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Ok That's it - I've had it Jim Seamans at 6:35am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 2/847 I'm off to the boat and not coming back until Wednesday.Fair Winds to all....JimS/V Java
Pulpits and other matters (1) Joelshiver at 7:12am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1216 I have come into a 1970 Venture 21. My son left it here when he went gallavanting off across the co
Which winch Ron_S at 7:00am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1153 Thinking of adding and replacing sail handling winches. Will add two small ones for the jib, another
Hobie 16 for panhandle? Crazy? at 7:19am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 12/3636 I posted this in the reply section, but thought it might get more attention here.I am thinking abo
Running lights electrical circuit larry d at 9:21am 06.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/990 I am not an electrician and do not profess to be! I completely redid incl painting the topside and
Hunter Rendevous for So. Cal? Bob F at 8:16am 06.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/853 Is there any rendevous planned for So. Cal? I see that Catalina is having a 3 day event at two harbo
Can I use a normal sewing machine? Rodger at 7:53am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 14/28880 I want to do some sewing on the sail cover and maybe make a grill cover. can I use a normal sewing m
Thank you MacGregorOwners.com Carl at 7:38am 06.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/845 Just wanted to say thanks to all that have contributed to my Macgregor project over the last few yea
Assymetrical cruising spinnaker Ron_S at 7:26am 06.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/847 Like flying spinnakers, but don't want the hassle of a full spinaker rig with pole. Considering an A
Opinions on a Cal vs Hunter vs Catalina respond to Chuck711 at 10:15am 06.29.06 Cal 9/5703 This fella posted looking for advice on Cal vs Hunter vs CatalinaThe message is on Sailnet the lin
Fan Wiring DrillerB at 10:11am 06.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/973 I purchased a couple of Hella fans to add to the berths on my Hunter 33. I was expecting a Cigarett
Drilling Though Wood Core Decks George B., s/v Freya at 10:19am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 11/123083
Jib sheet inhauler sl22andre at 10:52am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 6/346828 Does anyone know where I can find a picture or diagram (any example) of how to rig a inhauler for th
sump pump Monty VM at 11:43am 06.29.06 Ask All Sailors 4/122961 my sump pump began surging and blowing the panel fuse. when I turn it on, it will read 10 apms, drop
New trailer for DS II Bob Pipchick at 1:48pm 06.29.06 Day Sailers 1/984 I need to replace my old Holsclaw trailer. I would like a recommendation as to brand and model of a
Water tank seal? Rubicon 1983-31 at 2:07pm 06.29.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1349 The seal around the water tank in the quarter berth is leaking and needs some special attention.Wh
My Hunter 31 Yard Repairs web site Rubicon 1983-31 at 2:12pm 06.29.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1000 I've got my boat out and on-the-hard this month, and thought I'd keep a journal of my repairs, think
need to replace slide mechanism to load mainsheet matthew cosmas at 6:58pm 06.29.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/971 At the end of last season when I removed the main for the first, I noticed that there was a cutout,
Flotation foam for mac 22 bluem27 at 4:27pm 06.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1024 How many square feet of flotation foam is specified in original design? Or number of flotation pound
Battery overheating MRFegen at 9:43pm 06.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1074 Have owned a Hunter 466 since 2002 and have had two sets of House batteries overheat whenever on sho

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Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? (4) rgranger at 8:11am 06.24.21 I had a similar desire for my H26 so I added a second set of 3 rope clutches and a second organizer
Caught in a Storm Bill19233 at 8:10am 06.24.21 Yes, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. I need to double check, but only apparent
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. Parsons at 8:10am 06.24.21 If you have a permanent 'home port', it is much easier to fix it up with fenders and lines, and leav
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. Wade Gizzy at 8:05am 06.24.21 THANKS for the "Boating With Dawsons link. I am a novice sailor, yet have 18 years of experience
Pedestal Guard & NavPod on '85 H31 (1) Charlie98117 at 8:05am 06.24.21
Sailing to Catalina Island? SailorElliot at 8:03am 06.24.21 Having 2 on board will help and if you choose your weather window you should be fine. A couple day
Stern light rgranger at 8:03am 06.24.21 On the H26 (and maybe the H260?) they eventually put the stern running light on the stern rail (see
Sailing to Catalina Island? LakeShark at 8:00am 06.24.21
Caught in a Storm Bill19233 at 7:58am 06.24.21 Yes, waited just a tad too long. We were in the middle of reefing the main and watching the J/105 a
Caught in a Storm JRacer at 7:57am 06.24.21 Any landing is a good landing, Bill. Glad nothing appeared to have broken.
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? jeepbluetj at 7:54am 06.24.21 ... When reefing, I still have to leave the cockpit go to the mast to hook the cringle so having t
Beneteau 311 Kitchen Sink Drain CapitalistSailor at 7:51am 06.24.21 B311Vancouer, my 311 is the regular bulb keel version, built in 2000. The sink drain runs straight d
1987 Catalina 22 Kick Up Rudder Hardhead at 7:47am 06.24.21 I've really liked the Rudder Craft rudder.
Where's all this water coming from? waleks at 7:45am 06.24.21 I think you are bang-on here. I was confused as to how the water was getting from the lockers to the
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance Hardhead at 7:44am 06.24.21 I can highly recommend "Poli Glow" over regular wax treatments. I've been impressed with its perfor
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? sail sfbay at 7:42am 06.24.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Hunter 280!! Is your topping lift a "control"
O'day 26 construction info required Ward H at 7:39am 06.24.21 @Yachtman45 Welcome to SBO! I had an 82 O'day 25 and looked at a few 26's. As @Timm R Oday25 rela
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. sail sfbay at 7:27am 06.24.21 .......is that the dock attached fenders hit only the rub rail on my boat!....... With your 2 finge
Pedestal Guard & NavPod on '85 H31 (2) Flip Rutledge at 7:26am 06.24.21 On my 86 I have a Yacht Specialties pedestal. I changed the feet on the guard and drilled for wires.
Sailing to Catalina Island? SailorElliot at 7:24am 06.24.21 I don't think a ASA 101 course is enough to do an open water cruise solo. I think you'll be happie

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