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Fuel Magnets Brad Hoff at 10:07am 08.31.06 Big Boats 4/1243 Wondering if anyone has had any experience with fuel magnets? Is this just all hype or do they actua
Strictly Sail St. Pete Roll Call! Captain Bob at 10:16am 08.31.06 Smaller Boats 1/938 I heard a rumor that BoatBabe will be there.And I, ConchyJoe, will be there giving away really coo
How to keep Mast Vertical George H260 at 10:26am 08.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1980 Need tips on keeping mast verticalYesterday, while under sail, the "T" bolt of the forestay popped
Hunter backup rudder system newly anonymous at 7:12am 08.31.06 Big Boats 1/1531 I just found out that Hunter is making a backup rudder system for the 38, 41 426. 44 and 46 for $750
C27 propeller shaft packing width Brian Stipak at 7:11am 08.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1118 Can anyone tell me....What width shaft packing material for the propeller stuffing box does a C27
pointing with a catalina 400 larrys at 11:02am 08.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 asked this last year and had two responses. just bought new 135 north sail jib, I need to know if ex
taking on water under sail Steven M at 11:55am 08.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 10/969 My trusty 22 is taking on water under sail. This started last year. Taking on about 2 gallons per ho
Need help deciding on a Daysailer djmeaney at 11:34am 08.31.06 Trailer Sailors 18/10504 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 2/1335 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 20/1695 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 9/1476 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 14/2187 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 3/1780 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 0/856 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 3/2808 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 1/1401 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 0/1690 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 23/1941 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 0/1067 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 3/1494 Does anyone know if there is another forum out there dedicated to Beneteau 373s?

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Beginner Questions sail sfbay at 4:28pm 07.31.21 And if the marina has a tractor to use like my you do not need a tow vehicle to launch it.
Beginner Questions JackOlsen at 4:08pm 07.31.21 Another option to consider is keep the boat at a marina with the mast up on a trailer assuming ther
Looking for 260 in Canada Ottdreamer at 4:05pm 07.31.21 We drove 6 hours this week to look at a 26. The hull had delamination where it sits on the trailer
Looking for 260 in Canada Ottdreamer at 3:36pm 07.31.21 We are trying to find a 260 with a wheel, which makes it a little more difficult up here it seems.
Hunter 34 strut prop and shaft sail sfbay at 3:35pm 07.31.21 Do you want a used part prop and strut? Might be able to do an internet search and them if you know
Hunter 34 driveline needed sail sfbay at 3:32pm 07.31.21 All available on line OR from your local boatyard.
Looking for 260 in Canada sail sfbay at 3:30pm 07.31.21 You got to be quick.......when I purchased my Hunter 46 one of my marina wanted one so bad they look
Looking for 260 in Canada Ottdreamer at 3:24pm 07.31.21 You are not the only one.......I saw 2 listings for Canadians wanting a 260. But I'm likely a nice
So I want to find a Sirocco 15 Megaro76 at 3:22pm 07.31.21 Here you go: 1972 Sirocco S-15 Sailboat \| ksl.com listed for $2300 and 15 foot Sailboats for Sale
Sail question shemandr at 3:21pm 07.31.21 Yeah, sailmakers try to give you a little extra leech up high to create a higher aspect ratio sail w
Looking for 260 in Canada sail sfbay at 3:17pm 07.31.21 You are not the only one.......I saw 2 classifieds by Canadians wanting a 260: Hunter \| Find New and
Sail question RussC at 3:11pm 07.31.21 Thats very common and doesn't seem to be a problem. when the sail is under load it most likely won't
Catalina 309 Osmosis Damage Hull shemandr at 2:53pm 07.31.21 I read the referenced article. My Mark 25 had the pox, as I call those round small imperfections i
Installing Battery Monitor (1) jssailem at 2:29pm 07.31.21 If you bought the newest Balmar SG200 monitor, you can monitor both the House and the Starter batter
Linear drive fitment jssailem at 2:19pm 07.31.21 Thinking about beyond coastal sailing it might be worth checking out windvanes. No electrical power
Olympic Swimmers Hayden Watson at 2:16pm 07.31.21 ... If you really think about it, except for diving, I would imagine having very low body fat would
Installing Battery Monitor Captain Larry-DH at 2:14pm 07.31.21 I have two house batteries (4D) in parallel and a separate Grp 24 for starting. Just monitor the h
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Roy1919 at 2:11pm 07.31.21 How about the 20 amp/hr rating on these batteries? House Batteries: US Batteries L16CH 6v - 420Ah
Olympic Swimmers walt at 1:29pm 07.31.21 If the race starts from blocks on the pool deck, the taller person has an immediate advantage of get
Olympic Swimmers Don Guillette at 1:14pm 07.31.21 For any Fluid Dynamics , certain shapes matter. Jim: I wasn't familiar with the term fluid dynamic

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