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Oday 30 displacement gene phares at 9:04am 09.28.05 Bigger Boats 2/998 what is it about the construction of a 30 foot model that makes the displacement take such a jump to
sailnet list is gone Clint at 9:02am 09.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/802 Well it seems to have finally come to an end the Sailnet Hunter owner e mail list has finally come t
H-216 Centerboard and Centerboard Cable Ranger Paul18580 at 9:02am 09.28.05 Smaller Boats 6/1478 I have been bothered by the number of posts about the H216 centerboard and centerboard cable. We ne
Need a Morgan 34 Rudder Assy Ron Jenkins at 8:28am 09.28.05 Morgan 0/1489 Have a 34 Ft Morgan, 1966 CB Sloop with bent and cracked rudder post. The boat is equipped with Eds
engine overheat ronc at 8:05am 09.28.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/837 I had an engine overheat in a 1985 M25 Universal with 600 hours presumably from a bad thermostat tha
cat 30 motoring speed? JIm Hamilton at 7:03am 09.28.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/955 I motored up to Oceanside this weekend. I've noticed that my motoring speed seems to be a bit slow.
bulbs for engine dials ryan morris at 6:34am 09.28.05 Other Sailboats 0/589 i'm trying to find out the bulb for engine dials. it's a unerversal 10 with rpm, amp, and temp gauge
outboard tension Justin_NSA at 6:28am 09.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/922 My '03 Mercury 9.9 outboard is too "loose" and will not stay centered so I can steer with the tiller
Bilge pump Broke sailor SV Marcell at 6:28am 09.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/839 I checked my bilge pump today, a Rule Mate 750, and it was not working. The pump was seized but I g
Dehumidifier? windy24518 at 6:10am 09.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1080 We are new sailboat owners. We are looking for ways to lower the moisture level in the boat, during
Cheap Slap Silencer Per Albinson at 5:37am 09.28.05 Smaller Boats 5/2034
satellite radio BryMer at 5:36am 09.28.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1363 Does anyone use satellite radio on their vessels?
Holding Tank Sizes 1985 HL40 GThorne at 5:34am 09.28.05 Big Boats 6/890 Can anyone provide me with the two holding tank sizes on a 1985 HL40?Thanks.
More on wrinkles Don Guillette at 5:26am 09.28.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1458 You might have thought we were done with wrinkles but we're not. Once you've eliminated the wrinkles
Shrink wrap yes or no Tony at 5:25am 09.28.05 Big Boats 4/833 Want to solicit opinions on this subjectHad an O'Day 240 on moutain lake and always didHave 340 no
Teak Trim Tom Bernard at 5:13am 09.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/742 I am looking for a supply source for replacing the teak trim that runs along the outside of the cabi
VHF aeriel mounting mrmetaluk at 4:47am 09.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1021 Hi everyone,Back again with another question, what is the best type and where is the best place to
Roller furling for 272 Brad Bledsoe at 4:33am 09.28.05 Bigger Boats 3/1144 I am purchasing a 1986 O'day 272 and I'm very much looking forward to sailing a bigger boat again (u
Electric Winch tripping breaker. Bob F at 3:54am 09.28.05 Big Boats 2/810 The last few times hoisting the mainsail, the electric winch (lewmar) on my H376 trips about 3/4 of
Hauling out at a boatyard kobimaru at 3:36am 09.28.05 Big Boats 5/1017 I need to have the bottom paint redone on my 1999 Hunter 340. One yard told me Hunters must be lift

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Vend�e Globe? PaulK at 10:02am 11.17.20
Water heater tech question wdonovan at 10:00am 11.17.20 I found photos I took of the heater and there is no draincock. If I remove a hose it will flood cool
Paint for Dinghy Floor PaulK at 9:45am 11.17.20 The builder hopefully epoxy-coated the plywood before he painted it. If there is a "little flaking"
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 9:44am 11.17.20 The Bene 46 is today's Westie 32, that's inflation for you. When the Cal 20 was introduced we thoug
Paint for Dinghy Floor Richard19068 at 9:40am 11.17.20 I used rustoleum enamel paint on dinghy floorboards once and it held up very well. https://www.r
On the "Distant" Dream? Rick D at 9:37am 11.17.20 A friend of mine, to whom I was introduced when he hit my boat after his transmission linkage came a
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 9:18am 11.17.20 It's the "sound bite" culture we live in today. Not to mention media tends to romanticize ideas lik
On the "Distant" Dream? JamesG161 at 9:16am 11.17.20 the Westsail 32 were sold as 'ocean boats', and indeed they were capable of it. My old boss had on
Rotator cuff aggravated by 2009 B37 companionway doors? SoSound at 9:16am 11.17.20 You are certainly NOT the only one! I occasionally clean the track and surface that the door slides
On the "Distant" Dream? Calif. Ted at 9:08am 11.17.20 The Bene 46 is today's Westie 32, that's inflation for you. When the Cal 20 was introduced we though
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 Scott T-Bird at 9:05am 11.17.20 I swapped my 1GM for the 2YM15. I didn't do the work myself but I did verify the dimensions before
Refinishing Tiller Handle sailnoproblem at 8:57am 11.17.20 John, I've used Total Boat products in the past and have good luck with them. I want the wood a dar
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 8:48am 11.17.20
1996 HUNTER LEGEND 40.5 DEPTH AND TRANSDUCER ISSUES John T1594 at 8:38am 11.17.20 I had a similar problem on my 2000 H340 but with my speed transducer many years ago. Raymarine no lo
On the "Distant" Dream? (2) Jackdaw at 8:26am 11.17.20 With everything from SUVs to boats, marketers sell the DREAM to sell the product. Nothing new here a
93 Catalina 34 Mk1.5, is this normal ontherocks83 at 8:18am 11.17.20 How old and how many hours are on the motor? Just like everyone else said, I would check the prop
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 8:14am 11.17.20 I can understand that where there are few places to anchor it might generate the wanderlust. But wha
On the "Distant" Dream? jssailem at 8:10am 11.17.20 Oh KG. I love the openings. Now I will need to think about and consider my response. No need to rus
On the "Distant" Dream? capta at 8:07am 11.17.20 [ By contrast, we see little apparent interest in learning much about local cruising areas. Here in
On the "Distant" Dream? JamesG161 at 8:06am 11.17.20 media tends to romanticize ideas like this. :plus::plus: When you see movies or scenes of an ocea

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