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relating pounds thrust to horsepower ? Ron at 6:09am 07.04.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1020 I have a Minn Kota trolling motor that is rated for 24 pounds thrust to power my dinghy. Does anyon
1984 Hunter 34 Sole Repair (1) Joseph13021 at 5:09am 07.04.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1625 After looking at many boats, I'm close to making the decision to purchase a 1984 34' Hunter Sloop.
Any such thing as an electronic water meter.... abe at 4:24am 07.04.06 Ask All Sailors 2/992 that checks how many gallons of water you have consumed and thus you know how much is remaining? So
new centerboard Dan Nease at 7:25am 07.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1019 This last Saturday (July 1) I ran aground while underway. Needless to say the centerboard split lea
Bronze Screws Rubicon 1983-31 at 7:24am 07.04.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/957 I've found most of the interior is held together with bronze screws, the heads of which stip-out 70
Rutgerson traveller... pkstinn at 6:20am 07.04.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1967 Our H23 has a Rutgerson traveler. We need to repair/replace the rubber stops/bumper blocks, but cann
leaky center board pivot bolt Mike Richter at 7:57am 07.04.06 Day Sailers 2/1236 I have a 1984 javelin. The center board pivot assembly leaks. The what does the assembly consist o
Wire rope stretch? Mark at 10:04am 07.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1125
Broken rudder post Richard at 10:07am 07.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/888 1992 26S. The stainless steel bracket that holds the rudder to the tiller post broke off! Can you
Plastic hardware for pleated curtains Marybeth and Rip at 10:20am 07.04.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1658 We have pleated curtains on our 1987 Hunter 31 that I think are original. We need to find the plasti
Automatic Boat Bottom Scrubbing (?) Bob at 8:44am 07.04.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1827 Here at Lake Lanier, Georgia, a British Company installed a "boat bottom scrubbing system", where yo
racing a catalina 27 markras at 11:07am 07.04.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2506 Hi all. I'm a new owner of a Catalina 27. I'm interested to hear tips from those who know about ra
Headsail Roller furling Josh Lyons at 11:37am 07.04.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1017 I have purchased a O25 w/ roller furling jib. My second O25, butfirst furling gear. I believe it is
alaska gary dickinson at 4:09pm 07.04.06 Destinations 5/2001 I am considering trailering my boat to Prince Rupert and then sailing Spoth Eastern Alaska. Does an
cat22 trailering; how close to thebow roller ? mike masserant at 2:24pm 07.04.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/841 Any one know how far up on the trailer near the bow roller - a 77' catalina 22 needs to be winched ?
Main sail reefing RickN9737 at 2:15pm 07.04.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1070 Can anyone provide some help on what the reefing configuration might be for the main on a 1990 Hunte
KO and Odorlos davidtre at 1:01pm 07.04.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1508 I have read your book, and am a bit confused. Can or should you use KO along with Odorloss, or are o
Repair chain plate bulkhead saberlin@yahoo.com at 12:54pm 07.04.06 Day Sailers 0/1182 The chain plate must have been leaking for several years because the bulkhead that it is attached to
26 stern rail scud at 10:19pm 07.02.06 Smaller Boats 3/918 hi, I have a 1999 26 hunter it does'nt have a stern rail or stern rail seats how/where do i get them
Roller Furling question/use Rob19574 at 11:06pm 07.02.06 Ask All Sailors 29/2724

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LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 (1) Rasselas36 at 12:25pm 04.22.21 Karellen I was wondering if maybe the picture in the first post shows some big canvas pieces coveri
Motorized ball valves Davidasailor26 at 12:20pm 04.22.21 The cheaper $40 version might be good for isolating my water tanks rather than removing cushions an
Dock Tying Alternatives Wm. Gill at 11:48am 04.22.21 ... The track was not installed with the expected forces associated with a cleat application. In a
Motorized ball valves Bob S at 11:43am 04.22.21 Think out of box. Keep you standard, hard to reach, valve. Add the electric one in series.;) The
Leaving motor on dinghy while sailing Don Lucas at 11:37am 04.22.21 I mostly leave my 9.9hp, the external fuel tank, and start battery on the dink when it is on the dav
Motorized ball valves Bob S at 11:33am 04.22.21 Think out of box. Keep you standard, hard to reach, valve. Add the electric one in series.;) The
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 tfox2069 at 11:28am 04.22.21 Karellen I was wondering if maybe the picture in the first post shows some big canvas pieces coverin
Leaving motor on dinghy while sailing Scott B at 11:17am 04.22.21 But why did you buy such a large outboard? I'm in Georgian Bay as well in an area called the 30,
What is this called?? Parsons at 11:17am 04.22.21 Tips on removing sail from roller furling - Pick your day for lower wind speed, and wind coming ma
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 karellen at 11:09am 04.22.21 I assume the picture in your first post is not your actual model?
Funny Friday!!! WayneH at 11:08am 04.22.21 Chemists know that alcohol IS a solution. What was the question?
New Sails jtyra1953 at 11:07am 04.22.21 Ask for a second set of reef points in the mainsail.... go loose foot. I bought a new head sail 3 ye
Catalina 22 to a Catalina 310 - the right move for us? Tom J at 11:03am 04.22.21 I grew up on Cape Cod, so it's extra inspiring to see what a smhaat New Englander has done to solve
Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 11:01am 04.22.21 You're exactly on track here. There is a shut off lever on the engine so it is NOT intended to be
Tools needed? tfox2069 at 11:01am 04.22.21 The engine in that boat is probably a Yanmar 4JH4E (4JH4-HTE ??) , so you'll need metric as well as
Catalina 22 to a Catalina 310 - the right move for us? JRT at 10:57am 04.22.21 My 2003 has been great, we have 670 hrs on the motor and the records from the previous 2 owners indi
Catalina 22 to a Catalina 310 - the right move for us? Tom J at 10:47am 04.22.21 KZW, I'm still running the M-25XPB with Hurth transmission at 2,500 hours. I think the key is Align
Tools needed? stuartsw at 10:41am 04.22.21
How Much Paint teacherspet at 10:40am 04.22.21 Read the label on the paint can. Capt jgw's formula is pretty standard. Bottom paint is way chea
How Much Paint teacherspet at 10:38am 04.22.21 Every different kind of paint goes on differently and the coverage is printed on the can and other

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