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Mast holding water Mystiko at 3:24am 10.24.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1017 Recently noticed a discoloration like rust a the base of the mast on the deck area.Another Beneteau
Prop Shaft "Repair" Follow Up Bill Welsch at 2:52am 10.24.04 Big Boats 12/1487 At the risk of resurrecting a sensitive subject (my review of the archives on this subject made for
Topping Lift on a 22 kcraft at 2:00am 10.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1103 I spent most of the summer getting to know the new boat. A friend of mine has a 19 foot boat, and ha
Sail Cleaning...Sail Care JERRY MITCHELL at 1:05am 10.24.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1426 I was thinking about sending my sails off to Sailcare for cleaning but have been told by a couple of
MOLD ON THROW PILLOWS JERRY MITCHELL at 1:02am 10.24.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1171 I have some mold on a few of the throw pillows in my v-berth.These pillows cannot be washed. Does an
Air conditioning matt3879 at 12:26am 10.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/892 Has anyone have an air conditioning unit on their Vision 32 that can comment on where it is located?
Lectra San on Vision 32 matt3879 at 12:22am 10.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/874 Hi,I just purchased a shiny new Lectra San unit for my Vision 32 to replace the nasty flexible hol
Reinstall tank now or wait til spring? Todd Biddle at 11:50pm 10.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/723 I, recently, removed the diesel fuel tank from my hunter 25.5 and had it cleaned, and have replaced
suzuki 4 hp fuel mix? Norton at 11:35pm 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 3/13304 I aquired a 1997 two stroke 4 hp. Suzuki ob. with no manuals and I need the fuel mix ratio. Does an
universal 11 hp Mic at 10:43pm 10.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/818 I have interest in a boat with a universal 11 hp, and I would like to know how many hours can one ex
Cabin Heat Shorty at 9:58pm 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 2/963 Its the cabin heat question again. Specifically as related to moisture. I looked at a bunch of arc
H 31 Questions re: ports Rob at 2:24pm 10.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 16/797 The windows are crazed in the fixed ports in our '84 H31 and need replacement. Has anybody done thi
Boom Tent bill van at 1:47pm 10.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1112 As I have not heard about a bimini top for a Macgregor 19', is there anyone that has heard of a "B
Coastal cruising the H26 PBzeer at 9:53am 10.23.04 Smaller Boats 4/1049 Looking for info from those who have coastal sailed their H26/260. Specifically, Mobile, AL to the P
1965 Columbia 33drop keel problem Ben at 6:38am 10.23.04 Columbia 3/1512 I Have a 1965 Coummbia 33. I think I tightened tte keel up to tight. It will not drop. I even had di
ORIENTAL NC Paul8859 at 5:08am 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1167 Greetings,My significant other and I will be flying to Oriental on November 10 and staying for 3 d
Help! stuffing box ? Cherubini 27' pethia at 4:00am 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1781 My boat is out of the water and I wanted to change my packing which was leaking a fair amount at the
Holding tank Carl at 3:43am 10.23.04 Big Boats 0/735 We are replacing the aft holding tank in our 1987 h40. Have a Lectra/San in the forward head. Aft
Information please about a Cal 31.5 Norm Sprinthall at 2:19am 10.23.04 Cal 3/469 I have just bought a Cal 1979 in excellent shape but I could not get any information on upkeep or
Blisters bill van at 1:38am 10.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/760 Dave thanks for the info, yes, the blister look like little water droplets. However, I had a much

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Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 10:03am 08.19.20 Great video! Your production quality is excellent and you had a Cobra sighting on your way home-sha
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) DrJudyB at 10:01am 08.19.20 The solution to the problem is not caulk, but to seal the exposed core created by any penetrations
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 9:59am 08.19.20 If the sailor is not known to you, then the BS factor should not be over looked. Some one who is bo
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jon hansen at 9:55am 08.19.20 as a young pup, the first set of papers i had was "ordinary seaman". that qualified you to be a deck
Hunter 240 dry weigths Benny17441 at 9:47am 08.19.20 Captain, it looks like you got it. Good luck.
Ancient Mariner jssailem at 9:44am 08.19.20 Will, you volunteering to be gone for a year or two to test the hypothesis a second time?
Checking more off the list Jackdaw at 9:43am 08.19.20 Ah, drinks! I do have one of those that I haven't mounted. Adding a breaker looks like it can onl
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jssailem at 9:38am 08.19.20 Anyone who questioned the voyage at all, asking what ifs and showing any trepidation would not fit
Hi Phil Herring at 9:37am 08.19.20 Just a reminder, please post parts requests in the Gear ads. The only requirement is that you're log
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter Phil Herring at 9:35am 08.19.20 The panel was chosen because it fits the opening for a number of models and is rugged enough to walk
Hunter 326 bigger headsail Bill19233 at 9:33am 08.19.20 The Hunter 326 I sailed was a B&R rig with outboard shrouds. The jib is sheeted between the shrouds
Cruising RPM research Benny17441 at 9:33am 08.19.20 Fail to see the point of generator comparison. Is that about recharging batteries with the main eng
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 9:32am 08.19.20 To start I'd like to see the boat and its general condition and equipment. Then I'd look to see how
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jon hansen at 9:22am 08.19.20 making up definitions for made up terms is fun. 3x 365=1,095, so, 1,095 days (24hr days) at sea sho
Two banks, three batteries and new charger capable of charging three battery banks Benny17441 at 9:22am 08.19.20 845 cranking amps? Are those starter batteries? Deep Cycle batteries for House use are usually r
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? dlochner at 9:21am 08.19.20 If the sailor is not known to you, then the BS factor should not be over looked. Some one who is boa
Checking more off the list Scott T-Bird at 9:15am 08.19.20 Scott, it's a folding cup holder. Have 4 on the boat, can't be left too far from a beverage. ;) Yes
H310 what engine? Benny17441 at 9:12am 08.19.20 A 1998 boat, vintage? Those boats came with the current 2GM20F.
Sailing and restoring #9874 AaronD at 9:09am 08.19.20 You nailed it! Glad to hear the scene is still happening despite the mess. Will miss this year d
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? capta at 9:07am 08.19.20 In my opinion it would have to be comfort level (gained from experience) for what one plans to do. A

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