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O'Day 192 - Hull Blisters? timohara at 4:17am 10.01.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1015 I recently bought a 1985 O'Day 192. The boat appears to have gelcoat blisters on the hull below the
350 anchor Paul8821 at 3:12am 10.01.04 Big Boats 7/1414 What anchor do you use for your 350 and are you happy with it?
Mac 25 Trailer measurements Carl at 2:44am 10.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/876 Building a trailer for my 1985 Mac 25. Does anyone know the distance between the axle and the end of
Beneteau 36s7 James at 1:47am 10.01.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1900 I am looking to purchase a 1996-1997 Beneteau 36s7. This is classified as a race/cruiser. Can anyone
Marinas Randy at 1:31am 10.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/721 We are live aboards looking for recomendations for marinas between Key Largo and Marathon. Price is
How to fish? Bill O'Donovan at 1:10am 10.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/959 My yard says it will take six hours (1) to install one tank guage for the holding tank. Can someone
Need toe/rub rail Tim Opt Holt at 12:46am 10.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1012 Subsequent to the hurricane damage, the toerails on my '85 H31 need to be replaced. Does anyone know
Morgan 32 pulpit Tom at 9:03pm 09.30.04 Ask All Sailors 2/976 I need to replace the lifeline stanchions and bow pulpit on my 1979 Morgan 32 which was damaged duri
Mast wiring Brian at 7:18pm 09.30.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1044 I am trying to run a VHF antenna cable through the mast on my Hunter 23.5. I am having trouble snak
trailering a Catalina 22' with a fixed keep Dan Jorgensen at 2:07pm 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1234 Any advice on trailering a Catalina 22' with a fixed keel? I have just bought the trailer and will
hunter 26.5 Drew at 12:16pm 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/12980 I am looking around for a 26.5 and would like some feed back on sailing/racing this boat. The infor
Does Size Matter for set up? Robert at 11:47am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 5/799 I am looking at used boats, under $10,000.00 with a trailer. There seem to be plenty of options bet
Spinnaker Rigging Rick Hubbard at 11:08am 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/882 Just bought a 1986 Hunter 34. It has the spinnaker, halyard, and pole but no other hardware or runn
22 Spinaker Paul at 10:47am 09.30.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/857 My 22 came with four sails. I am familiar with using all except the spinaker. Do I need any special
Need more Keel Clunk help please. bob at 8:52am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/866 I could use some educated guesses please. When I'm running downwind or on a broad reach, I can somet
Sail configuration in higher winds John at 8:36am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 3/987 Seems most folks suggest reefing a C-22 around 15mph wind speed. Up to what wind speed is a single r
What Size Spinnaker for my Mariner henryhey at 8:23am 09.30.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/692 Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n
Outboard Size JFS at 8:07am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 7/1008 I have an '81 Hunter 25 that had a 9.9 Johnson 2 stroke that recently failed. The marina assures me
I am looking for a cover like this..... Bill Vickery at 7:30am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/830 I am considering a cover like this (see photo)for my boat.... has anyone had any experience with som
Looking for a cover like this........ Bill Vickery at 7:24am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/666 I am considering a cover like this (see photo) for my boat.... has anyone had any experience with so

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Racing Marlow Hunter 31 Claude L.-Auger at 10:30am 11.28.20 Can't help you with performance question, but in regards to PHRF rating I'd suggest you contact Melb
starting batteries charged but no power to panel Claude L.-Auger at 10:23am 11.28.20 Check & clean your battery terminals. No power to panel, and none to the bilge. Since bilge pump is
Best boat to purchase to live on Tom J at 10:21am 11.28.20 As already mentioned here, finding a sailboat with 6'4" headroom will be a challenge. My C310 has 6
FORJ Thermoplastic tape JamesG161 at 10:14am 11.28.20 Rescue Tape is not the same as this... https://www.forj.com/pages/fixed-with-forj Jim...
starting batteries charged but no power to panel justsomeguy at 10:08am 11.28.20 Is there a fuse close to the battery terminals?
Converting H27 to Portapotty Project_Mayhem at 10:03am 11.28.20 I have the Dometic/SeaLand 975MSD. It was installed last year and has been used for half a season. I
Boat Dreams - Shopping List Tally Ho at 9:56am 11.28.20 I have been thinking about that...probably the best location. My refrigerator unit is in there too.
do you sail in the fog? mermike at 9:37am 11.28.20 My boating career started on the Great Salt Lake in the late 70's-early 80's. They were drilling for
Sending Unit Leaking Tom J at 9:35am 11.28.20 Any other suggestions on the fuel filter? I doubt that the fittings would be leaking. There is ve
Best boat to purchase to live on capta at 9:24am 11.28.20 If you are just buying a boat to liveaboard, then you'd be far better off buying a motor boat. Twice
Racing Marlow Hunter 31 cb32863 at 9:17am 11.28.20 US Sailing has a Hunter 31 anywhere from 162 - 177, depending on location. Actually mileage will var
Sending Unit Leaking jssailem at 9:14am 11.28.20 Sounds like you are doing it right. It is a learning curve. Appears you are on the positive side of
Christmas lights? mermike at 8:56am 11.28.20 Thanks, Dave. I'll check them out.
FORJ Thermoplastic tape JamesG161 at 8:36am 11.28.20 We have used this similar type tape. https://www.walmart.com/ip/RESCUE-TAPE-Original-Silicone-Self-
Fall Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 8:22am 11.28.20 November racing in Texas. Close to 80 degrees for race #37 on November 22nd. That's changing this we
Christmas lights? Dave Groshong at 8:21am 11.28.20 These are waterproof and LED https://www.aspectled.com/collections/flexible-led-strip-lights/product
Converting H27 to Portapotty Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:53am 11.28.20 You also corrected me saying it is available in a 6.5 gallon version, which is not true. I think yo
Boat Dreams - Shopping List AlastairLC at 7:30am 11.28.20 I can A/C An AC unit will fit in your port cockpit locker. You can easily run ducts to the compani
Best boat to purchase to live on Tally Ho at 7:24am 11.28.20 Blessings I am doing my research and asking experienced sailors. What are your suggestions for a li
Boat Dreams - Shopping List Tally Ho at 7:17am 11.28.20 322 looks like a nice boat. Did you verify mfr date and/or keel stub fiberglass schedule? I am hul

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