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Need help deciding on a Daysailer djmeaney at 11:34am 08.31.06 Trailer Sailors 18/10200 What kind of Daysailer should I buy?After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and
What kind of Daysailer should I buy? djmeaney at 11:31am 08.31.06 Day Sailers 2/1317 After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and had a few kids) I finally repaired my
Mac 26S Trailer on a long haul? SeacretSailor at 2:53pm 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1638 Hey guys, quick trailering question: I just bought a 1991 MacG 26S in Houston and will drive/traile
Is bottom paint required, etc...? charlyhound at 11:10pm 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1463 I have never owned a boat but just bought a little Hunter 19. I don't intend to sail it until next
120 amp alternator? John at 11:50pm 08.29.06 Big Boats 14/2067 I am currently cruising in my Hunter 38 and have a 40hp Yanmar with a 60amp alternator. I am finding
Is this a Columbia? (1) Jerry Jones at 12:11am 08.30.06 Columbia 3/1734 The registration says it's a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. No hull ID#. Someone said it looks like
34 citation swing keel missing john williams at 12:08am 08.30.06 Other Sailboats 0/837 I am looking for info on the swing keel that is supposed to be on this boat. Would love pics or draw
Adjustable backstay? Dick Westwood at 2:03am 08.30.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/2768 I sail a Cal 20. This off season's project: replace the standing rigging. It's been suggested that I
loose struts on a 91 catalina 42 George at 1:51am 08.30.06 Big Boats 1/1393 Diver indicated my struts wobble. I checked them myself and it's more like a click. no water seen in
rudder,skeg repair Silent Magic at 1:48am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1674 I need to repair a fiberglass crack that runs top to bottom on leading edge of rudder post. Would li
Battery Cables Shippy at 3:16am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 23/1925 I need to learn all I can about battery cables, including sizing, installation and a good source to
Sailtime boat owners: Would you do it again? blockboy at 2:33am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1053 I am interesed in the opinions of the sailtime owner members, particularly those who are now selling
373 Forum Jerry at 2:20am 08.30.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1473 Does anyone know if there is another forum out there dedicated to Beneteau 373s?
Hunter 25 vs. MacGregor 26 for my first boat? viperidae at 3:45am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 26/7687 I am intersted in a smaller sailboat that will be used for day or overnight trips on the Chesapeake
Replacement windows Drock at 7:32am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1994 Does anyone know where I can get replacement plexiglass windows for the side lights on a Mac 22?
Looking at getting new sails / Sizes for 25.5 clif at 6:59am 08.30.06 Smaller Boats 7/1221 I am looking at getting new head sails for my 1984 Hunter 25.5 Only one came with the boat I bough
Cowl vent replacement gpd955 at 5:52am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1213 I am going to replace a leaky cowl vent (actually it only leaks because one of the screw holes is st
Motor mount- hands on experience Ben-26C at 8:24am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/775 am seriously considering installing a motor mount to help with steering or change my engine (9.9 4 s
Help needed from Chicago Jerry10776 at 9:58am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/853 or elsewhere. A C25 a couple of slips away from me has a torn main. As he would like quick turn ar
size of sail & furler problem Jonathan at 9:52am 08.30.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/851 What is the correct size of sail to fit when you have furling gear ? My 135 Genoa reaches the deck

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Forward hatch hinges broken on Hunter P 42 BBC16385 at 5:54am 07.02.21 Try looking here first... Lewmar Ports and Parts Otherwise call here and ask for Tony... LEWMAR Po
Added a second battery and solar panel. Orbweaver at 5:53am 07.02.21 please do get pics of the mounting when you can. I'll be mounting a 100W panel on Serenade this week
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? dlochner at 5:35am 07.02.21 My ST60 works fine over mud. My transducer is also painted with the same water based antifouling as
Running DC circuits while charging battery? kappykaplan at 5:21am 07.02.21 Yes, you can run DC equipment while on shore power and charging the battery.
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? StanleyJ at 5:07am 07.02.21 My ST60 works fine over mud. My transducer is also painted with the same water based antifouling as
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? RoyS at 4:28am 07.02.21 My ST60 works fine over mud. My transducer is also painted with the same water based antifouling as
What weather forecast makes you cancel your trip? Captain Larry-DH at 4:24am 07.02.21 I wrote my original answer above without noticing the OPs boat is a Capri 18. If boat camping in a l
Funny Friday!!! All U Get at 4:10am 07.02.21 When men come to like a sea-life, they are not fit to live on land.
1987 Catalina 22 Bilge Pump Location John Marrone at 3:38am 07.02.21 Where is the Volcano located?
1987 Catalina 22 Bilge Pump Location ShawnL at 3:36am 07.02.21 I have the same problem with my 73, though not as much water as you. I didn't have time this spring
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? StanleyJ at 3:09am 07.02.21 You can always check with RayMarine they have a fairly decent technical help program. I have used t
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? StanleyJ at 3:07am 07.02.21 I found out the hard way that the transducer must be in water for it to work. It will not work in t
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? StanleyJ at 3:02am 07.02.21 Perhaps neither. What's the bottom like under your boat? If there is a lot of vegetation or a reall
What weather forecast makes you cancel your trip? David in Sandusky at 1:48am 07.02.21
What weather forecast makes you cancel your trip? David in Sandusky at 1:43am 07.02.21 We include layover days and contingency plans for all our trips, so we can almost always ride out a
Free Hood 810 for 43'-8" forestay sailingthewestwind at 11:21pm 07.01.21 Ok, thank you for responding back.
Rebedding a Winch - Best sealant that can be removed after a few years? Hayden Watson at 11:09pm 07.01.21 On my C30, I also need to remove the base to clean and lube the gears. When I did it several years
Free Hood 810 for 43'-8" forestay Hayden Watson at 10:48pm 07.01.21 Sorry but no. It has gone to a new home.
Speaker volume control Terry Cox at 10:14pm 07.01.21 The volume control that Jim links in his posting is the same one that we have on our boat. It died a
Forward hatch hinges broken on Hunter P 42 Terry Cox at 9:25pm 07.01.21 Ours have never broken. They appear to be aluminum components. No suggestions here.

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