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Trailer Cover? Jon Romano at 12:40am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 5/986 Does anyone know where I can find a good cover for my Hunter 216 when it's on its trailer?
On the water again ! Glenn17427 at 12:46am 07.17.06 Day Sailers 7/1196 Well, after 4 weeks of not sailing for one reason or another my wife and I sailed out of Ventura Cal
Tie inflatable to stern (athwartships) MichaelStacy at 1:09am 07.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1063 I generally tie my inflatable to the deck ahead of the mast when cruising. But this makes it harder
What a Sailing Day 20 knots and rising! ;D Salty Dog at 2:23am 07.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/862 Had a wonderful sail this past weekend. Started out on a day sail from Dahlgren, VA to Port Kinsale
Video Instruction on Sailing Kevin Jeske at 2:31am 07.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1097 I am a new owner of a pre-owned Catalina 22 Sailboat. I am learning to sail "on my own". I was won
Looking for 25.5 bimini David at 2:56am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 2/917 Am looking for a tall bimini, ... about 18" higher than the boom. Have seen photos of them here but
Symmetric flown as assymetric? Grizz at 3:03am 07.17.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/1723 I read w/ interest today's Forum Topic and note where one Captain will fly his symmetric from a penn
New outboard Larry at 3:04am 07.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 7/956 I am shopping for a new outboard for my oday 22. Is a yamama 4hp 4 stroke a good choice for my boat
Stanchion replacement Robert F at 3:16am 07.17.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1268 I need to replace a damaged starboard side stanchion and am having a tough time removing it. I have
Boat sitting on keel-O'Day 23 Your opinion please James at 3:31am 07.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1348 Recently I received a copy of the O'Day 28 owners manual - Thank you Trey.One day I may upgrade bu
Breaking in an engine Franklin at 4:08am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1045 The manual doesn't seem to discuss this so I'll ask here. Why is the recommended way to break in a
Anchoring idiots.. Maine Sail at 5:00am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 21/2154 Okay I'll admit it I am sick and tired of idiots who have no clue how to use an anchor dragging down
Ballast of Keel Too Little VTNismoZ at 6:22am 07.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1035 Last summer, I lost my keel when the cable got caught up and couldn't be unfouled. So I have since
28-2 Mainsail Ron10127 at 6:07am 07.17.06 Other Sailboats 2/964 We bougth a 1986 28-2 last year. The head sail had been replaced with a 150% furling genoa. It is a
Upholstery Material Gary Goodman at 5:21am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1399 My 1973 Catalina 27, used on the ocean in Southern California, needs reuphostering. 1. One uphost
Hot Water Tom H at 6:29am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 3/938 Has anyone used one of the tankless hot water heaters for dockside hot water? They appear easy to in
Forward, Reverse or Out of Gear Frank Bean at 7:26am 07.17.06 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1179 I saw somewhere (getting old-timers I suspect) that the transmission in a sailboat has a preference
leaks on 1997 37.6 randy18488 at 7:34am 07.17.06 Big Boats 8/1446 I have been trying to find a leak on the cabin buy the hatch area all the way down to the mast. I ha
Yanmar starter switch. UKGreg at 8:21am 07.17.06 Big Boats 8/6539 Have a great deal of trouble starting my Yanmar 27hp 3GM engine. The starter button does not seem to
Thread Tracker Problem Roy Mosteller at 8:21am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 0/919 Phil - Commencing last Friday every post I have added to my HOW Thread Tracker have added in duplic

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2007 H38 - What chain works with Simpson-Lawrence gypsy? sail sfbay at 4:42pm 04.26.21 Suggest replacing the BBB chain with G43 (G4) if you want the best once you get to the boat.
Found a 2003 C310 Tom J at 4:39pm 04.26.21 JRT, I'm guessing that you have two battery banks, with 2 GC batteries in each bank. I'm wondering
Pacific Northwest Cruise 2020 and 2021 Terry Cox at 4:39pm 04.26.21 I definitely want to sail the PNW some day. Absolutely, Will. Must go to work on that bucket list,
2007 H38 - What chain works with Simpson-Lawrence gypsy? flightlead404 at 4:28pm 04.26.21 But my current chain measures out as 5/16" and is stamped BBB, that's the confusing part lol
Loose Prop Strut DanMaine at 4:08pm 04.26.21 Yes!..but I put on a folding prop. I'm hoping the folding prop did not cause the problem!
Smart Plug Installation marchem at 3:56pm 04.26.21 Replaced ours and bought new cable. Also made an adapter (male L5-30 to Smart female) so I could use
H23.5 trailer Rick Webb at 3:51pm 04.26.21 You don't have something silly like a 25hp motor hanging off the back do you?
Can I remove companionway rails on catalina 27? (3) Tally Ho at 3:50pm 04.26.21 If you are sure it is not thru-bolted, you can probably take the screws out...but be aware that it m
Hunter 34 - looking for cabin top cover rgranger at 3:39pm 04.26.21 +1
Found a 2003 C310 KZW at 3:38pm 04.26.21 Good info. A smart battery charger with a temperature sensor is a big plus!
Globe Run Dry Impellers dlochner at 3:21pm 04.26.21 " recommended Globe Impeller" By whom? Why not use the Yanmar part? The recommended size from the
Question - H38 Dockside Water Supply - How to Use? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:12pm 04.26.21
450 AP Drive? artboas at 3:09pm 04.26.21
Leaking Water Tank (1) Tally Ho at 3:06pm 04.26.21 I assume you mounted the inspection port ring to the tank with some adhesive or a gasket ? If not
Globe Run Dry Impellers Rick486 at 3:03pm 04.26.21 " recommended Globe Impeller" By whom? Why not use the Yanmar part?
Hunter 34 - looking for cabin top cover sail sfbay at 2:51pm 04.26.21 My two cents .......plan a fiberglass repair as I would be surprised if you could find a replacement
Question - H38 Dockside Water Supply - How to Use? senang at 2:49pm 04.26.21 Glad you got it working. again be sure to turn water off if you leave the boat. I agree that shor
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 2:44pm 04.26.21 193265
Hunter 34 - looking for cabin top cover ggrizzard at 2:39pm 04.26.21 I doubt that an off-the-shelf replacement is available. But, if the issue is simple cracking, that c
Question - H38 Dockside Water Supply - How to Use? Threed at 2:37pm 04.26.21 Sounds to me like they have the transom shower and the shore water supply tied together and are usin

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