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Ranger 37 Balanced Rudder Mark Mayer at 9:49am 01.26.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 10/9450 Hello,I have been reading about boat models who have had their rudders modified to counter weather
31' toe rail needed Tom Cahill at 9:33am 01.26.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/981 I have been searching all over for a toe rail for my boat. Does anyone know of any place that might
1984 31' Hunter Owners Manual margaritaville at 9:20am 01.26.06 Mid-Size Boats 8/3008 I just recently boat this boat and I really need a manual. Is there one downloadable like .pdf for
Storm or Gail sail Joe Wienecke at 9:16am 01.26.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/1818 Where is the best place for the car when using a furled head sail as a storm sail or with a Gail sai
Anchor and chain Joe Wienecke at 8:49am 01.26.06 Big Boats 9/952 I am wanting to move to a Claw anchor as my main anchor the one recommeded for the 37.5 is the 33lb
From Tiller To Wheel willn at 7:46am 01.26.06 Newport 2/1758 I have a 1975 Newport 27s with a tiller but I am thinking about changing over to wheel steering.Is j
Suffolk, Va. Rcman4u2 at 7:45am 01.26.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/876 Does anyone know who owns the 26M that is on a boat lift on a creek just outside of Suffolk, Virgini
bilge pumps paphman at 7:03am 01.26.06 Smaller Boats 4/1344 What type of bilge pump does everyone use in their Catalina 22? I am looking for one and am not sur
Ranger 28 hatch slide tracks David20629 at 6:34am 01.26.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2467 I recently found a company that was willing to make me replacement hatch slide tracks for my Ranger
Inspecting a Fischer Panda Generator charlie13998 at 5:40am 01.26.06 Bavaria 0/1700 Any suggestions on how to check out the condition of used FP 4.1 kw generator. I am inspecting one
Why Would I Be Losing Anti-freeze? Joe Mullee at 5:24am 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 18/1285 I went for my last sail of the season on Tuesday. Afterwards I topped off the fuel tank and winteriz
Simrad vs. Raytheon wheel pilot? Big Luke at 4:49am 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 19/3959 Hi everyone, I am a newbee on board..be gentle. I have just acquired a 1985 Hunter 31 that needs a
Blasted Raymarine!!! BruceK at 4:30am 01.26.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/943 OK guys and gals...continuing my upgrade of my "new" 94 30T..installing the latest Raymarine Wheelp
Blisters! Bad Obsession at 4:24am 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1154 I am just wondering what everyone's experience is in dealing with blisters on a boat. Are they a bi
Replace standing rig every 10 years? RedondoCat28 at 4:00am 01.26.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1172 In the process of selling my '91 Catalina 28. The buyer had a survey done and the survey stated that
Boom to Main Pivot Block Willis at 3:46am 01.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/970 Rigging question re: 1983 O'Day 28. I'm not sure if other O'Days from this period are equipped in a
motor David11038 at 3:27am 01.26.06 Day Sailers 15/1979 I am looking to pick up a motor for my 170 which I have had for a year. I agree with some previous
macgregor 36 biorapper at 3:08am 01.26.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1025 Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this boat. I like sailing my hobie for the speed,
Sea Era II Gary8192 at 2:21am 01.26.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1245 Peggy,After our conversation a while back about the Wilcox-Crittenden head on our C400, we purchase
19.99 Inflatable PFD (not a joke) Doghouse at 2:15am 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1188 Cebellas is offering an inflatable pfd for 19.99. Yes they are now on back order but they are still

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Marking anchor rode Hayden Watson at 11:45pm 06.01.21 I think it all depends on the size of your boat and water depth. I have a 22 foot boat drawing 2.6
End of Ownership (not a classified, just a pitty party for myself) justsomeguy at 10:00pm 06.01.21 No pitty!
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags jssailem at 9:31pm 06.01.21 If your sail is cut right, there should be no use for the topping lift attached to the boom while sa
Odd Discharge Tom J at 9:11pm 06.01.21 Thanks Tom - headed over tomorrow and will reposition. I noticed previously that the foam is oil
Odd Discharge AwwShucks at 8:07pm 06.01.21 Thanks Tom - headed over tomorrow and will reposition. I noticed previously that the foam is oil s
Odd Discharge Tom J at 8:02pm 06.01.21
Odd Discharge (2) AwwShucks at 7:53pm 06.01.21 Thanks Tom. I cleaned out the hose earlier today and replaced it in same area. See attached photo
Odd Discharge Tom J at 7:48pm 06.01.21
Assess my Z-Spar mast (H23) Doug J at 7:22pm 06.01.21 I could be wrong, but I don't think Z-spar masts have a natural curve to them, never heard of that.
Marking anchor rode Ward H at 6:59pm 06.01.21 Hard to capture the scale from a screenshot, but the anchorage (where the depth shows as 4-7 feet)
Hunter 326 Ken13559 at 6:46pm 06.01.21 Yes the keel is bolted to the hull. You'll find the bolts and nuts in bilge.
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags Davidasailor26 at 6:33pm 06.01.21 Some good ideas to start. Thanks! I can sometimes go on a broad reach instead of a run, but someti
C22 nav lights...? Leeward Rail at 6:26pm 06.01.21 takes 2 D cells and is LED...wonder if it would last all nite? It may.. My friend used a portable
Universal M25-XP Overheat Issue Ward H at 6:16pm 06.01.21 @Stu Jackson Thanks for the link. I read it through. I do have the o-ring in the pump cover and I sa
Sea Hood removal sail sfbay at 6:03pm 06.01.21 I always hated the line cover hatched on my Hunter 386. I removed them annually to remove and clean
ST50+ might not be working Ward H at 6:00pm 06.01.21 Transducers do not use either NMEA network. (unless you buy the new Smart transducers which plug int
Assess my Z-Spar mast (H23) sail sfbay at 5:51pm 06.01.21 1. Looks over raked to me.
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags Justin_NSA at 5:47pm 06.01.21 Clipping it to the backstay is another technique.
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags FastOlson at 5:45pm 06.01.21 Interesting problem for sure -- on our prior boat the top. lift would snag on the batten pockets un
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags Timm R Oday25 at 5:41pm 06.01.21 We always unclipped ours after the mainsail was raised and brought it to the mast and cleated it off

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