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Y33 sea trial Brian D at 1:41pm 10.14.06 Yamaha 3/3060 Well, I did the sea trial of the '78 Y33. Backing out of the slip and moving toward the harbor entra
cockpit Drainage Dave Stellers at 1:51pm 10.14.06 Smaller Boats 3/1213 My 1984 C22 swing has been sitting outside while I'm getting ready to store it for the winter. It ha
The "Gerr Downhaul" System Arturo DeVitalis at 2:35pm 10.14.06 Trailer Sailors 3/3614 I'm considering installing this on my '93 Hunter 23.5 If you have any advice or comments I would lik
Next installment on the V2-24 PrivateerTradin at 2:54pm 10.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/994 Well, I have documented most of the problems with my '72 V2-24...on the website.(Click below)Got he
Louisianna without RADAR (1) sailortonyb at 9:50pm 10.12.06 Ask All Sailors 36/1924 This is why you shouldnt sail through Louisianna waters at night without RADAR. It seemed like we we
Storm Jib catsailor13190 at 10:29pm 10.12.06 Smaller Boats 0/1089 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 10/1483 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 8/1251 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 1/883 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 4/929 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 3/1111 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 3/941 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 7/2369 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 8/965 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 1/1470
Bad Alternator David21125 at 6:08am 10.13.06 Other Sailboats 1/921 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 3/985 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 6/1629 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 0/734 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 3/830 Finally managed to leave Keyport this AM. Not an early start, as we tried to fill the tank with di

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Huckleberry Friend Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:47pm 07.21.21 I see you've just joined our merry band of sailors...welcome aboard! It may be time to find a new l
Smell from Stringer drains after head problems... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:44pm 07.21.21 He shouldn't have to do it again in a month if he uses it according to directions, Kloudie. You'll
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Alan Gomes at 1:42pm 07.21.21 Also interesting that there are different regional thresholds for a Small Craft Advisory. It's tri
Saw this odd duck... Murgatroid at 1:26pm 07.21.21 So will you name it Allmand Joy? I think that is the one with nuts in it. I rememebr seeing someth
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 1:14pm 07.21.21 Also interesting that there are different regional thresholds for a Small Craft Advisory. It's trig
Companionway sliding hatch Gene Neill at 12:55pm 07.21.21 Sliding hatch is actually the correct term. They pop up on ebay from time to time, but I agree you
Gauges that do not fog Tom J at 12:42pm 07.21.21 Has anyone found a gauge that doesn't fog. My temperature gauge fogs most of the time. Thanks, Mar
outboard on 32 foot sailboat Sailfanatic at 12:36pm 07.21.21 An OB on the stern of a boat with LOA over 27' greatly limits your ability to manuever the boat. If
Yanmar 3GM white smoke JamesG161 at 12:21pm 07.21.21 175-180 is typical for diesel inboards and is not, by itself, a steam generating temperature Not t
Lewmar port light seal , replacing Maurice at 12:13pm 07.21.21 My problem began when I changed the gasket out. Yes it is a PITA. All kinds of tools to clean out
Saw this odd duck... Daveinet at 12:13pm 07.21.21 I now own two! These were built by International Yacht Corp (Helsen) in Clearwater. The parts boat
Yanmar 3GM white smoke Alan Gomes at 11:57am 07.21.21
outboard on 32 foot sailboat FastOlson at 11:25am 07.21.21 We replaced an OEM Universal 23 hp diesel in 2018. With some outside (expert) labor from a ship wrig
Rigging the 2nd reef in a 310? Alansails at 11:24am 07.21.21 When we had our new main made this winter, our sailmaker made the reef, a little deeper, hence would
Yanmar 3GM white smoke Davidasailor26 at 11:20am 07.21.21
Landing a sturgeon Scott T-Bird at 11:14am 07.21.21 6l1GvDWtccI
Yanmar 3GM white smoke odaydokay at 11:06am 07.21.21 175-180 is typical for diesel inboards and is not, by itself, a steam generating temperature. Yes,
Landing a sturgeon odaydokay at 10:58am 07.21.21 It's official. You are now the Sturgeon General!
Landing a sturgeon DayDreamer41 at 10:30am 07.21.21 It is said that under the Bluewater bridge (Sarnia Ontario to Port Huron Michigan) there is the larg
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:20am 07.21.21 The absolute best money I have ever spent was on a Mantus anchor. I think other "new generation" anc

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