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An excellent discussion.... Alan at 12:13am 03.11.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/2721 ...on the merits of backstay tension for both frac and masthead rigged boats. The March '07 issue
gelcoat repair Peter at 9:21am 03.11.07 Ask All Sailors 10/2774 Here's the problem: A Catalina 22 came loose during an overnight blow and fetched up against a bulkh
Raymarine 4000 MKI Autopilot Dave4863 at 4:51am 03.11.07 Ask All Sailors 1/981 A few of the rollers are missing from my Raymarine 4000 MKI autopilot. These rollers are the cone sh
Raymarine 4000 MKI Autopilot Dave4863 at 4:50am 03.11.07 Catalina 30 0/1068 A few of the rollers are missing from my Raymarine 4000 MKI autopilot. These rollers are the cone sh
Raymarine 4000 MKI Autopilot Dave4863 at 4:50am 03.11.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/932 A few of the rollers are missing from my Raymarine 4000 MKI autopilot. These rollers are the cone sh
Vacationing in Gulf - advise Buck at 4:50am 03.11.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1192 Hi guys, looking for some input into a good sailing area, planning on sailing in June arround Pennsi
batteries Ken S at 7:31am 03.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/902 What do you recommend for replacement house batteries for a Hunter 41? Best place to purchase? Tx
boat insurance Ken S at 7:25am 03.11.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1095 Looking for comments on best value boat insurance with quality safe company. I have a 41 ' sailboat.
Replacing windows Julia at 7:21am 03.11.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/1696 Hello all, has anyone out there ever replaced the cabin windows? I have a 1971 Ranger 29 and all fo
front sail sheeting / winch walt at 8:39am 03.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1186 All my jib sail experience is with a smaller boat (Catalina 16) which had roller furling and simple
Removing fittings paphman at 8:04am 03.11.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1475 I would like to know what everyone thinks is the easiest bedding material to remove. By this I mean
Bow crack/ hole help??? buildingadream at 11:03am 03.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 8/1390 Greetings. I recently picked up this 1977 Hunter 27. All is well with the exception of the attache
Solution to Water Ballast Performance Deficiencies (1) oreana123 at 10:40am 03.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1019 I just got back form sailing. I made a harness for hiking and I attached the hiking line to the tang
Force 10 Lighting problem Jason1271 at 11:55am 03.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/992 I've got a 04 Hunter 33 and the Force 10 stove has recently quite lighting. I've taken the tank and
Name Deminsions on stern Joe Pyles at 12:00pm 03.11.07 Big Boats 2/1216 Can someone provide me the best dimensions for arched name of nine letters to be placed on stern? I
Cetec Autopilot sv Pelican at 12:22pm 03.11.07 Other Sailboats 0/1113 Has anyone upgraded a Cetek Benmar autopilot? Our GS41 sloop came with one installed, model 21R, an
Tow vehicle Phil McGuire at 11:41am 03.11.07 Other Sailboats 0/781 I am about to purchase a CP 23/3D. I plan to tow it home, the distance is approx 1000 mis. Is my 20
odd question: Ocean research from a sailboat Franklin at 1:27pm 03.11.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1155 I remember a guy posting a fiction online book he was writing about a guy studying whales from his s
Handheld Wind Gage Mike48 at 12:59pm 03.11.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1165 I am looking to purchase a handheld anemometer and would appreciate any information that anyone may
C-30 Keel Bolts joefusa at 2:25pm 03.11.07 Catalina 30 1/1309 i just bought a '77 C-30 project boat. i'm selling my 27 after 4 years of fixing it up. the 27 had '

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Invest 99L kappykaplan at 3:20pm 08.29.21 Stay safe!
H380 V-berth vanity/sink decommissioned-parts sail sfbay at 3:19pm 08.29.21 Welcome to the forum!! You can post on this site's classified section under gear ads even if $0 sel
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues sail sfbay at 3:16pm 08.29.21 Suction line ...... from the shower drain to the pump. Maybe blocked with hair?
Invest 99L (2) JamesG161 at 3:15pm 08.29.21 We still have power... Marina and Railroad Jetty 197788 Dammit Jim...
Follow up on "Running out of hair to pull out", Raw water leak. Jacktar at 2:46pm 08.29.21 I have used red food coloring in a very soaked sponge at entry points to pinpoint leaks within fiber
Battery power Nodak7 at 2:36pm 08.29.21 I have a reading of about 13.35 for my house bank and 12.25 for starter battery. This is when the e
Battery power JoeWhite at 2:36pm 08.29.21
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel Nichole340 at 2:31pm 08.29.21 That's what I thought. Looked pretty heavy to me. Maybe someday we'll be next to each other and w
Jib Halyard Swivel problem? JoeWhite at 2:27pm 08.29.21 Yes, flush with tap water. Grease attracts dust and increases friction.
Invest 99L Captain Larry-DH at 2:25pm 08.29.21 This is crazy! Whoever built this dock and fish house should get a medal. Anyone who thinks about ri
Complete New to sailing need help JoeWhite at 2:23pm 08.29.21 26 foot boat insurance can be covered under homeowners insurance. I highly recommend taking sailin
Battery power Don S/V ILLusion at 2:18pm 08.29.21 Yes, need new battery. Assuming it is a wet cell battery, do you check its fluid level and add dist
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel Don S/V ILLusion at 2:16pm 08.29.21
Battery power JoeWhite at 2:08pm 08.29.21 I suspect it's shot. Yes, need new battery. Assuming it is a wet cell battery, do you check its f
Packing done right Chief Jim at 1:57pm 08.29.21 Replacing the same packing would be so nice to do (if you could) with these #$&%^@%#$% piece of*
Battery power Don S/V ILLusion at 1:32pm 08.29.21
Packing done right (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:32pm 08.29.21 We cycled many pumps through maintenance periods and simply reinstalled the SLADE packing that came
propeller selection, and shifting ggrizzard at 12:29pm 08.29.21 >It is not "Up and Down" but Forward and Reverse.< Are you speaking metaphorically? Cause it's def
Push button latch Udi at 12:24pm 08.29.21 There are two similar catches, one round one oval: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/hpcat.php?m=45
Battery power ggrizzard at 12:17pm 08.29.21 A new battery takes less charge, all things being equal, compared to an older battery. That's becau

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