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Disposable Race Sails Jason at 9:35am 03.29.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1362 Ok, so I get this price for some good quality race sails from a so called reputable manufacturer. Lo
Passage 42 battery bank . . grant544 at 9:34am 03.29.05 Big Boats 7/1366 I'm hoping to upgrade the 2- 8D batteries (470 amp hrs) aboard my Passage 42 to more like 800 - 1000
260 polars Ed Childres at 6:51am 03.29.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/725 Has Hunter published the polars for this model? If not what have you fellow owners determined to be
Center Board question King at 6:15am 03.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1121 I have a '76 O'day 25 with a center board. Recently, while moving the boat off of its trailer in the
Handheld GPS Steve at 6:08am 03.29.05 Ask All Sailors 24/1669 For a smaller sailboat. What would people think about handheld GPS. Specifically the Magellen. They
What Do You Think About An HP Hunter? Rick D at 6:03am 03.29.05 Racing 1/1802 I once suggested to Hunter that they consider a limited-production light one-design race-oriented mo
Ammeter - Is it Wired Correctly? Phiggins at 5:46am 03.29.05 Ask All Sailors 19/2384 The Ammeter in my cockpit hasn't ever seemed to work properly. Theneedle barely moves off zero in
Dodger Replacement PrincessoftheLake at 5:27am 03.29.05 Big Boats 3/984 I want to replace the dodger on my 1984 Hunter 34. Since I don't want to spend an arm and a leg and
heater Ben at 5:10am 03.29.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1081 I spotted one of those diesel heaters on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI
Brand New Boat What to anticipate? Tim McCarty at 4:59am 03.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 17/1488 Just purchased my first (brand)new boat. A Catalina 310. It will be launched in about 3 weeks. Ju
holding tank replacement richard at 4:43am 03.29.05 Big Boats 1/778 It looks like I may need to replace the holding tank in my 1987 Hunter Legend 37. Has any one been
Paint Removal Eric at 4:15am 03.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/865 For some odd reason, the previous owner of my boat painted the teak cabin steps with a thick coat of
surge brake question kingprawn at 3:51am 03.29.05 Trailer Sailors 17/1912 Do any of you have a surge brake actuator on an extentable tongue? If so, do you disconnect the bra
forward hatch replacement -- 35.5 VelaFella at 3:49am 03.29.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1481 I would like to replace the forward hatch on my 1990 model year Hunter 35.5. The existing "cut out"
How to clean the boat while she's in the water Tony5898 at 3:36am 03.29.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1592 I missed an opportunity to clean, polish and wax my boat while it was on the hard. Any recommendati
First 375 Tuning Guide needed... Tom Wilson at 3:11am 03.29.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1315 Does anyone know where I can get hold of a tuning guide for a Beneteau First 375?Thanks
downwind sailing with swept back spreaders mojo16700 at 2:48am 03.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 12/3590 How do you sail downwind in a Hunter? The Hunter 28.5 (as most newer Hunters) has swept back spread
H26 V-Berth Locking Compartment BrianW at 2:35am 03.29.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/884 I recently bought an 1994 H26. It has a lockable compartment in the forward section of the V-berth.
beneteau 281owners Sylvio22410 at 2:11am 03.29.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1073 I would appreciat any + or - feedback on the 281, good cruiser? good club racer ?
A few spring preperation questions AndyK at 2:05am 03.29.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1214 First-off, I am a quasi-new boat owner. This will be my first spring launch as I took delivery on wa

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Chartplotter for Raymarine ST 1000 sail sfbay at 7:31am 03.09.21 Are you asking about a chartplotter compatible with a Raymarine ST1000 autopilot? I believe you wil
Summer in the Salish Sea MikeHoncho at 7:03am 03.09.21 I went out last Thursday before the front came in. A lot of sitting and bobbing, heavy rain then ste
New Fuel tank - '91 30t sail sfbay at 6:38am 03.09.21 This article listing the best marine fuel tanks might be helpful in your selection. I t includes Mo
Neck deep in the Dark Side bawlmer at 6:31am 03.09.21 Yes. You have to worry about being THAT GUY.
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) rgranger at 6:26am 03.09.21 Okay so I thought on this some more. What is the bracket made of? Is it SS or aluminum? If alumin
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? All U Get at 6:26am 03.09.21
replacement pads on my jackstands question CYQK at 5:49am 03.09.21 Yea Going to seal the plywood first,countersink the carriage bolt heads and glue the outdoor turf ov
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless Daveinet at 5:43am 03.09.21 DAVA390, How integrated is the GPS into the old equipment? Is the equipment automated, so the automa
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) shemandr at 5:36am 03.09.21 These are big bolts but they say all are made the same way: DAOg4_FwOCg
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) newsailor130 at 5:33am 03.09.21 stainless
M25XP PCV Question (3) RitSim at 5:32am 03.09.21 Sounds like its time for a compression check. Harbor Freight has a diesel check kit. You will also
raymarine transducer DanMaine at 5:26am 03.09.21 Found one! Thanks!
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) shemandr at 5:23am 03.09.21 What material are they? To me it looks like the majority of the bolt is not corroded. It's primari
replacement pads on my jackstands question Parsons at 5:14am 03.09.21 Great suggestions here, particularly about protecting wood exposed to elements. I like thin carpet s
can rudders be moved via steering wheel when they are in upright position? ohiotj at 5:04am 03.09.21 ok thanks for the reply. this thing has been sitting for 5 years. looks like i will be getting into
SA/Displacement C310 shemandr at 5:02am 03.09.21 Sailboatdata.com has the SA/D ratio as 16.72. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/catalina-310
replacement pads on my jackstands question Justin_NSA at 4:58am 03.09.21 I don't see anything wrong with using AstroTurf. I'm a proponent of cushioning the pads. I bought an
replacement pads on my jackstands question DougM at 4:19am 03.09.21 Use exterior grade plywood cut to size and seal the edges. Optionally, use carpet on top.
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless DAVA390 at 4:16am 03.09.21 I tend to agree. Generally for navigation our precision requirements are pretty low. Plus or minus
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT sailme88 at 4:07am 03.09.21 Yup. you have issues.. an easier fix might be to bolster the existing fuel tank framework..

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