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non skid paint...still slippery! rose20532 at 11:30pm 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1157 I just finished putting one coat of Interlux Brigtsides White combined with the Interlux non skid co
Autohelm 7000 course computer location Jerry Ahlering at 11:26pm 08.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1390 The Autohelm ST7000 on my 1991 Passage 42 has worked beautifully until my last trip. I think a fuse
Fender Rub Marks Gary Verburg at 10:29pm 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1568 My boat has developed rub/stain marks against its hull where the fenders come in contact with it whe
CD Player Problem pablo at 9:46pm 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1421 I've been trying to track down this problem for months. The CD player plays for a little bit(few sec
Wing Keel Width bob nutter at 7:11pm 08.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1272 Hi: Does anyone know the width dimensions on 1991 Hunter 37.6 Legend? Reason: Boat needs to be ha
coast to coast shipping recommendations wanted capran at 3:04pm 08.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/880 I am wondwering what experiences people have had shipping boats longer distances. My C 34 is in Ft P
coast to coast shipping recommendations wanted Randy Thies at 2:56pm 08.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/978 I am wondwering what experiences people have had shipping boats longer distances. My C 34 is in Ft
Will a dolphin's tail bring the bow down? Jib at 1:55pm 08.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1637 I am considering putting a hydrofoil type fin on my 50 Honda to bring the bow down when powering. A
To furl or to hank...what's a sailor to do? OC at 1:48pm 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1693 I have to replace the headsail on a C27. Currently it is equiped with a Hood single line furler that
Should you sail while in gear? Rick at 1:46pm 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 19/1574 I keep getting conflicting advice and am hoping to find some consensus here. When under sail and the
Should you engage your transmission while sailing Rick Evans at 1:44pm 08.30.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1395 I keep getting conflicting advice and am hoping to find some consensus here. When under sail and the
Bracket at base of mast Steve deForest at 1:38pm 08.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1003 I am wondering what the purpose is of the type of bracket on the mast that is about 2 feet from the
Remove the water from Racor Fuel Water Separator Leon Loh at 1:30pm 08.30.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/2152 I installed a Racor gasoline water separator, 320R-Rac-02(S3228UL) w/metal bowl, on my 27' ft Catali
Boomkicker Gerry Bogert at 12:44pm 08.30.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/980 I am thinking of installing a boomkicker and would like to hear opinions for and against. It should
Barton Furler Carl at 12:34pm 08.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1435 Hi guys,I have a Mac 24When I looked at the sails, the jib had been converted for a furler (luff
Does anyone race a H26 Rich at 12:29pm 08.30.04 Smaller Boats 11/1113 I would like to hear from anyone that races a Hunter 26 (1995/ water ballast) I would really like to
WHAT TO PURCHASE? JOHN at 12:21pm 08.30.04 Trailer Sailors 3/1487 WHAT IS A PERSON TO PURCHASE?.... NEW VS USED ..... I WOULD LIKE A DAYSAILER BETWEEN 16 TO 20 FEET.
E-mail ring for 1970 to 1973 Macgregor Venture 22 Richard at 11:58am 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1396 I am wondering if there is any interest in a brining together MacGregor Venture 22 owners from 1970
electrosan Bryon Thomas at 11:56am 08.30.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1635 Just purchased boat w/ electrosan system, and want to move it to more convenient location. How far f
Should you put your engine in gear while sailing? Rick Evans at 11:51am 08.30.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2981 I keep getting conflicting advice and am hoping to find some consensus here. When under sail and th

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WM BOGO sale for Winches gone forever?? Joe at 2:08am 01.23.21 Calling a West Marine store should give you the answer you seek.
Exchange Jib lines? Joe at 2:06am 01.23.21 I would cut about 17ft off each one, giving you 2 jib sheets and 2 extra docklines. And a couple
Considering a 26X Joe at 2:00am 01.23.21 I recommend you go for a test sail on the Mac 26x before you make a decision. Otherwise, get a pont
Sailing, Climbing, swimming, and the study of physics.. HMT2 at 11:40pm 01.22.21
Stern under water Windpilot at 9:42pm 01.22.21 Yep, my 99 410 squats there also. A lot depends if both aft tanks are full and if my portable genera
Hunter OEM Solar panel set up Windpilot at 9:34pm 01.22.21 On my 99 410 there was no controller for the 11 watt panel, it was direct wired to the start battery
Sailing, Climbing, swimming, and the study of physics.. Leeward Rail at 9:32pm 01.22.21 I love how people claim these types are "explorers". The first men to the Poles were explorers...
Old Harken selftailers Drinky Crow at 9:24pm 01.22.21 They're 40's, two speed.
Prada cup on TV Davidasailor26 at 8:57pm 01.22.21
Advertising Advice for selling a boat NINEv2 at 8:54pm 01.22.21 We will check this site out. Thanks. At the risk of being a noob reviving an old thread I have a
Buying a boat Stu Jackson at 8:39pm 01.22.21 Hi Franklin and let me add my welcome. If you need any electrical system help, we're here for you.
NOXX anti-fouling system Project_Mayhem at 8:37pm 01.22.21 Ultrasound can be harmful to one's hearing if it's in high enough doses. Not sure how much marine li
Boating Card dLj at 8:33pm 01.22.21 I dunno, it could actually be a good thing. Looking up the answer at least forces the person taking
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40 Project_Mayhem at 8:31pm 01.22.21 My 25 is solid glass... and a lot of air pockets
Buying a boat garymalmgren at 8:30pm 01.22.21 Hi Franklin. There is a man, I should say THE MAN, of whom I think you should be aware . Gary http
Old Harken selftailers Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 01.22.21 This looks almost identical to my Harken 32.2 winches. Very simple design under the hood. Mine hadn'
Main hard to raise Project_Mayhem at 8:13pm 01.22.21 I had the same issue. I cleaned and lubricated the track and lubricated the masthead sheaves. Night
Sailing, Climbing, swimming, and the study of physics.. justsomeguy at 8:10pm 01.22.21 I hate it when that happens.
Considering a 26X Benny17441 at 7:53pm 01.22.21 The SJ 21 is one of the best pure sailing boats around. The 26X is unfortunately a hybrid that doe
Sailing, Climbing, swimming, and the study of physics.. Mikem at 7:50pm 01.22.21 What could possibly go wrong.

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