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Points of sail terminology and sail trim Rick Macdonald at 3:27am 04.07.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/2729 Don - after two seasons of sailing I've come to realize that there are some basic questions I can't
Hunter 33.5 (1988) - Main Salon Berthing Don S at 3:16am 04.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1349 Has anyone converted to table area in the Main Salon to a double berth? I know later models already
Use of centerboard... Darren Mayes at 12:52am 04.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1128 While I know the proper use of the centerboard while sailing...Can anyone offer advice on its use
topping lift dave19301 at 12:08am 04.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1093 i currently have a topping lift in place from the top of the mast but noticed most of the other boat
Boat loan and deeded boat slip tax deductions Chip Chalker at 8:58pm 04.06.04 Ask All Sailors 9/4667 I am familiar with the usual requirements for tax deductions on boats. However, I have never heard
Need a good east coast cruising guide Ma. to Vi Richard Marble at 7:34pm 04.06.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1038
Reseal windows JP at 4:12pm 04.06.04 Smaller Boats 5/1175 1987 26.5 We need to reseal the portholes this year and I have no idea whether the black stuff und
cabin top bug screen wildbill1012000 at 3:44pm 04.06.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1771 ok,so where do we get a screen setup for the pop top cabin top when its raised,would bne nice to ke
Replacement Outboard Stephen Fierro at 2:28pm 04.06.04 Smaller Boats 10/1167 I recently purchased my first boat a 1974 Hunter 25. An old beat up outboard came with it. The cost
Mast Boot From Hunter Rock at 2:09pm 04.06.04 Smaller Boats 0/900 I am about to tak edelivery of new boat and pursued dialogue with the dealer on this. Low and behol
catalina Helmseat Ted Mendes at 1:33pm 04.06.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1093 Has anyone experience with sailing with the Catalina Helmseat ?
Is my rig too loose Nathan Greenland at 1:07pm 04.06.04 Smaller Boats 6/1288 I am not sure how tight to adjust my shrouds on my Catalina 22. I don't have a tension gauge. I am
Bottom Paint/Sanding Pyschosailor at 11:49am 04.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/950 Ahoy, I have a new 2002 Hunter 260 purchased at the end of 2003. The boat has only been in a lake fo
Teak hand rail Dale Wilson at 11:47am 04.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/859 I have an 84' Hunter 34. I would like to replace the outside teak hand rails. Seems to be an unusu
Shaft Strutt Jeff at 11:37am 04.06.04 Other Sailboats 4/846 When my propellor shaft is turned slowly by hand it makes a terrible grinding/screeching sound it wo
Aqua Lift Muffler Chris Mattingly at 11:27am 04.06.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/921 My C30 is an '88 model and I was wondering what the reliability factor is with the muffler. How oft
Ignition Switch Chris Mattingly at 11:21am 04.06.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/883 I have a C30 and the ignition switch is causing intermittent power to the control panel instruments
ST. Johns river cruise Pete Owens at 11:12am 04.06.04 Smaller Boats 2/839 Has anyone taken a cruise up the St Johns river to Jacksonville? Any good points of interest? ie, m
Hunter 22 Floor panels needed (What do I use ?) Steve Hunter 22 at 11:11am 04.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/920 I am rebuilding the inside a Hunter 22 that I aquired with none of the wood. I have rebuilt everythi
Changing antifreeze Tim Pinkham at 11:10am 04.06.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1266 Hi again,I would like to change my antifreeze. I have no clue as to how to begin. Can anyone offer

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Reattaching Flotation Foam - 1982 O'Day 19 GerryG at 6:30am 12.27.20 These are good ideas and good points on the hardness/flexibility of the adhesives. The spray foam i
Coax connections at the mast Don S/V ILLusion at 6:28am 12.27.20 There is no loss inherent in good quality coax connectors so just seal thoroughly to ensure no water
Windows - really? All U Get at 6:20am 12.27.20 Many years ago there was a company, Cyro-plastic, in Sanford, Maine that made plastic parts. They m
Coax connections at the mast All U Get at 6:03am 12.27.20 Make your own?
Funny Friday!!! All U Get at 5:59am 12.27.20 And then walking through the local CVS I saw moleskin on the shelf.
Alternator belt tension jssailem at 5:34am 12.27.20
Alternator belt tension valcour at 5:21am 12.27.20 Yes. 3/8" to 1/2" per page 51 of Universal M-25XPB service manual #200554
Windows - really? TomY at 4:15am 12.27.20
Hunter 33 rudder split Sefuller at 4:07am 12.27.20 On our last two boats the rudders had significant moisture inside. On the first boat I removed the f
New Owner O'Day 23 Jay Chase at 2:32am 12.27.20 CB, Thank you! Very informative. I have viewed other recommendations by this site and really like th
Winter Sailing Will Gilmore at 12:37am 12.27.20 , I was just practicing social distancing. Just keep six hectares apart. :) -Will (Dragonfly)
Windows - really? MikeHoncho at 8:56pm 12.26.20 Install cover on them and eliminate crazing. Most boats spend 90% of their life in a slip. Covers on
Windows - really? capta at 8:44pm 12.26.20 When I replace the stock plexi on this boat, I go up one size and taper the edges. You can't really
H340 Battery upgrade and relocation (1) Bill19233 at 8:42pm 12.26.20 I really like your fuel filter setup. I may have to borrow that in some way in the near future. Wha
New Self Tailing Winches thinwater at 7:57pm 12.26.20 The OP's boat is a 26' trailer boat. That was the focus of my comments. BTW, my last boat was a cru
Windows - really? dlochner at 7:45pm 12.26.20 My Sabre 30 had safety glass in the fixed ports. Acrylic wins in the port lens debate. See this ar
Nordex Nord 12 SailingLoto at 7:34pm 12.26.20 cool lil boat. i dig the color
Windows - really? SailingLoto at 7:33pm 12.26.20 It's a question of money. Most of the windows on super yachts are glass. I have glass windows on my
Windows - really? justsomeguy at 7:21pm 12.26.20
New Self Tailing Winches FastOlson at 7:15pm 12.26.20 Thanks for the suggestion. I'm with you already. The new winches are 2 speed with a lower gear rati

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