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electronics choices gerry17139 at 2:15pm 06.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/853 Hi, I'm a new 94' Hunter 35.5 legend owner. I need advice about the type and placement of electronic
Main Trim BarryL at 12:42pm 06.01.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 22/2939 Hi Don (and everyone else),Any comments on the attached pic?The wind was about 10 kts apparent.
C-45 Mast problem Earl at 11:44am 06.01.05 Columbia 1/1545 After the mast was pulled, some corrosion was noted at the deck pass through (partners) area. The re
shore power flyingdiva at 11:43am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1267 Hello I am new to sailing and have a question about shore powerI have a 28 foot sailboat with no s
How to clean your boat Timm R at 11:41am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1015 My boat is on a mooring for the summer.What can I use on the deck and cockpit to clean it ? I don't
sheet attachment to jib clue Dancing Bear at 11:32am 06.01.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1534 What is your favorite knot or method to attach jib sheet to the sail?
Auto Pilot Ken at 11:16am 06.01.05 Big Boats 2/747 The auto pilot (Autohelm 4000) on my 1988 Legend has suddenly stopped working. I can hear the drive
duck bill cap on vented loop jeff21211 at 10:55am 06.01.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1704 hi peggy, told you a week ago that i finished totally replACING THE ENTIRE SANITATION SYSTEM. got bo
Temp gage Mic at 10:50am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/931 Need some help on a temp gage on a 1981 Catalina 27 with a 5411 universal desel. The temp gage shows
Cabin lights Bill at 10:42am 06.01.05 Big Boats 4/844 Help....I need to replace a bulb in one of the main cabin headliner lights, and can't easily get it
Batten size David P. at 10:23am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/873 2000 Looking for lengths and widths of lower two battens of main. Please help.
backstay jadebrook at 10:23am 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/971 I want to know if I loosen the turnbuckle on the backstay only to replace it, is there a possibility
Battery Bubbling during charging Jeff Bacon at 9:48am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2919 Hi all:How much should a battery bubble during recharging ? Or, should a battery bubble at all dur
Need help Rich at 9:16am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/947 I have a 1990 Autohelm 1000 (tiller pilot)that was made by Raytheon, who is now Raymarine. I need a
H212 Rudder Repair imajazzman at 8:45am 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/1117 While pulling up the ramp yesterday my rudder came loose from its secured position and crashed down
Autohelm Wayne at 8:45am 06.01.05 Big Boats 4/1166 I have a 2001 380 and I want to set her up with Autohelm. I have Raythorn instruments with NAVMAN GP
transducer mystery -- HELP!!! sean21266 at 8:37am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2473 I have discovered THREE transducers mounted in the bow area of my O'day 25! Last year was my firs
Canvas Awning Jeff at 8:37am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1096 I have been searching this site and the web for an awning or canvas shade to cover the cockpit. I
Muriatic acid rinse for a Yanmar David W at 7:59am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1533 Having read about the muriatic acid rinse method used on RWC Atomic 4's, I was wondering what potent
About recharging the battery Pete17840 at 7:31am 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 7/1917 I'm considering the purchase of a solar battery charging system for the H26. I want something to cha

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Sail Ties ... Just curious DougM at 6:51am 01.31.21 Go to REI or some other outfitter. Buy bulk one inch wide nylon webbing in 6 foot lengths. Take one
Beneteau 35S5 Hatch kleinlax at 6:47am 01.31.21 Suggest measuring the hatch and confirm hatch type, e.g., low profile, and look up size in the char
Boating License/Towing NJ Thaniel at 6:24am 01.31.21 Any trailer on a public road needs to have a license plate. Not in every State. Some states do no
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup Sailfanatic at 6:13am 01.31.21 Either should be fine, I'd probably do the 1/2". If you want the 5/8" make sure the 16' length is no
Sail Ties ... Just curious thinwater at 6:00am 01.31.21 With full batten sails you don't use sail ties or reefing ties in many cases. They are just not need
M-25XP Running Too Cold? RoyS at 5:48am 01.31.21 At 1500 RPM your engine is not working very hard, even in gear. Your water heater may be acting as a
Hull/Keel repair Sailfanatic at 5:42am 01.31.21 Since the OP cant assess this situation himself, I recommend paying a surveyor to do so, then you ca
Hunter 35.5 #2 and #3 foot length Sailfanatic at 5:35am 01.31.21 #2 and #3 foot lengths are defined below where J is the distance measured from the front side of th
Hunter 35.5 #2 and #3 foot length Marmalade at 5:11am 01.31.21 #2 and #3 foot lengths are defined below where J is the distance measured from the front side of th
feathering prop Oday 39 (1) Davidasailor26 at 4:40am 01.31.21 I have gotten a couple quotes, so far. Looks like it will be around $2200. Another question since I
Mystery stainless grappling hook? Any clues? All U Get at 4:36am 01.31.21 North of the Puget Sound folks tend to use wooden "Bull Rails" to secure your boat at the dock. Com
Riddle me this... kappykaplan at 4:29am 01.31.21 WHAT is the name. :plus:
Mystery stainless grappling hook? Any clues? NYSail at 4:08am 01.31.21
Winter Generator Don Lucas at 3:33am 01.31.21 Batteries just sitting during the winter aren't going to take much charging really and I bet your ba
Sea Shanties Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:58pm 01.30.21 I think both are correct but shanty seems to be the more prevalent usage these days. I still have
Sail Ties ... Just curious garymalmgren at 11:13pm 01.30.21 Nobody mentioned a centipede. Will take a photo and post next time I get out to the boat. gary
Mystery stainless grappling hook? Any clues? Ron20324 at 9:33pm 01.30.21 Looks like a gadget I put together to unload/load 20-plus tote bags to a third floor condo at the Be
Sea Shanties Richard19068 at 9:28pm 01.30.21 Ummmm...I think y'all are referring to Sea CHANTY/CHANTIES...a shanty is a shack. Chanty does se
Mystery stainless grappling hook? Any clues? jssailem at 8:45pm 01.30.21 Some of these docks are unmanned. The Bull Rail is there. If you want to tie up and prefer using a s
feathering prop Oday 39 jssailem at 8:40pm 01.30.21 Henry not sure of the specific speed numbers, but the owner's who have made the purchase report sati

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