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another H23 galley space solution (1) william at 10:09am 02.16.04 Smaller Boats 4/1145 saw some postings some time back about storage space solutions. i was working on mine too at the tim
Do It Yourself Bottom Cleaning Rob McClain at 9:49am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1585 I considering cleaning the bottom of my sailboat myself. I dive with my own gear and with a 34' boa
Got the pump in! Mark at 9:03am 02.16.04 Smaller Boats 7/913 Recently I posted the question about running wires up to the bow.Should the wires run over the top
Bottom Job Howard at 8:40am 02.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/859 I've just come from my old H-27 for mid winter check. The bottom paint is flaking all over. There
1975 Hunter 25 Keel "seperation" Joe Trecker at 8:36am 02.16.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1782 I am looking at purchasing a 25. It seems to have seperation between the forward top portion of the
mast work and stepping John Pugliese at 7:42am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1269 Does anyone know how to solve the problem of the wire clanging inside the mast as the boat gently ro
Bimini Top for a 23.5 Pros and Cons Jonathan Costello at 6:19am 02.16.04 Smaller Boats 6/1088 I deciding whether or not to buy a bimini for my 1994 23.5. I've checked the archives and didn't fi
Grilling on the boat Jesse at 5:57am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 23/2259 I just obtained a 14.4" Magma grill. So far it works pretty good. However, it seems to flare easil
28.5 pricing Tom at 5:49am 02.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1071 We are considering a 1985 28.5. I am wondering what would be a fair price to pay for this boat. It
replacing teak deck rails Al at 5:44am 02.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1222 I need to replace some very tired teak deck rails on my Catalina 30. Mine are 73" long with fastener
Yanmar 2GMF-Thanks Stu, Pete, Fred and John Steve G. at 5:19am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 1/997 Hey Guys,I'm really not new to working on boats, but that bolt rusted away in such a manner so as t
Marine Plumbing Question Rick D at 3:44am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1044 I have some plumbing on my overboard discharge from the y-valve thet is a real pain because of all t
Baby on Board Luis Oliveira at 3:31am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1031 Our new baby girl is now four months old, and we are already thinking ahead on when she will be able
Wheel to Tiller Frank at 3:21am 02.16.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1022 Last fall I purchased a "project" boat, a 1978 Oday 30 that had been sitting around for about four
Liveaboard slips in Pensacola area? arjay at 2:12am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 6/9868 --Re-posted from Destinations Forum--I am considering relocating to Pensacola, FL. Are liveaboard
Purchase Price to Price Ratio Susan at 2:09am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1071 In general, what is the purchase price to asking price ratio for a used boat.
Irwin 32 John Meister at 12:37am 02.16.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1164 I am looking at several Irwin 32's (1970 and 72). Can anyone share any thoughts on what problem are
Can Anyone Source Hunter Polar Diagrams Mark D'Etcheverry at 11:55pm 02.15.04 Racing 10/9565 Can anyone tell me where to find Polar Diagrams for Hunter boats (specifically the 240)?
Shaft strut damage M Grosby at 11:31pm 02.15.04 Big Boats 6/1070 Has anyone had to replace the shaft strut? Just discovered that my strut has sheared off at the hul
Cabin Fans Joe at 11:18pm 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1145 We have purchased a new sailboat and need to add cabin fans in the salon and berths. In our old boa

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DELMARVA preparations kappykaplan at 4:20pm 12.08.20 Sailing non stop can be a bit stressful. Unless you have crew! I have done many DELMARVAs, always
DELMARVA preparations jssailem at 4:20pm 12.08.20 Just looking at the map there appears to be many places along the way you could stop and explore.
DELMARVA preparations jssailem at 4:14pm 12.08.20 Dr. D... Do you feel you need to do this without stopping? Sailing non stop can be a bit stressful.
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed pmbuck at 4:12pm 12.08.20 Similar to your sunbrella solution, I am buying a dyneema sleeve to put over each eye splice. My sta
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed pmbuck at 4:11pm 12.08.20 yes - I liked that post on the whoopie sling! Also can recommend. We decided not to do it since I'll
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 4:02pm 12.08.20 Welcome to the forum @islandhop. Never a dumb question is asked. Just do it once and never repeat it
Coolant Smoke or more? dmax at 4:01pm 12.08.20 Always close them, it could save your boat. The first boat I had with through-hulls almost sank a we
Hunter 36 Fresh Water Tank Access nickroskam at 2:59pm 12.08.20 You'll find the manual under Downloads https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/resources/index.php?task=
Ranger 23 Bulkhead Replacement SailingLoto at 2:57pm 12.08.20 it appears to be a slide in bulkhead. drop you mast or run a halyard to that side so you can unhoo
Coolant Smoke or more? islandhop at 2:46pm 12.08.20 Maybe a dumb question but do most people close their seacocks when not on the boat. Since I bought m
First Sail Boat! rgranger at 1:57pm 12.08.20 Imagine flipping the hull upside down. you are a sick man....:yikes:
DELMARVA preparations shemandr at 1:57pm 12.08.20 If you prepare meals ahead and freeze them I an quite sure that they will last the voyage. You can
Coolant Smoke or more? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:52pm 12.08.20 The do you look over the side and look "very carefully"? Maybe if you had a mirror on a long stic
Head mirror replacement project Captain Larry-DH at 1:40pm 12.08.20 stick the new mirror on top of the old one. ;) I considered that.. The new slightly oversize mirro
The Proper Prop Daveinet at 1:40pm 12.08.20 That guy has got some brains huh? It depends what his career is in real life. In my past life I wa
paint... Member 131497 at 1:28pm 12.08.20 Reading your post, I am assuming you are painting the Deck not the "Topside - the area from the wate
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 1:14pm 12.08.20 The do you look over the side and look "very carefully"?
Coolant Smoke or more? Ralph Johnstone at 1:13pm 12.08.20 look over the stern and verify water is being discharged. Make it a habit and you will have a happy
Is Catalina 309 hull cored? dave_and_dd at 1:07pm 12.08.20 Thanks guys. That's what I thought, but appreciate the confirmation.. Dave
Head mirror replacement project nightowle at 1:02pm 12.08.20 In hindsight, maybe it would have been better to stick the new mirror on top of the old one. ;)

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