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Un-bashing Hunter newly anonymous at 10:11am 02.25.07 Big Boats 29/2909 I helped rescue a fairly new Beneteau this afternoon. The raw water intake had disconnected from the
Phil, did you change something or did I r.w.landau at 9:49am 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1322 click something?The post page is now full width...r.w.landau
Bed linens tucker at 9:18am 02.25.07 Other Sailboats 3/1178 We are the new owners of an Irwin 37'cc, 1982. I want to make the boat hospitable to guests, and a
It's a wrap SailboatOwners.com at 11:39am 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 70/4860 No, we're not talking about your winches.While the Academy Awards have many thinking about movies,
The only O'Day in Hungary tizso at 5:54pm 02.25.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1198 My boat windows take in some water- dripping only and not always at the same place.Living in Hungar
Synthetic Wood Coverings LancerDude at 3:19pm 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1090 I hate spending money at West Marine because they are SO over-priced on everything.The local Home De
I had to laugh when I saw this in regards to caguy at 1:13pm 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1141 Rob Hessenius's "Slip Trespassers". What's worse than finding a truck in your slip? Somebody abando
Hey Bob Todd I Have A Nonsuch Question ??? Maine Sail at 9:41pm 02.23.07 Other Sailboats 0/801 I'm trying to update the Nonsuch photo galleries andI have everything but Lazybones hull# ! Can you
What kind of roller furling? bay raider at 10:39pm 02.23.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1214 What kind of roller furling would be suitable for a Hunter 33? Do you have an opinion about the
Fixed Keel or retractable? Dellray at 9:19pm 02.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1523 Hi, I am new to sailing and I am looking at a Catalina 25 with a fixed keel. What Is the best way to
Holly & Teak floor laminent oceansail0 at 11:24pm 02.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1078 I have to replace the floor leading to the port aft berth on my 1984 h31 due to a leak. Does anyone
Stern grilling .... which style grill? palacegrand at 2:22am 02.24.07 Ask All Sailors 37/4248 The recent "Stern grill receipes" thread definitely got some saliva running! I've got one of the sm
new sail purchase MIKE1009 at 4:59am 02.24.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1274 I am looking to purchase a new mainsail for my 322 oday. I cruise the Long Island Sound and race onc
Mounting man overboard equipment Rick9619 at 6:47am 02.24.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1031 Hey gang I recently purchased the forespar Sp2 MOB package. Has a collar with a unit in the middle
Nav Lights Mental Babble... o Rick D at 7:54am 02.24.07 Ask All Sailors 25/2660 I have long been a little annoyed at the amps consumed by my nav lights on overnighters. During one*
RELACE OR REPAIR BOW PULPIT CARROLL ERTEL at 9:11am 02.24.07 Other Sailboats 3/3819 MY BOW PULPIT WAS DAMAGED FROM NOSING INTO A PILING.IT WAS BENT DOWN ABOUT 45 DEG. IS THERE ANY WAY
Removing old shaft packing questions Waffle at 8:39am 02.24.07 Big Boats 4/1319 This is the first time I have ever tried repacking the shaft. I can't see much old packing material
Required slip size Steve at 9:56am 02.24.07 Smaller Boats 1/1238 Moving my boat to Kaw Lake, OK and the only slips available are 11'X26'. My C250 has a beam of 8'6".
Required slip size Steve at 10:09am 02.24.07 Ask All Sailors 15/2437 Moving my boat to Kaw Lake, OK and the only slips available are 11'X26'. My C250 has a beam of 8'6".
solar power suggestions? dan c at 10:10am 02.24.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1015 want to have electricity this year and don't want to have to lug around a charger. can anyone sugge

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Tongue weight question. (1) rgranger at 5:06am 09.01.21 Guess there is no way around it, going to have to slide the tandem axle back a few inches, no room
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard! RoyS at 4:56am 09.01.21 Remember to open that bleed device when you next drain your coolant. If you drain your coolant witho
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) RoyS at 4:49am 09.01.21 With regard to sealant: I recommend 3M 5200 Fast Cure for this project. Fast Cure will fully cure in
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power (1) TomY at 4:12am 09.01.21 Our boats awning gets increasing use every season. Even on the coast of Maine, many mid-days would b
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 4:08am 09.01.21 HMT2, Thank you for your response! I was going to head out of Freeport and get a taste of the l
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) Jim Legere at 4:06am 09.01.21 I removed and rebedded the strut on my H37C years ago. I think you might have success getting the nu
Galveston Sailing? HMT2 at 4:04am 09.01.21 This time of year we always have scattered storms. You pays your money and takes your chances. Keep
Tongue weight question. Hayden Watson at 1:09am 09.01.21 When I got my C25 it was also a bear to tow due to little tongue weight. I built a motor mount onto
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power Mark Maulden at 10:31pm 08.31.21
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power Benny17441 at 9:20pm 08.31.21 The problem with boats is that the sun will heat the deck which has poor insulation and the interior
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power garymalmgren at 9:11pm 08.31.21 I cruised SE Asia for 3 years. There is nothing you an do about humidity. A fan will move air acro
Tongue weight question. Benny17441 at 8:55pm 08.31.21 You are correct, by raising or lowering the ball you can make small adjustments to the tongue weight
Stantion bases Benny17441 at 8:02pm 08.31.21 I think you have your answer about an imbedded aluminum plate. I would use plenty of of penetratin
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 7:55pm 08.31.21 Good evening! Planning on heading out this Friday. How are you guys feeling about the weather? Sca
Tongue weight question. Murgatroid at 7:40pm 08.31.21 Guess there is no way around it, going to have to slide the tandem axle back a few inches, no room t
installing hatch vent w/out damaging acrylic (1) Caspurr at 7:33pm 08.31.21 I purchased this hole saw from ebay (~$13). Practiced on a spare piece of plexiglass. Took me 2 days
is it hard to tip a sail boat? mcgregor 26s Roadking Larry at 7:22pm 08.31.21 My 1st boat was a Mac 26S.I made my share of mistakes with it and had more than a few pucker moments
Tongue weight question. Murgatroid at 7:14pm 08.31.21 OP..............can you post a photo of the trailer attached to the ball hitch? Is the trailer tou
Help with a fresh water system issue discovery at 7:08pm 08.31.21 When I close the starboard valve and work off forward tank air leak goes away so I know it's in the
Help with a fresh water system issue discovery at 7:04pm 08.31.21 At your water manifold swap the lines for the port and starboard tanks and see if the problem follo

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