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Rope Clutch uploadjoe at 10:02am 11.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/978 Hey gang,I have a 1985 25.5 with the original rope clutches. I would like to replace them any reco
removable inner forestay mjb at 9:11am 11.21.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/5815 I'm considering installing a removable inner forestay for a storm jiband heavy weather sailing on m
Log Book TONY A at 7:45am 11.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/938 Has anyone come across software to maintain a log book on the PC?
Relocating to the Chesapeake Bay sailing venue Kailani at 7:34am 11.21.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1253 We may be relocating to the Baltimore/DC/Richmond area early next spring. We would like to find a ho
Living aboard and working out Franklin at 7:28am 11.21.05 Ask All Sailors 21/1783 I've been thinking heavily about moving aboard my boat and selling my house. One of the things I di
parts catalog Ken G at 7:22am 11.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1194 I have a part damaged during a storm. According to a book that came with the boat, it is called a s
specifications mark3787 at 4:33am 11.21.05 Sabre Sailboats 4/1811 I just bought a 1972 sabre 27, but I cannot find any specifications about the boat. Is there anyone
autopilot john knowles at 3:08am 11.21.05 Bigger Boats 0/1188 I am adding below deck autopilot ie raymarine s3g type 2 short.I may be able to do so by hanging fr
binoculars for distance off tom at 2:47am 11.21.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1134 My old Tasco binoculars have a scale to measure angles. If you use the formula distance=height/tan t
Boat tip of the day Terry Cox at 2:05am 11.21.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1317 Both of our boats came with those long thin plastic sleeves that snap onto your shroud stays to help
Outboard motors Reg18756 at 2:00am 11.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1021 What is best hp ' size (long or short shaft) for a 23' with a motor mount. Use primarily will be for
Replacing blocks David Whitley at 1:54am 11.21.05 Smaller Boats 4/1127 HelloI just purchased a Catalina 22. Generally in very good condition. However, I needto replace
water stained companionway bob shultz at 1:22am 11.21.05 Big Boats 3/902 Has anyone found an easy way to restore the color to the wood in the companionway after the water ha
Cleaning the hull Gary8065 at 12:03am 11.21.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1684 I recently purchased an older boat and the hull needs some work. To look down the side the cream co
engine replacement bill at 11:48pm 11.20.05 Hallberg-Rassy 2/1948 Recommendations for repowering/or replacing the volvo 321 A engine.What size and type is recommende
1982 33. hunter cherubini toe rail Bob Rupinski at 11:22pm 11.20.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1256 I havea 1982 Hunter 33 Cherubini . Storm damaged the starboard toe rail. Having great difficulty fin
Great Circle gr8 2 av8 at 11:20pm 11.20.05 Ask All Sailors 3/931 Would like to hear from anyone who has done the Mobile to Chicago portion in a keelboat. I'm intere
Fuel line over Transom not good Spinfisher at 10:42pm 11.20.05 Smaller Boats 10/1862 The only problem that I have had with the H 23 since I bought it is the fuel line.I have tried thr
Beneteau Attitude - Does it Suck for You? gtsusa at 7:45pm 11.20.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 23/4752 Dear Beneteau Owners Past and Present,I am interested in finding ALL of you out there that have ha
Signet Instrument Case Removal Brad Hoff at 4:05pm 11.20.05 Big Boats 4/937 I am attempting to remove the original 1984 Signet knotlog. Does anyone know how the instrument case

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33.5 reefing configuration Sailfanatic at 10:54am 05.19.21 You might confirm whether you have provision for a second reef, which I would expect in a cruising b
New to me '90 Capri 26' questions. (1) sail sfbay at 10:53am 05.19.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Capri 26!! An internet search could not find a
Lubrication of CDi Steering System on Hunter 340 sailcapt340 at 10:53am 05.19.21
Is this too close? Alternator Mounting... (1) brett_howard at 10:43am 05.19.21 Ok really glad to hear the responses and thank you RC for the reply. I'd thought about emailing you
Lubrication of CDi Steering System on Hunter 340 Swedegeek at 10:33am 05.19.21 Looks like Edson sells Super Lube on its website (at very inflated prices). Is that what other folk
Lubrication of CDi Steering System on Hunter 340 Swedegeek at 10:28am 05.19.21 Sounds like your arms are longer than mine... By getting into an obscene position with the pedestal
Halyard Keeping sail sfbay at 10:20am 05.19.21 You might find this thread on the same subject helpful: Tidying Up Lines in Cockpit \| SailNet Commun
Have you checked your Standing Rigging for this season? JamesG161 at 10:03am 05.19.21 Under optimal conditions the average lifespan is approximately 15 years. However, the lifespan of y
Lockley Newport LN 23- Are we family? sail sfbay at 9:54am 05.19.21 If the water is trapped in the bilge then suggest using a wet/dry shop vacuum with a long hose to su
Does your club have a designated drink? JamesG161 at 9:48am 05.19.21 My Guess... CLUB SODA with any booze works great.:pimp: Jim... PS: I like Chevis Regal with Club
Solar panel installation - Oceanis 31 - advice (3) Alfa at 9:48am 05.19.21 I installed on my B31 two semi-flexible 100W panels on rigid frames above bimini. Cables run along b
What is the best bottom paint for Hunter 240 located in Florida, Tampa Bay. Don S/V ILLusion at 9:38am 05.19.21 It depends where you are, I.e., the water conditions where your boat is. For example, the most effec
Halyard Keeping (1) Stu Jackson at 9:36am 05.19.21 Or you can roll up your halyards and hang them. Easy to do, see starboard side.
C30 Hard steering to port under power ontherocks83 at 9:27am 05.19.21 I don't know if all MKii's have a 3 blade prop but my Mki only has a two blade and although it will
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 9:25am 05.19.21 Still one step at a time - good on ya! :beer:
33.5 reefing configuration _Milkjug_ at 9:24am 05.19.21 Thanks, I'll try to follow up with what that number is when I get it.
What is the best bottom paint for Hunter 240 located in Florida, Tampa Bay. kappykaplan at 9:23am 05.19.21 My experience has been that the more you spend, the better the bottom paint works.
Lockley Newport LN 23- Are we family? SailorPaul at 9:22am 05.19.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Lockley Newport 23!! It is a sailboat so you
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (4) JamesG161 at 9:21am 05.19.21 Hull Repairs underway until the Rains came again... ge is about 8" wide hole. 194326 Now this step
Solar panel installation - Oceanis 31 - advice Alfa at 9:18am 05.19.21

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