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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 18/10499 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 14/2185 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 3/1778 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?
Hunter 25 vs. MacGregor 26 for my first boat? viperidae at 3:45am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 26/7934 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 10/2009 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 7/1249 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 1/1228 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 0/789 am seriously considering installing a motor mount to help with steering or change my engine (9.9 4 s

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Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire MikeHoncho at 10:59pm 07.30.21 How about the 20 amp/hr rating on these batteries?
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) MFD at 10:38pm 07.30.21 The pics here look like a powerboat thread, not a sailing thread? If you are really sailing, you ar
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Ralph Johnstone at 10:38pm 07.30.21 But like I said I want the windlass to work on just the full start batteries without having to run t
H41 aft shower sump-out time? MFD at 10:31pm 07.30.21 I have 2009, there is a sump under the shower pan but not a 'real' sump. Run the pump while you are
How old is too old? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 10:12pm 07.30.21 Tehani was built in 1961. I had to do a bunch of repairs as she hadbeen abandoned for15 years. But
Funny Friday!!! Sailavie1 at 10:11pm 07.30.21
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters JamesG161 at 9:57pm 07.30.21 Check your PM, I may have one that I removed. Jim..
Beginner Questions Wolfpack Six at 9:41pm 07.30.21 Good evening folks, So, I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who've responded so far. You've
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Roy1919 at 9:38pm 07.30.21 Just couldn't let that go by, I've got a few reasons ......................... - money - useles
Why does Hunter have a bad name? (2) MFD at 9:30pm 07.30.21 Yes, get the correct tool for the job. I certainly have an appreciation for more advanced materials
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 BigEasy at 9:18pm 07.30.21
Olympic Swimmers Benny17441 at 9:18pm 07.30.21 Swimmers are lean because they burn calories faster than they eat them. Their upper torsos, arms a
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) Benny17441 at 9:04pm 07.30.21 No deck sweepers for a coastal cruising boat. I keep tacks and trim adjustments to a minimum, I'll
So I want to find a Sirocco 15 (1) jssailem at 8:57pm 07.30.21 For a 15 foot boat with great utility, consider a Montgomery 15. stepmast means two can use the V- b
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 8:53pm 07.30.21
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) Terry Cox at 8:52pm 07.30.21 Certainly no regular dumpster diver here, but we have a spot at our marina where people leave items
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 8:49pm 07.30.21
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 jssailem at 8:40pm 07.30.21
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 BigEasy at 8:36pm 07.30.21 @BigEasy understood. This is a really great idea, it should enable me to get the dinghy on & off si
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 8:31pm 07.30.21 Funny how our ears go as we get older!

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