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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 2/982 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 4/6634 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 7/896 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 9/1267 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 7/1691 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 4/927 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 2/1030 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 7/1352 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 2/1037 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 0/811 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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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....
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless JamesG161 at 2:42pm 02.14.21 I do not understand why it will affect GPS. Here are the GPS frequency plans and note it is the "M-
Anyone use 10 X 32 binoculars for sailing? Richard19068 at 2:37pm 02.14.21 Need new binoculars looking into Zeiss victory sf 10 X 32 with a FOW of 390 ft @ 1000 yds and only
Hunter 26 Battery Placement (1) ronhanson01 at 2:32pm 02.14.21 This is port side, aft of the hanger closet
Looking for a Halman Bluejacket 23 MS dlochner at 2:31pm 02.14.21 Interesting little boat. Did you see this one? https://www.boatbuys.com/1989-halman-bluejacket-23-
Bow damage repair Project_Mayhem at 2:27pm 02.14.21 I'm still working on the details of leaving the truck and trailer for a few days and the best place
Tuning stays shemandr at 2:21pm 02.14.21 I forgot to mention that you should know the diameter of all the standing rigging. The maximum tens
Quick Cruising Poll Yachtosopher at 2:18pm 02.14.21 Thanks to all of you for the great replies. The drinks cooler, I can really relate to that. I also t

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