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Hull number from Hull Identification number? dbrandt622821 at 3:44am 08.07.05 Islander 2/3395 Hull ID number is XLYB3818M78D. I assume the 78 refers to the year it was built, what does the rest
Oceanis 390 Line Reorganization Tsehum Pete at 3:39am 08.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/884 After having to go forward too many times this summer to adjust lines that are not lead back to the
Standard Rig vs Tall Rig Doc Pratt at 2:51am 08.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1681 Considering purchase of a 2001 Catalina 320 tall rig.What are the advantages or disadvantages of th
Last Sail Don Guillette at 2:46am 08.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1421 Mates: Yesterday was probably my last sail on the waters off Long Beach, Ca. I'll be leaving Ca for
Don - Trim Under A Reef ? Ken Prichard at 1:53am 08.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1426 What do we look for when trimming a main that has a reef? Should we still tension to keep the top ba
location of raw water strainer lionel Heidingsfelder at 1:10am 08.07.05 Big Boats 4/976 I have a 1985 hunter 40 without a raw water intake strainer for the engine.I'll intall one but wher
Compac 16 power Ken at 11:51pm 08.06.05 Other Sailboats 5/4694 Is a 6 h.p. outboard too much or too little for a Compac 16?
Compass North or true North which do you use? Peter at 10:55pm 08.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4021 I am new to this forum (first time) so please bare with me!When you are navigating do you rely on t
Hunter 38 Speed Michael Spivey at 5:39pm 08.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1589 I would very much appreciate any comments from Hunter 38 owners concerning boat speeds achieved. My
Removing Genoa Joe at 1:20pm 08.06.05 Bigger Boats 1/1452 I'm a new owner of a 30ft O'Day. My question is, whats involved in removing the genoa for storage? D
Electronic Charts Tai Chi Sailor at 1:15pm 08.06.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1202 What manufacturer do you recommend for a combination of chart, GPS, and radar system? Which is bette
Tachometer Mic at 12:41pm 08.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1050 It looks like I have been stumped again and need some help from you kind people. I have an 81 cat 27
Lightning strike presents an opportunity Ed Caldwell at 12:08pm 08.06.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1210 Lightning hit our H340 about 10 days ago. Still sorting through what works and what doesn't. I kno
mast raising-again J Barrett at 11:29am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/762 Ok, I got my mast raising kit from MacGregor. I understand that it is really for the 26 but will wor
Bow Pulpit BrianW at 9:40am 08.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1048 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 9/1571 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 8/1083 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 2/823 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 13/1699 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 2/1405 I have a 1980 irwin 37cc markIV. When we purchased the boat the standing rigging was loose. we have

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26 classic tow vehicle FuzzyBadger at 5:27am 05.01.21 Specs show the dry boat weight at 1650 lbs, centerboard 50 lbs. I was able to find a trailer weight
26 classic tow vehicle FuzzyBadger at 5:26am 05.01.21 The car company's bean counters make them bake a lot of cushion into the towing limits on cars. My
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior RoyS at 5:09am 05.01.21 If your fire extinguisher falls and discharges you are going to hate yourself. Use mechanical fasten
26 classic tow vehicle George_NJ at 5:04am 05.01.21 The car company's bean counters make them bake a lot of cushion into the towing limits on cars. My o
Bug Pants All U Get at 2:01am 05.01.21 Yes, but more energy spent trying to swat them.:facepalm: Jim... Not that one in particular. I t
Smart Plug Installation BigEasy at 8:26pm 04.30.21 Good job! You will love it!! One of the best upgrades that I have done; much appreciated every tim
Smart Plug Installation chuckwayne at 8:22pm 04.30.21 good job! I would say that you made the change just in time!
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink rgranger at 7:57pm 04.30.21
Motor for Rhodes 19 centerboard rgranger at 7:55pm 04.30.21 I have a tohatsu 6 on my H26 and it is more than enough
Batteries BarryL at 7:17pm 04.30.21 Hi, the advance auto parts store on Larkfield rd in East Northport has GC2 batteries https://shop.
ISO Port Light gaskets for 1988 Irwin CC sail sfbay at 6:46pm 04.30.21 Welcome to the forum!! Time to rebed? Links to some articles on this subject below might be helpfu
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior Captain Larry-DH at 6:40pm 04.30.21 Amazon is your friend. Search 3M VHB tape. Ya need to make sure that it has full contact with both
Motor for Rhodes 19 centerboard sail sfbay at 6:28pm 04.30.21 Another option is a Torqeedo electric trolling or outboard motor like the 503, which I use on my din
Hull crash leo310 at 6:10pm 04.30.21 Be paired you may find that your insurance company may write it off as the cost of repair is at or a
Durango tow vehicle questions stickinthemud57 at 5:55pm 04.30.21 No. Have never felt the need for any such devices. I am by no means an expert on this subject, but
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior ggrizzard at 5:32pm 04.30.21 But Chip, epoxy is not easily removable! :yikes: Thanks Kloudie, that's the ticket.
Durango tow vehicle questions FuzzyBadger at 5:31pm 04.30.21 Thx stickinthemud. Do you use a weight distribution hitch with anti sway bars?
Bug Pants Rick Webb at 5:25pm 04.30.21 anyone try one of these tennis racket type swatters onboard... dubious of their efficacy but thoug
Led replacement? ScottySailor at 4:56pm 04.30.21 Hi Scotty. That is one odd fixture bulb. Never seen an LED replacement. Can you remove the bulb and
Hull crash Terry Cox at 4:46pm 04.30.21 Do you know who the skipper is of the boat that caused the damage? That skipper needs to fess up and

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