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Yanmar 3GMF sluggish starting Jared at 9:34pm 11.08.04 Big Boats 8/1359 The engine on our 1987 Hunter 34 - 24hp Yanmar 3GMF - has a difficult time starting if it hasn't bee
Anchor holding sail on 216? Bob Cowgill at 9:29pm 11.08.04 Smaller Boats 1/892 I would like to add an anchor holding sail to the 216 for our planned overnighter Thanksgiving week
Catalina Smile Dave Gerhardt at 9:19pm 11.08.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/892 I am considering purchasing a Catalina 30. When researching this boat I came across the symptom cal
EZ Steer Tip Thienes at 4:51pm 11.08.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2392 Can anyone pleas explain to me what EZ Steer is all about. Especially related to getting through sha
Cabin Table - Hunter 26 Dan Christensen at 11:53am 11.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/818 Does anyone know if the cabin table on a Hunter 26 converts to a berth? There is a slotted fitting
need info on main a/c breaker (120 volts) danny at 11:44am 11.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1452 the main breaker (a/c 120 volt) in our 1981 H-30 is showing signs of age and does not always stay in
Replacing clam cleats on a Capri 18 Russ10307 at 11:43am 11.08.04 Smaller Boats 6/1400 I sail a 1989 Capri 18 and have just upgraded from the working jib to a 135% genny with roller furli
Dinghy Question Chuck15486 at 11:27am 11.08.04 Ask All Sailors 18/1963 I am starting to outfit my h31 for a trip on the ICW next fall. I am interested in options for a din
O'Day Mariner and 19 Robert Fewkes at 11:23am 11.08.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/3309 What is the difference between the "Mariner 19" and the "O'Day 19" centerboarders listed in the Port
Sail slides for Hunter 33.5 steve21792 at 11:07am 11.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1140 I have not been able to find a source to buy mailsail replacement sail slides for my 33.5 Hunter. No
Running Rigging Michael Mangione at 10:55am 11.08.04 Big Boats 3/995 Hiya Sailors,It getting to be too cold to sail here so it is time to make some changes to our boat
Looking for winches Rick Sylvester at 9:42am 11.08.04 Big Boats 2/813 I want to add another set of primaries (Maxwell 29.) Anybody know where I can find some?
Trying not to lose my "head"! Jonathan Mercer at 9:31am 11.08.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1226 I am restoring a 1964 Grampian, and trying to rebuild the original Wilcox-Crittenden head, a "Junior
Trying not to lose my "head"! Jonathan Mercer at 9:23am 11.08.04 Ask All Sailors 0/910 I am restoring a 1964 Grampian, and trying to rebuild the original Wilcox-Crittenden head, a "Junior
length of spinnaker pole James Goodson at 7:42am 11.08.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1165 Greetings! I'm looking at a spinnaker pole on E-bay, does anyone know what the average size, ie leng
Boat Talk One-on-One jack19547 at 7:41am 11.08.04 Columbia 3/1682 I would appreciate talking to other 26 MKII owners by email...i have some questions and observations
Drainage from the cabin Robin at 7:21am 11.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1168 We have a Mac26 and there is a drain hole in the cabin (center rear under the ladder). It constantl
centerboard cable mike b. at 6:50am 11.08.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1030 I need to replace the centerboard cable. it is a wire to rope splice. i need to know how long the
Mainsail Reefing Lines texasprinter at 6:44am 11.08.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/0 Ahoy,I have recently purchased a Catalina 27 that needs some work. I would like some information o
Speed transducer Ron at 6:36am 11.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1790 Having just been hauled out for the winter, I found out why my knot meter hasn't worked for the past

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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
76 years ago today, on an island sailme88 at 8:04am 02.23.21 Six Marines raised a flag on Japanese homeland territory for the first time during World War II. Th
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 8:03am 02.23.21 The Inverter/Charger... Figure 5 Item 16 Brand, Freedom 20, 100 Amp DC with remote control panel.
76 years ago today, on an island kappykaplan at 8:01am 02.23.21 @Brian D , thanks for the reminder and thanks for sharing.:beer:
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom dLj at 8:00am 02.23.21 I would say no one here has sailed much in Normandy.... There they have like 15 meter tides. Boats
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom Michael Davis at 7:55am 02.23.21 Could solve your problem the European way. Get a boat with bilge keels. Not sure if Catalina builds
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom tfox2069 at 7:37am 02.23.21 I'm in agreement with the arguments regarding potential lateral stresses on keel bolts when heeled o
Prop choice uncledom at 7:27am 02.23.21 I have a 2006 Hunter 41AC with a Brunton's Autoprop. It cost a bundle but it works spectacularly, e
Spring Clearance Auction Coming Soon uncledom at 7:19am 02.23.21 You're setting up an auction for sailors, a group of the most frugal people on the planet, and allow
SV Panope. 100 anchor videos (1) JamesG161 at 7:09am 02.23.21 Our boat was recently moved to the Repair spot, but we do have 2 anchors available for multi-bottom

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