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Ads by Google Larry Long at 10:58am 08.23.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 14/1353 When I go to Boat Information I now see Ads by Google. I want to go on the record as saying, "This
mast unstepping gene phares at 10:56am 08.23.05 Day Sailers 2/966 Do the shrouds have to be disconnected on Oday 23,24,25,26s? thanx,gene
Install rotating 26m mast on 26x? Jim Parrott at 10:18am 08.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/943 Are the benefits of the 26m rotating mast worth considering an installation on a 26x? Would the hull
Shaft/keyway Capthunter356 at 8:43am 08.23.05 Big Boats 6/1535 I recently had a problem with my 356 prop shaft ' keyway ' had to be towed in. Marina maintenance r
This started out as a simple question... riche at 8:35am 08.23.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1585 I came here looking to find out how to tell if my head tank is full, but after reading the recent po
Inquisitive minds Don Guillette at 8:29am 08.23.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/2155 Today, I had an interesting conversation with a 13 year old sailor from Newport Beach. A 13 year old
Why is a Mk2 Heavier Will Green at 7:52am 08.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/863 With the C42 MkII does anybody know where the extra 2500 lbs go ?
Showerhead pressure Wayne24182 at 7:34am 08.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/679 Any suggestions for a showerhead that has good pressure charteristics, and has a "pause" button? I
Water tank for a 27 foot Catalina Evan14884 at 6:28am 08.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1591 I just bought a 1977 27-Catalina and the water tank under the seat is broken at the connection to th
PYI PSS Stern Tube/Log dimension? Austin 320 at 6:05am 08.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1173 Greetings:I am trying to order the correct PSS from PYI for a 1994 Catalina 320,Hull #139. The sh
PYI PSS Austin 320 at 6:02am 08.23.05 Other Sailboats 0/689 Greetings:I am trying to order the correct PSS from PYI for a Catalina 320. The shaft is 1" in di
Bulb for Anchor Light LastBoat at 5:52am 08.23.05 Big Boats 1/1127 I have a 2005 Catalina 350 and my anchor light bulb is out, does anyone have the type replacement bu
Sunblock does not irritate eyes Phiggins at 5:43am 08.23.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1368 On one of these sailing forums someone mentioned a sunblock that does not irritate your eyes but I'v
Beneteau 35s5 cradle dimensions fgpericson at 4:57am 08.23.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1106 Does anyone have cradle drawings or dimensions for a Beneteau 35s5 shallow draft?
Hunter 34 Opening Port Replace - Straight / Angle? ncgarya at 4:42am 08.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1496 I need to replace all of the 8" x 15" opening ports on my 1983 Hunter 34. I have six of the Bomar/Gr
New Hunter 25 Bill at 3:47am 08.23.05 Smaller Boats 1/828 Has anybody sailed or heard any new info on the new Hunter 25???
Looking to contact Kevin Kazner David W at 3:46am 08.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/952 Kevin Kazner posted some pictures in the Hunter Owners form on his project to replace his ports. He
Stepping the mast George H260 at 3:35am 08.23.05 Big Boats 5/909 Hi AllWill be taking my mast down this fall (1986 hunter 34) to replace the compression post this
Centerboard help... Lee at 2:53am 08.23.05 Other Sailboats 1/692 Randy,I use a piece of styrofoam cut to size and wrapped with white duct tape that I tuck into the
Looking to contact Kevin Kazner David W at 2:50am 08.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/865 Kevin Kazner posted some pictures in the Hunter Owners form on his project to replace his ports. He

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lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 alexco38 at 12:36pm 02.19.21 Huh? $10K in diesel fuel? That seems rather high. At $4 a gallon, that's about 2,500 gallons. Burni
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 lovelytsquared at 12:13pm 02.19.21 @lovelytsquared - John and Amanda Neil's web site above has an excellent introduction page. Betwee
dried up lake bed/ rover II jssailem at 12:12pm 02.19.21 know that the purpose of this space mission is to find life in outer space. Some might wonder if th
Bottom Paint Sanding jssailem at 12:09pm 02.19.21 Welcome to the forum @Goddard You are right about dust and sanding. The yards require no that you
dried up lake bed/ rover II (1) Sailavie1 at 12:08pm 02.19.21 190534
2009 Hunter 33. Common weak points to look for during purchase Juice6576 at 12:02pm 02.19.21 We traded in our 2011 H33 (which we regret) for a Marlow Hunter 37. The marina sold the boat almost
Bottom Paint Sanding Goddard at 11:59am 02.19.21 From what I understand you want to sand an object without making dust. Anyway no matter how hard you
Be Aware of Documentation web sites! Justin_NSA at 11:57am 02.19.21 I got in touch with the real CG this morning and (with a 15 minute wait,) got on with a VERY helpfu
Wrong Control Lever for 29.5? sail sfbay at 11:44am 02.19.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! Shifting from forward to reverse will be awkward so I would
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas? Stu Jackson at 11:27am 02.19.21 Forget the drum and guard. Move your fairlead for the furling line down, it is too high. (Unless t
Broken Seacock Handle Ralph Johnstone at 11:11am 02.19.21 @Ralph Johnstone What underwater bedding compound do you suggest for installing thru hulls and seal
Widgeon Hatch Covers, Attachment sail sfbay at 10:40am 02.19.21 Welcome to the forum!! A photo of your hatch and a little more description of what kind of cover, e
Broken Seacock Handle Ward H at 10:33am 02.19.21 @Ralph Johnstone What underwater bedding compound do you suggest for installing thru hulls and sea
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short jssailem at 10:30am 02.19.21 Picture please. There are so many different designs. On mine the screws are easily accessed from abo
Stay sail ( Solent sail ) for Beneteau Oceanis 461 gunsiray at 10:30am 02.19.21 Thank you Bob. I can see that there is a place for the stay on the mast, at the second spreader. But
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas? (1) jssailem at 10:28am 02.19.21 The older manual version of the profurler had a line guard similar to that. The line would ride up a
Stay sail ( Solent sail ) for Beneteau Oceanis 461 bob_pattison at 10:22am 02.19.21 We have built staysl's for the 461's...you'll need the anchor bulkhead mount from Beneteau, a quick
Broken Seacock Handle Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 02.19.21 Been doing it that way for 25 years and have never had a leak.:p Of course it would never leak.
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short Parsons at 10:14am 02.19.21 Someone on one of these boards has the signature, "If you own a boat, you'll never be out of work".
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas? jssailem at 10:08am 02.19.21 Not sure but you may have some adjustment by screws holding the metal guides in place. Look beneath

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