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SD Moorings jack boats at 9:24am 11.30.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1541 Now that "America's finest city" is now "America's brokest city" (thanks to Dick Murphy and the rest
ballast tank mike at 11:32am 11.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/876 has anyone ever had to replace the bolt that holds the ballast plug against the hull? my wing nut is
Latest 27X Wins Rick D at 11:05am 11.30.06 Racing 3/1852 I happened to be driving by H'S Yacht Sales in Marina del Rey (CA) a few days ago and saw a 27X in t
Hunter closing East Lyme, CT plant Lamar Sumerlin at 10:42am 11.30.06 Smaller Boats 2/1002 I have learned that Hunter is closing the East Lyme, CT plant on, or around December 19, 2006 and mo
Mobile Bay/Dauphin Island kyle14007 at 10:41am 11.30.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1100 Trailering 90 miles south to Ocean Springs, and sailing 55 miles to Mobile Bay area. Any trailor sa
can I clean mildewed cushions and if so, how? Angie at 12:02pm 11.30.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1164 Hello, we just bought our first sailboat after two years of dreaming and schemeing! The previous ow
crack in bilge jfp737 at 1:11pm 11.30.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2659 I just noticed a crack in the bilge as viewed from the cabin, after haul out. No visible exterior d
Garmin GPSMap 492 Pedestal Mount Greg at 1:46pm 11.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1434 I posted a question about two weeks ago concerning the GARMIN 492 and someone posted how they utiliz
Replace or reseal the pointed salon windows Greg W at 2:05pm 11.30.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1026 I believe I may have a leak in one of the pointed salon windows in my H31. Has anyone replaced or r
dinghy-Watertender vs Pelican Scorpio David at 9:19pm 11.28.06 Ask All Sailors 0/1818 Ive had a Watertender before and liked the way it handled and was very stable.I currently have an i
Prime on the AC La Bella Vita at 6:26pm 11.28.06 Big Boats 9/1169 When I was winterizing the Ac, I lost the prime to the pump when the inlet hose was in a bucket of "
Trucking our 39' Lancer jjoasis at 9:35pm 11.28.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1022 Any references of good inexpensive truckers we could contact? We are going to ship our boat from Ke
Sailing Schools Len at 10:52pm 11.28.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1715 I just completed my first season sailing and I've been bitten by the bug. My training in the mechani
Cleaning PVC dinghy tubes Bob F at 11:10pm 11.28.06 Ask All Sailors 4/8095 My 8 yr old Zodiac (PVC) needs a really good scrubbing after the summer use. Does anyone have a "mir
Selection of Mains'l Type - Full vs Partial batten Clark at 11:52pm 11.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1145 Forgive me if this is in the wrong place. My question has to do with selection of a replacement main
Diesel course in (NE) Florida? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 12:34am 11.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1010 I'm wondering if anyone might know of any source of hands-on diesel course (I have a recent vintage
A/C for H260 GuyS at 2:36am 11.29.06 Smaller Boats 1/882 I've read in the archives about ther Marine Air M5C unit being installed in a 260, anyone have any e
Autopilot Recommendations Bob Talley at 3:58am 11.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1273 I'm interested in getting an autopilot for my H376. Defender recommends a Simrad WP32 Wheel Pilot. A
transmission leak Pat at 4:16am 11.29.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1199 In filling my Hurth HBW100 transmission for winter storage I noticed a leak. Further examination sho
Mast Gate Bob James at 1:57am 11.29.06 Catalina 310 3/3102 I recently saw a post on another Catalina site and thought it might be interesting for this group.

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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
Topping lift set up ebsail at 5:55am 08.08.21 Trying to set up a topping lift for my newport 17, just curious how I should go about it. Run an ex
Below deck disassembly problem Jimongee at 5:50am 08.08.21
Stern Railing Beneteau First 285 Random Walk at 5:46am 08.08.21 Thank you jssailem. I guess that would be our only option. Grrrr
Bulkhead and chainplate water damage. Castrilper55 at 5:42am 08.08.21 Great! Do your homework on the trailer. The boat with. a modest amount of stuff will top 5000 poun
Gulf Off Shore Binocular Suggestions Joe at 5:31am 08.08.21 I agree with everyone here, unless you can afford image stabilization, stay with 7x50. I envy Gene

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