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Hull lining Richard Petranek at 5:08am 02.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/816 The lining in the 322 I sail has water damage, evidently the previous owner had some leaky stanchion
Cat 30 Motor Insulation Jeff Martin at 5:04am 02.22.05 Catalina 30 0/1476 I have convinced myself to try the sound insulation project on my 88 Cat 30 this spring. I have rese
Trailer weight of C-25 fredsb at 4:50am 02.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/877 Thinking of upgrading from 22 to 25. I know the upper range of C-22 tow weight is around 3500lbs.
no-see-um.....but feel-um! patrick at 3:19am 02.22.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1476 Spring weather is opon us in the southeast, so are the bugs. The air on the dock this morning was bl
Cal 24 Will24320 at 3:03am 02.22.05 Cal 4/1728 I purchased a Cal 24 a couple of months ago. I am looking for any infomation on it. Specs, or where
Boatyards in Ft. Lauderdale susanw at 2:46am 02.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1146 My husband and I are traveling to Ft. Lauderdale to inspect a Beneteau we hope to purchase. If we d
Moisture under deck step Jai at 2:31am 02.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/885 Can anyone advise on whether or not to cut out area under deck step? Boatyard suspects the deck step
Capsizing Franklin at 2:15am 02.22.05 Big Boats 13/1362 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 1/902 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 7/773 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 4/1585 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 0/756 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 2/978 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 0/862 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 0/724 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 7/1062 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 3/2731 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 2/1667 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 2/1618 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 2/809 Another priority project (in conjuction with the holding tank) is A/C. The good news is, there neve

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Hunter 460/466 Rudder Identification Scallywagger at 9:26am 02.23.21 Wow small world. I live next to St Andrews on the North Sea at Cupar..You might also know I owned Ca
Quick Cruising Poll Yachtosopher at 9:20am 02.23.21 Just so everyone knows, I gave odd answers because I have no idea who this person is and the only P
Hunter 460/466 Rudder Identification sail sfbay at 9:15am 02.23.21 Mine is a 2005 46..............which is the same design as the 460/466 with minor interior changes I
76 years ago today, on an island Justin_NSA at 9:14am 02.23.21 That is correct. Since the first flag raising is seldom ever mentioned I didn't think that it was n
Marking anchor rode Stu Jackson at 9:11am 02.23.21 Could someone please explain how marking every 25 feet actually helps? If you anchor in 20 feet, an
76 years ago today, on an island Brian D at 9:10am 02.23.21 That was actually the second flag that the Marines raised that day! Semper Fi Devil Dogs! That is
Hunter 460/466 Rudder Identification Scallywagger at 9:07am 02.23.21 Congratulations on your new Hunter 460!! Suggesting contacting Foss Rudders for your spade rudder
So Many Projects, Where to Start? Hardhead at 9:07am 02.23.21 First thing to tackle: Load cold beer in cooler. 2nd thing: Start at top of list. 3rd thing: co
Spring Clearance Auction Coming Soon Justin_NSA at 9:04am 02.23.21 just like eBay :)
Hunter 460/466 Rudder Identification sail sfbay at 9:01am 02.23.21 Congratulations on your new Hunter 460!! Suggesting contacting Foss Rudders for your spade rudder d
76 years ago today, on an island Justin_NSA at 8:59am 02.23.21 That was actually the second flag that the Marines raised that day! Semper Fi Devil Dogs!
Plastic packing box Rick D at 8:58am 02.23.21
Hunter 33 Windless Chain Size Hello Below at 8:56am 02.23.21 Whatever that size, I would select G4 over BBB. Stronger and more corrosion resistant. :plus:And u
Headstay too short? Capt Robbie at 8:53am 02.23.21 something is obviously wrong! Show you rigger the installation manual showing this is incorrect. No
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom Justin_NSA at 8:47am 02.23.21 We may be overthinking this but laying static in a bed of mud isn't the same as the OP's description
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom (1) dLj at 8:44am 02.23.21 190676 Normal in Normandy.... I used to have friends sailing there that were liveaboards. They bui
Plastic packing box Justin_NSA at 8:42am 02.23.21 I really appreciate all the comments I have received. Very helpful. I now have another questions:
VHF antenna problem Ken Cross at 8:36am 02.23.21 Richard, This might be a tool like you volt meter that would give you an indication of the coax ant
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom (1) tfox2069 at 8:32am 02.23.21 190675 Just be sure to put your fenders out! ;)
76 years ago today, on an island Mikem at 8:12am 02.23.21 Semper Fi

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