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Reefing H26/260 George H260 at 2:29am 09.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1342 Love my H260 but been reading about other boats and notice that the sequence of reefing varies betwe
Rudder repair Ramona Steacy at 2:14am 09.28.06 Other Sailboats 2/898 We've hit rocks and broken the clasp that holds the bottom part of the rudder to the transom. I'm i
Refinishing the mast tropical itch23824 at 2:03am 09.28.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/997 I have a 1986 C-22 and want to remove the oxidation from the mast. I am assuming that it is anodize
Heave to ... question?? Scott at 4:09am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1699 Sunday was a windy day! My wife and I were out on our 27' Starwind with the 110 jib and a single re
Knotlog calibration Rick at 4:06am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 23/4110 What is the diffence in the speed displayed on the knotlog and the GPS. The speeds are different.
Hunter 25.5 Topic. clif at 4:03am 09.28.06 Smaller Boats 4/1636 I do have a Hunter 25.5 1984.We have owned it for 4 months and now after doing some major repairs
Working on interior wood Storm Brewer at 3:45am 09.28.06 Catalina 30 2/1516 I am looking to revarnish some interior wood on my 1995 Cat 30. Can anyone recommend a varnish that
Diesel engine classes? Gloria17491 at 5:32am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1281 Does anyone know where I could find out about attending a diesel engine class/seminar?
Bridges (1) Clay at 4:49am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1064 Took this route behind Atlantic City during low tide. Chart says the fixed bridge behind the swing b
Muffler noise? Jack2438 at 6:22am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 9/2783 Over the past 6 months I have noticed the exhaust seems a little bit louder than before. Yesterday,
Northern Yachts dan sundy at 6:29am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 2/3942 Looking for information on Northern Yacht. Interested in the Northern 37, but can not find info on
AUTOHELM ST 80 ACTIVE WIND TRANSDUCER (1) Daniele at 7:34am 09.28.06 Destinations 1/3371 I sell... (used transducer in working order + Long cable (25 meters)Request USD 300 all inclusive (
How much boat do I need???? NoBoatYet at 7:50am 09.28.06 Ask All Sailors 28/2273 So here is my question. I've never owned a sailboat but I've always dreamed of sailing from Washing
Fixed them pesky bearing buddies Ron at 8:39am 09.28.06 Trailer Sailors 2/1492 After every jaunt down the highway, especially on a hot day,I always had bearing grease clean up dut
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 6/1739 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 13/5993 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

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Alternator Battery Charging Project Issues/Questions DayDreamer41 at 2:12pm 07.20.21 Sounds to me that the alternator regulator is not working when connected to the Sterling, was the ca
Yanmar 3GM white smoke Brucegra at 2:09pm 07.20.21 Thanks for the replies. I did wonder if it was steam. It dissipates very quickly behind the boat. Th
Alternator Battery Charging Project Issues/Questions Maine Sail at 1:58pm 07.20.21 He may want to read this: https://marinehowto.com/understanding-the-sterling-power-pro-batt-ultra-ba
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 1:11pm 07.20.21 Thanks. I did. Sounds like a beautiful day for sailing, today.
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 1:00pm 07.20.21 Check the NOAA zone forecast, but keep in mind that it covers a wide are (Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 12:50pm 07.20.21 Thanks. On top of the NOAA official report, I look at Windfinder, PredictWind, Sailflow, Windguru,
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Alan Gomes at 12:35pm 07.20.21 And I don't mean to fan any flames, but what would sailors here consider a no-go in terms of winds/
Sailing Hammock Scott T-Bird at 12:32pm 07.20.21 Being concerned about the furling headsail, I would hang one end from a halyard and use a strap to c
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 12:25pm 07.20.21 And I don't mean to fan any flames, but what would sailors here consider a no-go in terms of winds/s
1978 O'Day 30 Lost my swing keel, lost sliding hatch cover. Losing my mind! Boat name "Happy Days" Project_Mayhem at 12:25pm 07.20.21 For parts I would check with D and R marine, Mass Marine and IBXBoatworks.com. If you're not familia
H34 buy or not... Artey1 at 12:24pm 07.20.21 Know about the compression post don't see it as a deal breaker, chain plates, should be checked on
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Alan Gomes at 12:23pm 07.20.21 I'm not trying to change your opinion on this, but for the sake of more information being more usef
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Will Gilmore at 12:22pm 07.20.21 I'm not trying to change your opinion on this, I am. The Mariner is a first class, full, and real
Sailing from Forked River, NJ to Cape May Scott T-Bird at 12:17pm 07.20.21 Purchasing a Cape Dory 26 and sailing her solo from Forked River to Cape May. Just daylight sailin
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 12:17pm 07.20.21
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 11:57am 07.20.21 Decades ago (ok, make that many decades ago!) I used to sail over there in a Rhodes 19. That was a
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 11:53am 07.20.21 Decades ago (ok, make that many decades ago!) I used to sail over there in a Rhodes 19. That was a
Sailing Hammock YVRguy at 11:49am 07.20.21 Buy them here: The 5 Best Hammocks for Sailboat Use (royalhammockheadquarters.com) How to rig a h
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Richard19068 at 11:45am 07.20.21
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 11:31am 07.20.21 Good point. No disagreement on the technicality there but that mark is regularly passed by sailboat

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