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For Trailer Sailors and those who want to be one. George H260 at 9:28am 02.26.05 Smaller Boats 13/1195 I Pull my H260 with a full size Ford van set up for a 12,000GVW with 5.3-liter engine. Van 5200lbs;
Battery Discharge Gary Scheier at 9:25am 02.26.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1070 I got new batteries a year ago for our 1991 Hunter 28. I usually do not plug in the charger, but I
Rigging Replacement Pat at 7:55am 02.26.05 Catalina 30 1/1671 I am planning on replacing my upper shrouds. I have never done this. Are there any common mistakes t
mainsail swap msail3216752 at 8:41am 06.03.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/979 I have a 1976 catalina 22 with the old style oval mast. Over the years someone has put a larger mai
Mast step cleat installation. Ross Bounds at 7:09am 02.26.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1075 I sail a 79 Hunter 30. I've been toying with the idea of installing mast steps, possibly the ronstan
bottom paint for a lake boat john withrow at 6:56am 02.26.05 Smaller Boats 10/1689 looking for advice on what type of bottom paint to use on my boat. I sail in freshwater, usually pu
Harken of Profurl? Bubbaloo at 6:05am 02.26.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/930 Adding a furling unit to our Hunter 31. Which do you prefer and why? Harken or Profurl?Thanks,
Phasor 3.5kw diesel generator Franklin at 5:56am 02.26.05 Ask All Sailors 10/3033 Lets say I take my boat out for a 4 day weekend running the lights at night and refrigerator with th
Found my next boat! Bob Cowgill at 5:34am 02.26.05 Smaller Boats 6/939 Bob
hunter 27' mainsail/ loose foot or slides? john at 5:18am 02.26.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1405 I am contemplating having a new main made for my cherubini 27'. Are there advantages to having a lo
Leak Lee at 4:32am 02.26.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1178 I have a small leak . In estimating the volune of water, I think it would be about 1 tbls every 10 m
carpet for a 27 catalina Jack at 3:46am 02.26.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1921 I would like to replace the old carpet for new in my 1986 Catalina 27. Any idea's? Thanks, Jack
Refinishing the mast... rick at 3:17am 02.26.05 Ask All Sailors 15/2928 I have been working on the mast of my boat to get it looking good for the season. I have sanded and
Fair winds and following seas Don Guillette at 1:54am 02.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1082 Well shipmates, it has been a fun 2 weeks. I'm now sailing over the horizon. I hope most of you got
Main Hatch Screeching Sound Catalina 25 at 12:47am 02.26.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1045 What do I use on the main hatch slide to prevent that horrible screeching sound everytime I open it?
290 and 29.5 Brian20329 at 11:02pm 02.25.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1015 Hello - I have interest in buying a 1997 29.5 Hunter sailboat. Dies anyone have any comments (good o
Fluxgate...how close is too close..... Jeff Bacon at 10:12pm 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1174 ....to metal objects or wiring ? The manual is silent on this point, and only indicates not to get i
a New Catalina 22 Swing Keel costs? $$$$ Jordandm2000@yahoo.com at 10:12pm 02.25.05 Smaller Boats 3/1180 I have an opportunity to purchase a used swing keel for a Catalina 22 from salavage yard due to hur
Replace my 2-blade-prop for an 3-blade prop jbroek at 9:40pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1188 We are interested in the experience of sailors who have changed their 2-blade prop for an 3 blade pr
Used Spinakers Jkevin at 9:33pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1053 Does anyone know where I can find a used spinaker! Buying new doesn't make sence. Either a Sym or

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What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! Stu Jackson at 8:29pm 02.23.21 All the hard to reach places are hard to reach because I'm either too big to in there or too small
No Traveler? Stu Jackson at 8:26pm 02.23.21 So yeah, on a boat where both are properly designed for sail trim the traveler can be faster/better
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant Terry Cox at 8:12pm 02.23.21 Welcome. We too, have the Onan 8KW Genset. Marvelous little machine that has been a gem over the cru
Boat Insurance sail sfbay at 7:41pm 02.23.21 Just to be clear this amount is $939,000, which is the current pollution/fuel spill legal limit.
Boat Insurance mtarcher1 at 7:41pm 02.23.21 It may be prudent to shop around a bit...I got quite a range of quotes for the same level of coverag
Boat Insurance rgranger at 7:36pm 02.23.21 You need to make sure the policy includes fuel spill liability in addition to liability associated
Boat Insurance sail sfbay at 7:29pm 02.23.21 You need to make sure the policy includes fuel spill liability in addition to liability associated w
all rope windlass Hayden Watson at 7:28pm 02.23.21 Whoever originated this "rule" is an idiot (IMHO). Rule of thumb. I can (or at least am willing
Larger wheel? JRT at 7:12pm 02.23.21 I got this for Christmas, haven't tried it yet but it came recommend by other 310 owners. https:/
Beware of BoatUS Insurance Blitz at 7:01pm 02.23.21 please be aware, this is nothing new. Insurance companies will also devalue anything on the boat
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! rgranger at 7:00pm 02.23.21 And it can't be the first mate! That's to easy CAn it be the voices in my head?
i got carried away... rgranger at 6:56pm 02.23.21
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! dlochner at 6:48pm 02.23.21 All the hard to reach places are hard to reach because I'm either too big to in there or too small r
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! (1) Tally Ho at 6:47pm 02.23.21 I have too much stuff running through the bilge area where my shaft and stuffing box are...refrigera
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! DAVA390 at 6:37pm 02.23.21 Cockpit drains. 2 lttle schedule 40 tubes poked out through the transom. Have to clean out and resea
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler Rick D at 6:29pm 02.23.21 Small update just for any future google searches. ountyfasteners.com/14-20-flat-socket-head-screw-
Repair and replace of cockpit drains on a Hunter 34 mnmpizza at 6:15pm 02.23.21
No Traveler? MikeHoncho at 6:07pm 02.23.21 And this is why every cruiser should crew on a racing boat for a few seasons. Ya learn a lot from a
No Traveler? MikeHoncho at 6:05pm 02.23.21 Ya' only need all those sail controls if (1) you know how to use them and (2) you're actually going
Repair and replace of cockpit drains on a Hunter 34 Capt Robbie at 6:02pm 02.23.21 that has been on my mind for the past 38 years! The only logical reason I could come up with is the

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