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PHRF rating Mike at 1:10pm 03.10.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/933 Does anyone have a PHRF rating for a first series 36s7? If so, are you racing with a spinnaker and
Anchor Sail Bob at 12:48pm 03.10.04 Big Boats 9/902 I was looking at an article in my recent "Lat ' Att" and there was a note on a anchor sail by Banner
1979 27' stepping system? (1) larry at 11:36am 03.10.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1040 Does anyone know if this device is for self stepping the mast?
1979 27' Mast Stepping larry at 11:20am 03.10.04 The Cherubini Hunters 0/943 I have not been able to find anything on this system, if it is a mast stepping system?
Captain's log Stefie at 10:17am 03.10.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/778 How important is it to log trips, etc. ' what would you consider logging?
27 mast stepping larry at 10:16am 03.10.04 The Cherubini Hunters 0/895 I have never seen this collection of metal at the bottom of a mast before today. Anyone know if it i
Lake Lanier??? Bruce Brushwood at 9:18am 03.10.04 Ask All Sailors 3/986 We currently sail a Hunter 326 out of Annapolis, Md. There is talk of a job transfer to Atlanta. W
What to do with old sails? E. Calahan at 9:12am 03.10.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1028 I am relatively new to sailing, so I have much to learn. I recently replaced the headsail and mainsa
Refinishing Floor Ned at 9:11am 03.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/965 I have a Hunter 31, 1985. I have cleaned the floor and oiled it but it still does not look as good a
how to wire GPS to sonar to autohelm to NMEAs Patrick Randall at 8:26am 03.10.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1382 I'm just about to connect a Garmin sonar box to my Garmin GPS. I was thinking I'd just solder the va
box How important is it to log trips, etc. Stef at 8:17am 03.10.04 Ask All Sailors 7/956 How important is it to log trips, etc. ' what would you consider logging?*
Alternator/Regulator question Bill Welsch at 7:13am 03.10.04 Big Boats 18/2880 Checked the archives, found some chat about regulators but didnt notice an answer to the following (
Vent for a porta potty Bob N at 6:34am 03.10.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2149 PeggieI have a porta potty of my Hunter 23.5 and wondering if there is a vent system that can be ad
1993 23.5 main halyard replacement Louis at 6:03am 03.10.04 Smaller Boats 5/822 My original halyard had a splice to hold the shackle it looks much nicer than a bolin knot tieing th
Insureance Help Rob at 5:43am 03.10.04 Ask All Sailors 24/1672 Just received a letter from West Marine Insurance services .The letter said West Marine was changing
1993 23.5 main halyard replacement Louis at 5:38am 03.10.04 Smaller Boats 0/768 My dealer convinced me to replace my original main halyard in hopes it would cure the line from slip
Resolved: Raising salon table more easily... Ken Kindrick at 5:16am 03.10.04 Big Boats 0/795 I added a small boat mainsheet vang system that I remove when not lowering or raising the table. I a
Resolved: Raising salon table more easily Ken Kindrick at 4:57am 03.10.04 Big Boats 0/875 On my H340 I attached a "two hole strap" on the mast below the cabin top and installed two cabinet h
Main Halyard replacement for 93, 23.5 Lou at 3:54am 03.10.04 Smaller Boats 0/793 Im replacing my main halyard, I think it was the original halyard 93, 23.5. My new 5/16" halyard was
Rudders for Mac26S and D Bruce at 3:14am 03.10.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/947 I am curious about the new rudder designs available for the 26S.(swing centerboard) Are they really

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basic marine electrical system help Justin_NSA at 7:55am 10.08.20 We have the same boat but I'm sure we're wired differently. First see if they are charged when you g
Starting Battery won't hold a charge FastOlson at 7:46am 10.08.20 I am puzzled. My OEM 1-2-all switch has only positive cables on the terminals. All the grounds go to
Original sails Justin_NSA at 7:41am 10.08.20 Tired sails may make our high Kansas winds harder to control. Not able to flatten them. A traveler w
Question about traveller on 2004 Hunter 36 AndyL at 7:38am 10.08.20 Thanks for the suggestions. I feel that the way the block is attached to the traveller is very weak
Boat opinion. Sailfanatic at 7:25am 10.08.20 https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336851994250991/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Sailboat&track
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? Sailfanatic at 7:14am 10.08.20 I would simply say this boat is extremely unsuitable for offshore sailing, just not a boat an knowle
Original sails Kings Gambit at 7:05am 10.08.20
Original sails dlochner at 7:04am 10.08.20 In areas where boats travel to regattas, old sails are often used as delivery sails with the new sai
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers rgranger at 6:51am 10.08.20
Harken Traveler Upgrade H34 Mike Oldak at 6:49am 10.08.20 Thanks for the 3 suggestions! As for the first 2, it was a long day and I was eager to start home.
Original sails cb32863 at 6:46am 10.08.20 Just buy new sails. Those old ones are not going to do you any favors. You are going to hate racing
Starting Battery won't hold a charge dlochner at 6:35am 10.08.20 This is a quick drawing of my wiring diagram. It's how it was wired as this thread began.
Original sails shemandr at 6:21am 10.08.20 OK, you want to race. It usually takes a few seasons to get used to your boat and the local conditi
Starting Battery won't hold a charge (1) Nichole340 at 6:21am 10.08.20 This is a quick drawing of my wiring diagram. It's how it was wired as this thread began.
Original sails Kings Gambit at 6:19am 10.08.20 Bought a 1988 Hunter 26.5. All sails seem to be original to the boat: Main plus 100, 125, 150% p
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Maine Sail at 6:16am 10.08.20 A switch on the negative side seems a bit unusual. I beleive Beneteau does or has done this, howeve
Original sails JerryA at 6:07am 10.08.20 I suggest taking the sails to a loft to have them checked out. They can give you an opinion as to th
Original sails Justin_NSA at 5:47am 10.08.20 KBRS sailing? Keel Boat Racing Squadron. It's a Ninnescah Sailing Association thing. I need to me
Original sails tfox2069 at 5:27am 10.08.20 You haven't mentioned the physical condition of the 32-year-old sails. How is the stitching? UV de
Starting Battery won't hold a charge dlochner at 5:25am 10.08.20 A switch on the negative side seems a bit unusual. I beleive Beneteau does or has done this, however

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