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Outhaul; adjustment on a StackPack Colin Wightman at 3:28am 01.18.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/995 The main on our C36 is a Doyle DuraSail with a StackPack. Overall, we really like this sail but find
repowering Mike4116 at 3:06am 01.18.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1193 I have a 28 O'day with an OMC Zephyr Saildrive. While I have no problem with the saildrive: power, b
Universal M-25XP Starter Battery John at 2:28am 01.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1828 I was wondering if a 32 amp AMG West Marine starter battery be enough for the M25-XP in southern Cal
Dry Bilge......Priceless Bill Edmundson at 2:16am 01.18.05 The Cherubini Hunters 0/845 Six inches of water in my boat Friday....Sickening.New battery....Free exchange at Wallmart.Puttin
Doyle Stackpac Harlan at 1:44am 01.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/890 I just want to congratulate Doyle sails on being an excellent company to work with.Our 272 LE is 16
Cruising Mainsail recommendations Bruce at 1:43am 01.18.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/911 Hello Bill,I recently acquired a hefty 26 foot cruiser in need of a new mainsail.I mostly day sail
Sail Numbers Ken J at 1:20am 01.18.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1108 I recently purchased a set of used sails. How do I get the numbers/glue off them without damaging t
Outboard Motor Mount Dan9134 at 1:12am 01.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/822 I am looking to replace my outboard motor bracket and would like some opinions. I have an Oday 25 wi
Rudder refurb. Gel first or 2000E william3045 at 1:08am 01.18.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1136 I just rebuilt the rudder on my H23. After last season i found cracks on the leading and trailing ed
New photo treatment Phil Herring at 12:56am 01.18.05 Ask All Sailors 45/2301 Wanted to let you know that we made a change in the image code and now, photos will be automatically
Outhaul adjustment on a StackPack Colin Wightman at 12:21am 01.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/990 The main on our C36 is a Doyle DuraSail with a StackPack. Overall, we really like this sail but find
test1 Phil Herring at 11:59pm 01.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/944 test1
Yet another Bottom Paint issue Neil at 11:44pm 01.17.05 Smaller Boats 1/856 as we all read in the previously posted 25.5 Bottom Job with all the cool pics, which was "a job wel
Lake Ontario Hunter Sailing Association Ken Palmer at 11:43pm 01.17.05 Other Sailboats 2/821 It is 2 degrees with over a foot of new snow on the ground here in Rochester. This is the time that
Sump pump switch Mike at 10:10pm 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/815 Last weekend I discovered that the forward showersump pump on my P42 does not completely empty the
making peason30 a cutter john t maroney at 9:13pm 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/819 size of jib for stay sail length of foot what about running back stays thank you i have
transom ladder Tom at 5:15pm 01.17.05 Smaller Boats 1/852 Has any one mounted a ladder to the transom of a 216. Hunter tech support suggested getting one cust
Cruising spinnaker/gennaker Joseph at 4:03pm 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1098 What type of spinnaker/genaker do you suggest for a heavy cruising sailboat sailed by an aging coupl
How to store sails? Paul at 3:43pm 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1439 I was taught to fold and flake the headsails before putting them in the bags. I have a friend who "
What to offer Tom K at 1:42pm 01.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1118 My wife and I have found a boat that we both like and would like to make a offer on. We're not sure

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Hunter 33 Windless Chain Size Ron20324 at 7:54am 02.24.21 :plus:And usually the same price or less. And, you can't get BBB at as many places like you can G4
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? capta at 7:52am 02.24.21 I think you have chosen 3 words that are oxymorons; Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water. First,
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? (1) jssailem at 7:50am 02.24.21 Oh... Jon that is a clever response. Just look at this 1982 Cape Dory for sale. The cockpit in col
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? rgranger at 7:49am 02.24.21 Welcome @Prairie Virgin Sailor to the world of sailing. The WestWight Potter is an excellent traile
Hunter 310 1999 sail sfbay at 7:45am 02.24.21 Welcome to the forum!! Suggest getting measurements of you existing speakers and do an internet sea
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

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