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A 1st to end the season Cliff Ruckstuhl at 9:15am 10.10.04 Racing 2/1699 We finished our last race of the season last week with getting a 1st,2nd and a 2nd. This gave us a
H41 Mike16398 at 8:52am 10.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/910 I just got back from the boat show and I am very interested in the Hunter 41. I would like any and a
Picture of O' 23 on the hard. Jonathan Cushing at 8:16am 10.10.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1013 Does anyone have a picture (or able to get one) of a O' 23 on the hard specifially the hull and keel
replace inboard with outboard Jon Taylor at 7:37am 10.10.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1145 My diesel is shot and I want to replace it with an outboard. I'm considering going with a 15 horsepo
Holding tank kit? Rosemary20534 at 4:56am 10.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/983 We would like to add a holding tank and pump to our 1980 Catalina 27. Are there kits available? Is i
Outboard motor on a Catalina 30 Bill Mattson at 4:27am 10.10.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/6635 I currently a beach catamaran sailor, looking to get into monohulls. My employment will be taking me
Backing Plates John Richard at 2:40am 10.10.04 Big Boats 7/897 Hunter adds backing plates in strategic locations during manufacture. Examples are beneath cletes,
Effects of spinning prop John Richard at 2:29am 10.10.04 Big Boats 9/1268 The consensus of opinion relative to how to sail is to do so in neutral. This was the feeling of a
How to wire the upper shroud to the spreader? LSchmidt at 1:56am 10.10.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1397 Have the O'Day owner's manual (poor copy) that shows the stay wired to the upper shroud, but not a c
Simrad vs Raymarine autopilots mojo16700 at 1:52am 10.10.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1692 Does anyone have any experience with both the Raymarine wheelpilot ST4000 and the Simrad wheelpilot,
Mac 25 parts Rob Haynes at 1:19am 10.10.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/928 I just bought a Mac 25 at an auction. I need PARTS! The big items I need are a full rudder and a b
1995 Hunter 37.5 Legend Replacement Steve at 12:59am 10.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1031 Lost my boat to Ivan. Absolutely loved her and her sailing characteristics. Only owner(bought new)
San Juan 21 MKII Bluebird at 12:39am 10.10.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2981 HI I,m looking for info and feed back on the San Juan 21 MK II. I now sail an Oday Mariner that I f
Bottom Cleaning George H260 at 11:09pm 10.09.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1124 For those who have not yet pulled their boats: Recently in this forum I learned about "Slimy Grimy
Gauge Face Fix? Bud Hancock at 11:03pm 10.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/762 I have a Uniden QT206 depth finder on my 1983 H22. The face of the depth finder has become fairly o
Companionway Boards Dave Giles at 11:00pm 10.09.04 Smaller Boats 7/1353 Let me be more specific. I'm needing to replace the teak companionway boards. I guess that I'll ha
Outboard to Inboard Don K. at 9:36pm 10.09.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1265 Where do I start. Used or rebuilt. Number of cylinders and hp for a 26'. Tech support. Good or b
What Size Spinnaker for my Mariner? henryhey at 7:28pm 10.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1038 Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n
What Size Spinnaker for my Mariner henryhey at 7:23pm 10.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/812 Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n
What Size Spinnaker for my Mariner henryhey at 7:17pm 10.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/702 Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n

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Broken mast foot - Hunter 18.5 MHJ at 3:56pm 02.14.21 Yep... done it twice.... don't ask me why...:( The SBO store sells the mast foot replacement ...
Exhaust elbow rust Claude L.-Auger at 3:49pm 02.14.21 If it broke at the nipple then chances are the U-elbow is probably towards the end of its life. Get
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless RussC at 3:46pm 02.14.21 Speaking as the son of an amateur radio operator who used to get phone calls about his father messi
Jacklines and Fixed Attachment Points for Tethering on 315 asalotto at 3:44pm 02.14.21 Thank you @jssailem !
PCR TEST sailingsoon at 3:44pm 02.14.21 It's only about 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini, i.e less than a day crossing which should g
Co -ax Drinky Crow at 3:38pm 02.14.21 Would not replace coax for your antenna. This will not work for the VHF because the VHF is propagat
PCR TEST Claude L.-Auger at 3:37pm 02.14.21 It's only about 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini, i.e less than a day crossing which should gi
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat rgranger at 3:30pm 02.14.21 That is good advice for a new owner. The swing keel should be locked in position with a pin or a
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild MHJ at 3:28pm 02.14.21 Hi rgranger, Thanks for your reply. Yes, our mast is a Z-Spar. Yes, I think a rivet gun is requir
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild rgranger at 3:24pm 02.14.21 Exactly the same problem I just had, except I broke one of these rings. It sheared off. Check your
Broken mast foot - Hunter 18.5 (1) rgranger at 3:23pm 02.14.21 I broke the starboard ring off on mast foot, where pin slides through to secure it. Has anyone chan
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild MHJ at 3:21pm 02.14.21 Hi Dave, Thanks for your reply. Here is a close-up photo of the broken part. Z-Spar mast.
H26.5 anchor roller? rgranger at 3:19pm 02.14.21 I guess if you are worried about chafe,... I'd lean over the bow and clip the rode to the bow eye.
Bow damage repair (2) rgranger at 3:16pm 02.14.21 I love this area. I would love to hear how you trailer sail this area. I stopped by Whittaker Poi
bilge pump capacity jssailem at 3:13pm 02.14.21 I never climbed in the locker though and looked to see what brand and model Not sure what brand Be
H 30 cockpit portlights. MikeHoncho at 3:05pm 02.14.21 Man, my gaskets are really old and pretty flat and I have a bunch of thread remaining . Not to be in
PLB recommendations stephen_i_w at 3:02pm 02.14.21 Fortunately in late summer the water in Lake Huron is not as cold as Puget Sound. Unfortunately, ha
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless dlochner at 3:00pm 02.14.21 I do not understand why it will affect GPS. Here are the GPS frequency plans and note it is the "M
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 2:59pm 02.14.21
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 2:59pm 02.14.21 Love it....

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