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On the rode again (1) ex-admin at 1:16am 07.03.06 Ask All Sailors 31/2090 We all have our favorite type of anchors. Some prefer Danforth/Fortress/fluke anchors. Others swear
wingkeel,swing keel, mast rake,backstays aduster Denise, 1985 hunter 23 at 6:15am 07.03.06 Smaller Boats 6/1449 I've not yet tried sailing with the swing keel up... I did try it about halfway up one time..didn't
draft for 17 ft Newport PHShaffer at 6:51am 07.03.06 Newport 1/2399 I just bought a 1987 Newport (17ft long). In order to moor it, I need to know the draft with the ce
Corrugated Drain Hoses Bill Bell at 7:39am 07.03.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1347 Our Hunter like most of them was supplied with corrugated hose for the sink drains, cockpit drains a
Boom Tent/Awning - First Attempt (1) JerryA at 7:16am 07.03.06 Day Sailers 3/2009 I set up my homemade boom tent/awning this morning for the first time. I have a batten under the aft
Flattening reef (1) Timm R 25 Oday at 8:32am 07.03.06 Ask All Sailors 7/5445 I seem to have a flattening reef sewn into my mainsail. What i don't understand is when and how to u
Stanchions Steve Braverman at 9:10am 07.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/911 Has anyone replaced a stanchion on their O'Day 25? I bent one. I ordered the closest thing I could f
Catalina 13 pbruington at 8:39am 07.03.06 Trailer Sailors 1/2356 I have purchased a used Catalina 13. It came with a trailer, a sail and some rigging. The rigging
electrolysis Samphire at 5:37am 07.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1047 Can a lead keel be affected by electrolysis? Over the last 2 or 3 seasons my 272 keel has had a pa
mounting of fenders Ctskip at 9:25am 07.03.06 Ask All Sailors 17/2238 Where does everyone mount their fenders while under sail? I see the holders and they seem to be for
Help identify my keel trunk holes Richard at 9:18am 07.03.06 Trailer Sailors 2/1398 I'm trying to figure out which hole belongs to my keel lock bolt. I know the lower right bolt is the
O'Day 25 Bilge Pump Steve Braverman at 10:07am 07.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1382 My boat has no bilge pump. The PO used a thirsty mate and a bucket to empty the boat. I've been usin
In-mast mainsail furling SMC at 10:05am 07.03.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/6154 I purchased a 331(2000) used. Intermittently, I have alot of trouble hauling out the mainsail.It see
Fuel overfill... Doug Washburn at 1:02pm 07.03.06 Mid-Size Boats 9/2385 Last weekend as we were leaving the lake, I had the fuel topped off. I now realize they took me too
KO-CP shelf life Ben Stavis at 12:48pm 07.03.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1301 Hi Peggy,I bought some KO and CP about a year ago but didn't use them because I didn't launch last
Electrolisis Bob L17577 at 6:48pm 07.03.06 Ask All Sailors 2/945 I have a two year old Catalina 36. I got a shock last week when the prop nuts essentially crumbled i
Where to put the through the hull or alternatives rsn48 at 2:56pm 07.03.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1439 Older Catalina 27's don't come with bilge pumps. After entering my boat in the fall and discovering
44 Water Tanks/Manifold waldo emerson at 9:50pm 07.01.06 Big Boats 11/937 On water filling port side, water appears to fillstbd tank (instrumentation display). Is there a m
Toasters & Coffeemakers Christopher Bayer at 11:21pm 07.01.06 Big Boats 6/1255 Good morning and happy fourth of july to all hunter owners everywhere!I have a hunter 426 with a ge
"TOB" (toddler overboard) ;) (1) Jeff Prideaux at 11:46pm 07.01.06 Smaller Boats 7/934 Different people use sailboats in different ways. The H216 with its swing keel and a swim ladder in

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Leak on a 43. DougM at 5:13am 06.25.21 I have had that slight show up (really only a drip) that occurs during motoring. Caulking the end of
Caught in a Storm Bill19233 at 5:07am 06.25.21 In pilot training they emphasized: when dealing with an emergency break out the check list and have
Caught in a Storm RoyS at 4:56am 06.25.21 Where was the camera mounted that shot from behind the boat?
Location of fluxgate compass SawyerCurt at 4:50am 06.25.21 Mine is on the port side, under the sink in the head.
Funny Friday!!! (3) TomY at 4:11am 06.25.21 Backyard to planted in the mast step in about an hour. Not an unusual event in my neighborhood.
How Best to Access Instrument Wiring on B311 Steering Pedestal NYSail at 3:38am 06.25.21 The entire top comes off. Undo all the screws and lift. Mine lifts and I have enough wires to turn i
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 3:07am 06.25.21 195600
Sailing and restoring Avalon - 1984 C-22 #12640 Leeward Rail at 11:56pm 06.24.21 Nice trip ! :waycool: The camping and sailing idea is something i have wanted to do since I started
Fill old windlass void with resin and re-drill for new windlass install capta at 11:36pm 06.24.21 If it was me, I'd get a wood worker to make you a nice teak mounting board to go over the old holes
Caught in a Storm JamesG161 at 10:11pm 06.24.21 Ahh the famous WIND KNOT... seen on Video at 3:20+ WIND KNOTs are easily tied and not so easily und
Sailing and restoring Avalon - 1984 C-22 #12640 (7) AndreInPortland at 10:10pm 06.24.21 A Week on Priest Lake, Idaho My partner and I wanted to start off the summer sailing season with a
Caught in a Storm jssailem at 10:03pm 06.24.21
UPS must hate sailors (1) SycloneDriver at 8:27pm 06.24.21 This is how my anchor, 2 coffee presses and wind indicator arrived from Defender. Delivered by UPS
Potentially buying Irwin 33 w/ centerboard anyone have any experience/.02$ about it? sail sfbay at 8:23pm 06.24.21 Welcome to the forum!! Suggest a marine survey and let the forum know the recommendations before a
UPS must hate sailors quadrille38 at 7:06pm 06.24.21 You must have a valid reason, but why would you purchase your bottom paint from a source that had t
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? Tally Ho at 7:05pm 06.24.21
315 PHRF rating Bill Russell at 7:05pm 06.24.21 Very helpful. Thanks
Caught in a Storm Bill19233 at 6:46pm 06.24.21 You did a lot of things right. I see you congratulated each other. It is this type of shared experi
1GM10 yanmar diesel Redrover1425 at 5:47pm 06.24.21 Alan Gomes, Noodat Lady, and Kloudie 1: I would like to thank you fellows again for your help. It r
Considering a Hunter 240 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:43pm 06.24.21 Max heel is 12-14 degrees. Sail control is important

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