indeed stay flexible, but it is very ve
Insight on sail condition Timm R Oday25 at 7:38am 10.11.21 Why not ? I know many folks who singlehand with this setup
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines Any Sea at 7:30am 10.11.21 Thanks @ Lakeshark for the pointers on both accounts. I've read elsewhere that the track should be
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting (2) Artey1 at 7:04am 10.11.21 Waiting to dry pulled 199196

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