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Problems with the 20amp circuit breaker on a M 35B (1) Michael Weir at 4:40am 01.24.04 Big Boats 2/1043 Our Boat name is Glory Road, a Catalina 36 MKII Hull# 2102. The engine model is a M 35B Universal.
Thanks for the marelon up-date John Dodge at 2:09am 01.24.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1016 Yes I will be the first to admitt I'm green and wet behind the ears when it comes to sailing. This i
Sailboats and Generators Lecia at 1:55am 01.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/806 We are looking for a larger Sailboat and have been looking at the New Hunter 33 and Hunter 340. It i
Buying a 1986 C36 Steve at 1:50am 01.24.04 Big Boats 8/1032 Buying a 1986 C36. Survey is next week. Any specific items that I should keep an eye out for?? Th
H356 vs H36 Engine Cover/Steps Jim Seamans at 1:37am 01.24.04 Big Boats 1/727 I've posted photos of the steps in the photo fourm. Other than they are different steps, no change
Dodger Mount for Solar Panel Dave Simpson at 1:18am 01.24.04 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1439 Seeing the interest in where, oh where to mount that solar panel, I posted some pix of my solution t
Self Tacking Jib? Jon McClain at 12:27am 01.24.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/4654 I have a Beneteau 321, and frequently singlehand (even when the Mrs. is along. In the last few mont
Marine Head- Raritan PHHB II on H340 James at 12:16am 01.24.04 Big Boats 7/1307 I am going to replace my toilet in a Hunter 340 ,1998. i have the option of the standard PH II or a
"Dumping The Hump" GaryG at 11:57pm 01.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1052 A recent answer to a question I had about a fully battened main for our boat seemed interesting. I
Hunter 41 - 2004 Mike at 11:55pm 01.23.04 Big Boats 4/791 We are considering the purchase of the new 41. We currently have a 356, which we thoroughly enjoy, b
H260 Reef and outhaul lines George H260 at 10:50pm 01.23.04 Other Sailboats 1/826 I really don't like the way the reef and outhaul lines work on the H260. My next project is to run r
Catalina 30 Engine Noise Jeff Martin at 9:59pm 01.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1655 I am about to buy a Catalina 30 and since most I am looking at are out of he water on the hard for t
H260 on Anchor Alan Flowers at 9:14pm 01.23.04 Smaller Boats 11/1414 When anchored our H260 swings back and forth about 90 degrees in even the lightest breeze. The anch
sail repair classes...? Bill at 8:51pm 01.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1122 Does anyone know of a sail loft or school which offers classes in DIY sail repair or construction, p
Mainsheet Traveler bob l at 6:42pm 01.23.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1011 What is the advantage to having a mainsheet traveler. I'm thinking of ordering one on my new boat bu
10 ' Xcite Critiques? Richard Green at 6:30pm 01.23.04 Day Sailers 0/1468 I am interested in buying an Xcite but would like to get some opinions on boat quality and sailing p
transporting a mast jeff at 3:25pm 01.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/968 it looks as though my mast needs some attention; paint, new sheaves, wiring... and i have the space
H260 Trailer Fit George H260 at 9:08am 01.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/847 Yesterday a friend noticed that only about 6 inches of the aft portion of the H260 keel was touching
My new boat Bing at 9:03am 01.23.04 Trailer Sailors 0/1346 Hi from OzHave just bought a Ross 780 trailer sailer. It is a N.Z. design by Murray Ross and manu
Internal Haylards Matt Borders at 8:27am 01.23.04 Smaller Boats 2/884 I am going to get new haylards for my Hunter 22. What is the best way to run the haylards through t

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Back-up Depth Sounders? shemandr at 6:44pm 09.29.20 A foot or so.
New sailer Glsawyer at 6:02pm 09.29.20 I wasn't buying into this the way it was first presented. But your post #38 is changing my view.
High winds Daveinet at 5:55pm 09.29.20 I'm always surprised at boats that will sail on jib alone. Typically the keel is behind the main, so
New Furler jmce1587 at 5:54pm 09.29.20 Hi Simon. Good to hear from you and glad all is well. For used RFs check out the links below. H
New sailer shemandr at 5:52pm 09.29.20 I wasn't buying into this the way it was first presented. But your post #38 is changing my view.
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover Jan11 at 5:47pm 09.29.20 To Jan11 regarding the benefit is snow: Have to strongly disagree. The temperature cycles that norma
New sailer Glsawyer at 5:45pm 09.29.20 So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but yo
New sailer Glsawyer at 5:44pm 09.29.20 Err, sorry, I missed the experience part... Lol. Sorry should have maybe led with that. Granted b
New sailer Mr. Dave at 5:41pm 09.29.20 Err, sorry, I missed the experience part...
What to do if you lose your rig. Daveinet at 5:38pm 09.29.20 I always carry a Gerber. Its rare for me to work on any project without using it. BUT the most impor
High winds rgranger at 5:31pm 09.29.20 Maiden sale went great, I actually reefed too much. Lots of heeling and fun to be had. Thank you f
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 5:24pm 09.29.20 Different strokes ... In Peconic Bay 20 feet is relax time. In Florida, on the Indian River Lagoo
Back-up Depth Sounders? shemandr at 5:19pm 09.29.20 Different strokes ... In Peconic Bay 20 feet is relax time. In Florida, on the Indian River Lagoo
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue MitchM at 5:12pm 09.29.20 a great diagnosis and checklist for anyone w an onan gen ... thanks !
New sailer Glsawyer at 5:09pm 09.29.20 So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but yo
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 5:09pm 09.29.20 That can be a little scary Charlie. We have tides here up to 25 feet. 12/15 feet would be OK at low
New sailer Mr. Dave at 5:01pm 09.29.20 So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but you
Perkins 4-108, any comments, opinions, or things to watch out for? TimFromLI at 4:55pm 09.29.20 Mine runs fine, no problems around 2300 hours. The only think is it leaks oil, probably from the re
Back-up Depth Sounders? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:55pm 09.29.20 I start to get a little nervous when the depth sounder gets down to 20 feet. Amazing how differentl
New sailer Glsawyer at 4:51pm 09.29.20

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