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Head Stay Tension Doug J at 3:56am 08.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1195 I know this question has been asked many times. But I'm still not sure how tight the head stay need
hunter 25.5 poptop Evan at 3:50am 08.29.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2172 Hi All -First off, thanks everyone for posting so much information here - a great resource! Second,
New Boat, First Sail Ken at 3:33am 08.29.05 Other Sailboats 3/840 I just purchased a 31 Irwin Citation, after many months of negotiation. The boat is in excellent con
Hunter 23.5 centerboard line replacement E Campbell at 3:30am 08.29.05 Smaller Boats 0/1301 I need to replace my centerboard line. How do I manage this?
changed your hatch? Mav at 3:30am 08.29.05 Other Sailboats 2/853 hello,has anyone changed out the factory foredeck hatch? I've just re-bedded the plastic but it's
Free interior upholstery set for IslanderBahama 30 xqos at 3:29am 08.29.05 Islander 1/1929 I have my old set of Upholstery, in Blue that is in great condition to give away, all foam included.
Help in Racing Gene at 3:05am 08.29.05 Big Boats 5/1037 Hey huys and dolls, yesterday I entered my 1995 Hunter Legend in a local race, it was the first race
Oday 22 Small leak John Kleineberg at 3:05am 08.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1244 I have a 1974 O'day 22 that sat for 15 years in abackyard before it was given to me. The boat has
Should I purchase a Catalina 30 1987 Bob R at 2:57am 08.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1483 I have the chance to purchase a 1987 Catalina 30- tall rig, full 5'3" draft that has been on the har
Forestay lenght Fred15636 at 2:56am 08.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1013 I'm looking for the forestay lenght from pin to pin.The previous owner installed a furler and the f
lost rudder hermansail at 2:31am 08.29.05 Day Sailers 2/1065 i have a 20 foot oday made in 1974. we lost our rudder and need a replacement.can anyone suggest ho
fin verses shoal keel for new boat GKuffner at 2:30am 08.29.05 Big Boats 7/1374 I will be buying a new Hunter 33 or 36 and would like comments regarding whether to get the fin vers
Sailing From St. Petersburg, Florida to Galveston, Craig Warren at 2:23am 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 18/15399 I have bought a 1974 27' Oday in St. Petersburg, Florida and want to sail it back to Galveston, Texa
Should I buy this sailboat? Linda at 1:48am 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 14/2486 I am 42 years old, and I've always wanted to learn to sail a boat by myself. I've sailed with frien
Engine starting issues David Ochoa at 1:11am 08.29.05 Big Boats 48/5234 My H376 has the 3JH2E Yanmar Engine with the type B panel. It has the key switch where you turn the
want to use 6 volt batteries Bill22177 at 12:57am 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1318 I am interested in replacing my group 27 batteries (I use a bank of two batteries for my house batte
Main and jib sheet sizes - H23.5/240/26/260 Rick Macdonald at 12:54am 08.29.05 Smaller Boats 0/888 Below is a post of mine from a couple of weeks ago. It rolled off into the archives so I've quoted i
170 and its captain dunked by squall gball at 12:26am 08.29.05 Day Sailers 9/1422 Hi all,Well, I officially baptized my 170 on Saturday (I'm an avid Laser sailor too, so I, and tha
Morgan hydraulic steering problems Raf18372 at 12:13am 08.29.05 Morgan 1/2700 My 28 years old Scheel-designed, Morgan-built 45' ketch has been having some hydraulic steering prob
Epoxy or polyurethane Primer for deck? deeman7777 at 11:56pm 08.28.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1528 I am repainting the deck on my 77' H25. Is has several layers of old paint which I am ATTEMPTING to

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Newbie questions. arf145 at 10:54am 05.05.21 Re: the toilet intake. Most marine heads have this but you don't have to use it--I don't. I flush wi
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question thinwater at 10:54am 05.05.21 Hi all. Thanks for the good discussion! The main point of my goal has been met--start a conversatio
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point Ron20324 at 10:51am 05.05.21 In/on the headliner of my B323 I was adding additional rope clutches to the outside cabin top. In th
How would you patch this? (6) withintheruins14 at 10:44am 05.05.21 After: 193744 193743 193746 193745 Did about half as good of a job from the inside too
Window Caulking FastOlson at 10:44am 05.05.21 If the sealant is in contact with plastic lenses or frames, do not us the BoatLife LifeCalk product.
Wanted Catalina 320 Brian D at 10:38am 05.05.21 I get calls at home all the time from people wanting me to sell my house. I keep asking for $10,000,
Wanted Catalina 320 Ron20324 at 10:22am 05.05.21 ... Any year. Good condition. Ideally in Washington State. I can't help but wonder what you will p
hunter 22 swing keel jeffjk at 10:15am 05.05.21 that may be the only way, or make one
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 jeff356 at 9:52am 05.05.21 Hey hey, that's mine, THAT'S MINE :yikes: ! Well almost. Yours has a "U" bolt at the bottom inste
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? sail sfbay at 9:46am 05.05.21 ...............I am going to try to attach a picture............ quadrille38...................nice
Barnegate Bay Inlet? Scott T-Bird at 9:44am 05.05.21
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question duck21 at 9:41am 05.05.21 Hi all. Thanks for the good discussion! The main point of my goal has been met--start a conversation
Wanted Catalina 320 Bash at 9:37am 05.05.21 I admire the OP for being specific and choosing a very nice boat. ;) I don't admire him for askin
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:31am 05.05.21 Attach a pad eye to a nice piece of mahogany with though bolts and install it with 4200. That way y
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:30am 05.05.21
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:30am 05.05.21 Are there hand holds in the ceiling? If so use some nylon webbing and a buckle to support the lee c
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:29am 05.05.21 Try thinking of options that ruled out attachment to the ceiling . On my boat I used a length of 3
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues Stu Jackson at 9:27am 05.05.21 Here's what I would do and why: Move the boat. You do NOT need AC power to motor the boat to the n
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:26am 05.05.21 Mine is looking a little long in the tooth and need to replace this year but am happy where it is.
Wanted Catalina 320 Phil Herring at 9:21am 05.05.21 I don't think he's asking us to do his homework, he's inquiring if anyone has a boat that's not adve

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