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Jack at 9:46pm 04.14.07
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I'm looking at buying a sail boat, and I'm finding that a boat that has been on long trips and even
letterman at 12:06am 04.15.07
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Is your cooling system closed or open system (do you get water thru a thru hull to cool the exchange
Herm at 1:11am 04.15.07
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I am in the process of buying a Hunter 26 and I have to trailer it from Tulsa, OK to Manitoba (rough
Warren Milberg at 1:24am 04.15.07
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As fate would have it, I needed to repair a small leak on my recently launched boat the other day.
richk at 1:34am 04.15.07
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The top of the flip-up navsta desktop has a stain on it. I'm looking for a laminate sheet to apply
oreana123 at 2:32am 04.15.07
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I have been reading about the new Alerions that have a self tending jib. Besides the reduced need fo
pdxhunter at 3:14am 04.15.07
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Hey All I found a nice 1988 Hunter-33.5 but I think it's a bit underpowered. It only has a 16 HP Di
SEADANCE at 3:20am 04.15.07
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Good Sunday to ya!..you should see the blue skies and beautiful winds we have here today..a tease to
paulj at 4:24am 04.15.07
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I found his last night under the V berth mattress. I know it's not a spare rudder. paulj
Patrick at 5:08am 04.15.07
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I have a question regarding my cooling system. My freshwater/antifreeze system as a leak somewhere
gweisheipl at 5:11am 04.15.07
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I see a recent post out there about painting the boot stripe. Are most boat owners just painting th
gweisheipl at 5:14am 04.15.07
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I am about to install new ST-60 depth and speed transducers on a 1983 H31. Where is the preferred lo
gweisheipl at 5:18am 04.15.07
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Is there any possible way to run a new ST-60 Wind wire lead through the mast without pulling the mas
Seadweller at 5:19am 04.15.07
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Greetings! I currently have a self-contained head that I'm preparing to replace with a new Lavac Ze
larrry d at 5:45am 04.15.07
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I plan to depart early July from 301 bridge, Va to plattsburgh, NY on Lake Champlain. I plan to take
Ernesto Muniz at 5:20am 04.15.07
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Hello, I'm looking for the tow weight of the Catalina 22 markII. Want to make sure that my vehicle
Barry Tonge at 7:19am 04.15.07
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I recently purchased a 1987 Macgregor 26D which needs some work. There is a rubber trim that runs a
caguy at 6:32am 04.15.07
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I noticed that the shackles hang up on the bow anchor rollers as they try to pass through. I like to
jody11648 at 6:24am 04.15.07
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hello all, i am new to this site and am looking at purchasing a CSY 37 plan A. I have some questions
paul at 6:09am 04.15.07
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I posted earlier about a 36 foot morgan 1971, I have found out a lot of info on it scince ... but am

Recent Replies

Between chart plotters
jaysweet at 7:27pm 07.30.21
I wouldn't want a USB outlet on the NavPod. First, I like to charge devices in a protected environ
Between chart plotters
jaysweet at 7:24pm 07.30.21
On my H36 I have a light on the navpod that aims at the cockpit table. I never use this light, so
Between chart plotters
jaysweet at 7:18pm 07.30.21
Sounds like a decent plan. I don't understand why you would have a 3-wire VDC cable but maybe I'm
Between chart plotters
jaysweet at 7:00pm 07.30.21
Suggest that you also drill a 1/4" drain hole through the bottom of the navpod. Navpod probably wil
Beginner Questions
shemandr at 6:59pm 07.30.21
You're on a good track. You get the issues. There's a whole genre of sailing/campers. Tents on s
Beginner Questions   (1)
JackOlsen at 6:09pm 07.30.21
I'll offer some perspective, since I recently jumped into this hobby. First off, there's really no
Windlass on a Beneteau 343
zimboy at 6:07pm 07.30.21
@BigEasy understood. This is a really great idea, it should enable me to get the dinghy on & off sin
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire
Roy1919 at 5:49pm 07.30.21
I don't have a windlass, wish I did. But every single windlass thread I've ever read said to use th
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire
Richard19068 at 5:17pm 07.30.21
Perhaps a little confusion over wire design and wire AMPACITY. #2 wire can actually handle 210A (a
Main sheet rigging - H33.5
Don Crowther at 5:15pm 07.30.21
That's where we differ. I have to go to mast to change my outhaul. Otherwise my clutches are set up
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30
heritage at 4:56pm 07.30.21
Sailboat data says the Cherubinis ended in '83 My 1984 Hunter 27 is a Cherubini. Maybe they sto
1996 Barnett 1400
sail sfbay at 4:01pm 07.30.21
Welcome to the forum!!........and I am sorry for your loss. This one was/is listed for $1500: Barne
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30
Justin_NSA at 3:19pm 07.30.21
Could be John :biggrin: I've seen Tall rig, Tall cabin and T cockpit. I go with the cockpit.
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:06pm 07.30.21
2AWG can handle 200A depending on voltage drop, length of run, run time and insulation rating. Pe
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30
jssailem at 2:13pm 07.30.21
What is that shorthand for Justin? 30T = 30 Terrific feet of Fun?
Main sheet rigging - H33.5   (1)
sail sfbay at 2:03pm 07.30.21
Another rigging option............route the mainsheet to on side of the traveler through a block und
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 1:57pm 07.30.21
Can you link a reputable source for this? Looks like it depends on the temperature rating of the i
Main sheet rigging - H33.5
Fred at 1:55pm 07.30.21

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