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Propellers Patrick Connor at 1:18am 08.03.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1558 I'm considering replacing my current three bladed prop on my 1989 Catalina 30 (Universal M25XP diese
hunter 40 muffler t rahaim at 1:59am 08.03.06 Big Boats 4/975 where is the muffler for the 1986 hunter 40- I was in the aft compartment over the weekend and noti
Pet-Peeve - VHF on HIGH POWER !!! A.C. at 2:56am 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1570 Hi All, I need to vent a little. This summer the VHF traffic on chanel 9 ' 16 has been ridiculous
Removing the sea boot Seathumper at 3:16am 08.03.06 Big Boats 6/1233 I have read the archives and need a little more specifics. I have a '92 Legend 43 and my main halya
Oday 23 Genoa size Gordon Klentz at 3:49am 08.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1275 I would appreciate your help if you know the dimensions of a 150% Genoa for a Oday 23 sail boat. Lu
bent mast? doug at 7:31pm 07.27.06 Smaller Boats 5/1222 sailing in 15 mph, gust 25, with asymetrical up, broad reach, nearly broached on two occassions.re
VHF problem paul h at 1:07am 07.28.06 Smaller Boats 7/988 My VHF won't broadcast more than 300 yards. I can receive just fine. The mike is permanetly attached
boom and sail Bob B. at 1:43am 07.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/876 Is it OK to leave the boom and sail attached to the mast when the mast is lowered onto it's rest? I
Lifelines; Replacing them R.A. Lueck at 1:39am 07.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/820 I will be replacing the lifelines in the next month on my 26S, any insight into the materials/type o
Jobs Topaz at 6:32am 07.28.06 Bigger Boats 7/1401 Have recently purchased a O'Day 27, 1974, I now have lots of jobs to do on it. . . .I have wanted
best was to clear holding tank vent Art6035 at 6:31am 07.28.06 Big Boats 1/1119 Best way to clear holding tank vent?
Heave-to on main only Franklin at 5:03am 07.28.06 Ask All Sailors 9/5138 A few days ago I was reading a post about a guy who heave-to on a 1979 hunter 33' Cherubini using ju
C30 Propane locker problems. Ken13531 at 4:56am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1217 RSN just asked about LPG storage venting on C27.I have similiar issues with my C30 MkII 1987.There
Bikini Regatta Don Williams at 4:24am 07.28.06 Racing 2/2199 Hi Guys, Before we started cruising 5 yrs ago my wife had her own all girl crew and raced our
converting a macgregor 26 trailer to catalina 27 matt at 3:19am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1154 Just wondering if anyone had any experience with trailer modification. I bought a Mac. trailer for
leaking windows sweet relish at 3:19am 07.28.06 Other Sailboats 7/5762
Halyard Eric 14700 at 2:05am 07.28.06 Other Sailboats 4/1234 Hi; the surveyor said the 20 year old halyard needs replacing; so it's a standard 3/16" ss tied to
Sailing a Yawl Kay at 8:11am 07.28.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1261 I have always wondered about sailing a yawl. I have heard that one can steer the boat by trimming th
Jabsco Pump Problem paul h at 6:46am 07.28.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1430 I was having back flow problem in the head. Water would seep back into the bowl after sitting a whil
My Pedastal Column Leaks S. Morrow at 10:58am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/956 I have a 2005 Huntr 33. I just discovered a leak under my pedastal. The screwed in cockpit sole will

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Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance Johnb at 9:01am 07.17.21 If you look at your home and you have vehicles outside that may have been in unique positions over
hunter 49 power in the UK Johnb at 8:56am 07.17.21 What Rick Web said is true. Once you have got the right plug at the shore end all will be OK.
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work. arf145 at 8:40am 07.17.21 While way back some sailboats drained showers into the bilge, I don't think there's any way Beneteau
Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance jssailem at 8:32am 07.17.21 If you look at your home and you have vehicles outside that may have been in unique positions over t
So we did it... jssailem at 8:25am 07.17.21 Good for you @NLPete . I can understand the excitment. And to add to the adventure a sailing adven
Swim ladder jssailem at 8:21am 07.17.21 All great suggestions. The stand off ladders are easier to use. You need the ladder to be deep enoug
Throttle position while sailing? Ron20324 at 7:49am 07.17.21 When I bought my boat, the dealer put the transmission in reverse on my Yanmar while demo sailing.
Got a new sailing dinghy jssailem at 7:37am 07.17.21 I agree totally. The Amsteel or Dyneema line are great for dinghy rigging. I used Dyneema for my l
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:28am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:26am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 7:23am 07.17.21 Recently moved back from the UK after living there for 3 years and ended up buying new 220v/50hz ele
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:17am 07.17.21 Talked to a friend who works for a company that sells aircraft systems and has traveled to both coun
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:07am 07.17.21 Not sure what the frequency difference will be between your boat and the shore in the UK. I can tell
Throttle position while sailing? sail sfbay at 7:04am 07.17.21 .........Curious if anyone knows of any information or recommendations from the manufacturer on the
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 6:34am 07.17.21 Suggest asking the marina what amperage they supply, either 16 or 32 amp likely and adapter type. Fr
I have a Horizon 1500 windless. I have never been able to get it free drop the anchor, does this windless have that ability? sail sfbay at 6:28am 07.17.21 Manual emailed!
hunter 49 power in the UK? sail sfbay at 6:25am 07.17.21 16 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz and 32 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz. Suggest checking with the induvial marin
hunter 49 power in the UK? Whatfiero1 at 6:12am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
line diameter Hunter 49 Zencra at 6:09am 07.17.21 thanks for replies, I went with a low stretch 12mm and works well.
Bayview Mac Race? Marmalade at 6:06am 07.17.21 Same class! Our first year taking the Legend 37, so lots to learn. Really looking forward to it, w

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