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Rigging lines for my Jib Jim Bellesbach at 9:31am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 2/814 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 5/965 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 2/939 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) 0/1140 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 15/1222 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 4/950 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 1/994 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 2/1010 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 7/1955 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 3/1095 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 2/1179 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 3/887 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 1/1404 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 8/2285 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 1/1204 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 14/1059 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 20/1676 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 29/2186 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 2/2152 Hey Saliors.... Noobie here.I am thinking to get a outboard motor for my 14.2. What size of motor
Need some help with a math problem... Jeff M21319 at 11:53pm 03.17.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1127 I'm trying to figure out how much bouancy a 4' diameter hollow sphere creates. If I've got it right,

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New to me Tartan 3700 - wiring question forbin at 10:57am 12.15.20 You must have a broken wire or other bad connection, I'm guessing. Well, I think I'm giving up, b
picking a new sail - help dlochner at 10:56am 12.15.20 Questions about buying sails are almost as popular as questions about which boat is right for me. Th
Hunter 36 Fresh Water Tank Access nveater at 10:42am 12.15.20 Did you notice any internal baffles? No baffles in my tank
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s RussC at 10:38am 12.15.20 I just wish they had made a 26 with traditional ballast. I never liked water ballast, but I have alw
Escrow service for personal boat sale? dLj at 10:37am 12.15.20 Documented boats tend to be complicated. I used these guys and was very happy with them regarding
Escrow service for personal boat sale? (1) thinwater at 10:35am 12.15.20 I used this service when I sold my cruising cat. They handle everything, from title search to escrow
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? tfox2069 at 10:30am 12.15.20 I have an aging mixed and integrated system of Garmin GPS, Chartplotter, HD radar, satellite weather
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s stickinthemud57 at 10:08am 12.15.20 I have a friend with an S2 22, and was a little surprised to see the area under the cockpit devoted
Escrow service for personal boat sale? MikeHoncho at 10:06am 12.15.20 Documented boats tend to be complicated. I used these guys and was very happy with them regarding t
Escrow service for personal boat sale? MarcW at 9:50am 12.15.20 I used an escrow service when selling a car to someone across the country on Ebay. The piece of min
ipad for navigation MarcW at 9:47am 12.15.20 I put a Ram mount on my pedestal along with a USB outlet (2 USB plugs and a voltmeter). I can plug
Escrow service for personal boat sale? Head Sail at 9:37am 12.15.20 Why not just go to your credit union and have them hand the seller the check and you the signed titl
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? MarcW at 9:32am 12.15.20 Can you point to apps for the iPad such as a chart plotter that work for you? Many thanks, Jerry
picking a new sail - help Justin_NSA at 9:32am 12.15.20 The PO of my 30T were sailmakers but they retired. Can't help you there. A couple ideas to ponder th
Mounting turning block to the base of the mast Terry Cox at 9:29am 12.15.20 . Mermike offers an excellent hardware choice, IMHO, mounting arrangement for an assortment of turn
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s chip veres at 9:28am 12.15.20 I love my 22. But she wastes most of the space under the cockpit. The 26 has a very useful berth t
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? kappykaplan at 9:25am 12.15.20 The improved performance of a good below decks unit is worth every penny. :plus:
picking a new sail - help Terry Cox at 9:20am 12.15.20 You might want to look into The Sail Warehouse for your purchase consideration. No experience workin
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? dlochner at 9:15am 12.15.20
picking a new sail - help jssailem at 9:15am 12.15.20 Dil. Not an easy question, do you pose. I made my decision to use North Sails. I have raised them a

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