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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 20/1694 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 14/2183 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 3/1776 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 3/2807 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 0/1066 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 26/7932 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
Help needed from Chicago Jerry10776 at 9:58am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/882 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 1/862 What is the correct size of sail to fit when you have furling gear ? My 135 Genoa reaches the deck
Is this a Mcgregor? (1) Jerry Jones at 9:49am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/932 Registration says this is a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. Does anybody recognize this boat?

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Beginner Questions (1) JackOlsen at 6:09pm 07.30.21 I'll offer some perspective, since I recently jumped into this hobby. First off, there's really no
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 zimboy at 6:07pm 07.30.21 @BigEasy understood. This is a really great idea, it should enable me to get the dinghy on & off sin
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Roy1919 at 5:49pm 07.30.21 I don't have a windlass, wish I did. But every single windlass thread I've ever read said to use th
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? (1) Tally Ho at 5:39pm 07.30.21
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Richard19068 at 5:17pm 07.30.21 Perhaps a little confusion over wire design and wire AMPACITY. #2 wire can actually handle 210A (a
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 Don Crowther at 5:15pm 07.30.21 That's where we differ. I have to go to mast to change my outhaul. Otherwise my clutches are set up
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 heritage at 4:56pm 07.30.21 Sailboat data says the Cherubinis ended in '83 My 1984 Hunter 27 is a Cherubini. Maybe they sto
1996 Barnett 1400 sail sfbay at 4:01pm 07.30.21 Welcome to the forum!!........and I am sorry for your loss. This one was/is listed for $1500: Barne
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 Justin_NSA at 3:19pm 07.30.21 Could be John :biggrin: I've seen Tall rig, Tall cabin and T cockpit. I go with the cockpit.
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire (2) Ralph Johnstone at 3:06pm 07.30.21 2AWG can handle 200A depending on voltage drop, length of run, run time and insulation rating. Pe
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 jssailem at 2:13pm 07.30.21 What is that shorthand for Justin? 30T = 30 Terrific feet of Fun?
How to know if you need more power or less drag? Davidasailor26 at 2:04pm 07.30.21
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 (1) sail sfbay at 2:03pm 07.30.21 Another rigging option............route the mainsheet to on side of the traveler through a block und
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire (1) Davidasailor26 at 1:57pm 07.30.21 Can you link a reputable source for this? Looks like it depends on the temperature rating of the i
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 Fred at 1:55pm 07.30.21
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Richard19068 at 1:46pm 07.30.21 2AWG can handle 200A depending on voltage drop, length of run, run time and insulation rating. If I
Beginner Questions shemandr at 1:26pm 07.30.21
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) quadrille38 at 1:15pm 07.30.21 We have a couple of these on our 38. Use them when sitting in the cockpit reading or sometimes down
Yanmar 3GM white smoke odaydokay at 1:12pm 07.30.21 Simple condensation maybe. Cool, not hot....
How to know if you need more power or less drag? Stu Jackson at 12:54pm 07.30.21 Have you read Don Guillette's excellent book?

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