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Plastic Companionway Hatchboards My Girl at 9:08am 01.27.06 Big Boats 1/919 Anyone else having expansion problems when sun heats the plastic hatchboard and expands it to the po
Smoking outboard Ed at 8:51am 01.27.06 Trailer Sailors 4/1612 I have a 15HP Mercury 2 stroke outboard on my boat which is putting out more smoke than it used to.
Need good backstay tensioner any suggestions? Jim at 8:11am 01.27.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1034 I have completely restored my Cal 34 series I. New engine, shaft, folding prop. New Awlgip outside a
Through - Hull Backing Block Don Guillette at 7:51am 01.27.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/4457 Normally, I don't write about maintainence things on the sail trim forum but this one is important.
opening ports capt bob23977 at 7:05am 01.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1071 I have a 1983 Hunter 34,the opening ports are made by Gray Enterprises of Tampa Fa.I cannot locate
The Series Drogue Capt Lee ;-) at 5:03am 01.27.06 Ask All Sailors 1/896 Has anyone used one in a storm? I have seen many gales, a few storms and one hurricaine, and used al
2006 - Florida Bayfield Rendezvous/Gathering Brad Colella at 4:15am 01.27.06 Other Sailboats 0/802 2006 - Florida Bayfield Rendezvous - Join UsWhere: Burnt Store When 4/28/2006 - 4/30/2006Facil
Hull design Franklin at 4:01am 01.27.06 Other Sailboats 4/960 Just out of curiosity, would it be a hull with a tapered design or non tapered design that would inc
Hunter 25, rudder shaft Skip Howe at 2:18am 01.27.06 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2509 Had to remove the rudder as it had a crack in the leading edge, which was discovered while cleaning
Head Sail Recommendation T J Furstenau at 12:16am 01.27.06 Big Boats 5/936 This request goes out to all 35.5 owners, but I'm hoping to get some feedback from Alan, as he is al
Anyone have experience with Air-x wind generator? Mike Merriman at 11:02pm 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 1/922 I'm considering adding an Air-X wind generator to my Sabre 32. I'm upgrading the electrical system
Used 40' Beneteau Phil M at 7:29pm 01.26.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1186 Looking for suggestions on which Beneteau models in the 40"+ size range make good boats to cruise on
Replacemet toe rails timbull at 3:38pm 01.26.06 Big Boats 3/771 I'v had damage to a port side toe rail on my '95 37.5. Replacement no longer available from hunter.
considering a 47 gulfstar sailmaster Toucan Share at 1:30pm 01.26.06 Other Sailboats 0/1299 We are possibly looking to purchasing a gulfstar 47. We would be using this as a liveaboard as well
Anyone purchase Sails from Oday Owners Sail Loft? lloyd7284 at 1:21pm 01.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1067 Hello, I need to buy a new Main for my 22. The diffrence in price for a sail purchased from the Oda
need a junk lobster boat tom h at 11:28am 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1356 I need a wreck. She must hold together for the trip to Cleveland, look like some drunks from Sloppy
Raymarine Masthead Equipment Neil Hodgson at 10:56am 01.26.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/1105 Hello all..............I have an issue with my transduder on the masthead..it aint transducing!! My
Interference between Headstay and bow pulpit Ernie Rodriguez at 10:52am 01.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1206 Has anyone noticed if their headstay tends to "bump up" against the bow pulpit while underway? (see
Keeping a handheld gps connected to 12v power Paul F at 10:33am 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1095 The handheld gps is mounted on the steering pedestal in a good position. The problem is keeping a g
Fuel Filter for Universal M25 XPB Tony Thomas at 10:25am 01.26.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1850 Can anyone tell me what fuel filter to use on a Universal M 25 XPB? The one that is on there now was

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What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 6:28am 06.02.21 What is the content of the B-C extinguisher?
Assess my Z-Spar mast (H23) sail sfbay at 6:28am 06.02.21 Rig tuning advise per Z Spars Rig Tuning Advice (zsparsuk.com) General: A. Ensure a straight mas
Pearson 33-2 caretakers shemandr at 6:23am 06.02.21 Congrats on the new to you boat! It sounds like an excellent way to enjoy Florida's warmer weather
End of Ownership (not a classified, just a pitty party for myself) Justin_NSA at 6:21am 06.02.21 Even a cheap little Sunfish would be a great way to get your sailing fix.
What do you use for fire extingushers?? jon hansen at 6:15am 06.02.21 boat fire fighting is not house fire fighting. you can not "let er burn" and stand back cause it's t
How to use a D-shackle mooring Rich Stidger at 6:07am 06.02.21 Or you could buy a mooring grabber. There are several different models to choose. Here is a short
What do you use for fire extingushers?? CYQK at 5:53am 06.02.21 Ya know....... hadnt thought about installing something like the fire port. Seems like a good idea J
best way to clean a water tank? (1) Justin_NSA at 5:50am 06.02.21
Assess my Z-Spar mast (H23) jBlaze3000 at 5:43am 06.02.21 I could be wrong, but I don't think Z-spar masts have a natural curve to them, never heard of that.
best way to clean a water tank? suamicotom at 5:17am 06.02.21
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. Admiral at 4:53am 06.02.21 Awesome write up and some fantastic pics. You have a great kid with some great friends. Sure wish mo
Beneteau 361 (and other models) Mast Howling in the Wind -- Problem discovered and need help solving... cymeyer at 4:43am 06.02.21 Hi Chris, Thanks for your answers! I have 3 questions: 1. Did you install a larger size line on yo
Buying a Hunter 41 DS Sailgunner at 4:04am 06.02.21 I coastal cruise on my 410. Fantastic coastal cruiser. Have been in 6-8 ft seas, not great. Cannot i
What do you use for fire extingushers?? DougM at 3:59am 06.02.21
Access to port side stanchions above galley cupboards on a First 310 DougM at 3:41am 06.02.21
How to use a D-shackle mooring dlochner at 3:31am 06.02.21 Oh, I didn't think of that. It doesn't look like the chain would come up through the slot, and it d
How to use a D-shackle mooring dleckenby at 3:26am 06.02.21 The thin line is to lift the chain through the mooring disc. Making it easier to thread your moorin
How to use a D-shackle mooring Caboteur at 3:13am 06.02.21 The thin line is to lift the chain through the mooring disc. Making it easier to thread your mooring
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags Joe at 1:47am 06.02.21 Instead of using the topping lift to support the boom when the boat is resting, may I suggest using
Buying a Hunter 41 DS MFD at 1:22am 06.02.21 I have a Hunter 41DS, 'model year' 2009, around when they switched from laminated teak to the lamina

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