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Tough Times for Yacht Manufacturers? Rick D at 10:26am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 24/2265 I noticed an article (see link) that Pacific Seacraft has filed for Chapter 11. Recall they make boa
Speaking of sharing expenses PrincessoftheLake at 6:58am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1429 I have a kind of philosophical question, I think. Captain Grumpy and I are now into our 4th year of
Satelite TV Tony at 12:07pm 06.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/832 Hi anyone with any experience with Track it TV (Follow me TV ) or with the Marine Sat Az Trax system
Ranger 26 Keel Bolts Andrew Smith at 4:33am 06.06.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/3737 I am considering buying a 1979 Ranger 26. The boat has been laying unused in saltwater for the past
when to change headsails and to what? captain-dutchman at 4:22am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2385 I just purchased a mirage 35 and was wondering when should you change headsails to reduced ones. I h
Standing Rigging Replacement? Brian9674 at 10:56am 06.06.07 Smaller Boats 2/975 My 1987 Hunter 23 standing rigging looks like its in pretty good shape but I have been reading that
how does a boat fridge work letterman at 10:52am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 5/4082 My fridge died on 110volt. It works on 12 volt. Anyone have an idea how these things work so I can
outside trim for fixed ports on H34 Anthony Frascella at 10:33am 06.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1027 Looking for plastic trim for my fixed ports. (outside)
Stuffing box Mike Youngling at 5:10pm 06.06.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1191 I need to replace my stuffing box on a 1973 C-27. The shaft is one inch (atomic 4) and the drawing
Replace Mast and boom BMurph at 1:14pm 06.06.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1080 I just got a 1976 O'Day 27 and I need to get A mast and all the rigging for the boat. I recently got
Two questions Mac at 1:46pm 06.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/811 First, I checked the swing keel bolt and it looked fine. The other bolt for setting the keel is ben
1976 O'Day 27 Mast and Rigging BMurph at 1:21pm 06.06.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1006 Is there anyone out there that is looking to get rid of a mast, boom, and all the rigging for an 197
Hunter 340 capable for ocean crossings Velero23904 at 1:50pm 06.06.07 Big Boats 27/25005 We recently purchase a Hunter 340 which we really like. This boat is intended for a intermediate st
Cockpit drain hose Dick Smith at 1:57pm 06.06.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1781 Hi---I am new to this forum with an old question. My 1985 Catalina 27 has a leak in the cockpit drai
Coast Guard higgs at 8:58pm 06.04.07 Ask All Sailors 23/1531 Why was the discussion about the CG removed?
spare rudder system Graysailor at 10:05pm 06.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1266 Does anyone have any experience with Hunter's spare rudder system? Sounds like a good idea.
Water in Rudder - do I drill? Anthony Pogson at 12:06am 06.05.07 Smaller Boats 3/1123 My recently purchased 260's rudder seems to have some water inside - there is a sloshing noise from
Windlass install Rick LaFlamme at 12:04am 06.05.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1110 I recently purchased a Lewmar V2 windlass for our B361. I'm look for any picture that you may have o
lifting wire relacement Ed Kraft at 1:06am 06.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/895 The manual suggests swing keel work on trailered-boat - lowering th
stuffing box on Hunter Legend 355 Lambi at 1:17am 06.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1554 Help, I can omly get 1 piece of packing in my stern gland,there was only 1 piece in there that was w

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New cabin table? matts997 at 2:20pm 08.27.21 The previous owner of my H280 replaced the OEM table with a smaller, oval-shaped one he made himself
Invest 99L kappykaplan at 2:13pm 08.27.21 Just saw a forecast of category 4 (major) hurricane as Ida sucks energy out of the Gulf. Getting sc
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock BarryL at 2:04pm 08.27.21 Hi, A mast mounted track is best. However a ring on the mast and some chocks on the stanchions is p
Surveys are a waste of money BarryL at 2:00pm 08.27.21 Hi, it is a great idea to read the books, do your homework, and inspect your potential new boat. Th
Invest 99L Rick486 at 1:42pm 08.27.21 This looks like another real deal, dammit
Hunter 33, started some work Rabe at 1:40pm 08.27.21 If the hose is going to be removed and replaced, and you can't get it off by rotating or pulling on
Surveys are a waste of money Rick486 at 1:38pm 08.27.21 I will add a small point to this discussion. When you engage a surveyor, look at their web page, or
Surveys are a waste of money dlochner at 1:30pm 08.27.21 A couple of points. On a boat that is less than $10K I would probably not hire a surveyor unless th
Surveys are a waste of money sail sfbay at 1:24pm 08.27.21 .........I get the survey report back and it has the wrong hull ID, the wrong year, several items li
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock Scott T-Bird at 1:20pm 08.27.21 Topping lift is always first thing attached ... makes sure the expensive pole stays on the boat if I
Surveys are a waste of money jssailem at 1:12pm 08.27.21 I think some base a new report off of an old one--not hard to see how a less-careful person can lea
Surveys are a waste of money JoeWhite at 1:07pm 08.27.21 But did they charge you less...:poop: NO, they want to be paid before they provide the report. The
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) Rabe at 1:04pm 08.27.21 Then tackle your alignment problem by adjusting your motor mounts as needed. Long winter no matter
Surveys are a waste of money Don S/V ILLusion at 12:57pm 08.27.21 . I get the survey report back and it has the wrong hull ID, the wrong year, several items listed a
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock tfox2069 at 12:17pm 08.27.21
Racing Rules Davidasailor26 at 12:14pm 08.27.21
Surveys are a waste of money sail sfbay at 12:13pm 08.27.21 My experience with marine surveyors has been positive and helpful. Most are very cautious and report
Surveys are a waste of money Rich Stidger at 12:07pm 08.27.21 I have had 3 surveys on 2 different sailboats. One was a pre-purchase, and the other two were C&V f
Surveys are a waste of money joe28532 at 12:07pm 08.27.21 My surveyor had 22 incorrect points listed. Such obvious items as keel stepped was listed as deck s
forepole lenght sail sfbay at 12:05pm 08.27.21 .........if you have a headsail larger than 100% you will need a longer whisker pole than the stand

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