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How to stop anchor chain dragging on teak? Fred The Finisher at 12:20am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1079 Howdy. I'm refinishing a 41 foot Irwin. The anchor chain drags over fine teak on the bow platform. I
The Perfect Boat Show! Gary Wyngarden at 12:37am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1004 I spent three hours with a buddy yesterday at the Seattle Boats Afloat Show. We climbed on and off a
Question about spinaker pole construction... (1) Chuck R at 1:39am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1010 Hello "ALL SAILORS"I am close to finishing my construction of a spinnaker pole to use on my 222 O
Introducing !!!! myself Dan Hill at 2:34am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1446 Hello all, I have been reading forum posts off this site for over two years and felt it was high tim
What size cruising boat is best (a reality check)? James R. Machin at 4:51am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 23/4793 Sailors,We've all seen this question asked and discussed a hundred times. Me too. However, in my e
Ouch! Nereussailor at 5:50am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1064 I just got my quote for repairs to my Hunter 30 Transmission etc. $3000. They are replacing the tran
AMF Windflite Jim Cook at 5:20am 01.26.07 AMF 1/6302 I have a Windflite, serial number 000003. Does anyone know when it was made? Can I use a tiller fr
Shore Power on 26S dave63021 at 6:41am 01.26.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/982 Has anyone installed shore power on a MacGregor 26S? If so, where did you locate the through the hu
Anchor Help Dan at 7:21am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 20/1914 I hope this in not a stupid question. When you set your anchor-lets say winds out of the north to n
Barrie McDonald - Scott21120 at 11:16am 01.26.07 Ask All Sailors 0/952 would you mind emailing me - I have a question about something you posted a few years back.sefulle
Knot meter box repair David S. at 12:17pm 01.26.07 Day Sailers 2/1103 The box located under the edge of the v- berths apparentally a safety feature in case the meter gets
Printer Anywhere (Beta) Free Download Frank Kanara at 1:55pm 01.26.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1075 PrinterAnywhere has just come out with a no-brainer of a product that I think will turn out to be qu
yanmar engine removal mdhenrich at 8:59pm 01.24.07 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1924 i am removing and rebuilding an original yanmar 2gm. any suggestions relating to removal procedure.
Anyone with Lenses for Grey Portlight's ? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 8:26pm 01.24.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1083 Has anyone replaced their Grey Portlights on the Cherubini Hunters, AND might still have the old (la
coolant leak roger marshutz at 8:03pm 01.24.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1114 I have had a coolant leak on and off since I bought the boat. 2 years ago the water pump was replace
CG looking for public comment on.... Alan at 9:40pm 01.24.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1133 ...deactivation of LORAN.The Coast Guard is requesting public comments on the issue until Feb. 7. T
Sky light re-bedding Franklin at 10:31pm 01.24.07 Big Boats 5/827 I need to re-bed my sky light. For those of you who have already done this, I have the following qu
C80 or C120 plotter? 2kw or 4kw radar? Persy at 11:24pm 01.24.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1415 I am looking at adding a gps/plotter ' radar to my Hunter 420.I now have ST60 instruments, ST7000
stuffing box noel townsley at 11:35pm 01.24.07 Catalina 30 6/1547 stuffing box leaking. which direction does lock nut turn to loosen so it can be tighten?
Looking for information on my next boat KennyH at 12:49am 01.25.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1687 I have narrowed my search for my next boat to four models. Tartan 37, Ericson 38,Cape Dory 36 and H

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Hunter Legend 37 advice? jssailem at 8:22am 08.08.21 Well Dave, you have certainly had the adventure in finding a boat. To go from the 19 parking it on y
Need an Isomat mast for a 30 T 1989 to 1993... willsailforfood at 8:21am 08.08.21 Hey guys appreciate the leads but hoping one of the used / salvage guys sees my request. This age b
Sailing to Catalina Island? Kings Gambit at 8:19am 08.08.21 Yeah! Glad to hear of a nice crossing on your first trip to the Isthmus. Nice looking yacht lying th
How much chlorine for 40 gallon tank? sail sfbay at 8:06am 08.08.21 You are on the right track............for shock chlorination to remove molds, mildew, fungi and bact
Sailing to Catalina Island? jssailem at 8:04am 08.08.21 Congrats on your first leg of the voyage. to serve as a "Down Haul".
Identify this sailboat? LeeandRick at 7:55am 08.08.21 @capta Once I enlarged the picture you are right on the spinnaker halyard going to the masthead. Th
Area of concern for Beneteau's? DougM at 7:54am 08.08.21 BigEasy is correct. That glob of sealant just fills the end of the joint between the rub rail and th
O'Day 28 Apex at 7:38am 08.08.21 I have enjoyed my 79 ODay28. Sails upwind well, but wide beam feels sliw iff the wind. Shrouds on
Transport Costs? Apex at 7:32am 08.08.21 I think I see the confusion! Where is the boat coming from? Lake Winnipesaukee? You are on Lake
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? FastOlson at 7:13am 08.08.21 While you are doing the new install, be sure that each winch base is correctly oriented to take the
Need an Isomat mast for a 30 T 1989 to 1993... Crazy Dave Condon at 7:11am 08.08.21 Kenyon Isomat referring to Isomat was located in Charlotte NC which was purchased by Z Spar in the 1
Sailing to Catalina Island? (5) SailorElliot at 7:10am 08.08.21 We made the passage to Two Harbors yesterday!!! We left at 6:00 AM with a boatload of safety gear, s
Prop Specs (2) jssailem at 6:57am 08.08.21 Vmaks when I first got my boat I thought the builder and former owners must know what prop to use.
Hunter Legend 37 advice? sail sfbay at 6:53am 08.08.21 Suggest working on the sailboat while in the water and limit haulouts to bottom paint, waterline str
Stern Railing Beneteau First 285 sail sfbay at 6:48am 08.08.21 I ditto the advise from jssailem ..........but you might also check with sailboat stainless steel ra
looking to upsize!? sail sfbay at 6:33am 08.08.21 Find a Hunter 240 for sale here in New Hampshire near you: Hunter 240 Boats for sale (smartmarinegui
Prop Specs sail sfbay at 6:27am 08.08.21 A few questions you will need to answer: 1) what type of prop, fixed or folding/feathering, do you w
Sailing or not Terry Cox at 6:25am 08.08.21 But the bridal shower was nice I guess. Such a sacrifice, Greg.
Topping lift set up sail sfbay at 6:12am 08.08.21 You might find this article on installing a topping lift on a Newport 17 helpful: (1) Installing A T
Topping lift set up ebsail at 5:58am 08.08.21 use a pulley and a cleat on the boom. should be able to adjust so sail holds up boom when sailing a

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