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Brother, can you spare a line? ex-admin at 12:57am 07.31.04 Ask All Sailors 16/1677 Most of us keep some amount of spare line aboard -- line that has no specific, regular use, but is j
rigging Mike at 12:07am 07.31.04 Day Sailers 3/1293 After crewing for many years, I bought my own O'day Daysailer 17'. Since I'm used to taking orders
Sailing downwind on jib alone - is it safe? Kirk Magee at 11:54pm 07.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1504 I've seen many boats sailing downwind with just the jib or genoa alone and no mainsial. Having a fu
Anyone have Volvo MD6A troubleshooting experience? Rich Stidger at 11:31pm 07.30.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1127 A buddy of mine just purchased a 1974 Albin Vega with a MD6A with the Combi gearbox.The engine ran
Safgas Oven knob assembly Dave Perry at 10:40pm 07.30.04 Big Boats 1/1212 I have a Hunter 34 with a CNG Oven installed. The top 4 burner knobs work fine, but the oven knob w
Looking for a Hunter 30 or 33 Don3086 at 7:17pm 07.30.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1170 If anyone knows of a 1982 to 1984 Hunter 30 or 33 for sale, in the NJ,NY,CT area. please let me know
This Dog Can Hunt Mac Bentley at 5:55pm 07.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/939 I promised somebody -- I believe it was Steve from points unknown -- that I would report back after
26x Adjusting centerboard while sailing Hart Jacobsen at 2:33pm 07.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1527 I have a 1996 MacGregor 26x and have noticed that I am unable to adjust the centerboard up or down w
Hunter 33 holding tank replacement :( Rich B18904 at 9:29am 07.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1488 OK, I need to replace the original flexible bladder holding tank on my '79 Hunter 33. I know there
Maintaining boat is good condition h00kem at 8:03am 07.30.04 Other Sailboats 0/690 I have a Hunter 320 that is in great overall condition. It has minor oxidation on the topsides whit
crusing distance john12527 at 7:13am 07.30.04 Day Sailers 2/1265 This is maybe a silly question, but I usually sail on a very small lake, so it's usually not somethi
Need a mast Jim at 6:58am 07.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/730 I am looking for a mast for my Hunter 20.
crusing distance john12527 at 6:07am 07.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1831 This is maybe a silly question, but I usually sail on a very small lake, so it's usually not somethi
Attachment of stay sail Dale at 5:58am 07.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1000 I need help with how to attach my stay sail. I have a rear traveler and the front stay. About 8" b
Warp line? dcafr2 at 5:30am 07.30.04 Big Boats 2/7062 Please define and instruct/teach me re this ... Please?
Venture MacGregor Catamaran Bill Grenke at 5:07am 07.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1764 I am interested in locating a source for parts and accessories for a 1970's vintage Venture MacGrego
Catalina 36 powertrain and autoprop propellers Mike Doman at 3:14am 07.30.04 Big Boats 2/1380 I recently purchased a 1987 Catalina 36 fitted with an Autoprop propeller.The marine survey identifi
Chicago? Paul356 at 3:12am 07.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/996 Who's sailed to Chicago and found good transient dockage? Details?
sailboat ID - help Streamer at 1:30am 07.30.04 Ask All Sailors 14/2199 Hi ALL-I'm a rookie, although I have sailed a bit, my experience is minimal at best.I have found a
Cat27 5411 water pump housing leaking!? Al Kwiatkowski at 12:15am 07.30.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1182 I recently replaced the impeller shaft seals on my 5411 because they were leaking. Well, it still le

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Are you Bi? rgranger at 7:31am 01.28.21 Then, there are those of us who are "Bi" with a single boat...:banghead: @Jim26m As I have though
New O'Day 20 owner with no sailing experience and a project boat I didn't need JRT at 7:31am 01.28.21 I have to be honest, knowing how bad dealing with a poorly maintained old furlers, I'd pull it off e
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats sesmith at 7:23am 01.28.21 I really like "classic" boats (sail or power) owned by others who have the money and time to maintai
Replacing The centerboard line on a Hunter 19-2 (1) rgranger at 7:20am 01.28.21 I've posted this a few times. It sounds like the 19 is set up similar to the H26. Do you mind look
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats (1) DArcy at 7:12am 01.28.21 suspect that like anything in life, many people learn to be happy with what they have. I'm happy w
Are you Bi? Scott T-Bird at 7:09am 01.28.21 I can't say that I was ever a moboater, but for a long time in my youth & early adult years, I did a
Mast Height and Rigging jssailem at 6:58am 01.28.21 Letta. In case you have not found this sight, here is the data on the rig for the 21. https://sailb
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats Leeward Rail at 6:58am 01.28.21 hard to imagine someone being unable to find something that makes them happy I suspect that like
A good first sailboat? rgranger at 6:54am 01.28.21 Sounds like an offer he should not refuse- boat is on Kerr Lake, not sure how far that is from you.
Are you Bi? (1) jon hansen at 6:52am 01.28.21 189703 i do like sailing the best, but that's just me :cool:
Are you Bi? (1) Whatfiero1 at 6:52am 01.28.21 Yep pontoons are great
Furlex 304S problem? (1) sail sfbay at 6:46am 01.28.21 I had a similar problem on the furlex on my Hunter 386 and discovered a screw had backed out so had
Are you Bi? DaveJ at 6:43am 01.28.21 OK, I'll admit it....I'm Bi. 1963 16' Starcraft with an 85HP Evinrude. (My grandfather bought it ne
Hunter 49 Staysail kappykaplan at 6:38am 01.28.21 Especially when the rum is gone. :plus:
Hunter 49 Staysail Captain Mateo at 6:37am 01.28.21 I bet you do a lot of that when the wind pipes up! :beer: Hahah YES. Especially when the rum is go
Hunter 49 Staysail kappykaplan at 6:35am 01.28.21 cursing off shore I bet you do a lot of that when the wind pipes up! :beer:
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats Captain Larry-DH at 6:32am 01.28.21 Ever wonder what the inside of a cigarette boat looks like? Saw a woman flushing out a five gallon
Hunter 49 Staysail Captain Mateo at 6:30am 01.28.21 I have a Hunter 460 with a staysail. The inner stay is removable and clips to the starboard side whe
Are you Bi? jon hansen at 6:26am 01.28.21 DN. in 1938 the Detroit News held a design contest to develop an ice boat that most could afford.
Mast Height and Rigging sail sfbay at 6:24am 01.28.21 Welcome to the forum and contratulations on your new Sirus 21!! Try to obtain the mast/spreader dim

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