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Mast wiring Brian at 7:18pm 09.30.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1066 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 3/1318 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 5/13196 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 5/838 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 4/910 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 1/880 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 4/923 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 3/1044 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 0/726 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 7/1043 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 8/906 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 0/695 I am considering a cover like this (see photo) for my boat.... has anyone had any experience with so
Looking for a cover like this........ Bill Vickery at 7:06am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/764 Has anyone acquired a cover like this (see photo) for their boat and if so is there a place to purch
main slugs for 26D david22333 at 5:56am 09.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/880 I sent my main to SailCare for refurbishing and adding slugs. Jerry said it was in bad
Free Hunter 23 Dave Laing at 5:16am 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/942 My Hunter 23 is underwater after Hurricane Frances.(Daytona Beach area) If anyone would like to rais
Diesels and questions David at 4:16am 09.30.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1220 Our new to us Crown 34 has a Yanmar 2QM15. The previous owner, to my knowledge does not shut the raw
Rudder posts and rudders Rich at 3:04am 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/806 My 27 just hopped her mooring and bounced on some rocks during a storm. I can't seem to find a repl
Battery Combiner Used With 3-Step Charger? ian19147 at 3:01am 09.30.04 Ask All Sailors 13/2122 I like the idea behind the battery combiners and have read nothing but positive comments about them,
Moving the travaler to to cabin top Carl at 1:45am 09.30.04 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1479 I am considering purchasing a Hunter 30_74-83. It has the travaler still in the cockpit. Most of the
Bedding material gary at 1:41am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 1/948 I would like to hear what you are using to "re-bed" items on your boats. I am speaking of lifeline

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Loading a Catalina 30 MK11 trailer 1st time Sanfelice at 6:12pm 02.07.21 I'm pretty sure I know which boat you are talking about. There a number of boats that will be launch
Got a new sailing dinghy (5) Davidasailor26 at 5:55pm 02.07.21 Lots of riveting this weekend. First riveting the bronze plate for the centerboard handle. gunwales
Stern tube hose alvy at 5:44pm 02.07.21 That's what I did - found online a Buck Aglonquin stern tube hose 1/2 longer than the original .
H36 Battery Charger replacement Stu Jackson at 5:35pm 02.07.21 The Sterling are good units. As the links I provided say, the Sterling and the new ProMariner are
Switching an inboard for an outboard LeeandRick at 5:34pm 02.07.21 It's in Cougar Bay. it's been there since the previous owner bought it in 1980. Where are you moor
Just starting out....am I thinking right? Slacker at 5:22pm 02.07.21 I started with a Coronado 15 then to a Catalina 18 for 11 years and on to Catalina 250. I got to sa
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 5:01pm 02.07.21 The connectors were pretty low in my boat. I will at least pull them up higher and secure them.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Davidasailor26 at 4:35pm 02.07.21
COVID good for the shipping industry...? jssailem at 4:23pm 02.07.21
Switching an inboard for an outboard Michael Davis at 4:11pm 02.07.21
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:11pm 02.07.21 Clubmates converted a Newport 28 to outboard. Their mistake was removing the Atomic 4. Forgot to an
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:05pm 02.07.21 benny makes a good case. safety first is wise. lots to ponder for sure. the most important thin
hatch lock jssailem at 4:04pm 02.07.21 Gary. There are possible issues with locking yourself into a boat. Fire in a boat happens quickly. T
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:04pm 02.07.21 The only reason I would not go outboard on your boat, on Lake Coeur d'Alene you would ugly up the st
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 (1) SycloneDriver at 4:00pm 02.07.21 Looks like it's had water in it. Smells burned.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 (2) SycloneDriver at 3:57pm 02.07.21 These are the connectors that Beneteau used to connect the bilge switch. The other ends, on the swi
3D printed ship's propeller garymalmgren at 3:54pm 02.07.21 Sorry. Try this one https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/largest-metal-3d-printed-propeller-ce
Need some offbeat advice capta at 3:42pm 02.07.21 jon, I loved my kids more than anything and my marriage was good as well but there was nothing I en
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 3:32pm 02.07.21 Ding, Ding, Ding.. I think Mike is the winner! I don't have any jam cleats on the deck, so it didn't
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 3:25pm 02.07.21 Looks like a wedge base plate for a jamb cleat put on backwards Thanks Mike. What's the set up on

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