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Bow Pulpit BrianW at 9:40am 08.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1035 Hi All: I'm removing and replacing my 1994 H26 bow pulpit and a forward port stanchion that was dama
New sailor. Which boat?? Mel at 9:24am 08.06.05 Smaller Boats 9/1496 Hi. Please help me out.My daughter and I have some (a little) sailing experience and we have taken
H31 sole removal??? Gary at 8:12am 08.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1065 I see this project in the near future....got a couple soft spots. Question.....does the whole cabine
need trailer coupler advise please! Bill at 8:08am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/810 I need to replace the trailer coupler (actuator) on my 1985 Macgregor trailer which carries my Mac25
lazarrette wells TI doug at 7:46am 08.06.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1653 I'm looking around to buy a facer/cruiser 22-28 foot range, I'm running across models which have a w
Irwin 37 cc Rig Tuning jannet at 7:26am 08.06.05 Other Sailboats 2/1376 I have a 1980 irwin 37cc markIV. When we purchased the boat the standing rigging was loose. we have
Catalina 28 Owners Manual Jason Alexander at 7:20am 08.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/9128 Hello all,Having just sold my H26 I'm looking at moving up to a Catalina 28 thats for sale on this
Two Questions about the 26M Sam10429 at 6:08am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/942 How does the 26M sail with just the jib up? (The MacGregor site touts sailing with just the main).
looking rich at 4:10am 08.06.05 Smaller Boats 0/669 A while ago I got a email from a member leading me to a 22 swing keel i contacted the person and the
rotted bulkhead repair sean at 3:45am 08.06.05 Other Sailboats 1/3109 Can anyone suggest how to repair rotted bulkheads without hauling out dropping mast and completely r
Keel gets stuck when lowering Jon76 at 3:32am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1419 Ive recently bought a MacGregor 25 and have been spending the last few weeks cleaning it up and fixi
water in the watertight bulkhead Jon at 3:21am 08.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1069 I geting water in the watertight part of the hull of my 1975 daysailer '17. I'm sure it's not the dr
Pedestal Troubles avalonduet at 2:13am 08.06.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1113 Hi Y'all..On my Merriman/Yacht Specialties pedestal, there is a plastic housing under the compass
Asymetrical spinnaker size James Goodson at 1:36am 08.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/869 I'm in the process of buying a new asymetrical spinnaker and need advice about size. I'm considering
Water leakage from transom hull to deck seam John Richard at 1:32am 08.06.05 Big Boats 6/1015 I have reported on the amount of bilge water in Jack's Place. After inspecting, I found my water he
Water Heater follow up John Richard at 1:24am 08.06.05 Big Boats 1/963 A few days ago I did a post on water heaters. Since, I have swapped out my old heater and replaced
Which Minn kota for Hunter 146? Odin at 11:55pm 08.05.05 Day Sailers 13/2821 I bought this amazing boat two weeks ago :-) However, since in my area wind sometimes diasappear unp
36-2 tri-cabin RAD at 11:22pm 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 2/1203 I'm a 32 ODay owner and I'm Looking at a 1986 Pearson 36-2 model for trade up. Any one have input on
Profurl Over Jeff Dunham at 11:14pm 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1195 Recently installed new Profurl system on my 30' Hunter but am having trouble properly adjusting the
RE: Sail Trim/Block Placement for Broad Reaching Rick9649 at 10:44pm 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1951 My '88 Hunter 28.5 has masthead rig and a 150% genoa. I go well with Close- and Beam Reaching, but m

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Sailing to Catalina Island? shemandr at 4:44am 04.04.21 I don't think a ASA 101 course is enough to do an open water cruise solo. I think you'll be happier
Grounded or ungrounded boat? Captain Larry-DH at 4:43am 04.04.21
real sailboats shemandr at 4:19am 04.04.21 Historically the AC competition has been more about design than sailing skill. There are a few inst
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 4:02am 04.04.21 Yup. I overlooked that.
real sailboats Rick486 at 3:02am 04.04.21 So one design then? I have to say I really have enjoyed the Volvo Race more once it became one desi
real sailboats danstanford at 2:17am 04.04.21 Will,I would prefer Primary strategy: Be better sailors. Secondary strategy: Build the fastest bo
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? danstanford at 2:10am 04.04.21 You should be able to get more draft in the lower portion of the sail if it is loose footed for sure
Beneteau 311 creative battery locations toscatara at 1:55am 04.04.21 Here are a few more photos. at is the deepest area. All of the other areas are far shallower, have
Beneteau 311 creative battery locations toscatara at 1:52am 04.04.21 good morning with the air conditioning where is the compressor of the refrigerator? thank
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump NYSail at 1:35am 04.04.21 You have a strainer right before the pump that needs to be cleaned. Turn on the pump and follow the
Sailing to Catalina Island? jon hansen at 9:52pm 04.03.21 https://www.flicka20.com
Inverter recommendations jssailem at 9:29pm 04.03.21
real sailboats LeeandRick at 9:12pm 04.03.21 I would rather watch a fleet of Aussie 18ft skiffs race any day of the week that a freaky looking,
Equalizing batteries LeeandRick at 8:47pm 04.03.21 I've never liked connecting 2 different size batteries, or different age batteries, together. Look u
Custom font for boat lettering WayneH at 7:51pm 04.03.21 So because Impetuous' hull is being repaired and the yard is sure they can not match the old gel coa
Inverter recommendations nightowle at 7:48pm 04.03.21 magnum. good product. U.S. company.
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT ebsail at 7:32pm 04.03.21 Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice
Custom font for boat lettering Davidasailor26 at 7:18pm 04.03.21 Is this font shocking It is shocking. Though to be honest I think the right side of the o needs a
1976 Santana 21ft mhancock3123 at 7:10pm 04.03.21 What primer are you using? I am using the TotalBoat 2-part Epoxy Primer and Sealer. This stuff is
Use of bimini CaptainRan at 7:09pm 04.03.21 Look at the back of the Bimini and there should be a tag as to manufacture. Can you tell who it is

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