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Boomless Catamaran Rig Telltale Question OldCat at 1:23pm 08.09.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/3763 I have a NACRA 5.8 - and noted some odd telltale behavior on the main last weekend.To review the b
buying a 44 x-cat at 12:37pm 08.09.05 Big Boats 6/939 after owning a catalina 22, 30 and now a 40, i think i may be falling in love with the hunter 44 !
Morgan 32 V-Berth Hatch jerry2682 at 12:23pm 08.09.05 Morgan 1/1983 Need sourch for the gasket used on Morgan 323 v-berth hatches. Any help will be appreciated.
racing cape dory? TI doug at 12:16pm 08.09.05 Other Sailboats 2/944 Does anyone race their cape dory. I'm looking for my first boat, I like cape dory style but know th
first boat TI doug at 12:13pm 08.09.05 Bristol 5/1720 Hi, I'm interested in buying my first sailboat. I want something for west coast florida use, interc
Insurance Claim Help Robert Taylor at 12:11pm 08.09.05 Ask All Sailors 16/1188 After making an insurance claim and faxing the boatyard's estimate, I received a check less my deduc
ANY INFORMATION ON A CAL 36C RICHARD PHILLIPS at 12:09pm 08.09.05 Cal 2/321 I WILL FINALIZE PURCHASE OF THE CRUISING VERSION OF THE 36 VERY SOON AND WOULD APPRECIATE SOME FEEDB
Looking for a trailer for a 27 Tony at 11:40am 08.09.05 Other Sailboats 10/1716 I am looking for a trailer to buy for an Ericson 27. I'm located in Louisville, KY, but will travel
sails for Mirage 5.5 mrlmd at 11:39am 08.09.05 Other Sailboats 0/1810 Does anyone have a source for sails for a Mirage 5.5? I need to replace a headsail and have been tol
strut installation TM at 10:27am 08.09.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/779 the replacement V-strut from Dahmer Marine Hardware doesn't conform to the hull like the original.
Atomic 4 in my Islander Song4sail at 10:27am 08.09.05 Islander 4/2839 Hi everyone,I am new to this site and also relatively new to owning a sailboat. I bought my 1976
Running H33 AC on generator Jason1271 at 10:21am 08.09.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/979 I thought I saw a thread where someone was able to get the AC on there 33 to run off a Honda EU 2000
Boomvang or no Boomvang Joe23491 at 10:07am 08.09.05 Trailer Sailors 14/2599 *! -I am trying to buy this 25.5 hunter 1984. I noticed there is not Boomvang. Is there supposed to
need a bimini gary at 10:00am 08.09.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1029 Iam looking to buy a bimini. any suggestions where to find a reasonably priced.I see one priced on t
Reefing Lines Gerard at 9:41am 08.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/975 I need some direction in running the reef lines for my '84 27, standard rig with a single reef.Is
expo 14.2 castrln at 9:38am 08.09.05 Smaller Boats 0/774 I am thinking about buying an Expo 14.2Anybody have any comments positive or negative.Thanks
head help bobcat17801 at 9:20am 08.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/736 Looking for some help with my holding tank. It will not pump out.So far I have done the following w
desktop themes for windows about sailing BIGUMs at 8:45am 08.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1550 I was just wondering if any knew what a good internet site is to get wallpapers for your computer th
throttle cable '89 30' Edson pedestal- Length? Jack Fuller at 8:42am 08.09.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1391 I'm about to replace the throttle cable. Does anyone know the lenght and type of cable? Type of en
New noise from keel Mike O16610 at 8:10am 08.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/997 I recently changed the keel pivot bolt assembly on my Mac 25. I now have a new and very disturbing

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Propeller antifouling - B331 Bluenose at 8:38pm 10.24.20 Interesting!
I win! DArcy at 8:25pm 10.24.20 I have 250 Watts of solar and it keeps my batteries well charged. I have no power anxiety, I just ru
Wing keel dimensions on 1988 Hunter 33.5? dbreedlove at 8:01pm 10.24.20 Thanks so much, Don. You have saved me from having to don my wetsuit. Truly appreciate it.
any way to fix a bad topside paint job? markwbird at 7:56pm 10.24.20 Yes. Sand and repaint
Battery Sizing sail sfbay at 7:55pm 10.24.20 [QUOTE="dlochner, post: 1664931, ...... On an maiden voyage on a new boat, a BoatUS membership with
any way to fix a bad topside paint job? Jim Hawkins at 7:51pm 10.24.20 Well I'm going to ask a question that will show my ignorance but I'm gonna ask anyway. Is it normal
Battery Sizing jssailem at 7:46pm 10.24.20 two (2) 6v 220 Ah batteries in series. The 6v batteries in series gives you 12V power. The batteri
Battery Sizing dlochner at 7:43pm 10.24.20 dlochner...............plans for the DC electrical system is to have a marine electrician inspect t
Yanmar 3YM30 air filter dave_and_dd at 7:20pm 10.24.20 Hey guys, that piece of felt is there to force the airflow through the filter media. Otherwise it w
Converting from roller furled to hank on markwbird at 6:56pm 10.24.20 A deck sweeper will cause the boat to point a little higher. The pressure differential between the
Battery Sizing JohnShannon at 6:46pm 10.24.20 The other option is Lithium, in principle it is way better you can get by with 1/2 the ahr because y
Propeller antifouling - B331 Ralph Johnstone at 6:36pm 10.24.20 I have never put anything on my prop. But this year I have "wall to wall" white barnacles Out her
ODay 34 rudder replacement kienani at 6:30pm 10.24.20 Well, I bought this boat. Took a grinder and ground back the glass, then reglassed and faired the ru
West Marine antifreeze Sefuller at 6:26pm 10.24.20
West Marine antifreeze Don S/V ILLusion at 6:21pm 10.24.20 a. There was likely some water in the system. Don: EG and PG are basically the same in this regar
Battery Sizing Davidasailor26 at 6:08pm 10.24.20 Jim Hawkins..............agree it takes 2 to make 12 volts........last batteries I installed weighe
Propeller antifouling - B331 arf145 at 5:53pm 10.24.20 Barnacle Barrier has worked pretty well for me most years--but not all. This year it has worked well
Battery Sizing sail sfbay at 5:40pm 10.24.20 Jim Hawkins..............agree it takes 2 to make 12 volts........last batteries I installed weighed
Wing keel dimensions on 1988 Hunter 33.5? Don Crowther at 5:27pm 10.24.20 Just measured my 1993 33.5 and it was 40 inches at it;s maximum.
Diesels love their oil like a sailor likes his rum. Davidasailor26 at 5:20pm 10.24.20 How do you change the oil in these things, with a pump? Probably, yes. We had a Universal M-12 tha

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