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Future Plans Bad Obsession at 6:54am 08.31.06 Catalina 30 4/1358 I have a 1990 Catalina 30. Eventually I am thinking about re-doing my sails on the boat (I have a f
looking for a P42 visit Ted at 6:50am 08.31.06 Big Boats 3/809 I'm considering the Passage 42. But I haven't had the chance to actually board one. I'm in the Detro
Idasailor performance rudders Randy Shanks at 8:55am 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1058 Has anyone tried the new idasailor performance rudders on the 26M? If so how did they perform? Did
Fuel Magnets Brad Hoff at 10:07am 08.31.06 Big Boats 4/1244 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 15/1981 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 18/10508 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 9/1477 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 14/2188 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 3/1781 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 3/2809 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

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Chain snubbers sesmith at 11:40am 08.01.21 I'm guessing you use 3-strand line, which twists under load. Use brait or double braid. A bridle i
Chain snubbers dLj at 11:39am 08.01.21
Bayview Mac Race? (1) Marmalade at 11:07am 08.01.21 Got the boat returned home yesterday morning, some wicked wind and waves on Friday! Looks like @Jum
Hunter 386 cabin lighting replacement JamesG161 at 11:05am 08.01.21 any ideas regarding replacement? Thanks, Look here for replacement in kind.. Hunter 386 light, re
Hunter 45DS Hidden Bilge ramoore at 11:03am 08.01.21 Hi, Just wanted to say I've found the same thing in my '07 44DS. So far, the only thing I've been
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (6) JamesG161 at 11:01am 08.01.21 Finally the Hull is Water tight again.:) All major structural damage has be completed even though t
RIP Bruce Kirby (1) jon hansen at 10:48am 08.01.21 i have a kirby designed sailboat. i love it. it's a trinka 12. great sailing dingk. no oars. hav
Chain snubbers Stu Jackson at 10:44am 08.01.21
Limits of a Flicka 20 jon hansen at 10:33am 08.01.21 that boat can cross oceans. match you sail square footage to the force of the wind. keep the vesse
Chain snubbers thinwater at 10:19am 08.01.21 ...Only issue is the loose loop of chain rubbing against the bridle lines when we sail at anchor.
Best Dinghy for Small Sailboat SailorElliot at 10:12am 08.01.21 Thank you everyone for responding! I ended up getting an inflatable Intex kayak which works great an
Chain snubbers sesmith at 9:47am 08.01.21 Call them. The 3/8 one is .47" wide should work for 10 mm
Chain snubbers dLj at 9:32am 08.01.21 One would think.. In reality, the boat moves around and the loose chain loop contacts 1 snubber li
Hunter 386 cabin lighting replacement Ed Caldwell at 9:32am 08.01.21 Sorry for the later reply, just got back to the boat yesterday. Attached is a picture of the light
Chain snubbers sesmith at 9:08am 08.01.21 So you have the Mantus hook with the rubber strap like this?: Yes, works great. I had to replace
Reconnecting cut transducer cable on Standard Horizon DS35 ricksoth at 9:06am 08.01.21 John, I believe transducers are designed for a specific khz and the depth gauge needs to "talk" tha
Compression Post Diameter - Hunter 36-2 (1) sail sfbay at 9:04am 08.01.21 The one on my 2005 Hunter 46 (photo below) looks exactly the same diameter as my 2004 Hunter 386 of
Looking for 260 in Canada Ottdreamer at 9:02am 08.01.21
Chain snubbers sesmith at 9:00am 08.01.21 One would think.. In reality, the boat moves around and the loose chain loop contacts 1 snubber lin
Looking for 260 in Canada sail sfbay at 8:51am 08.01.21

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