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Campbell Sailer Propeller Rob McClain at 10:40am 11.12.04 Ask All Sailors 13/2269 Has anyone had experience with a 3 blade Campbell Sailer propeller? I have been leaning towards a f
Broken Sink Water Check Valve Bob Fliegel at 10:22am 11.12.04 Smaller Boats 14/1298 This past week I drained the fresh water from my H260 and a found out why I had very little fresh wa
Inflatable Storage Ken Prichard at 7:40am 11.12.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1263 How should a inflatable be stored over the winter? Fully inflated,partially inflated,or not inflated
New prop for a 31 Bill at 7:17am 11.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1651 I just bought a 1984 hunter 31. The boat is in great shape, sails like a dream is faster then I thou
yard shrunk wrapped my boat prematurly, now!!!!! mike at 7:02am 11.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/881 the yard (new yard to me in michigan) shrunk wrapped my boat with the sails up and before it was win
leeward slipping Steve De Gregorio at 6:24am 11.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/982 Does the McGregor 26 need more speed for helm control to avoid slipping to leward then a fixed keel
Crack in C22 Cockpit Floor Dick of Sylvan at 5:59am 11.12.04 Smaller Boats 2/1363 I tried to put this question into the Smaller Boat forum earlier, but couldn't find it except in arc
Replacing binnacle mounted instruments josh at 5:47am 11.12.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2015 I am In need of all new instruments on my catalina 30 1980. The Old units are still Semi operational
Need a Marine Stove Bad Obsession at 4:15am 11.12.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1072 I need to fix or replace the current stove that is in my boat. I have a kenyon single burner non pr
buying a new 33. What to install for weekend/safe Jason at 4:10am 11.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1543 I will probably be buyiny a new 33 hunter this winter. We have to young girls. And are essentially n
my head hurts from reading about heads Bob at 3:50am 11.12.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1239 Our new (old) boat was delivered yesterday. Its a 1976 Hunter 30'. I knew it had a head, I just nev
xAutopilot LM at 3:39am 11.12.04 Ask All Sailors 2/982 I have a 45' sailboat that weighs approximately 25,000 lbs., and I am considering adding an autopilo
Purchaser's Contract texastom at 2:52am 11.12.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1072 I am about to make an offer on a boat from a private party and would like to use a contract that inc
Info D Patrick Lombard at 2:50am 11.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/944 I am looking for information on D
Info on D Patrick Lombard at 2:48am 11.12.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1214 I am looking for information on D
Hull ID # / Serial Number Jeff at 2:46am 11.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2029 Hello, I posted a while back concerning finding a Hull ID Number on my boat, which I have failed to
Mast raising Dave O at 2:18am 11.12.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1551 Can someone please tell me the best way to single handedly raise the mast on the 1986 Catalina 22. A
West Marine/Inamar Insurance - $$$WOW$$$ jlogan at 1:51am 11.12.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1220 I got my new quote from the Inamar/West Marine group to replace the St. Paul/West Marine insurance t
trailer surge brake line mike at 1:04am 11.12.04 Smaller Boats 3/1020 Yo guys! The big rubber surge brake line on my H23 broke. I've been to every conceivable place to
New old boat is home! Now the fun starts! Bob at 1:00am 11.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/1300 I have a few questions, I am hoping someone can answer. Our new (Old) boat needs a lot of interior

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Would you call this a lug sail..? PaulK at 6:48am 02.11.21 Looks like it has a gaff at the top, so gaff goes into the description. A lug sail would have a yar
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) DougM at 6:41am 02.11.21 I have a Dust Deputy. I never thought of using it for bottom sanding. Short of having a generator to
Bowsprit Advice Please Jackdaw at 6:38am 02.11.21 When you get ready to install your sprit, whatever brand, be sure that the sprit stays clear of the
Would you call this a lug sail..? dlochner at 6:30am 02.11.21 Here's an interesting video on sail plans from Leo Goolden on Samson Boat Works. WuiaVpCNYNo
Managing the Mal de Mer? Kings Gambit at 6:29am 02.11.21 It's not always inner ear but BETWEEN the ears.. Keeping their mind off the subject... I think som
Steering Backwards dlochner at 6:25am 02.11.21 Pedestal steering uses cables to turn a quadrant on the rudder post to turn the rudder. Some boats
Steering Backwards (1) Parsons at 6:23am 02.11.21 More room in the cockpit. Perhaps simpler connection to tiller quadrant - can use direct rack & pini
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) dlochner at 6:20am 02.11.21 See if you can rent a Mirka sander and vacuum from your yard since you're doing so many boats. I at
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 6:12am 02.11.21 My question is why is there such variation of response? My non medical education leads me to questi
Bowsprit Advice Please DougM at 6:11am 02.11.21 When you get ready to install your sprit, whatever brand, be sure that the sprit stays clear of the
Would you call this a lug sail..? cb32863 at 6:06am 02.11.21 Not a Lateen, more Gaff headed. Digging through "Sailmaker's Apprentice" and a modified Gaff seems t
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 6:05am 02.11.21 oh I just re-read that they counter the weight of the motor.. good point! maybe into the L shape an
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 6:04am 02.11.21 unfortunately the bimini and boom are incompatible, so you either sail or enjoy the shade. that's on
H36 Battery Charger replacement tfox2069 at 6:01am 02.11.21 Bought the Sterling ProCharge Ultra 12v 60a charger from MaineSail to replace my OEM ProMariner ProT
Steering Backwards LloydB at 6:00am 02.11.21 Same as a tiller or a car push the top towards the side of the boat that you want to make circles. T
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 5:59am 02.11.21 soaked in sweat trying to work back in under the cockpit maintaining those batteries
Video of cargo ship launchings... DougM at 5:57am 02.11.21
Would you call this a lug sail..? jibes138 at 5:51am 02.11.21 I have a lugsail on a sailing dinghy. The sail is attached to the boom and the boom connects to the
Pulls to port under power RoyS at 5:50am 02.11.21 A thought: Prop pitch has been cited above. When you are in forward and motoring your engine should
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 5:43am 02.11.21 There is also that space at the bottom of the hanging locker in the head.... or under the sink in th

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