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Neat Painting Trick chutz at 2:06am 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 0/856 I figured out a neat painting trick for varnishing woodwork. I've been working on my rudder, and nee
Boat Transportation Clark at 4:26am 03.06.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/961 Who in the Southeast has had their boat transported in the last year? Can anyone give me an idea of
New motor cant get it in the well Gary at 3:58am 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1087 I have a new Honda 9.9 and it will not go up into the well, has anyone had this problem and what did
Any C&C 33 Mark II owners in Portland Oregon? Terry Johnson at 6:13am 03.06.06 C&C 2/2088 Hello, I am considering purchasing a 1985 thru 1990 C'C 33 MarkII. I was hoping I may find someone i
1986 Hunter 34. listing Sailsm,an10@comcast.net at 6:12am 03.06.06 Big Boats 11/2847 I went to look at an 86 Hunter 34 for sale. It was listing to starboard at about 5 degrees or more.
Ericson 33 VS C&C 33 MarkII Terry Johnson at 6:01am 03.06.06 Other Sailboats 1/2040 Hello, I am trying to make a decision about whether to buy a 1985 thru 1990 C'C 33 MarkII or the Eri
phrf captn steve at 6:00am 03.06.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/820 I raced a h 30 1979 phrf 186 for one year. I sold that boat and purchased a 1980 h 33 but I cant fin
Specs - For Moving North Sinbad2673 at 5:35am 03.06.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/861 Hi,I am trying to transport my 1980 33 up from North Carolina to Boston, and the one measurement I
Ericson 33 in Portland Oregon Terry Johnson at 6:18am 03.06.06 Other Sailboats 3/968 Hello, I am considering purchasing an 1985 thru 1990 Ericson 33. If you have an Ericson 33 that was
underway plumbing problems David Hammond at 6:31am 03.06.06 Big Boats 2/768 I was told to watch out for is something to do with the plumbing and it getting backed up (especiall
Spare tire? jbreland at 6:34am 03.06.06 Smaller Boats 4/789 I have a H23 with one of the Kens welding trailers (single axle)anyone know what kind of car rim wo
Off the Shelf Bimini Jeff Melin at 8:16am 03.06.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/933 I'm interested in buying a new Bimini and as I plan to own this boat for just a few years, am lookin
Full throttle RPM gulfsailorp323 at 8:27am 03.06.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1153 I took my 1994 C270 out yesterday for the first time to see how the diesel was going to perform. It
'79 Citation 30 Jib and Bimini BoatlessAfterKatrina at 5:31am 03.06.06 Other Sailboats 2/988 I lost my '79 Irwin Citation 30 (Pain Perdu) to Hurricane Katrina. Prior to Katrina my partner and
sheeves cappytom@aol.com at 5:27am 03.06.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/968 where can i get new sheeves for the deck organizer/blocks?
Presand the hull before I apply VC17? Richard at 5:20am 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 4/5823 Was wondering if I should sand the hull with 400-600 grit to get the hull smooth and bump free befor
Specs - For Moving North Sinbad2673 at 4:54am 03.06.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/815 Hi -Below are numbers from the specifications section of this website for my Hunter 33, 1980, I ass
Hull Repair - Fiber Glass Sean at 4:46am 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1000 Does anyone know of a good reference, online or book that shows(pictures) of the proper steps in cle
What is the Best Bottom Paint gpd955 at 9:57am 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1130 for my 30' sailboat. It will be in salt water in New Jersey. I am looking for something that will
Fuel Consumption Rcman4u2 at 9:51am 03.06.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/973 Does anyone know the fuel consumption per hour for the Suzuki 50 at half speed and at full speed?

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Boomless sailing 26S MAC Project_Mayhem at 1:16pm 12.06.20 A main without a boom sounds like it's acting as an asymmetrical spinnaker placed midship
Identify this boat (1) SailingLoto at 1:14pm 12.06.20 I am never one to talk someone out of doing but they want to do. By all means, if you want to live
1984 Hunter Fuel Tanks jssailem at 1:11pm 12.06.20 I think I have some cold days, in some tight spots this winter. But no better way to get to know yo
1984 Hunter Fuel Tanks kloudie1 at 1:07pm 12.06.20 It is crosslinked poly, the right stuff for diesel tanks. The wall thickness is 0.200"
Brown sludge water in bilge kloudie1 at 1:05pm 12.06.20 Does the icebox drain into the bilge? Could be some goodie left over from something leaking in the b
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value Tally Ho at 1:01pm 12.06.20 I would probably pass on a boat with a composting head, unless I REALLY wanted that boat and nothing
Brown sludge water in bilge All U Get at 12:56pm 12.06.20
Propane heater All U Get at 12:54pm 12.06.20 We were at a slip years ago next to the windjammers in Camden, Maine. At 0400 I could smell pine an
Brown sludge water in bilge danstanford at 12:38pm 12.06.20 Hate to suggest something awful but could it be coming from rotten core in the deck?
1984 Hunter Fuel Tanks Hunter 34_1984 at 12:27pm 12.06.20 I will assume that you are correct about the tank being plastic. The boat is 36 years old and poly
1984 Hunter Fuel Tanks Ralph Johnstone at 12:17pm 12.06.20 I will assume that you are correct about the tank being plastic. The boat is 36 years old and poly
49 Owners and probably other large boat owners (1) MFD at 12:15pm 12.06.20 I am not sure what charger you have, the control unit for my 2009 41DS is from Magnum Energy. It ha
'84 Mac 25 - Is She Worth It? TheMoose at 12:07pm 12.06.20 I like option B. You got the boat for almost free. If you can find a competent surveyor, or even
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value Don S/V ILLusion at 12:06pm 12.06.20
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 11:54am 12.06.20 Thanks to you all, again and again! The price I paid for the boat was $1300 on ebay with no fees or
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? TheMoose at 11:46am 12.06.20 Thanks for all the words of wisdom and encouragement everybody! Always helps to get a bit of a sanit
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value rgranger at 11:03am 12.06.20 A sailboat is a toy.... not an investment. Buy what you want and can afford and then make some mem
Identify this boat (2) rgranger at 10:58am 12.06.20 Coronado 25? The cabin is a little different but it could be a year thing...
december 5th, 1872 shemandr at 10:50am 12.06.20 I only spent a 1/2 hour on this story but it sounds like the crew abandoned Mary Celeste while near
1984 Hunter Fuel Tanks Hunter 34_1984 at 10:45am 12.06.20 Mr Claude Auger cut an access door into the bulkhead to be able to better access tank and batteries

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