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I am looking for an affordable traveler track. caguy at 4:53pm 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1063 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 6/5896 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 60/3607 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 14/1505 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 0/978 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 2/3362 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 3/2439 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 3/3281 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 1/1215 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 1/902 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 4/1615 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 4/901 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 2/1123 *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 9/7458 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 1/1993 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 3/997 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 10/3265 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 11/2125 Would a portble air conditioner like this one from Walmart work in a sailboat?
Finished my A/C installation Jack h23.5 at 6:48am 06.21.07 Smaller Boats 11/1342 Expecting a cooler summer on the water. My boat is in the water for the summer, so I added an A/C u
Can you guess the cause of the leak? Stephen OBrien at 8:26am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1449 Today I discovered the cause of a leak that had been driving me my crazy. My 1981 Hunter 27 took on

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Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) Tally Ho at 1:00pm 09.18.21 Yay! Found it! Thanks, everyone for your great advice!!! Not good that the plug is cut off thou
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? DeniseO30 at 12:59pm 09.18.21 It is also possible to do a battery Bank in the bow of the boat especially a boat like mine has almo
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running georgetheleo at 12:50pm 09.18.21 You say "leak free" - yet the person who sarted this thred and me have leaks!!! Wonder how many bo
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds? Don Guillette at 12:46pm 09.18.21 i just joined this forum because of this thread and others like it. i learned about this forum fro
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? (1) jssailem at 12:40pm 09.18.21 $500 for 1/0 copper cable and misc......did mine 9 years ago installing a Lewmar V2 vertical windla
Cal 21 Year Built Deep Sea at 12:35pm 09.18.21 Thanks for the reply. Looks like I may have missed getting an HIN by a few years.
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler Deep Sea at 12:33pm 09.18.21 Thanks for the reply. You are ritght, I'm going ahead with this little project. I'm reading a lot
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again) BigEasy at 12:15pm 09.18.21 I have tried other Teflon dry lubricants and I continue to use them for some applications; however,
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans D_Bosh at 12:13pm 09.18.21 Thank you both very much, both are good suggestions and very much appreciated. Jim, I've enjoyed a l
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing capta at 11:44am 09.18.21 I believe your problem stems from the lines not leading in at the proper angle. You want a fair lead
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) (1) HeatherE at 11:24am 09.18.21 Yay! Found it! Thanks, everyone for your great advice!!!
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again) dlochner at 11:20am 09.18.21 I use DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant. Does the same job, less expensive. is this a dry lubrican
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? sail sfbay at 11:17am 09.18.21 Avaliable anytime, except Sunday as I will be sailing out of Point Richmond with a couple friends. Y
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? HeatherE at 11:14am 09.18.21 Hi Sail SFbay: That's great! When are you available? Thanks in advance! :) I will message you
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler capta at 11:13am 09.18.21 Since you are into wooden boats, retired Northern Trollers are for sale at extremely reasonable pric
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? BigEasy at 10:57am 09.18.21 What's this, scare tactics now? Lol, I know it's expensive, Just the facts, just the facts!!!!
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? DeniseO30 at 10:50am 09.18.21 Going to cost $2500 to $3000 IF you do it yourself. Approximately $2000 for the windlass, circuit
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:38am 09.18.21 I use DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant. Does the same job, less expensive.
Irwin 28 Systems sail sfbay at 10:36am 09.18.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! Suggest try to get a manual through Irwin Yachts - Irwin Sai
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? BigEasy at 10:23am 09.18.21 The 34-ft hunter I'm not ready to run out and spend $1,000+ if there isn't a reason Going to c

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