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over goes the mast Freit at 9:43pm 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/921 I was recently given a Widgeon to sail for the summer-while on her mooring, the fiberglass housing
Bent stanchion Russ20666 at 9:32pm 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1030 The aft stanchion on the starboard side of my 23 got bent when the boat went up against the dock. No
Battery Replacement bear24 at 9:17pm 07.06.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1014 Moved from Michigan last summer to Hampton Virginia and brought my Hunter 340 with me. In Michigan t
the angle of a 26x centerboard when completly down Fred Scott at 4:26pm 07.06.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/844 I am trying to help a fellow sailor in Turkey who broke his centreboard and needs imformation to mak
how long should it take to rig my 22 trailerable? The Saint at 3:52pm 07.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/5020 Being a fairly new owner of a swing keel 22, it seems to take an awful long time to get the boat set
Diesel fuel in bilge Marc3715 at 2:26pm 07.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1453 We’ve had our Hunter 1985 28.5 since 1999. First question --- This summer, for the first time ev
What is a Mast Base Support Block? reprieve at 2:17pm 07.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/2332 Bout a month ago I asked about how to upstep my mast. This is why. While having my rig tuned I hea
shore power, zincs Norton at 1:58pm 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/903 I have a 74 O 23 and the battery charger (a Readi-Amp) recently fried my battery. I have only been u
Anchor Windlass Gostosa at 1:57pm 07.06.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1133 Please advise your EXPERIENCE-BASED opinion whether a "power down" or "free-fall" model windlass is
THINGAMABOBER Pyschosailor at 12:45pm 07.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/948 I broke one of those sail slides that attach the mainsail to the mast. The plsatic thingamabober tha
Macerator mystery Sea Gypsy at 12:00pm 07.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1372 Does anyone know where they hide the fuse for the macerator in a '83 30' Cat? I just replaced the m
LESSHSA Rendezvous August 6-8 (Lake Erie) Harmers at 11:31am 07.06.04 Other Sailboats 0/755 A quick reminder of the Hunter/Harbor North sponsored rendezvous August 6, 7, ' 8 at the Huron Boat
advice on buy O25 center board fgm at 11:28am 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/968 Plannig on buying a O25 later this year. I have had experience sailing a catalina 22. This is the ne
No brainer ? Larry14199 at 11:26am 07.06.04 Smaller Boats 7/983 I have an oportunity to pick up a Hunter 23 boat, motor and trailer for the best possible price $0.0
Leaking Fixed Portlight dsiegfried at 11:09am 07.06.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1328 I have a fixed portlight on each side of the cabin (approximately 10" x 30"). The plexiglass is thr
O'Day 192 Question timohara at 11:09am 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1149 I owned an 1979 O'Day 19 for several year and sold it in 1990. O'Day advertised the boat as being s
Gel coat colour code from Beneteau First 28.5 Suso at 10:57am 07.06.04 Other Sailboats 3/3235 Hello.I would like to know the white colour code from the First 28.5.I need to repair the gel coat
Proper length for 26D Whisker and Spinaker Poles marty7704 at 10:51am 07.06.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/997 Any input as to what the proper length should be for a Whisker pole and a Spinaker pole for the 26d
NorCal lake camping Nevada City Bob at 10:37am 07.06.04 Destinations 0/1492 I've read the recent promos for Whiskeytown over Shasta, I went by Shasta this weekend (without my b
centerboard 26? gilley-sail at 10:02am 07.06.04 Smaller Boats 2/864 I chartered a 26 1994 Hunter over the weekend. It was a water ballast model. My question is the peop

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Blue Water Yachts communication issue Bluntsword at 9:15am 08.01.20 Hi! Has anyone recently had issues with contacting Blue Water Yachts? I've sent email to accessori
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide Kings Gambit at 9:06am 08.01.20 What I remember reading is that the levee was built to withstand up to Cat 3 hurricane conditions. K
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide (1) JamesG161 at 9:05am 08.01.20 New Orleans is because the levee failed and flooded a city that is below sea level. My City, Wavel
Beating the heat on water. Anonymous User 801 at 9:03am 08.01.20 I work and play outdoors but sailing, with the sun coming from all directions, the exposure can be
Catalina 28 leaky transom shower Calif. Ted at 8:59am 08.01.20 There's usually an on/off valve on the shower head itself, that should stop the leak until you get t
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over kellysails at 8:59am 08.01.20 Thanks John!
Beating the heat on water. (1) capta at 8:59am 08.01.20 Being on the hook most of the time in an area subject to sudden squalls occasionally accompanied by
Real chance of capsizing? Anonymous User 801 at 8:56am 08.01.20 Here's a short clip of yesterday's sailing. Was using the heavy air jib and 2 reefs in the main as
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Calif. Ted at 8:43am 08.01.20 Have you tried calling the factory in Florida to see if they actually charge extra for the standard
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:40am 08.01.20 Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over jssailem at 8:39am 08.01.20 Welcome Craig to the forum. I see you enjoy the same water playground as other SBO members here in
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:36am 08.01.20 I don't think you understand my question so I will explain in more clarity. http://inboardenginepr
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Calif. Ted at 8:33am 08.01.20 BTW, before buying a new Cat 275, you otter at least consider a well-maintained Cat 28, which came
Shower Floor Drain jssailem at 8:31am 08.01.20 @jviss is a man of few words.... :plus: on his selection.
Shower Floor Drain Slow Dancin at 8:27am 08.01.20 Thanks for the response. I am familiar with butyl tape having used it in the metal roofing industry
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over kellysails at 8:24am 08.01.20 Thank you so much Peggie! I think I need to study up a bit on the subject before I can proceed.
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel FastOlson at 8:22am 08.01.20 Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the (
Beating the heat on water. (2) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:00am 08.01.20 I have an awning over the cockpit, and one i can hoist over the foredeck. Also screen panels that at
Shower Floor Drain jviss at 7:58am 08.01.20 Butyl tape.
Beating the heat on water. justsomeguy at 7:57am 08.01.20 My shade cover is an embarrassing hodge-podge of an affair. Still, the air conditioning keeps up. "

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