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new genoa with furler J R Norton at 5:47am 10.14.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1076 I am considering adding a CDI furler with a new 135% furling genoa jib. Currently I have a 155% tha
drip, drip ,drip Tom23442 at 12:03pm 10.14.06 Catalina 30 6/1832 i am a new owner of 1981 30'. noticed a puddle in aft berth after a downpour. there is a fiberglas
ANCHOR DRAG ALARM BOB at 12:32pm 10.14.06 Mid-Size Boats 8/2341 Guys, I have been frustrated by the "anchor drag" alarm on Garmin chart plotter. The alarm menu asks
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 3/1214 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 36/1925 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 0/1090 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 10/1484 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 1/1471
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

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VHF radio or antenna problem JohnShannon at 7:48am 07.22.21 I have the impression that a marginal antenna will receive and fool you into thinking it is OK but i
handheld VHf? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:47am 07.22.21
handheld VHf? sail sfbay at 7:31am 07.22.21 You will get lots of recommendatons on this forums. Might read this first Selecting a VHF Handheld
handheld VHf? dlochner at 6:55am 07.22.21 A Standard Horizon handheld is a good bet. SH has been in the business a long time and build quality
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 6:54am 07.22.21 I see you are at Auburn. Are you going to sail Lake Martin? Still Water Marina is my go-to place
handheld VHf? rgranger at 6:47am 07.22.21 So, what would you recommend? Get one that will float... :biggrin:
Sailing tours/resources for La Spezia, Italy Pattmost20 at 6:46am 07.22.21 @JamesG161 Thank you for the tips! I will definitely reach out to my hotel soon to see if they hav
Help with identifying my boat? rgranger at 6:45am 07.22.21 I see you are at Auburn. Are you going to sail Lake Martin? Still Water Marina is my go-to place t
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 6:41am 07.22.21 I've gone through Good Old Boat twice! Not that I couldn't have missed it.. I'm going to go out now
Help with identifying my boat? daryl.ramage at 6:39am 07.22.21 ok many thanks for trying... I looked for any kind of plate, but came up empty.. maybe I'll go out
Help with identifying my boat? (1) rgranger at 6:38am 07.22.21 Good Old Boat has a 25 pagre insignia guide. https://www.goodoldboat.com/pdfs/SailInsigniaGuide.pdf
Catalina Outboards Motor Flush Joe at 6:37am 07.22.21 I used to flush my 27 year old tohatsu 9.9 after every single outing, using the ear muff method, cra
Sailing Hammock YVRguy at 6:34am 07.22.21 If you go with this set up......lounge chair attached to and supported by a spare halyard with a la
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 6:19am 07.22.21 I searched on sailboatdata.com for "Viking" and it didn't return anything that small. I search "Fi
Help with identifying my boat? shemandr at 6:17am 07.22.21 I searched on sailboatdata.com for "Viking" and it didn't return anything that small. I search "Fin
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 6:10am 07.22.21 I don't know what make your boat is . A teenager staring at their cellphone looks all too familiar
Help with identifying my boat? Timm R Oday25 at 6:08am 07.22.21 I don't know what make your boat is . A teenager staring at their cellphone looks all too familiar
Companionway sliding hatch Gene Neill at 6:01am 07.22.21 Mine hasn't screeched since I repaired it in 2014, but I'm still gonna try the sailkote idea. Easier
Pedestal parts 1984 Hunter 31 Flip Rutledge at 5:57am 07.22.21 The pressure bolt assembly for the throttle is handle is broken. I am looking for a replacemen
Confused on outhaul rigging wdonovan at 5:34am 07.22.21 Accessed the block from the out board end of the boom with a long pole with a screw in it but the b

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