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gasoline storage John at 10:00am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1078 I am wondering what is the best and safest way to store a couple of gallons of gasoline (for my Cole
Rigging lines for my Jib Jim Bellesbach at 9:31am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 2/780 Help, I have just purchased a 1995 23.5 Hunter. Enjoy the boat a great deal, but I think I don't ha
Hunter 22 Launch Requirements and Other Questions Charles at 9:05am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 5/923 Hello I am a cadet at The Citadel and I've been volunteering time with another forum member here and
stern rails (pulpit) wanted/modified oro at 8:58am 03.18.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/903 I have a '77 Mac 25 with stern rail (pulpit). However, the rail does not extend far enough aft (to
use a shorter forestay on a Hunter 23 Richard/ geerichard@aol.com at 8:08am 03.18.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1120 Discovering broken strands in the forestay at haul-out last fall gave me the opportunity to shed one
What motor size? Cheryl Phillips at 7:57am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1173 Hello. I have a 20-foot twin keel Russell. Not a well-known boat. Has a small cabin, room for four t
356 Vang Paul at 5:39am 03.18.04 Big Boats 4/900 Has anyone come up with a workable solution for a vang on the full main (i.e., non-reefing) on the 3
SR Mariner Sounder Siggi Brocks at 5:31am 03.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/982 I have a Hunter 31 / 1986 with a SR MARINER sounder at the Helm. Does anybody know how to calibrate
Oily Odor Curt at 4:24am 03.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/973 I recently purchased a '87 Catalina 30 that has been on the hard for over a year. I removed the cush
Corroded Anchor Chain Mike Busher at 4:15am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1891 I have 250 feet of galvanized anchor chain on board. After only 3 years use, this chain is badly co
CNG tank refills ?? Don Wilbert at 4:15am 03.18.04 Big Boats 3/1050 Any body out there have a good place to get CNG tanks refilled in the Mid-west ?? I really don't wan
Maxwell Winches and "The Wincher" Warren M. at 3:47am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1125 Anyone just happen to know the drum diameter size of the Maxwell 18 winch? I'm thinking of trying t
Rudder/Tiller Issues J.T.Ellis at 3:28am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 3/859 Back in the fall, on a beautiful sailing day, we were in the middle of a tack when our novice helmsm
Beneteau 24 cisom at 1:47am 03.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1360 I have located what is listed as a Beneteau 24 (possibly a First 24?) here in Illinois. I find very
Main Sheet rigging for oday 23 clif at 1:00am 03.18.04 Ask An Oday Owner 8/2187 I have a 1973 oday 23 and have a question concerning the main sheet rigging.Is there a new way to
Deck Bright Work, Oday 28 Dean Gustafson at 12:35am 03.18.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1175 I need to replace all the teak on the deck. This includes the companionway, hand rails, etc. Do I
1994 H26 holding tank Terry at 12:33am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 14/995 My H26 waterballast boat came equipped with a 2.5 gallon holding tank on a portapottie. I replaced t
Boat Insurance Mark Crociati at 12:28am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 20/1533 Can anyone recommend a good place to insure my boat, in Massachusetts? Any advice appreciated.Mar
No slips/moorings to be found in N.E. Mark Crociati at 12:27am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 29/1876 Anyone know of available slips or moorings in New England? I live in Plymouth which has a 7 year wa
Outboard motor for a Capri 14.2? underDAWG at 11:53pm 03.17.04 Smaller Boats 2/2042 Hey Saliors.... Noobie here.I am thinking to get a outboard motor for my 14.2. What size of motor

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Did the U-Gotta Regatta Jackdaw at 3:23pm 10.10.20 So hard to recognize you on a clorox bottle instead of a beautiful blue. :dancing: right? Anonymo
Hunter 240 Furler rs1sensen at 3:22pm 10.10.20 yes I have read about those issues... I may try the yank down and see how much flap I get on deck.
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 3:19pm 10.10.20 Hi Scott, are you in Nanaimo BC? You're welcome to come down for a sail on our 410 out of Ladysmit
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 CrispyCringle at 3:16pm 10.10.20 Have you checked this forum's parts store? I got new cockpit cushions a few years ago. Very good qua
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 3:11pm 10.10.20 Never owned a B&R rig, but Brian Toss had a discussion of B&R tuning here http://briontoss.com/inde
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? Seasong at 3:05pm 10.10.20 Polynesians had already "discovered" many areas of the pacific before westerners ;) , and maybe more
Hunter 240 Furler MrEd at 2:57pm 10.10.20 CDI FF2 is an easy choice: cost, ease of installation, reliability. My experience has been that the
Bunged up screws DArcy at 2:56pm 10.10.20 A former poster here "Old School Neil" described his method in post #3, driving a screw into center
Bunged up screws dlochner at 2:49pm 10.10.20 Sheet rock screws into the bung will remove them. If the head is messed up, take a look at this vid
40.5 Wiring For Forward Electric Head Question Rick D at 2:44pm 10.10.20 Plan A: I would run the wires from the switch panel forward in the wire chase that is at the upper
Fuse ConFUSion jssailem at 2:34pm 10.10.20 @Suncatcher We have not heard back from you regarding your query about your fuse issue. On first lo
Charging system question dlochner at 2:32pm 10.10.20 Bill good question. The original post questioned if it was working. Should the charger be on, and i
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) shemandr at 2:27pm 10.10.20 When I bought my Mark 25 keelboat (I just learned today that there were only 17 built so I understan
Charging system question dlochner at 2:27pm 10.10.20 While these new units (ONLY the Sterling or Ultra - same units different labels, do this. All the r
Docking cleat ripped of deck in storm jssailem at 2:26pm 10.10.20 Well it is evident that the original design was not sufficient to meet your needs. Perhaps it is ti
Charging system question jssailem at 2:15pm 10.10.20 if it works why fix it? enjoy life Bill good question. The original post questioned if it was work
40.5 Wiring For Forward Electric Head Question Rich Stidger at 2:15pm 10.10.20 Plan A: I would run the wires from the switch panel forward in the wire chase that is at the upper
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? jssailem at 2:09pm 10.10.20 Two different philosophies of life No question. Both have value. Consider this. If light boats we
Gloucester 22 Owners Simple Gift at 2:04pm 10.10.20 Hi, I have a Gloucester 22 and I am about to restore her! I am looking for tips! I am new to the fo
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) Rich Stidger at 2:03pm 10.10.20 since installed. How and where do yo install them? I have been thinking about some bird deterren

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