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cunningham vs. downhaul Barry Lenoble at 4:33am 10.14.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/26088 Hello,I'm new to sailing so go easy on me! I have been sailing my Catalina 22 since July. I want
Storing 2hp outboard on 29.5 Jane at 4:13am 10.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/816 I have just recently acquired a dinghy and motor. Has anybody found a convienent place to store a s
Satellite Phone Reliability Drew Dolak at 3:05am 10.14.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1139 We're using a Qualcomm GSP-1600 handheld phone with data cable and Globalstar to download email and
Offshore Adventures Don Rice at 2:47am 10.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/726 I had the opportunity to attend a full day seminar put on by Lynn and Larry Pardey this last Saturda
Does anyone have trailered dimensions of a 170? D. Silvera at 2:33am 10.14.03 Day Sailers 3/1107 Hi,I'm measuring out some garage space to see if it's practical to keep a trailered 170 in there.
dismasted help Bob W at 2:26am 10.14.03 Day Sailers 1/1053 I have an O'Day 22 and an O'Day 192 that I let a friend use. After trailering the 192 to a new moo
Identifying Trail-rite trailer serial # Bobby McCullough at 2:21am 10.14.03 Smaller Boats 6/7961 I have recently purchased a 1981 Catalina 22 with what looks to me to be an original trailer. I bel
Q 4 37C owners John Livingston at 2:11am 10.14.03 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1019 Does anyone know what the cleats on the outside of the cockpit coaming just forward of the winches a
SHROUD TENSION Waldo Emerson at 1:38am 10.14.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/865 If you measure pull (pounds) and displacment (inches)at the middle between attachment points what i
Forward Running Light Not Working David Stormont at 1:04am 10.14.03 Big Boats 2/739 My running lights stopped woring. I replaced the circuit breaker and now the aft light works but th
Lifting sling for an Oday 192 Mike at 12:58am 10.14.03 Trailer Sailors 6/1642 How do I lift a 1989 Oday 192 with a crane? My marina provides a one ton crane but owners need to ma
c310 refrigerator drain joe at 12:47am 10.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/982 can anyone help me locate the valve to open the drain for the refrigerator?
Bahamian Moor Gary Wyngarden at 12:34am 10.14.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1185 An anchoring technique we like to use in isolated but narrow anchorages with limited swing room is t
Marina Information - San Francisco Bay Area Rob Sherrill at 10:49pm 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1122 There is a growing possibility of me moving from Florida to the San Francisco Bay area, specifically
locking the keel? bernie at 10:15pm 10.13.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1067 When I bought my used 22' boat last year the owner mentioned something about the locking down of the
outboard suggestions bernie at 10:11pm 10.13.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/785 Can anyone suggest a good outboard for the 22' catalina? i would love to hear anyones success in fi
A 60 Year Old's Halyard Retrieval Bob Lendvay--Sloop Winter's Dream at 5:13pm 10.13.03 Other Sailboats 2/771 A man is not 60 years old if his heart never admits it to his mind. R.L. L
Winter Storage - Do you remove seat cushions? Dave at 5:06pm 10.13.03 Big Boats 11/4215 Planning for the winter and trying to avoid mildew. Do you remove your interior seat cushions or lea
Resurection Phil Ritter at 2:28pm 10.13.03 Other Sailboats 3/843 I recently purchased a 1984 Catalina 36 with an Adler-Barbour refrigeration unit which the previous
Low battery electrolyte Dave at 2:24pm 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1012 I have been maintaining my 1985 Cat 30 carefully, but never checked the battery electrolyte because

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just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:09pm 06.20.20 Hoses are 6 years old. No signs of leaks or cracks. No leaks or cracks in the plumbing doesn't rul
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years CarlN at 8:03pm 06.20.20
Roller furling problem dlochner at 7:45pm 06.20.20 I had a Furlex on my boat, the operative word is had. Unfurling was never a big issue, however, as
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years (2) JDE at 7:30pm 06.20.20
Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in Connecticut? Captain Larry-DH at 7:27pm 06.20.20 lost power to the ignition and would not restart. Just re-read this. Do you mean the starter lost
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years jaysweet at 7:02pm 06.20.20 I just started my 2GM20F, which sat for 3.5 years. Before starting (on jack stands, i.e., out of the
Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in Connecticut? PaulK at 6:47pm 06.20.20 Second for Brad at Captain's Cove. Nice guy, besides knowing engines.
Hunter 310 fridge Tim22 at 6:43pm 06.20.20 I have cleaned the coils, replaced the fan, increased the ventilation around the compressor all to n
Locking the CB Benny17441 at 6:35pm 06.20.20 Always, especially in foul weather, as you would not want a heavy ballasted keel to jackknife into t
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years Benny17441 at 6:31pm 06.20.20 I plan on replacing fuel. Wondering about how to drain the entire system. The PO said he routinel
Hunter 310 fridge Ralph Johnstone at 6:28pm 06.20.20 As @Benny17441 says and you'll be better than new. One of my greatest problems since day one h
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks JasonFromJersey at 6:20pm 06.20.20 hadn't noticed any particular odor when opening the left vanity mirror in front of the holding tank
What wood to use DArcy at 6:15pm 06.20.20 Fred, I just bought some marine ply from KJP Select Hardwood on Bentley, near Huntclub and Merivale.
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks Davidasailor26 at 6:14pm 06.20.20 The shower sump drain is plumbed to a sump pump in the cabinet under the vanity. There is a push but
Laguna 26 mast lowering/raising LagunaJay at 6:13pm 06.20.20 Thanks everyone for the feedback. I have calculated that the mast only weighs about 45 pounds, but
Laguna 26 mast lowering/raising (1) LagunaJay at 6:08pm 06.20.20 Thanks Dave. Here is a picture of the back of the mast. As you can see, the heel of the mast is no
VHF Radio easy question dlochner at 6:02pm 06.20.20 VHF is line of sight. The higher the antenna the further it can see. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in Connecticut? Marianaipf at 5:57pm 06.20.20 where is your boat in CT? If near Bridgeport you should call The Boat Shop at Captains Cove Marin
Polyurethan Stripper? Revv up at 5:54pm 06.20.20 That was a big concern for me too, Try a small test area, go slow and use those thin pry bars. Take
What wood to use dlochner at 5:53pm 06.20.20 Let's get serious about glues and plywood. Most glues are reasonably water resistant. Even the bas

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