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Washington, DC Boat Show Salty Dog at 3:38am 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 0/894 If anyone is planning on attending the Washington, DC boat show this year save yourself the trip and
Boom support Gerard at 2:20am 02.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/844 I have a question about how the boom is 'supposed' to sit on the mast. There is the track the runs
Double bed Mojo4166 at 1:57am 02.16.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1004
Phil Alan at 5:18am 02.16.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 8/1249 Just got an order for Fuel Whistles from Hinckley Yachts. They will be installing as OE in their ves
fuel filler cap Horace2358 at 4:48am 02.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1525 My boat is a 1979 Hunter 30. Does anyone know where one can find a replacement cap to fit the exist
Electronics - wants vs needs BarryL at 5:39am 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 42/2658 Hello,The posting on the "Garmin chartplotter for a good price" got me thinking.Last November I
Using 2 alternators and one battery bank Bill Roosa at 5:51am 02.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1006 A few weeks ago someone asked if there was a way to use two alternators to charge one battery bank.
v-berth plywood decking john belanger at 9:10am 02.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1072 my 1969 venture has 1/2" plywood decking under the cushions in the v-berth. at some point water soak
Diesel tank not as burried as I thought ... NewportVic at 10:41am 02.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/733 Today checking out the hose for the cockpit drain at the rear of the aft berth ... and suprised to f
How many blisters is too many heynewt at 10:26am 02.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1115 I'm about to purchase a 1985 Catalina 36. Just had it surveyed today, and the bottom showed some bl
homemade or Costco Reverse Osmosis Watermaker letterman at 9:41am 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 45/16794 FOUND IT. Directions on how to make it. I was right!!!!!!! You could use a Costco $350 unit. The o
Island Girl Elixir Herb at 9:33am 02.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1110 Does anyone have experience with the Island Girl products. It looks too good to be true. Does it re
Its the weekend, so why not... Brian D at 2:58pm 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 3/858 Have a good laugh, right? Watch this video, well at least the first three minuets. Watch the guy in
Garmin G charts Dave from Mi. at 1:27pm 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1142 I have checked the Garmin site, but have not figured out the answer to this question.Will the "G" c
Spreader size?? ken at 8:35pm 02.14.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/785 Anyone know what size diameter the spreaders are??? I need to replace the boots and don't know what
Removing/replacing Hunter logo karenmccraw at 9:38pm 02.14.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1325 Hi - I'm new to the group. We're partners in a 40.5 and it's at the boatyard for some deck/blister
MIami Boat show mike C16582 at 8:52pm 02.14.07 Ask All Sailors 2/933 leaving tomorrow for the Miami boat show. gotta get out of cold NY for a few days of R'R. I will b
ice box kits Chuck Creel at 9:54pm 02.14.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1144 just installed an ice box kit from norcold and wondering if others have had any experience with runn
Hunter qualifications Ray Lewis at 9:47pm 02.14.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/781 Gentlemen, I need your input as to the following. Is a 2005 Hunter 33 capable of an offshore crossi
running lights flush mount for 1978 30ft catalina michael at 10:12pm 02.14.07 Catalina 30 1/1251 anyone know where i can buy the lenses for a catalina 30ft running light red and green they are flu

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Jacklines and Fixed Attachment Points for Tethering on 315 asalotto at 1:24pm 02.14.21 @jssailem thanks so much! Great ideas! And I'll definitely checkout the reference you provide above.
Space Weather jssailem at 1:18pm 02.14.21 Brian, The https://www.stce.be/sites/default/files/SolarTerrestrialCentreOfAExcellenceBanner.png we
EPA hurdles for a UK built and registered Boat & Older Perkins jssailem at 1:14pm 02.14.21 I have not imported a boat. It looks like the EPA is placing the responsibility on the engine manufa
Space Weather JamesG161 at 1:11pm 02.14.21 communications and GPS outages. Good points for forecasting GPS problems too. I would suggest put
Co -ax dlochner at 1:09pm 02.14.21 Bottom clean, keel resealed & refaired - check New Tour Xi genoa and Tour Xi Ultra main + new asso
Bow damage repair Chris Carpenter at 1:00pm 02.14.21 Oriental is in NC One of my favorite trailer sailor destinations... if you ever get a chance to go
Space Weather Brian D at 12:58pm 02.14.21 Thought you did, but was more into info about communications and GPS outages.
Adding shore power outlet mermike at 12:17pm 02.14.21 You're correct, you don't need two. However, the installation will be easier if the GI is located n
Tuning stays Sailfanatic at 12:14pm 02.14.21 Most boats will have a rake specification for the mast as a starting point, such as 6 inches, you s
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL smokey73 at 11:49am 02.14.21 yeah I saw that rate later... :yikes: Told the Admiral it would empty my 6 gallon Jerry can in 1 se
Tuning stays shemandr at 11:27am 02.14.21 The length of the forestay has a bit to do with weather helm. So you find out what that should be.
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat Rick Webb at 11:24am 02.14.21 Two Considerations: First, 3hp would probably be adequate and most motors of about that size do no
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 11:21am 02.14.21 Since it's another snowy day, we can only dream of sailing. But, I do have some pictures uploaded no
Co -ax shemandr at 11:16am 02.14.21 Making good use of your time this Winter!
PLB recommendations Timm R Oday25 at 11:06am 02.14.21 Several reasons ,the coordinates being displayed was of significant importance to me . ACR has an e
Tuning stays Davidasailor26 at 11:04am 02.14.21 This Selden guide - https://support.seldenmast.com/files/595-540-E.pdf has a lot of good instruction
Co -ax Drinky Crow at 10:59am 02.14.21 Bottom clean, keel retorqued, resealed & refaired - check New Tour Xi genoa and Tour Xi Ultra main +
Jacklines and Fixed Attachment Points for Tethering on 315 jssailem at 10:31am 02.14.21 All great questions. I would suggest there is some good reading about the subject at Morganscloud.c
PLB recommendations jssailem at 10:18am 02.14.21 VHF is line of sight. The CG get a boost in range because they locate their antenna on top of the hi
H 30 cockpit portlights. Phil Herring at 10:17am 02.14.21 You can find them here: Beckson Ports and Parts

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