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Neptune 24 me262 at 12:59pm 09.10.05 Trailer Sailors 1/4793 I have recently acquired a Neptune 24 made by Capital Yachts. I believe it is the small version of t
I need a mainsail... kai13227 at 12:36pm 09.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1087 Does anyone have one for sale...? or know of the best place to look.... ? New or a good used one..
GPS 230 map card Bruce at 10:05am 09.10.05 Ask All Sailors 0/935 Hi sailors,I am planning a trip to Cape Cod and RI next summer. My old GPS 230 works good but is o
'92 Hunter28 holding tank failure Scott Shucher at 9:58am 09.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1221 The original aluminum holding tank on my 1992 Hunter 28 has finally failed. It's leaking from the b
Hunter 28 holding tank failure Scott Shucher at 9:52am 09.10.05 Other Sailboats 0/756 The original aluminum holding tank on my 1992 Hunter 28 has finally failed. It's leaking from the b
Replacement Sails TomE at 9:13am 09.10.05 Other Sailboats 2/992 Well it's time for me to look for replacement sails for my '88 Irwin 43 sloop. I'll start with the r
climbing a mast Nick at 6:44am 09.10.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1014 I dont have a manual to my boat. How do I know if I can use a harness to pull myself or a lighter pe
Please Help me understand this... kai13227 at 5:43am 09.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1343 I just bought a 1978 25' and I am unclear on how the jib tack gets attached to the front of the boat
Bulkhead Repair Michael Collins at 5:42am 09.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1029 I have softness in the bulkhead of a 1983 37' Cherubini Cutter. The passage way door slides into th
Sail Trim Cap`t John at 4:37am 09.10.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 27/3512 I disagree that you have to give up a lot of efficiency with in mast furling .Loose footed sailing i
Hull Number Location on C22 1977 Phil at 3:46am 09.10.05 Smaller Boats 2/1242 Now if you were a Hull number on a Cat 22 built in 1977, where would you be hiding?
ACP Cleaning Big Bob at 3:43am 09.10.05 Smaller Boats 5/1056 Hi all,I just purchased a used 2005 model that seems to have mostly sat around in the rain this su
EZ-Jacks johnboat at 3:27am 09.10.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1255 I read alot of comments on the Lazy Jack system, what about the EZ-JACK system? I understand it can
Mast Spreaders chutz at 2:43am 09.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1889 Hey All,I'm curious about the mast spreaders on the Venture 21'. Most of the pictures I've seen sh
Sail Trim Chart For in mast furling Grant Cooley at 2:31am 09.10.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/5063 Don, This is probably a very dumb question but here goes anyway. Will your sail trim guide and char
Newbie to your forum--But not to sailing PY charlie at 2:24am 09.10.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1200 Hi to all sailboat owners here.Need some help, please.Just retired this last Jan. Have experince
Pivot Bolt Leaking Scott at 2:19am 09.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1031 Trying to replace/remove the pivot bolt. Rubber washers are old and leaking. The Bolt is FROZEN.
requesting bottom paint advice Roger1250 at 1:25am 09.10.05 Day Sailers 2/1107 I have reviewed the products available locally and have come to the conclusion that given my condito
Spinnaker Dimension for Hunter 41 Gypsea18307 at 12:59am 09.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1265 Has anyone installed a cruising spinnaker on their Hunter 41? If so, what are the dimensions for you
Need suggestion on stern rail Mark R. at 12:42am 09.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/959 I'm already gearing up for a big refit on my Oday 23 which will be ready for the water next year. Ne

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outboard motor jon hansen at 7:36am 05.05.21 "hull speed" is a term that is real and good to understand. it has nothing to do with 'max speed' of
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question dlochner at 7:30am 05.05.21 think I understand what the OP is asking here - and he's not suggesting he put the strain on his wi
Old Hunter 22 mast spreader question Genny at 7:26am 05.05.21 Thanks, I'll check those websites.
Capri 18 Bilge Pump Hose JonnyEp at 7:17am 05.05.21 Thanks very much! On to the next problem of figuring out how to keep rainwater out, which I am pre
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question tfox2069 at 7:06am 05.05.21 I think I understand what the OP is asking here - and he's not suggesting he put the strain on his w
COVID restriction violation All U Get at 7:05am 05.05.21 Let me ask again, who does the laundry? This is a task that cruisers face and requires very careful
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 7:00am 05.05.21 193734
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (1) jeff356 at 6:46am 05.05.21 I have the Tohatsu 6HP 4 stroke mounted just to the starboard side of the pass thru, helps even out
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question thinwater at 6:31am 05.05.21 The loads described in the table (from ABYC) are for all-chain and no snubber. The rope can be light
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket RoyS at 6:23am 05.05.21 Should work.
Nylock keel nuts, good or bad idea? RoyS at 6:17am 05.05.21 I cannot find the procedure that Catalina sent me. It was for a Catalina 27 that I no longer own. Yo
What happened here... MikeHoncho at 6:16am 05.05.21 Nope! That is definitely a MacGregor V22-2. I used to own one. See pics....They are swing keel
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? ice breaker at 6:12am 05.05.21 My solution was to reroute the line through the cabin top spinlock clutch, so I could use the winch
COVID restriction violation Kings Gambit at 6:00am 05.05.21 Funny how some people can take one of the great things mankind and this country does, and crap on i
COVID restriction violation Jackdaw at 5:34am 05.05.21 There are no detractors here. -Will wanna bet?
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point dlochner at 5:09am 05.05.21 Are there hand holds in the ceiling? If so use some nylon webbing and a buckle to support the lee cl
New condo development? lehighsail at 5:07am 05.05.21 House wren most likely. The male will make numerous nests in the hopes that a female will find one
New Owner / Hull 355 / Top Top Mast Slug ? / Keel Hole / Cockpit cubby Kevin&Karen at 5:03am 05.05.21 I also had the same thought about that open compartment on the starboard side of the stern. No door
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel dlochner at 5:02am 05.05.21 The shackle/swivel below still had some service life, but opted to replace. The pin that connects t
outboard motor Joe at 4:55am 05.05.21 Benny's right. It's "Theoretical" hull speed. But really, let's not rehash that tedious argument.

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