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Raising the sails - main sail/boom questions. tegwilym at 5:06pm 03.03.07 Catalina 22 16/3850 Stupid question, but I have to ask. I'm learning the ropes of my new sailboat in my backyard, and
mast stepping anxiety! tegwilym at 4:58pm 03.03.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1105 I'm new at this larger boat thing since I just got my Catalina 22 (#880 - 1971). I've been practic
Sliding dock tie up Mark Mynsberge at 8:08pm 03.01.07 Big Boats 6/1256 A friend of mine is looking for a tie up system that will allow his boat to ride up and down with wa
1971 morgan 36 foot paul b at 8:37pm 03.01.07 Morgan 0/1714 I am looking for info on what is to the best of my knowledge a 1971 morgan 36 foot .. it has a 38 hp
SWING KEELS smitroe at 8:35pm 03.01.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1976 MY CURIOSITY IS PEAKED.. ARE THERE SWING KEEL BOATS THAT ARE DESIGNED NOT TO HAVE LOCK DOWN PROVIS
Catalina 22 pop top functioning sailnplay at 4:08am 03.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1238 I recently bought a Catalina 22. Can't figure out how to get Pop Top to work. When I open it (push
Chesapeake Bay HSA Rendezvous Jay20619 at 2:53am 03.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/924 For all Hunter Owners, particularly near the Chesapeake Bay: We are well in to our planning for the
hour meter Ray at 1:32am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1108 Can anyone advise me on how best to wire in an hour meter? I purchased a used Hunter 30 and the hour
Font typeface for a 35s5 Den at 1:27am 03.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2132 Does anyone know what the font or typeface style is for the 35s5? I would like to use that style fo
anyone hear of the sail performance of hybrid? biorapper at 1:12am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 4/963 I like the idea of being able to peddle when no wind is around...but was wondering how much the sail
Hunter 240 Rear Hatch cavitating at 11:52pm 03.01.07 Smaller Boats 3/1055 One of the hinges on the rear hatch broke. I believe its a Bomar but I am not sure. I there a way to
Re-Configuring and Re-Plumbing NancyD at 11:46pm 03.01.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/2416 One of our projects before spring launching is to install a macerator pump and new hoses. Our boat
Is there a Oday 17? BrianT at 8:52am 03.02.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1526 I looked at the top of this site at the different models, and a 17 footer is not listed. I found a
Sailboat Insurance Fl. andre feith at 8:48am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1457 Anyone having trouble getting insurance in FL? I was just dropped by Seahorse Underwrighters. I was
Forward Hatch Replacement SouthernStar at 8:46am 03.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1045 Need to replace the forward hatch, but don't want to spend $600 for a new one. Does anyone know whe
Awesome Waterspouts (1) sailortonyb Allied Mis at 8:28am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1175 I saw this and made a copy. This is supposedly an actual photo taken about 10-15 miles south of the
Hey, all you midwest and south guys ok? r.w.landau at 8:02am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1165 Pretty nasty storm. I hope you guys are OK.r.w.landau
Brrrrr T37 Phil at 7:19am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1218 Not the best photo of the Grand River ice jam, but much of what you see in the distance under the ra
Different metals on Mast & Epoxy Question? SeacretSailor at 7:12am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1095 Need to ask 2 quick questions relating to my med size trailerable sailboat:1 - I'm mounting 2 smal
Belt for Auto Helm John at 6:59am 03.02.07 Catalina 30 3/2823 I need a new belt for my Navco WP4000 Wheel Pilot. It's a Gates Power Grip 580XL050.I ordered what

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M-25XP Raw Water Blocked Head Sail at 10:53am 09.04.21 Did you replace the impeller with the same brand that was "spun"? I had the same problem with the b
M-25XP Raw Water Blocked Richard19068 at 10:45am 09.04.21 Have you pulled off the heat exchanger cover to check for debris there?
FreeJib Sail twodzusfittings at 10:13am 09.04.21 But who reads the first line on any posting HA HA HA
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 DArcy at 9:55am 09.04.21 Where is your boat? I looked around the yard but didn't see a Hunter 260. I'm heading out for a coup
Near Miss in Port Huron Murgatroid at 9:38am 09.04.21 There is another factor I see, it looks like a lot closer passing then it is due to telephoto lens c
Why does Hunter have a bad name? Stu Hudson at 9:26am 09.04.21 Because Hunter Marlow dumped on all the Hunter owners who purchased their boats before HM took over.
Marinco Solar Vent Installation (1) Rick D at 9:19am 09.04.21 I installed a replacement in my hatch. I had two others over 22 years. I didn't have to cut it, but
new Javelin owner sail sfbay at 8:58am 09.04.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Post pics and let us know how she s
H41 losing coolant somewhere Nachismo at 8:50am 09.04.21 Nodak7 nailed it! A tiny crank of the aft drain valve & no more disappearing coolant! THANKS!
thru hole replacement sunlover at 8:31am 09.04.21 ............ Would it be a reasonable expectation to pull it out and run over to West Marine?.......
Marinco Solar Vent Installation seadaddler at 8:23am 09.04.21 Are you drill with hole saw or note and if using hole go slow the heat will melt some of the plasti
Marinco Solar Vent Installation sail sfbay at 7:43am 09.04.21 My two cents: Remove the hatch Tape both top and bottom Clamp a piece of wood on the back side Dri
thru hole replacement sail sfbay at 7:40am 09.04.21 ............ Would it be a reasonable expectation to pull it out and run over to West Marine?.......
Catalina 315 Instruments stephen_i_w at 7:32am 09.04.21 I personally prefer dedicated instruments. Whenever the weather turns ugly or some other unexpected
thru hole replacement PovilO at 6:55am 09.04.21 If the only thing that needs replacing is the hose you can get that at your local West Marine. Check
thru hole replacement sunlover at 6:53am 09.04.21 Defender.com, Look for the Groco thru hull with the combination thread, a valve and a hose adapter
thru hole replacement sunlover at 6:52am 09.04.21 Defender.com, Look for the Groco thru hull with the combination thread, a valve and a hose adapter
thru hole replacement PovilO at 6:50am 09.04.21 Defender.com, Look for the Groco thru hull with the combination thread, a valve and a hose adapter
NOT buying H34 jssailem at 6:34am 09.04.21 I don't like working on ladders Neither do I. I think that is why they invented scaffolding with s
Another Anchorage Gone RoyS at 6:28am 09.04.21 Agree, things have improved significantly since the start of environmentalism. Boston harbor in the

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