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Flag Halyard installation question Grant Ziebell at 7:41pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1346 I would like to install a flag halyard block to the underside of the spreader. Any problems with dr
OBX HSA first meeting today Wayne6034 at 4:46pm 02.25.05 Other Sailboats 0/737 The first meeting of the Outer Banks Hunter Sailing Association, OBXHSA is happening today, Saturday
How much HP do I really need? Kirk13913 at 2:46pm 02.25.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/947 It appears that my Honda 10 HP 4 Stroke is finally giving up the ghost (early 80's model) and I have
Hoisting mainsail Ken Craft at 2:14pm 02.25.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1087 I know this is probably a dumb question but here goes:My sail is quite dificult to hoist on my Oda
Fixing knotmeter paddlewheel kmessner at 1:41pm 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 7/4582 I'm having a problem with my knotmetet -- it always reads zero! The boat had been hauled out for su
What would you do while mast is down? PhotoEd at 1:19pm 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1421 Scenario:I'm buying a sailboat (specifically a '85 Catalina 25) tomorrow and the mast is lying on t
Need standing rigging tuning specs Gary at 12:59pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1096 '84 H31Planning to get my mast back on this week, and wondering where to find the tuning specs. The
Docking alone Franklin at 12:31pm 02.25.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/4496 I'm getting my boat (1997 376 hunter) soon. I used to sail a lot alone on my 21 ft and it was easy
40cc rigging/mast dimensions Scott at 12:11pm 02.25.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1156 I am trying to locate specs for a 40cc I recently purchased. I am looking for rigging specs, mast d
Propeller question H34 The Lousianna Purchase at 11:50am 02.25.05 Big Boats 13/986 I broke my prop and to get me home installed a 3 blade with an unknown pitch. It now cruises 6 knot
H34 Propeller The Lousianna Purchase at 11:48am 02.25.05 Big Boats 0/712 I broke my prop and to get me home installed a 3 blade with an unknown pitch. It now cruises 6 knot
Hunter 340 Refrigeration Rdavis6507 at 10:28am 02.25.05 Big Boats 5/1212 Has anyone changed the ice box into a refrigerator? Electric on engine drive? Which is better? How
Rudder Mike at 8:42am 02.25.05 Catalina 30 2/1510 I need to replace the rudder. Anybody know where I can get a good salvaged one? If not, will conside
Headstay Sag Ted at 8:08am 02.25.05 C&C 4/2655 Hi Don,I know that in order to point high you should reduce headstay sag. However, there are times
Dog(s) on board Richard at 6:23am 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1010 We bought an American Cocker Spanial last summer and she is now full grown. I want to take her alon
Electrical System for Mac 26s Stan Breaux21640 at 6:08am 02.25.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1202 I am trying to install a electrical system in a Mac 26s. I have only had my boat about 3 months, an
Seeking a sailing opportunity in Galveston Kailani at 5:59am 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 1/953 My wife and I are vacationing on Galveston Island 6/15 - 6/19 and are looking for a small sailboat t
semi big trailer needed JR at 5:29am 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 0/869 Help, I need to rent or buy if neccessary a trailer to haul a Catalina 28 wing keel.Trailer needs t
Don't Sell!!! Randy at 5:13am 02.25.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/918 Don't Sell!!! I live on a Hunter 30 with my wife, and our TWO year old daughter. She loves it. She i
Looking for a new or used 26M or X Brad Miller at 5:08am 02.25.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/860 I am looking for a new or used 26M or X. Having some trouble finding one in Missouri/Kansas area.

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SA/Displacement C310 (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:45am 03.09.21 It appears most comparison between different boat specifications include Sail area/displacement figu
Marelon seacock maintenance Ward H at 2:51am 03.09.21
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? Will Gilmore at 1:51am 03.09.21 Dragonfly has the prettiest lines. I love the seven foot cockpit. I'm thrilled with the low traile
M25XP PCV Question (3) brett_howard at 10:59pm 03.08.21 191313 191314 191315
Neck deep in the Dark Side (1) DAVA390 at 9:00pm 03.08.21 Sometimes Autopilot can be a problem!:)
Neck deep in the Dark Side DAVA390 at 8:52pm 03.08.21 A few years ago a friend asked me what i liked about going slow. Among many other things one was tha
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? DAVA390 at 8:44pm 03.08.21 i guess my favorite thing now is the budget, low now that most everything is fixed and works!
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) rgranger at 8:21pm 03.08.21 Anyway yeah it's totally nuts, right? Yeah I got nothing. Did you recently replace the bolts?
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? Dalliance at 8:08pm 03.08.21 There are nine operable port lites plus to two hatches and the companionway for natural ventilation.
HUNTER 34 BILGE WIRING Capt Robbie at 7:57pm 03.08.21 Hunter34austin, unfortunately the shower sump is too small and it is wired to the freshwater system
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant Terry Cox at 7:30pm 03.08.21 Change the fan belt every 30 years, whether it needs it or not. Job well done.
New Owner of a 1985 Hunter 22 "Moccasin" Mocsie at 7:24pm 03.08.21 Also thanks for the welcome! My main question are portholes for the hunter 22. Where can I find the
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me mermike at 7:06pm 03.08.21 (In the other attachment, not this one) Jealous. You would not believe what I have to do just to c
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 7:05pm 03.08.21 I tried but I can't read through 9 pages of this drivel. This is all about control and money. In
New Owner of a 1985 Hunter 22 "Moccasin" Mocsie at 7:04pm 03.08.21 Welcome to SBO Given the condition of the sailboats I've seen that were filled with water or gutted,
Neck deep in the Dark Side bawlmer at 7:03pm 03.08.21 Not up here you don't. Put it on autopilot and go below for martinis. Boy. That would definitely
Is this damage at bow of concern ? bawlmer at 7:00pm 03.08.21 It looks like gelcoat damage. Google patchpaste. I used it to fix some grizzly anchor damage to my b
Neck deep in the Dark Side Ralph Johnstone at 6:59pm 03.08.21 You gotta drive it like a car. Not up here you don't. Put it on autopilot and go below for marti
can rudders be moved via steering wheel when they are in upright position? Jim26m at 6:56pm 03.08.21 Just bought a 1996 26x. its on the trailer with the rudders in the upright position. should i be a
Neck deep in the Dark Side bawlmer at 6:53pm 03.08.21 Oh Yeah. That other thing. Logs and other hard items come up a lot faster than they used to. You got

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