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Panel buzzing Jack W at 2:03am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/902 I have a 2005 H36. My master electrical panel (in the cabin) buzzes everytime I turn the panel backl
Compression Post TxSkipper007 at 1:51am 07.26.06 Other Sailboats 5/1087 The mast step is lowering and I would like to replace the compresion post and strengthen the boat.
forward head sucks air on pumpout Art6035 at 2:32am 07.26.06 Big Boats 4/826 Unable to pump-out forward head, sucks out only air. I haven't looked at the hose and accessibility
U.K. Visitor Isnibs at 2:50am 07.26.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/971 Message to Steve the visitor from U.K. in August.The e-mail system for the S.B.S.C. was down in Ju
Stern raised...boat out of balance...ideas? (1) flyhop at 3:02am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 24/2662 We have an Oday 28 slipped at Lake Guntersville, AL, a smallish freshwater lake. The previous owner
Maintenance question Brian D at 3:04am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 2/912 In a few more months, it will be time for me to haul the boat and put on a new coat of bottom paint.
deck/hull whitening Dayan at 3:19am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 9/4051 I've bought a Hunter 22 1984 and the deck/hull looks really dirty (old looking). I've tried to use b
Mast Post compression gwynedd192 at 3:43am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/889 I have a 27 foot 1980 Hunter that shows signs of mast compression into the cabin roof. I need to mak
Essential Tips For A Great Buff / Wax (17) Maine Sail at 3:57am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 8/4419 It seems it's that time of year again so I'll pre-post before the questions begin flying: Buff Pol
Mooring whips - good experience tweitz at 1:07am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1478 Since we always hear about problems with vendors and products, I thought I would share a good experi
To buy or not to buy-343 Information jane5097 at 6:20am 07.26.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1123 I'm looking at buying a 343 but I can't find much info about them. I'd appreciate any comments, opi
Looking at a Ranger 33 gulfsailorp323 at 4:51am 07.26.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/2282 I am taking a look at a 1976 Ranger 33 next weekend. The boat has a good sail inventory, and appear
Leaky Fixed Port Glenn G at 8:34am 07.26.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1021 I have an '89 Beneteau OC350 that needs to have the center panel of the black plexiglass/Lexan/??? r
painting suggestions wanted beeryboats at 8:27am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1056 I'm a week or two away from painting an old Hobie 16 I bought off ebay. I've used poly paints on air
AMF Alcort Puffer sailboat value question Paula at 8:35am 07.26.06 AMF 5/21594 I am a new owner of a used AMF Alcort Puffer sailboat. It is used, but I do not know its age. Eve
swim ladder gene at 6:50am 07.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/798 I just received my swim (reboarding after you fall in) ladder. The ladder has 4 Rungs. How far below
Need help with my "new" list of projects!! gpd955 at 7:35am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1202 Maybe I can tap some of the experience out there!! I have a new list of things that I have to tackl
swim ladder O'day 25 gene at 7:26am 07.26.06 Day Sailers 3/1862 I just received my swim (reboarding after you fall in) ladder. The ladder has 4 Rungs. How far below
Need info on S 37 sailaway78 at 10:01am 07.26.06 Seidelmann 5/1866 I am currently very intersted in purchasing a S 37. I would really apprecite hearing from anyone w
settee coversion to double berth Earl at 9:57am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1065 My settee has blocks of wood along the front edge of the settee that are spaced with about 6 inch sp

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Bimini...what does it refer to? sail sfbay at 6:58am 06.04.21 ...........When one says Bimini, does it refer to the Sunbrella material that provides shade or the
Anchor chain rubbing strip sail sfbay at 6:41am 06.04.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! To mitigate chain rubbing on the gelcoat between the windlas
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? smokey73 at 6:26am 06.04.21 1. Halyard winch electric conversion (Lewmar) - (just hit 70 and the big main is a chore without it)
Keep fuel tank full? (1) Justin_NSA at 6:16am 06.04.21 I never fill up my tank all the way. Besides adding stabilizer and Biocide, I added an H2Out fuel v
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart jssailem at 6:09am 06.04.21 Ah the challenge of a sailboat needing an auxiliary. Skippers need to know as much about the diesel
Need surveyor eastern shore Maryland njlarry at 6:08am 06.04.21 Thank you. Sams lists all in the area but yelp reviews had no reviews. Sams much better site. Thanks
H170 centerboard bent straps.. What is it supposed to look like? stickinthemud57 at 6:00am 06.04.21 Thank you very much for taking and posting that picture. Another reply in this thread mentioned at
Going sailing! jssailem at 5:59am 06.04.21 Great write up and pictures. Tucking in to avoid a blow is smart seamanship. Fortunately the Saratog
H170 centerboard bent straps.. What is it supposed to look like? stickinthemud57 at 5:57am 06.04.21 Your solution sounds plausible. I saw that repair and thought "Man, that had to have taken a lot of
Keep fuel tank full? thinwater at 5:54am 06.04.21 Size matters. Jim... Perhaps that was a joke. No, in this math it does not, really. I have also
1980's H22 Main Sheet Traveler Replacement Options? SeaTR at 5:54am 06.04.21 Justin_NSA, Were you able to get any photos over the Memorial Day weekend of the main sheet travele
Bimini...what does it refer to? Ward H at 5:44am 06.04.21 I usually have to water my dodger to help it stretch out before I can get all the snaps snapped on.
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? jssailem at 5:43am 06.04.21 This allows you to set the sails for a given wind angle and then the boat will steer the apparent w
Bimini...what does it refer to? Justin_NSA at 5:15am 06.04.21 I wish my bimini Sunbrella would stretch a little. Seems like it shrank. I have a difficult time get
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 5:12am 06.04.21 Garage Door The boss walked into the office one morning not knowing his zipper was down and his fly
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 5:10am 06.04.21 Three old guys are out walking. First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?' Second o
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? (1) RoyS at 4:33am 06.04.21 idk about cup holders, but I definitely need better seating at the helm. Essentially stood for a we
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Joe at 3:55am 06.04.21 The most important thing is a reliable autopilot. That will allow you to leave the helm to do anyth
Jib traveler.... Joe at 3:40am 06.04.21 I believe they are called "jib lead tracks" (I always think of a traveler as a side to side control.
Original Keel Turning Ball + Question about Keel Cable Hose ShawnL at 3:38am 06.04.21 It generally gets installed with the 2 supplied hose clamps -- one to keep the water out and the sec

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