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Capsizing Franklin at 2:15am 02.22.05 Big Boats 13/1156 I'm in the process of buying a 1997 376 Hunter. The boat dealer told me that the boat can't be caps
Any Annapolis gel coat repair experts out there? Rich at 1:20am 02.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/828 It's almost spring and a "young" person's fancy turns to dewinterizing and repairs before launch. ;D
Pain in the Quadrant! Steve at 12:35am 02.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/670 I have a bronze propeller shaft on my 1992 H28 that has a slight bend in it. This is causing an una
Mainsail Bubble Sail Fast 356 at 12:14am 02.22.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1348 When sailing to windward with a fractional rig and full batten Main, how much of a bubble should the
Head Clogging youngjr at 12:06am 02.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/723 I have a Raritan PHEII head that seems to be easily clogged. Does anyone have any suggestions about
nor TOO cold! patrick at 12:00am 02.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/944 I've got a dual voltage Norcold ice box conversion setup and it seems to be malfunctioning. It is ju
Dinghy Davits seathumper at 11:30pm 02.21.05 Big Boats 0/828 Has anyone put dinghy davits on their Legend 43 and if so, what kind and how did you mount them. Ha
Furler foils???? Bawgy at 11:14pm 02.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/677 I have a venture 24 and it has a jib furler . I was wondering what type of foil the system had orig
asymmetrical spinnakers bill at 11:13pm 02.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/898 I sail on an inland lake. We usually have good 10 to 20 knot winds (though often gusty) but I would
HUNTER-306 Improvements sailor-921 at 10:52pm 02.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2539 Has any one added any great equipement or inprovements to the 306 or found any likes or dislikes wit
1977 O'Day Bill Hoisington at 10:49pm 02.21.05 Day Sailers 2/1578 Looking at a 1977 O'Day 27 ft Sailboat, price is right, wonder what problem areas I need to be watch
leaking genoa track on Catalina 27 rose20532 at 10:43pm 02.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1511 I have developed a leak under the port genoa track. One of the holes for an attaching bolt is leaki
A/C in the Hunter 40 Vinny at 10:24pm 02.21.05 Big Boats 2/772 Another priority project (in conjuction with the holding tank) is A/C. The good news is, there neve
replacement choke cable Paul at 9:20pm 02.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1279 Does anyone know where you can get a replacement choke cable for a Cat 30 with A4 in it?
light breeze sailing Duncan6769 at 1:06pm 02.21.05 Big Boats 3/1241 I'm looking for a good quality asymmetical spinnaker for a 350. No racing involved, just cruising in
hatch installation Rico at 11:41am 02.21.05 Smaller Boats 2/886 I purchased a 1975 Catalina last summer and was very lucky to find one in great shape. One issue is
Central Florida Race Michael7968 at 10:35am 02.21.05 Smaller Boats 2/703 If anyone is interested in a friendly race (competition, but not crazy competition) -- the CFYC will
What would be on your list?? David Levine at 10:34am 02.21.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1077 "Somewhat" of a rhetorical question. If your wife (or husband) said you could spend around 25,000 on
Can this be true? John V at 10:26am 02.21.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1340 I have our boat for sale on this site as well as several other Internet sites. I got the following e
Need pop top lifter assemblies for G23 Bill Bairley at 10:18am 02.21.05 Grampian 0/1207 I need two of the four pop-top lifter assemblies for my Grampian 23. They are a clever design; they

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Thru hull factory valves Joe at 10:29pm 09.10.20 Definitely replace those glassed in stemmed gate valves during your boat's haul out. Bronze or mare
Thru hull factory valves Benny17441 at 9:23pm 09.10.20 Yes, those are likely original equipment and should be replaced by ball type valves. Those origina
Best way to sell a Catalina 22? JRacer at 9:11pm 09.10.20 There is an old dealer in cincinnati who may broker the boat. What about listing it with Texas Sai
Installing new clutch on the deck of a Catalina 30 FastOlson at 8:56pm 09.10.20 Regarding clutch mounting -- you really need to gain access to the underside of the housetop in that
Adventures in reefing (3) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:47pm 09.10.20 184827 Blocks on other side where lines lead forward to cleats 184828 And yes, the clew needs to
Adventures in reefing G0ri11@ at 8:44pm 09.10.20 I guess I'm still not totally clear on how to attach the clew. I could just tie it down to the eyes
ECHO, Alden Challenger design number 949R, turned 60 years old this season! Stormalong at 8:29pm 09.10.20 She has been owned by the same family for 60 years and it's probably safe to say that the boat has
Best way to sell a Catalina 22? IASailor at 8:27pm 09.10.20 I found my Catalina 22 here: https://www.sailboatlistings.com
Adventures in reefing Stu Jackson at 8:19pm 09.10.20 What Greg describes is standard OEM on most boats. It's also called double line reefing: two separa
Dingy 3.5 hp outboard will not shift into forward Project_Mayhem at 8:17pm 09.10.20 I used zip ties to align the rods on my 4hp Tohatsu. Good luck! Keep us posted!
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? Stu Jackson at 8:15pm 09.10.20 My outboard just needs occasional pumps of the fuel bulb if it runs for over a hour. Probably somet
Alden Challenger Sighting: COMPASS ROSE Stormalong at 8:15pm 09.10.20 The spectators must have been watching a bosun hanging from the crane, who had to swap the mast hea
Clean Headliner ggrizzard at 7:56pm 09.10.20 I have used "Resolve" carpet cleaner and a scrubby sponge. Worked well to remove spilled coffee.
Things are about to get tight... Project_Mayhem at 7:50pm 09.10.20 5/32" is the size of the wire that's used on the boat. I plan on replacing the turnbuckle body and l
Anchor bow roller thelilnauti at 7:23pm 09.10.20 Just thought I would provide an update. I installed the roller. Basically mounted on the plate a
Things are about to get tight... dlochner at 7:15pm 09.10.20 Talk to your rigger. 5/32" wire should be fine. For freshwater you can use 304 SS or 316.
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? Lazy1 at 7:12pm 09.10.20 My outboard just needs occasional pumps of the fuel bulb if it runs for over a hour. Probably someth
Installing new clutch on the deck of a Catalina 30 dlochner at 7:09pm 09.10.20 I like those 3M hooks. May have to stop at Lowe's on the way to the boat tomorrow. :)
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? SailingLoto at 6:57pm 09.10.20 in good tune, it should run for years under constant use. it's corrosion, poor fuel/dirty carbs, ch
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice shemandr at 6:57pm 09.10.20 Rotator Cuff surgical Vet here. Hope for you for a speedy recovery! Mine was for some reason I thou

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