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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 3/1486 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
Mast Holder for Bow Pulpit OkieSailor at 11:43am 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 5/2037 Check the photo forum for a new idea on how to carry the mast when trailering to the lake.
PHRF Mike at 11:14am 08.30.04 Racing 3/1964 I have a Hunter 28.5 that I sail solo on Lake Michigan. Does anyone know what the Americap and/or t
Refrigeration on a 380 Eric Mitterndorfer at 11:10am 08.30.04 Big Boats 6/1569 We purchased a 2001 Hunter 380 from a broker over the last winter. The freezer/fridge is powered by
engne additives gary8041 at 10:37am 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1597 I have igm yanmar on a hunter 27 1982. Ipurchased boat this yearand i don't know what if additivies
installing wind transmitter R.David Oberle at 10:16am 08.30.04 Big Boats 14/1082 I want to install a Wind Transmitter on my Hunter Legend35 this Fall, and wonder if I can install it
272 halyards Brian at 10:05am 08.30.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/994 This is a repeat but must have not posted right the first time. I'm looking to fly a gennaker so the

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41' AC and DS Hunter owners DOCKHAND at 2:13pm 01.22.21
BATTERY BASICS SycloneDriver at 2:03pm 01.22.21 About 25 years ago a friend and I took his 6 month old Sea Doo jet boat to an island and camped out
Boating Card Brian D at 1:57pm 01.22.21 I thought California would have a Grandfather Clause. I thought wrong, McFly.
Just starting out....am I thinking right? Captain Larry-DH at 1:50pm 01.22.21 Some people just like being in the dark ? :poke:;):biggrin: Fwiw i am unaware of any old boat that
Exchange Jib lines? Dave Groshong at 1:27pm 01.22.21 I would cut about 17ft off each one, giving you 2 jib sheets and 2 extra docklines.
Exchange Jib lines? miketcook at 1:21pm 01.22.21 Thank you everyone. Must be spinnaker lines. Boat is 30'. Came w my boat, which has no spinnaker har
Prada cup on TV Hunter216 at 1:12pm 01.22.21
Boating Card RussC at 12:42pm 01.22.21 For the first few years Oregon said old guys are grandfathered in. But eventually they ran out of b
Exchange Jib lines? Dave Groshong at 12:25pm 01.22.21 Spinnaker sheets are typically 2x boat length.
Older Catalina 38 steering position & original engine concerns Parsons at 12:24pm 01.22.21 If I remember correctly, the older Catalina 38 was a wide-hipped IOR boat with a pinched stern. You
Exchange Jib lines? Parsons at 12:08pm 01.22.21 I was about to say that, @jssailem -- too long a line isn't a problem, if you have a knife and can w
Exchange Jib lines? Sailfanatic at 12:06pm 01.22.21 EBay.
Exchange Jib lines? Justin_NSA at 12:05pm 01.22.21 Yes. Flailing shackles are dangerous! If you can't repurpose them, maybe you can work something out
Boating Card sail sfbay at 12:02pm 01.22.21 A hint for those planning to take the free BoatUS boat course and test............if you unsure abou
Exchange Jib lines? jssailem at 12:01pm 01.22.21 Mike, other than the wear and tear the snap shackles have one to the eye splices, the lines look pre
Davits and Solar Panels (1) Rich Stidger at 11:59am 01.22.21 Hi Rich Thanks for your prompt reply. My concern with your configuration is the vision toward the
Boating Card jssailem at 11:43am 01.22.21 I am legal here in California I commend you. :biggrin:
Davits and Solar Panels Mark15171 at 11:32am 01.22.21 Hi Rich Thanks for your prompt reply. My concern with your configuration is the vision toward the
Older Catalina 38 steering position & original engine concerns Stu Jackson at 11:28am 01.22.21 How do you avoid being a slave behind the wheel....install a tiller? Install and use an autopilot.
Boating Card sail sfbay at 11:28am 01.22.21 ...................sail sfbay you are on your way to getting a Gold Star ?:beer: I just want to get

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