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Adding 2nd reef to Isomat boom Tug at 10:45pm 10.04.06 Big Boats 1/1023 My Legend 37 came with one reef point for the main on the Isomat boom. The literature shows how to
Hunter 20 info? (1) Kevin13729 at 12:13am 10.05.06 Smaller Boats 2/1034 I'm in the process of aquiring a 1984 Hunter 20. Any other Hunter 20 owners out there? From my resea
Hand pump Joe at 12:01am 10.05.06 Other Sailboats 1/1456 I have a 1986 Pearson 28. I have a Peters ' Russell "Topsider" hand pump for my icebox that needs r
Smokin'! Mike at 11:33pm 10.04.06 Ask All Sailors 3/833 Last night while motoring back to the marina, I ran over a motorboat wake. This caused the prop on
Tiller to Wheel 2blueboys at 3:36am 10.05.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/987 Looking to covert my 79 Hunter 27 to a Edson Wheel. The main sheet controls come to the rear of the
Looking at a (new to me) boat on Saturday... Brian D at 4:07am 10.05.06 Ask All Sailors 44/2205 It is a 1976 Yamaha 33. The owner is the original owner. I have compiled a list of questions about o
Prop Size R.A. Lueck at 4:22am 10.05.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/971 I have a 1994 9.9 HP Tohatsu O.B. on my 26S, does anyone know the outside diameter of the standard p
head pumps overboard slip knot10761 at 4:34am 10.05.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1538 head pumps overboard with Y valve in proper position. 1-holding tank is empty.2-removed Y valve to a
1978 Cal Mark II Mark D at 4:49am 10.05.06 Cal 4/470 I just got a project 1978 Cal 2-25 sailboat and am looking for any and all specs on rigging, hull, s
engine vibration george at 8:02am 10.05.06 Catalina 30 3/1461 Just bought a 1988 catalina 30 TRBS and was wondering if other owners with the universal 25 / twin
Changing the oil JSCox at 7:52am 10.05.06 Big Boats 13/925 Recently purchased a 2002 Passage 420. I want to know how to change the oil. I can easily see the
Need Information Dean Gagnon at 5:08am 10.05.06 Day Sailers 1/1034 Is there anyone who can help me find information on the following I just purchased for restoration.
Heat Exchanger - W30/Four-91 andy at 10:26am 10.05.06 Other Sailboats 6/1197 Has anyone successfully removed the heat exchanger on the Four-91/W30?I can loosen 3of the f nuts,
Tanzer 16 Steve G at 11:28am 10.05.06 Trailer Sailors 1/3135 I am quite used to sailing my 33' Hunter with a big ol' heavy keel. I could jog around it and it wou
Barometer Santa Claus at 11:25am 10.05.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1127 I'm interested in buying a barometer. What features should I look for? Any particular brands/model
Hi Phil, I've noticed that several of my replies.. Terry Cox at 11:38am 10.05.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/970 to various recent articles in the different forums have been deleted. Any reason(s) why?Thanks.T
forestay Surprise8440 at 11:54am 10.05.06 Catalina 30 4/1284 Was wondering how to tighten the forestay for a 1988 30 ft Tall rig - bow sprit, I am not sure where
PFDs Dan B at 8:26am 10.05.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1414 Looking for some advice -- I may open a can of worms though. I want to get an automatic inflatable
leaking swing keel sail326 at 9:55pm 10.03.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2618 we are purchasing a cat 25 with swing keel. There is a leak of some sort around the keel. Has anyo
Tomorrow sailaway78 at 11:49pm 10.03.06 Ask All Sailors 7/890 Finally the big day has about arrived. The past three weeks seem like three years. Am off in the mo

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1997 Hunter 430 "Highlands" Texas Future Boat Owner at 9:06am 01.22.21 Was it vandalized? Hi Justin, I have added a reply with pictures of the state of the interior. I w
1997 Hunter 430 "Highlands" Texas (6) Future Boat Owner at 9:04am 01.22.21 I do not know if it was vandalised or whether the person working on it just "gave up". The interior
Winter Cover (1) shank at 9:03am 01.22.21 It's true. This was taken in Vermont this morning.
Funny Friday!!! DArcy at 9:01am 01.22.21 This would be funnier if it wasn't so true https://my2fish.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/boat-parts.jp
Dating a Catalina (1) Jacktar at 8:47am 01.22.21 Sometimes it is hard to see, done by a drunk with a dremel usually and if hull has been painted may
Prada cup on TV LakeShark at 8:46am 01.22.21 @Davidasailor26 great article. I never even thought about the replacement of all electronics and wi
Hunter 34 Fuel Tank Well swshogren at 8:43am 01.22.21 exploited? the well is part of the molded liner that is bonded to the hull. I am guessing that if yo
Boom Bolt? BigDogg11 at 8:40am 01.22.21 @BigDogg11 I have a Cal so not exactly the same but here is what I suspect. The bolt is an inexpens
Hunter 34 Fuel Tank Well swshogren at 8:40am 01.22.21 Sam I don't have a drain on mine. At times there is a small amout of water in there. I've never inve
Funny Friday!!! (2) rgranger at 8:38am 01.22.21 IT IS ACTUALLY FRIDAY!!!!! Here are a few to get you through the weekend
First 41s5 manual windlass jssailem at 8:37am 01.22.21 What is it that you wish to know? They require a person on the bow to move a lever back and forth. T
Winter Cover jssailem at 8:31am 01.22.21 The tarps and frames are a hassle and northern VT has real winters (although that is changing fast)
Beneteau 411 NYSail at 8:27am 01.22.21 In mast furling...... the prebend is already in mast. If you add, the in mast furler will have issue
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat jssailem at 8:15am 01.22.21 John eventually whether hidden or exposed we all turn to dust. Use the halyards and sail a lot. Wh
Just starting out....am I thinking right? Meriachee at 8:11am 01.22.21 Some people just like being in the dark ? :poke:;):biggrin: Fwiw i am unaware of any old boat that
Dating a Catalina Justin_NSA at 8:10am 01.22.21 dinner and flowers usually work on a date @sail sfbay's post was helpful . I'm just being a wisea$$
Just starting out....am I thinking right? Leeward Rail at 8:09am 01.22.21 Them's almost fighting words. Just saying Some people just like being in the dark ? :poke:;):biggr
Boating Card sail sfbay at 7:50am 01.22.21 Taking the course now...........14% completed (1 of 7 chapters) in 18 minutes and 100% passing first
Boating Card jon hansen at 7:46am 01.22.21 the test is stupid easy. simple rules of the road test. all the test indicates is that once in your
WM BOGO sale for Winches gone forever?? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:44am 01.22.21 Sorry, I don't know. uncledom has too much faith in me!

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