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Storm Jib catsailor13190 at 10:29pm 10.12.06 Smaller Boats 0/1051 Has anyone used a Catalina 27 storm jib on a Catalina 22. If so, how did it shape?
Half-filled ballast tanks Pierre at 1:08am 10.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1312 I intend to buy a 26X in 2007, I would have about 700 lbs. of supplies. If I fill the tanks about 50
Winterizing Sailor-man at 1:10am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1204 With winter fast approaching, I'm getting ready to haul-out and need some help with winterizing the
New "sailboat" and Insurance on Gulf Coast (1) Jim Logan at 2:04am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 1/861 Ok, but you have to admit it will really "sail" when in the water...I've been active in Hunterowners
Tangier Island Broke sailor SV Marcell at 2:04am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 4/889 Can I use the Western Channel to get into Tangiers? The Criusing Guide doesn't say yea or nay, only
free bimini richard shelby at 3:57am 10.13.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1060 I replaced the bimini on my H37c because the old one was getting a little, well, tired. The the old
night sailing Franklin at 3:53am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/917 As TonyB has said, radar is a must in the Gulf at night and I have that, but have been wondering if
Tacking Scott R21226 at 1:57am 10.13.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/2290 Don,I have a quick question. I do have your book but it is at the boat. I am new to sailing (abo
Autopilot Stephen at 5:12am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 8/922 I have a new to me ST 4000. When the system is disengaged, my wheel makes a terrible squeeking noise
Engine Access - teak door Peter Kolb at 5:13am 10.13.06 Catalina 30 1/1420
Bad Alternator David21125 at 6:08am 10.13.06 Other Sailboats 1/864 I have a 1981 model 323 with a Volvo MD11C. Alternator looks orginal, but can't tell what it is, but
electric engine/propulsion SweetTrade at 3:24am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/960 Hi I currently have a 6hp outboard engine that isnt very reliable. I was looking to get a new outboa
88-94 30t vs. 30g saltygator at 3:12am 10.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1563 I am very interested in purchasing an 88-94 Hunter 30. I am curious if someone can tell me the diff
More Louisiana without RADAR sailaway78 at 7:14am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 0/715 Hey all, Tony B's pic is not an abberation. There are miles and miles just like this. I was on an
On our way south sailaway78 at 7:20am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/804 Finally managed to leave Keyport this AM. Not an early start, as we tried to fill the tank with di
Hauling for the season.... (1) Bob Alden at 7:49am 10.13.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/898 Fellow sailors,I am still in denial but have to admit the season is over. One thing I didn't do th
The factory MacGregor 19 video (1) ra274 at 8:12am 10.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1360 Does anyone have a copy of original Mac 19 video or know a website where it can be viewed. I would
Hunter Legend 40 Transon Ladder needed Gillian at 8:57am 10.13.06 Big Boats 1/885 Hi, I have recently purchased a 1985 Hunter Legend 40, and the PO chopped off the transon ladder flu
H216 Trailer Tongue Weight Ranger Paul at 11:30am 10.13.06 Smaller Boats 2/1365 I had suspected that my tongue weight was too heavy so I finally got around to measuring it today.
H216 Trailer Wheel Alignment Ranger Paul at 11:57am 10.13.06 Smaller Boats 2/968 I noticed the trailer tires on my Venture trailer were wearing very rapidly and with a strange wear

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H23.5 trailer Rick Webb at 6:07am 05.15.21
H23.5 trailer rgranger at 5:58am 05.15.21 Some soap on the bunks helps too. I have not tried soap but I have used dry lube Teflon spray. Ri
Spinnaker Pole Length (1) Joe at 5:50am 05.15.21 The spinnaker pole length should be the same as the "J" dimension as Marmalade stated. Also it shou
Chainplate adaptor separating from deck RoyS at 5:50am 05.15.21 Why did Hunter want to eliminate the backstay? Was it just to increase mainsail roach? Seems illogic
Lewmar folding wheel problem Capt Roberto at 5:44am 05.15.21 I have a Lewmar folding wheel and the elastic cords wore out long ago. So I had a custom cover made
Spinnaker Pole Length valcour at 5:30am 05.15.21 You would want to pull them out of the bag and see how broad the shoulders are. Avid racers of disp
Spinnaker Pole Length sailme88 at 5:15am 05.15.21 ADJUSTIBLE.... you can't go wrong....
Spinnaker Pole Length AwwShucks at 5:06am 05.15.21 Marmalade's response is correct. Your question regarding which type of spinnaker is easier for a n
Standing Rigging Catalina 309 jssailem at 5:02am 05.15.21 I'm still interested to know when other C309 owners have replaced theirs..? Steve. Information is
Covid-19 Vaccination (1) TomY at 4:46am 05.15.21 This will be an interesting season on my coastline. Covid-19 has swept through and left some remar
Polypropylene rope - floats or nope? Kings Gambit at 4:24am 05.15.21
Its funny Friday! (1) All U Get at 4:14am 05.15.21 194170
H40.5 Forward Head sump circuit shorted. artboas at 1:03am 05.15.21
seeking crew All U Get at 12:53am 05.15.21 :facepalm:
Hi! I am looking for a sailing partner, My boat and I are in San Pedro, CA. Oceanheaven16 at 11:07pm 05.14.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. The Cal 29 is a good boat. A boat is one of those funny gifts. Especially
Hi! I am looking for a sailing partner, My boat and I are in San Pedro, CA. jssailem at 10:29pm 05.14.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. The Cal 29 is a good boat. A boat is one of those funny gifts. Especially
Marine surveyor Nyack Ny Jumpstart at 10:23pm 05.14.21 Going there Sunday. If I like it I'm in the ready to buy mode so need a thorough evaluation.
Need a clean SS cut jssailem at 10:21pm 05.14.21 All of these work but a pipe cutter is the most correct answer :plus::beer: When I was trimming m
Anyone have any idea what these are?? Joe at 10:05pm 05.14.21 Racing headstay foils normally have 2 slots to make sail changes more efficient. u will find product
NO MAS-k DAY JamesG161 at 10:01pm 05.14.21 been completely eradicated - Polio and Cholera Not yet, Polio is still kicking in Afghanistan , Ni

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