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Electric Winch Ray18670 at 8:34am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 2/893 I have a Lewmar electric winch, it is a 1998 OP2 model and it is quite noisy when under power. Is t
holding tank size tulsa285 at 6:10am 09.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/856 Hi all! I'm sure it's been answered but can't find it... holding tank size on 1985 Hunter 28.5 ???
Effect of Mainsail Reefing Points? Jon at 5:57am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1738 What is the "Rule of Thumb" for percentage of mainsail remaining exposed after setting the #1 Reef?
Hank On Jib Don Guillette at 9:33am 09.28.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/5976 This post is probably only of interest to trailer sailors and those with hank on jibs.I had a nice
topping lift alan at 9:03am 09.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1264 hi, i have a hunter 310. furling headsail and furling main.i have a seldon rodkicker and a travel ar
Baby gats a bath! (1) PrivateerTradin at 12:13pm 09.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/957 Well, it took awhile...But here is the next installment, on my 'lil project...(It is AMAZING what a
Simrad Auto pilot adjustment Jack2438 at 11:40am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1316 There is no question here but I thought I would pass along an idea for those who my have a Simrad au
Hatch knobs Brian at 2:00pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 0/1330 One of the first items I had to replce on my newly acquired 30' were the missing or frozen hatch kno
Interior liner material? Ron Flubacker at 2:52pm 09.28.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1342 My cabin liner is in need of tear out and replacement. What material have any of you found to be th
27 Tall Rig Forestay Length Don Jackson at 2:27pm 09.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1472 I need the length of the standard 27 Catalina Tall Rig forestay.
260 Salon Steve Ray at 2:22pm 09.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1007 Wife and I are looking to buy a used 260. We looked at a new one, but we don't like the fact that t
Fixing a Bomar Hatch Brian at 2:09pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 2/1311 Has anyone had to drill out a broken screw on a Bomar hatch. One of the hatch arm hinge screws is b
Recovering Catalina 30 interior cushions (1) Brian at 2:05pm 09.28.06 Catalina 30 0/4454 We just had our 1985 Catalina 30 cushions all recovered. One of the items I could not find in all o
Sailing - Sunrise (1) Jim Seamans at 8:37pm 09.26.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1015 "I do not live to sail, but I sail in order that I may live,and return with greater zest to the la
Used Sails Rick19254 at 8:39pm 09.26.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1177 I'm in the market for used sails. I would like to cut down a 150% Genoa and use it for a Harken Fur
Smell taking up residence Andy at 8:43pm 09.26.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1483 I am sorry to ask this question - probably the millionth time - but I was unable to search the archi
toplift John Lovas at 8:57pm 09.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1088 Any suggestions on how to add a toplift to my '77 Mariner?
Rubber/diesel smell around fuel tank Maria at 9:26pm 09.26.06 Big Boats 2/860 The rubber/diesel smell (not quite sure which) around the fuel tank has been increasing over the pas
stemhead fitting al16497 at 10:53pm 09.26.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1112 can i change the stem fitting on a 1987 c34 to a newer model stem fitting that does not have the rol
hanging lantern overby at 1:34am 09.27.06 Ask All Sailors 13/3882 Okay, a very simple question here but I still need to ask. We have a Cal 44 and I want to hang a lan

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A trip down the Chicago river - With pics! Timm R Oday25 at 8:51am 07.19.21 We have several lift bridges in Milwaukee . All we have to do is call the bridge tender and wait a
hunter 49 power in the UK artboas at 8:42am 07.19.21
Dinghy protector kloudie1 at 8:38am 07.19.21 Be careful with protectants on Hypalon.. I remember some years back that the Hypalon folks recommend
Best Dinghy for Small Sailboat Project_Mayhem at 8:24am 07.19.21 Don't over look the value of a beat up old dinghy - They're far less likely to be stolen! The inflat
Pedestal parts 1984 Hunter 31 kloudie1 at 7:56am 07.19.21 It was originally supplied by Merriman Yacht Specialties. They are long out of business. The shop he
1984 Hunter 31 pedestal sail sfbay at 7:54am 07.19.21 Photo(s) of the pedestal would be helpful in identifying the manufacture and photo(s) of the broken
Pedestal parts 1984 Hunter 31 sail sfbay at 7:54am 07.19.21 Photo(s) of the pedestal would be helpful in identifying the manufacture and photo(s) of the broken
Best Dinghy for Small Sailboat Leeward Rail at 7:38am 07.19.21 am wondering what the best dinghy is for rowing/motoring to shore on my Flicka 20 Depends on you.
Best Dinghy for Small Sailboat sail sfbay at 7:36am 07.19.21 The one that can fit on your sailboat, light enough for you and/or your crew to handle, large enough
Throttle position while sailing? DayDreamer41 at 7:31am 07.19.21 As noted earlier - you will want to follow the recommendation based on which transmission you have.
Replacing Forward Berth Mattress SawyerCurt at 7:22am 07.19.21 The original mattress is on its last legs. I am looking for an alternative to replacing what I have
Switching an inboard for an outboard Muttondressedaslamb at 7:05am 07.19.21 I have a 33' Aphrodite 101 after 40 years the one lung Yanmar needs to be retired. Changing it out
Mounting a chart plotter and maintaining the recommended compass separation Ken Cross at 6:54am 07.19.21 Note: having the plotter powered up or not has NO effect on the magnetic field from the powerful li
Replacing broken push button cupboard latch on beneteau 31 sail sfbay at 6:39am 07.19.21 I replaced one some years ago on my Hunter 386. I assume you removed the screws from the inside. Can
Bleed Fuel Lines on Universal M25? Muttondressedaslamb at 6:37am 07.19.21 Thanks, Mutton. Glad you found my post helpful. BTW, I have to replace the fuel hose that goes fr
Catalina 310 mast electrical connections SawyerCurt at 6:34am 07.19.21 I am planning on taking down my mast for maintenance this fall. Where are the connectors that go to
JY14/Hunter140 crack under mainstay mount mrisjor at 6:32am 07.19.21 Thanks! I've read that the epoxy resins won't bond to the Luran, and your experience fits with that
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Will Gilmore at 6:20am 07.19.21 You'll have a fantastic time Jack. I hope you submit this trip to the Trailer Mariner's 20-20 on th
A few 260 upgrades sail sfbay at 6:20am 07.19.21 That is admirable!! You might want post in "Hunter 260 Modifications and Upgrades" here: Hunter 260
Dinghy protector sail sfbay at 6:17am 07.19.21 Probably a good idea..............in my case I keep the my dinghy covered when not in uses.

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