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I am trying to decide between a MaxProp or an AutoStream prop for my 41 Hunter DS with a 54hp Yanmar
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Reading the ASA website I reviewed this 5 tip quick list. It contained all good ideas. https://asa.
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Hello, I am new to sailing and purchased a swing keel 1975 Catalina 22 with trailer in September of
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Still reading in the Macomber Honor Series first mentioned in another thread. Into book #4 now, An A
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I did originally post this problem last December but I now have an update. My original thought was t
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Good Morning all, When I did a refit of our old 1970's era boat, I had the yard remove the old dies
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My VHF radio has good reception, but weak transmission (based on multiple radio checks with our loca
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Hi all we finally found a 310 that fit our needs and budget. Fin keel, new sails, meticulous mainten
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I have a 1981 25' Catalina fin keel. When I bought her, I did a pretty good inspection looking at th
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My Dyer Dhow restoration ( Got a new sailing dinghy ) is getting close to the point where I can thin
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Okay...........I'm new to this page and was already advised that my interest or questions about this
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Does anyone have the dimensions for cutting the panel in the rear berth. A fellow Jim Rushings has t
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Hi All. Looking to see if anyone has attempted to reduce the Aero drag of their boat while towing
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Hey all, we recently purchased a 1994 Hunter 29.5. The dealer thought the control lever was installe
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east coaster at 12:41pm 02.18.21
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Have a 2002 Catalina 310, 166. Admiral wanted a tv onboard so got Glomex antenna up the mast, power
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Anyone tried out this new idea from Harken? I have been looking at the rigging for my Asymmetrical.

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Pumpout Carts Suck
dlochner at 10:34am 09.09.24
Was the worker moving the hose on the suction side or the output side? Makes a big difference in hi
Pumpout Carts Suck
Foswick at 10:25am 09.09.24
a. The hose is large because ... guess what it is pumping. b. It is stiff because it must withstand
Hunter 50 AC deck light
mcconkd at 10:21am 09.09.24
WAs it a direct replacement? How does it compare to the OE when it comes to brightness?
Heavy weather sailing
jssailem at 9:54am 09.09.24
Definitely you should practice trimming your boat and sails to Hove-To. The rationale for its use
Shrink wrapping details?
Timm R Oday25 at 9:50am 09.09.24
I've been working every fall for several years shrink wrapping boats . Most 25 foot boats or less ca
Universal M18 leaking oil / low oil pressure
Ralph Johnstone at 9:27am 09.09.24
One question for everyone- the oil pressure sensor - is my understanding that the name of this real
Hunter 50 AC deck light
joshw5144 at 8:51am 09.09.24
Shrink wrapping details?
Project_Mayhem at 8:36am 09.09.24
Are you storing in a yard? They might not want owners firing off blowtorches or allow outside contra
Universal M18 leaking oil / low oil pressure
adamv at 8:26am 09.09.24
thanks @kloudie1 ! It would seem strange that i have two independent oil issues at the same time. I
Lost Water ballast valve in Hunter 23.5 help me please
dLj at 8:25am 09.09.24
If memory serves me right, there are six holes in the hull four of which are large for water enteri
Water in the bilge
Robert Strickland at 8:06am 09.09.24
Thanks, we're "weekenders" so we have a habit of dumping the bilge at beginning and end so we probab
Water in the bilge
Arrgh at 7:53am 09.09.24
I think mostly so that the actual bilge is always dry. Letting the shower water always sit in the b
Pumpout Carts Suck
thinwater at 7:51am 09.09.24
(Excuse the bad pun.) Washington State Parks just sent out a survey to gather information about ho
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kloudie1 at 7:35am 09.09.24
I didn't mean too suggest that heavier oil would fix anything, rather it might marginally help while
what are h26 stanchions made of, aluminum? can they rust?
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Stainless! Some of the old h34 and h31's used aluminum bases, but always SS stanchions
ID this boat please
higgs at 7:14am 09.09.24
Islander 28 designed by Robert Perry.
Heavy weather sailing
Lfarquhar at 7:09am 09.09.24
Thank you for all the input. I figured it would not be pleasant experience and something I should w
Merit 22 owners
Jnovva at 6:29am 09.09.24
I would love to see a Merit owner group as a permanent part of SailboatOwners. As mentioned years ag
Pumpout Carts Suck
seanshine at 6:16am 09.09.24
+1
Lost Water ballast valve in Hunter 23.5 help me please
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:15am 09.09.24
If memory serves me right, there are six holes in the hull four of which are large for water enterin

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