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PHRF rating Mike at 1:10pm 03.10.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/953 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 9/947 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 2/1055 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 0/952 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 0/792 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 0/906 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 3/999 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 7/1054 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 5/1021 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 3/1401 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 7/996 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 18/3011 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 2/2188 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 5/843 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 24/1776 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 0/778 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 0/807 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 0/880 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 0/801 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 1/960 I am curious about the new rudder designs available for the 26S.(swing centerboard) Are they really

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Pearson 33-2 engine removal jssailem at 9:23pm 11.10.20 It was an outcome not an intent. Winds aloft a 3000 ft exceed forward air speed. I did similar in
By-Passing Hot Water Heater arf145 at 9:16pm 11.10.20 Actually, I blow all my freshwater lines clear every year and haven't had a problem. For the Hot tan
By-Passing Hot Water Heater bawlmer at 8:48pm 11.10.20 It looks like you're in Jersey. You have to do something with it or it will freeze and break stuff.
Small surveillance cameras rpwillia at 7:39pm 11.10.20 Amazon Blink cameras can work outdoors and have 2 year battery life.
Lowering mast On Mac 25 justsomeguy at 7:38pm 11.10.20 step by step Got a gin pole? https://tomeshew.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/stepping-the-mast-with-a-gi
By-Passing Hot Water Heater rpwillia at 7:29pm 11.10.20 https://www.westmarine.com/buy/camco--water-heater-bypass-winterizing-kit--329195?recordNum=2
Exterior wood finish/treatment? Ralph Johnstone at 7:24pm 11.10.20 And what is this product? Most any clear epoxy. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/what-w
Exterior wood finish/treatment? CarlN at 7:21pm 11.10.20 There are many options for this - none perfect. My favorite is Deks Olje. It comes in two parts. The
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? (1) DrJudyB at 7:11pm 11.10.20 The sail is going to be cut down to a 115 and according to the sail maker they are going to cut the
Blister history of Catalina 310 rpwillia at 7:05pm 11.10.20 My boat was not hauled for 5+ years from PO, hauled this summer and had a lot of blisters requiring
Ceiling Replacement Project Project_Mayhem at 7:04pm 11.10.20 This looks awesome! Nice work!
Chock Screws Backing Out rpwillia at 7:00pm 11.10.20 They got fancy stuff on the 315s use 310 guys don't have. @Allan12210 I see what you did there.
Lightning control? Mr. Dave at 6:49pm 11.10.20 Plenty masts taller in the marina, but few boats as fine...
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Ron20324 at 6:16pm 11.10.20 WHAT A MESS OF PIPES. iF THAT WERE MINE, I'd run one pipe from each OUTLET TO A MANIFOLD TO SEND TH
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 6:12pm 11.10.20 You seem to have a rather complex system. Without a good schematic, it will be difficult to answer t
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Don S/V ILLusion at 5:54pm 11.10.20 We all hear lots of things... Before you try to improve upon prior success, remember that the froze
Vend�e Globe? PaulK at 5:28pm 11.10.20
Foul Weather Gear Stinks thinwater at 5:22pm 11.10.20 Or treat the inside with a anti-microbial/bio-stat, like BAC or one the generic Microban products. I
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor rs1sensen at 5:13pm 11.10.20 I spoke with @Crazy Dave Condon today and we devised a plan of action on this. He feels that there
Lightning control? PaulK at 5:08pm 11.10.20 Maybe someone thought that being able to advertise that the boat was grounded in case of lightning w

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