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battery charge and hydrogen kingprawn at 12:50am 03.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1153 How much hydrogen will a group 27 battery produce during a full changing? I need to put mine on the
Summer Sailstice, Hadley Harbor Raftup? Cocktails? Bob Early at 12:04am 03.19.05 Ask All Sailors 0/904 O'vre Douvres (snacks), Cocktail at 6 pm to share, planned Hadley Harbor (near Woods Hole), subject
Hood foresail mulligan at 12:03am 03.19.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1239 The boat I just purchased came with a Hood mylar foresail. The previous owner had no idea what is wa
What chain to use for a 350 anchor rode? Paul8821 at 11:57pm 03.18.05 Big Boats 2/1155 I am about to purchase the anchor rode for my new 350. My dealer indicates 5/16" HT chain and 1/2" r
Transmission gear ratio for new prop Peter17970 at 11:51pm 03.18.05 Bigger Boats 1/1470 I have a 1987 O'Day 322 and need to get a new prop. Boat came with a 3 bladed prop but did not have
Speed Stuart Neiss at 11:41pm 03.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1698 I am in the process of planning a trip with a newly acquired Hunter 290.Does anyone know the averag
Sail size requirements for Beneteau 411 Oceanis Jemima Bayly at 11:16pm 03.18.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1202 Does anyone know the recommended sail sizing for an assymetric spinnaker for a Beneteau 411 Oceanis?
Sail size for Beneteau 411 Jemima Bayly at 11:15pm 03.18.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1031 Does anyone know the recommended sizes for an assymetric spinnaker for a Beneteau 411 Oceanis?Thank
Stern Rails Acadiasailor at 10:29pm 03.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1017 Does anyone know where I can get a stern rail for my H25.5 sailboat new or used. My H25.5 doesn't ha
Serial Number vy80 at 10:10pm 03.18.05 Catalina 30 2/4797 I have just purchased a C30 # 573. Is there a number stamped into the hull? All I can find is the pl
30-35' Race Boats Mark at 9:42pm 03.18.05 Ask All Sailors 4/906 Looking for a fun race boat. Tired of playing on other peoples boats and want one of my own.Can any
New or Used Beneteau-Which offers the best value? Barry at 9:37pm 03.18.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1735 Looking to purchase my first boat. Brand new or nearly new (3 -5 years) Which offers thebest value?
Aftermarket Stern Rail Seat Mods Mark at 9:05pm 03.18.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1535 I purchased a set of stern rail seats from the CaltalinaOwners site and made a simple modification t
HUNTER 37 CUTTER RIGGING/BACKSTAYS JAMES S. MURRAY at 7:48pm 03.18.05 Big Boats 1/1013 PURCHASED BOAT AWHILE AGO AND GETTING READY TO SPLASH. MAST WAS OUT OF BOATAND APART. WOULD LIKE R
Wheel nut torque Bob at 4:09pm 03.18.05 Trailer Sailors 2/1474 Repacked the wheel bearings on my Mac 25 trailer (purchased last summer)and noted that the nuts were
Raritan PH II in Hunter 33: Photos posted Sam Lust at 1:55pm 03.18.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/983 Pictures of Raritan PH II and custom holding tank in my Hunter 33 are now posted in the Photo Forum.
Raritan PH II in Hunter 33: Photos posted Sam Lust at 1:50pm 03.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/807 Pictures of the Raritan PH II and new custom holding tank in my 33 are posted in the photo forum.
bent stanchion karl at 1:09pm 03.18.05 Seidelmann 0/1573 have a bent stanchion after a bad landing. bent inboard about an inch or so. weld at base still int
halyards and lines kumukahi at 11:52am 03.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/997 is there a formula or known length?my "new" 22 was stripped before i got it (but still has sail, ji
Wiring Question Panacea at 10:56am 03.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/981 Hi All,I am a new owner of a Hunter 31 (1985) and need to run some cables. Is there a document th

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No Traveler? ontherocks83 at 7:45am 02.24.21 Sail trim is not limited to traveler adjustment, Vang adjustment, or Mainsheet adjustment. Perhaps
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? (1) jon hansen at 7:44am 02.24.21 CAPE DORY ny more questions? please send lots of pictures from the trip. we like pictures.
all rope windlass DanMaine at 7:43am 02.24.21 :worthless: Just a thought, a picture of the windlass would help. I was able to get my windlass reb
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? jssailem at 7:40am 02.24.21 Welcome @Prairie Virgin Sailor to the world of sailing. The WestWight Potter is an excellent trailer
all rope windlass Hayden Watson at 7:39am 02.24.21 I called the factory and they said not for the model I have In the past Maxwell sold a conversion
Looking for O'Day 25 Trailer or similar Tandem Axle withintheruins14 at 7:33am 02.24.21 Let me know if you need any measurements You must have the same boat? Yes, I would love the measu
Looking for O'Day 25 Trailer or similar Tandem Axle withintheruins14 at 7:31am 02.24.21 I'll be done with this home built trailer around April 15th or later, I used it to haul boat home f
Boat Insurance sesmith at 7:31am 02.24.21 I insure ours through Boat US (Geico) and have also gotten quotes through Progressive (via USAA). Y
bilge pump capacity Babette04 at 7:30am 02.24.21 I was told nothing beats a man with a bucket on a sinking boat. Is it true? ;) I have keep a strai
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? rgranger at 7:29am 02.24.21 I think we need to know more about how you want to use the boat. Every boat design is a compramise.
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? dLj at 7:20am 02.24.21 Question: What boat/boats should I be looking for? I am very new to sailing. Currently learning
Beware of BoatUS Insurance sesmith at 7:10am 02.24.21 Sorry to hear of your boat loss. It sounds like they took care of you in the end, and you got your
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands DayDreamer41 at 6:56am 02.24.21 Congrats on the new boat and I am sure you will have a great trip. My wife and I did something simi
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? Justin_NSA at 6:53am 02.24.21 Appearance isn't your only concern. You will have many systems to maintain. Good maintenance history
Catalina 22 being parted out? Bowleys Quarters Catalina at 6:49am 02.24.21 Thanks. May I ask one more question? The Cubbies on the side wall in the cockpit (You can see one in
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant Terry Cox at 6:33am 02.24.21 Hi Dave, our setup has an expansion tank for the Genset and likely his does, too. Good point.
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! DayDreamer41 at 6:30am 02.24.21 The port side lazaret lid, big and heavy with no lift assist on it, you have to tie it with a bungie
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! Boomer54 at 6:08am 02.24.21 CAn it be the voices in my head? I only do what the voices in my head tell me to do.
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant jibes138 at 6:04am 02.24.21 Your coolant leak problem sounds like you are overfilling your coolant tank. Coolant expands when i
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands jssailem at 6:03am 02.24.21 Congrats on your new to you boat. Sounds like you are in for a great adventure. I have mot sailed t

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