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Bavaria 820 questions Herb at 6:58am 10.20.06 Bavaria 2/2527 Hi, does anyone have info on 820's with a centerboard? I am thinking of buying one and do not have
Jib Trim Question Ken at 8:16am 10.20.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1091 This past weekend we encountered wind conditions from 15 to 22 knts with large seas. During the cou
toe rail corrosion Mike at 10:28am 10.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/3172 I have corrosion on my toe rails of the 35.5. I have noticed that other hunters with these toe rails
Gelcoat cracks, is it just mine ? Jeff Barrett at 9:48am 10.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/991 I'm seeing more and more stress cracks in the gelcoat. I meaneverywhere. Most every screw has crac
stuck! bestfriend at 12:27pm 10.20.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1235 I am about to pull the trigger on a Beneteau 331 for 70-75k. It is in immaculate condition. The guy
How to remove rudder? Tomek23582 at 12:41pm 10.20.06 Cal 7/5818 I was just trying to remove the rudder from my 1980 Cal 2-25. I just couldn't do it. From another th
Can a leaking Grohe head vanity faucet be fixed? Bob Guyott at 12:52pm 10.20.06 Big Boats 1/1140 Knobs on faucet have no screws for removal. Should I try to pry them off to replace the washers or i
Pick my boat Doug at 1:21pm 10.20.06 Ask All Sailors 35/2758 Since everybody has an opinion, I'm tossing it out there. There are 2 local boats I drool on, both h
winter storage mmsailor at 2:16pm 10.20.06 Smaller Boats 6/1062 How many people who live where there is winter weather store their boats inside ? If you store it ou
1983 H31 Greg at 2:48pm 10.20.06 Smaller Boats 5/1079 I am contemplating purchasing a 1983 Hunter 31. I will have it surveyed, but I am just wondering if
rudder Javelin Dave at 2:30pm 10.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/848 Lost rudder in a capsize. Wish to make a new one. Does anyone have specs as to size, shape, weight,
39.02N 76.27W sailaway78 at 10:21am 10.20.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1006 WE are still pretty close to where we were last night. Moved up the creek this morning before the fr
Information/parts wanted. Buck at 10:06am 10.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/784 I'am looking for parts or information for my galley faucet. It's a Whale flipper type manufactured b
Tuff Luff Okiman at 10:35pm 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/950 I live in Okinawa,Japan and just completed a 14 month renovation of my 1978 HC 33. During the renov
Tarping or Not for the winter Seekswind at 11:40pm 10.18.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1096 I live in Canada and sail on lake Ontario. There is a debate as to whether or not to tarp your boat
Rebedding Deck things Rob19574 at 12:28am 10.19.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1317 Hi all -I've been rebedding all the deck hardware on my older Catalina 30 and wanted to seek advic
Leaking Faucet Bob Guyott at 11:05pm 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1064 Leaking vanity Grohe faucet in aft head. No screws holding handles. Afraid to pry off. Called Grohe,
Go Anywhere Chair Okiman at 10:43pm 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/7200 Before I buy, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the WM High Back Go Anywhere Chair.
Toping Lift to Boom Kicker Okiman at 10:21pm 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/875 I have a 1978 HC 33, and I hate using the topping lift. I have been reading about boom kickers and
I need some measues' data Spirit on Triana at 9:52pm 10.18.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/821 I'm in the process of collecting quotations to transport my 2006 H33 to Spain next spring, and they'

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To Drill or Not to Drill? (2) jssailem at 4:11pm 08.11.21 James... What are you going to do as the tiny spaces clog with salt and the delta silt that comes up
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook jeepbluetj at 4:07pm 08.11.21 1. What are your batteries? (AH capacity and chemistry. Physical size doesn't matter) 2. What is you
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook jssailem at 4:03pm 08.11.21 rated at 80 amps Congrats on your new boat. Smart plan to take the boat out on a series of shakedo
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Ralph Johnstone at 4:00pm 08.11.21 If the alternator is still stock you will want to replace that, add external programmable regulator
wing on wing sailing jssailem at 3:58pm 08.11.21 JRacer A nice document discussing the various viewpoints on preventers and rigging to minimize the e
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Rick486 at 3:31pm 08.11.21 Based on my 44 DS experience, my batts are 3 gel 6D house. Running the fridge and freezer constantly
wing on wing sailing JamesG161 at 2:14pm 08.11.21 the loops of the mainsheet swing across the cockpit instead Not on my H430.:snooty: All can be si
To Drill or Not to Drill? (2) JamesG161 at 2:06pm 08.11.21 Like these... Verify your identity This is the item from Walmart
wing on wing sailing Sailfanatic at 2:05pm 08.11.21 On my H430 we set the Traveler to stop the boom swing. Plus the Boom is over head of the Cockpit,
Profurl C320 furling line size BigEasy at 2:04pm 08.11.21 I used 5/16". Works fine and doesnt overfill the drum when unfurled. Sufficient "hand" when furlin
To Drill or Not to Drill? JamesG161 at 2:03pm 08.11.21 Thanks for the info. I plan to use something in the bottom of that Anchor Closet to prevent pluggag
Profurl C320 furling line size dmax at 1:44pm 08.11.21 Thanks Stu - I'll go with 3/8" and 1 1/2 turns.
wing on wing sailing JRacer at 1:42pm 08.11.21 You might find this informative: Preventer rigging (oceancruisingclub.org) Also the accident repor
Profurl C320 furling line size Stu Jackson at 1:40pm 08.11.21 I use 3/8" on my ProFurl LCI32 system. Works just fine, reasonable "hand," no coring required. Jus
looking to upsize!? bgstar19 at 1:37pm 08.11.21 Hey cheeseNcrackers: I hope you have luck finding your next boat. Are you planning on selling your
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 1:16pm 08.11.21 Howdy fellas.. just a check in, to say I never did hear anything yet on what kind of boat she is...
To Drill or Not to Drill? Jake N Eggs at 1:15pm 08.11.21 I have an 06 33 on Lake Ontario. I don't anchor much so I have the anchor, rode and short chain tied
H23.5 sliding hatch Crazy Dave Condon at 1:12pm 08.11.21 Wood screws were used to secure the teak handle by screwing them from the inside upward using oval h
wing on wing sailing markwbird at 12:19pm 08.11.21 Pay attention. That's really it. Even with a preventor you do not want to round up
Rig tuning physics Tedd at 12:04pm 08.11.21 lower stay tension will always be more than upper stay tension. not assumption, but fact.:cool: G

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