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1977-1983 real draft? Ed at 11:04pm 09.06.06 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1418 Hello,I'm looking for a new live aboard boat and came across a very tied 1979 Hunter 33. It's liste
Junk Yards gary at 1:54am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 3/967 In working on my Hunter 22, and in need of some minor parts I got to wondering if there are any "boa
Lines led Aft DanW at 2:36am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 6/919 Hi everyoneI am getting reaquainted with sailing after 30 years and just got a 216 for Valerie and
Gibb Winch Repair Kit David Williams at 3:45am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 0/1644 I am looking for repair kits for two Gibb winches that were original on a Catalina 22.Thanks for a
topping lift gkmoore at 4:29am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 12/1605 I have recently been given a Hunter 23 ('88 model I believe). I hope to take it out soon. I have rev
Marine Batteries+ solar chargers chuck at 4:38am 09.07.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/967 My new 1984 model Cat has no battery--I also have no charger--Is solar the way to go+what kind of ba
topping lift gkmoore at 5:01am 09.07.06 Smaller Boats 1/834 I have recently been given a '88 Hunter 23, and have read the procedure for stepping the mast, and d
Solar Panel Installation Phil18150 at 4:55am 09.07.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1000 I would like to install a large solar panel, a Kyocea 130TM, on the horizontal stabilizer bar that
New Balboa 21 Owner Philip Gour at 11:51pm 09.06.06 Balboa 1/5193 I'm a new owner of a Balboa 21 and am wondering if there are any good references out there for this
Compass Mounting Drew at 11:46pm 09.06.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1533 I'm trying to figure out (before buying one) how to mount a compass on an inclined bulkhead that is
depth sounder recommendations? Michael at 11:26pm 09.06.06 Smaller Boats 2/1066 I was reading the thread about the speed logs and that got me thinking about replacing my rapidly fa
prop ticking John Dodge at 8:35am 09.07.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/849 has anyone experienced a ticking noise from the prop spinning when under sail?I know it's from the
Injector Smoke NYSail at 11:07am 09.07.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1140 I have a Yanmar 3HM35F. Just started the engine and have white smoke coming from the #2 injector. No
Need CNG tank(s) Glen17331 at 2:28pm 09.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1011 Hey all you who have switched from CNG (compressed natural gas) to propane. I'm (still) looking for
Hey Steph -here is Joan's new bathing suit (1) Jim Seamans at 11:11pm 09.05.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/763 Of Course it was a little rainy and cool.JimS/V Java
Rust preventer for Iron keel Bob Fox at 11:13pm 09.05.06 Other Sailboats 2/836 Every fall when I haul my boat there are always a few pit marks on the cast Iron keel(no big deal) I
Alert - Defective spreader welds Al at 12:55am 09.06.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/878 Have a 1995 Hunter 420 Passage, with a Isomat mast --- found defective welds around bottom spreaders
CT-65 parts and supplies John at 12:09am 09.06.06 Other Sailboats 0/815 I am restoring a CT-65 and need some parts. Does any member have a suggestion on how to find odd par
Anbody have a Cal 20 trailer they don't want Dick Westwood at 11:40pm 09.05.06 Cal 2/589 I'm thinking she'd be happier in my garage. I'd be too - I've a bunch of projects I'd like to do in
Mac 19 on the ocean? Dennis at 2:06am 09.06.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1090 I have a Mac 19. So far I have only taken it out on the lake. I am going to galveston TX soon ' woul

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In Boom Outhaul PMK at 4:15am 05.07.21 With reefing lines and outhaul line slack, can you pull out the outhaul line and the reefing car fro
Delightful decisions in New England coast (3) TomY at 4:14am 05.07.21 All good suggestions. The anchorage off the Ida Lewis YC has room for several boats and is a great p
Hull Damage rukidn at 2:41am 05.07.21 Thanks all. Yes insurance consulted and they are waiting on survey as well. I think yard will take
I cheated today garymalmgren at 12:47am 05.07.21 even if they did not know we were racing. Don't worry, THEY KNEW
Survey day! Flying Jay at 10:56pm 05.06.21 Congrats! I can echo ToddL214 close to the wind, we push her very close a lot and watch and adjust
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 10:43pm 05.06.21 I do, however, question your primary. Is it a Genuine Bruce or a knockoff? Even if genuine, 30# s
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 10:39pm 05.06.21
Heads up... really JamesG161 at 10:20pm 05.06.21 Rut Roh... Skylab revisited. Skylab - Wikipedia Hope no one has a sailboat named... Target or Gr
Hull Damage JamesG161 at 10:06pm 05.06.21 You can do Fiberglass repair from the outside. They can us this Product... Lightweight Fiberglass
Hull Damage Ralph Johnstone at 9:04pm 05.06.21 The damage to your hull must be addressed by the marina. I think that when the marina tried to de
Still Racing in Texas Bill19233 at 8:56pm 05.06.21 Had a guy contact me about getting some video of one of our races from his drone and have me put the
Newbie questions. Xstream at 8:54pm 05.06.21 Re: the toilet intake. Most marine heads have this but you don't have to use it--I don't. I flush w
Newbie questions #2 Xstream at 8:50pm 05.06.21 Thanks to all who have commented. It's always good to hear others opinions. This is a mainsheet sy
Embarking on an enclosure project Macboy at 8:42pm 05.06.21 I received the fabric swatches yesterday. After reading so many posts about "another blue enclosure"
I cheated today JRT at 8:41pm 05.06.21 @Captain Larry-DH that is great feedback. We feel in love with the 440 and came close to buying one
The Dinghy Diaries ppro at 8:34pm 05.06.21 Tom The inflatable boat parts web site does sell many of the parts for the Walker Bay dingies. As
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 7:59pm 05.06.21 thanks much! launching tomorrow, I'll look for it at the chandler
The Dinghy Diaries Tom J at 7:47pm 05.06.21 their main parts supplier at inflatable boat parts web site.. I have heard the inflatable website
Hull Damage Tom J at 7:41pm 05.06.21 This is indeed devastating. We expect the professionals to know better. I had noticed some oil cann
Ignition switch Ken13559 at 7:39pm 05.06.21 https://marinehowto.com/automatic-charging-relays Somewhere in there it says turning the key switch

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