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UPDATE - meeting minutes from BBYC - March 10 Stephen Dale at 11:59am 03.10.06 The Cherubini Hunters 0/760 We met this evening at the Ballena Bay Yacht Club this evening - and here is what the group is float
Bow sprit use and spinaker trim on a C22. Ray Bowles at 1:17pm 03.10.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1640 Don, I am sailing a Catalina 22 and use an asymetrical spinaker, masthead rigged. We have had diffa
Original color scheme on the 74 h25 ?? CharlieH at 8:49pm 03.08.06 The Cherubini Hunters 4/999 Anybody know the original color scheme for the 25's?Nonskid, pinstripe trim near toerail, bootstri
Problems with the head Mattie at 10:16pm 03.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/840 I've had it! So, here is the situation that I face way too often: The head's pump breaks continuou
Battery Location Scuba Bob at 10:09pm 03.08.06 Catalina 30 5/1340 I am now the 3rd or 4th owner of this particular Catalina 30 and in the process of deconstructing al
"Top Secret Paint" John at 12:02am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 5/6319 I want to repaint my brown bootstripe on my 83 Catalina 30 again. Interlux and Pettit do not sell d
Whisker pole and Single Handing davidf at 11:48pm 03.08.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/1857 I have been sailing for about 3 years and bought a '76 Catalina 22 last summer and sail it as often
2006 HUNTER 31 Larry Long at 11:45pm 03.08.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1338 ANY OPINIONS ON THIS NEW HUNTER?
Anybody Replaced Holding tank hoses Franklin at 11:36pm 03.08.06 Big Boats 11/1243 Anybody replaced the holding tank hoses on a H376? The lazorette above the tank smells terribly and
Problems with the head Mattie at 12:55am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 3/992 I've had it! So, here is the situation that I face way too often: The head's pump breaks continuousl
Which charts? Gary8065 at 1:05am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1180 This summer I have chartered leaving out of Newport RI and plan to hit Block Island, Cuttyhunk, Mart
Clean and wax the hull while boat's in the water Tony Litvak at 1:07am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 12/16180 guys, any idea how to clean and wax the hull while the boat's in the water. I have a dock on the po
Solar Battery Chargers - Any good? bcwave at 1:58am 03.09.06 Other Sailboats 7/872 It looks like I'm going to be on a mooring again this season. One of the least enjoyable activities
Range Margaritaville at 2:07am 03.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 6/1089 Does anyone have an idea as to how much running time I would have on a full tank of diesel in the 3
Lifelines Caribe Cat at 2:14am 03.09.06 Catalina 30 3/1166 Pick up a Cat 30 and has the stantions but no lifelines, were do you recomend buying and is there di
Rigid Vang Don Guillette at 6:58am 03.09.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/2105 This is in reference to the thread on boom kickers. My personal preference for a vang is the Garhaue
mast size and rigging Christine at 6:47am 03.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/843 I just got a catalina 22 1970's ish and it does not have a mast or rigging on it. what size sould I
Simrad Tiller Pilot Stephen K. at 6:37am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1029 I am purchasing a tiller pilot for my 26ft. Capri. The Simrad base model (TP10) would work, BUT the
numbers serena at 6:19am 03.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/801 Hi Can anyone out there please tell me where catalina puts their serial numbers as I can,t seem to
Knot meter repair Gary at 5:56am 03.09.06 Ask All Sailors 5/2103 Can you pull out the thru hull paddle wheel while the boat is in the water and how would you do it?

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Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? DrJudyB at 9:58am 12.07.20 I found some Profurl Basic 35 parts from my Sailboat Broker. Whew. Need some advice. Before remo
1900 containers lost at sea jssailem at 9:53am 12.07.20 Second Class: Boats 40-50 feet long Name - Boat Final Place Total Time Average Speed Country*
1900 containers lost at sea Michael Davis at 9:51am 12.07.20
New Boat Owner Help Tom J at 9:50am 12.07.20 Well, did hear from Andrew at Greenpoint. His price is essentially the same-but that price includes
1900 containers lost at sea kappykaplan at 9:48am 12.07.20 Honu and crew are safe back in port as of 3 Dec. :thumbup:
December 7th. A day of Remembrance (1) dlochner at 9:45am 12.07.20 187990
1900 containers lost at sea jssailem at 9:44am 12.07.20 What was his name, Michael?
1984 Hunter Fuel Tanks (3) Claude L.-Auger at 9:44am 12.07.20 interesting. your aft cabin for the batteries and fuel storage is a little different to mine. I t
1900 containers lost at sea Michael Davis at 9:28am 12.07.20 Floating containers make for good drama in the movies. Remember Robert Redford's experience? Had a
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 9:19am 12.07.20 Well, did hear from Andrew at Greenpoint. His price is essentially the same-but that price includes
1900 containers lost at sea jssailem at 9:18am 12.07.20 It is a vast ocean. Yet it is a wonder that when crossing it ships seem to meet with more regularity
'84 Mac 25 - Is She Worth It? finding41 at 9:12am 12.07.20 I have 3 used car batteries on my Mac 26D. Also a 230W solar panel with MPPT controller on an arch.
1900 containers lost at sea S/V Honu at 9:08am 12.07.20 Glad we are not out there....we had to turn back to Pago Pago 2 days out due to rough weather, minor
spreader end replacement kgibson4 at 9:01am 12.07.20 Great job, and thanks for the pics! Being able to make replacements for the boat is very satisfying
Hunter 376 Composting head wbernard594 at 8:55am 12.07.20 We added a Natures Head to our Hunter Vision 32 a couple of years ago. The pros are that it works g
Dehumidifier Suggestions Justin_NSA at 8:54am 12.07.20 The best dehumidifier that I have found is a small electric heater. In my case it is cold and damp
1900 containers lost at sea Michael Davis at 8:54am 12.07.20 Makes you realize how easy it is to hit something at sea. Not to wonder that two boats in the Vendee
Dehumidifier Suggestions Justin_NSA at 8:52am 12.07.20 I went with an Eva-Dry like the one in this article. I punched a hole in the reservoir and drain it
Dehumidifier Suggestions markwbird at 8:50am 12.07.20 The best dehumidifier that I have found is a small electric heater. In my case it is cold and damp
Catalina 27 (1980) port cockpit locker Paul&Keary at 8:42am 12.07.20 Fantastic info. Thank you

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