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H216 - Singlehander Modification Lamar Sumerlin at 11:29am 03.06.06 Smaller Boats 4/772 In the March/April 2006 issue of Good Ole Boat magazine (page 71) there is an article on a suggested
Dinghy Motor Lifts Greg1103 at 11:54am 03.06.06 Big Boats 5/1051 Trying to be environmentally correct I'm considering a 4 stroke motor, but 8 - 10 hp weighs 85 - 125
polyglow or wax Boat Babe at 12:02pm 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1432 Just bought a 1987 Cal 28 and the boot stiping is oxidized and the gelcoat somewhat dull though in g
I have a couple flags Mel E. at 2:38pm 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1041 to fly, a state flag, yacht club burgee, plus 'fun' pennants. Having never flown any before can some
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Working Sailboat Vacation? Darline at 1:31pm 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1638 Hi,I'm a novice sailor looking for a 3-5 day sailing vacation where my one of my primary responson
Signet Mariner Autohelm - Tiller Control Chip at 1:25pm 03.06.06 Ask All Sailors 0/976 My boat came with a Signet Mariner autohelm. I don't know for sure but suspect that it is vintage ab
Squeeky Floor Boards dickforth at 10:06pm 02.28.06 Other Sailboats 1/1011 The floor boards over our in floor storage squeek (well, more of a crunch sound). Tried silicone sp
Head hoses Tiamafinn at 9:52pm 02.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/900 Any one have the information on how to,( the easy way )to change the head hosen on a Hunter 31, 1984
Autohelm Question....Autohelm 101 for cheapscates? Bad Obsession at 10:25pm 02.28.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1273 I am about ready to get a new boat. It is a 30 foot boat with wheel steering. This boat has everyt
Progressive insurance Traumaguard at 11:05pm 02.28.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1642 Sailortonyb and others. I use Progressive. I have a 77 C30 which I asked them to insure at $15,000.
Battery Shack - Still In Business? Joe Mullee at 10:57pm 02.28.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1014 Reading through the archives on alternators the Battery Shack in Marathon, FL is a possiblity for a
Replacement Fuel Tank for 23.5 Jonathan Costello at 10:46pm 02.28.06 Smaller Boats 2/940 I have the original Tohatsu tank that came with my 1994 23.5 and the base is starting to corrode. I
Another Documentation Question Bad Obsession at 10:37pm 02.28.06 Ask All Sailors 21/1801 I am considering the possibility of Documenting the next boat that I buy. If I document the boat, w
swing keel problems Bob Leporati at 11:40pm 02.28.06 Smaller Boats 1/1016 a friend is interested in purchasing a catalina 25 w/ swing keel. Are there any problems associated
Tight enough sound proofing (1) william at 11:51pm 02.28.06 Ask All Sailors 0/954 The glue on the back of this soundproofing insulation was not strong enough to hold it tight. I shot
refrigeration for 29.5? carothersjw at 12:11am 03.01.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/1007 Can anyone recommend repfrigeration for day sailing and occassional overnight use?thank you,John
22'hunter sailboat keel bolt leak? Andrew Lacroix at 1:28am 03.01.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1039 I recently purchased a nice sailboat that has a access hole a few feet forward of the mast with a bo
The Not-so-smart Voltage Regulator Gary Wyngarden at 3:15am 03.01.06 Ask All Sailors 19/4404 This is another chapter in the continuing saga of my multi-stage voltage regulator problems.Just t
Anybody trailer launching their Hunter 25 CharlieH at 3:11am 03.01.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1239 I have added keel guides and a 9' 10" tongue extension to my 3-axle trailer.Just wondering if anuy

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Ever Given Rick486 at 7:37am 03.30.21 Saw this article from last summer on building container ships. This boat is about half the size of
Tips on replacing rub rail - O'day 23 rschuss at 7:19am 03.30.21 I don't have anything to add; except thanks for the information. I've replaced the Teak and found an
2004 Hunter 33 with Yanmar 3YM30 won't start....occasionally dlochner at 7:09am 03.30.21 A new starter on a Yanmar is usually around $1000, but starters can be rebuilt at an automotive sta
Mystery Mastic Scott T-Bird at 7:08am 03.30.21 @jdrutten Ha! You keep adding pieces to the puzzle! Why didn't you state from the start, or at lea
Cockpit drain Kevin&Karen at 7:06am 03.30.21 Good advice checking/replacing my worn out valve this week as a matter of fact
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering? Rick Webb at 6:55am 03.30.21 Setting the mast level will reduce its frontal are and it's resultant drag. Nonethonal gas if you c
Hunter 26 - Routing wire from engine to battery - where to drill hole rgranger at 6:42am 03.30.21 I have a tohatsu 6 with an alternator wire. I put a small hole in the starboard side of the engine
Catalina 22 swing keel on mooring LakeShark at 6:42am 03.30.21 Thanks. Just curious what kind of bottom paint is best for this situation. The choices are mind nu
Shields Multiflex Mike Oldak at 6:41am 03.30.21 HOSES!!! hoses you say,,,,out with the old,,, in with the new,, replace them all except for the fres
2004 Hunter 33 with Yanmar 3YM30 won't start....occasionally higgs at 6:41am 03.30.21 In addition to above suggestions, I would check all connections at the starter making sure they are
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor rgranger at 6:40am 03.30.21 How about fitting cycling/leg cranking dynamo to charge batteries? One gets to exercise for a Green
Boat Transportation Service Recommendation BL_Sailor at 6:35am 03.30.21 @Cat310_107 when you moving down to the lake? 4 310s racing in the Great RIver Race would be awes
i got carried away... Will Gilmore at 6:28am 03.30.21 How satisfying to see this all come together at your own hands. Beatiful work. It will be a differ
i got carried away... Jim26m at 6:14am 03.30.21 Good progress!
Mystery Mastic Kings Gambit at 6:09am 03.30.21 And apart from slicing through the floor of the v-berth (of which there is a 0% chance of me attemp
H310 outhaul rigging jssailem at 6:07am 03.30.21 That makes me suspicious That is a healthy way to consider the issue. It is more likely that a pr
2004 Hunter 33 with Yanmar 3YM30 won't start....occasionally dlochner at 6:00am 03.30.21 The problem with the undersized wire is compounded by a weak battery. Part of the issue with the whi
Tips on replacing rub rail - O'day 23 dexterbuell at 5:58am 03.30.21 I've been concerned about the memory in the material as well. I'm not sure how long it's been in the
Install Wallas heater in a Hunter 41 ac Kings Gambit at 5:57am 03.30.21 Hi, thank you all for your ideas and suggestions. I am going to go with a Wallas Spartan mounted in
Columbia 28 Rudder sail sfbay at 5:55am 03.30.21 Welcome to the forum!! While I cannot answer your specific question, below is a 2003 thread on Colu

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