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Self Tacking Jib? Jon McClain at 12:27am 01.24.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/4891 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 7/1390 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 7/1108 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 4/812 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 1/858 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 1/1721 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 11/1473 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 3/1178 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 6/1072 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 0/1495 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 2/1016 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 1/868 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 0/1375 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 2/902 I am going to get new haylards for my Hunter 22. What is the best way to run the haylards through t
C350 Vibration Noise Blair Dehuff at 7:43am 01.23.04 Big Boats 11/1304 I have considerable vibration noise coming from deep down in the hull in the aft of the boat on hard
I'm talking about seacocks John Dodge at 6:37am 01.23.04 Ask All Sailors 11/2079 Hey folks I'm talking about the seacocks not the thru hulls.I thought the seacocks were to be bronz
Navigating on plastic overlay - pen recommend? Patrick Randall at 6:04am 01.23.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1137 I have interfaced an old Yeoman Chart plotter to my LORAN as a backup to my GPS plotter. The plotter
Dousing a Spinaker Peter Milne at 6:02am 01.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/909 The only way I have tried or know how to douse our asymetrical spinaker is to blanket it behind the
Looking for Used Cruising Spinnaker Larry at 5:25am 01.23.04 Smaller Boats 2/1086 I am interested in adding a cruising spinnaker for my '86 C22... for...you know, running donw wind o
Chips in Aluminum Extrusion Rand at 4:45am 01.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/895 Has anyone removed and replaced the aluminum extrusion track that holds the rubber rub molding on an

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1996 HUNTER LEGEND 40.5 DEPTH AND TRANSDUCER ISSUES John T1594 at 8:38am 11.17.20 I had a similar problem on my 2000 H340 but with my speed transducer many years ago. Raymarine no lo
On the "Distant" Dream? (2) Jackdaw at 8:26am 11.17.20 With everything from SUVs to boats, marketers sell the DREAM to sell the product. Nothing new here a
93 Catalina 34 Mk1.5, is this normal ontherocks83 at 8:18am 11.17.20 How old and how many hours are on the motor? Just like everyone else said, I would check the prop
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 8:14am 11.17.20 I can understand that where there are few places to anchor it might generate the wanderlust. But wha
On the "Distant" Dream? jssailem at 8:10am 11.17.20 Oh KG. I love the openings. Now I will need to think about and consider my response. No need to rus
On the "Distant" Dream? capta at 8:07am 11.17.20 [ By contrast, we see little apparent interest in learning much about local cruising areas. Here in
On the "Distant" Dream? JamesG161 at 8:06am 11.17.20 media tends to romanticize ideas like this. :plus::plus: When you see movies or scenes of an ocea
On the "Distant" Dream? kappykaplan at 7:59am 11.17.20 Excellent points, @Kings Gambit ! I was exposed to large boats a couple of lifetimes ago as a Midsh
On the "Distant" Dream? Justin_NSA at 7:57am 11.17.20 It's the "sound bite" culture we live in today. Not to mention media tends to romanticize ideas like
Refinishing Tiller Handle jssailem at 7:56am 11.17.20 I hear it is going to be a cold "Dark Winter". We all one use some interesting, challenging and rewa
On the "Distant" Dream? JamesG161 at 7:56am 11.17.20 long cruise to a distant locale within a few months? How many of these actually succeed? We all ha
Oil Mystery Justin_NSA at 7:43am 11.17.20 Dumb question, and I'm not trying to insult you: are you sure you poured the oil into the right par
93 Catalina 34 Mk1.5, is this normal (1) Hayden Watson at 7:39am 11.17.20 This is my prop 5 months after the last time that I paid a "professional" to dive my boat. The next
Oil Mystery BarryL at 7:31am 11.17.20 Dumb question, and I'm not trying to insult you: are you sure you poured the oil into the right part
93 Catalina 34 Mk1.5, is this normal Hayden Watson at 7:28am 11.17.20 Could be, but the owner says the boat is dived on every 3 months and we are just coming out of wint
Refinishing Tiller Handle shank at 7:20am 11.17.20 That French hitching looks really nice. I watched a couple of videos on YouTube and it doesn't seem
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker (1) Whatfiero1 at 7:17am 11.17.20 Do you sail in saltwater taste water to figure out where come from. I store kids rafts in there so I
93 Catalina 34 Mk1.5, is this normal dmax at 7:17am 11.17.20 It's not normal, the engine should be able to rev to 3000 rpm, cruise at 2600 and you should be able
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Moodymike at 7:03am 11.17.20 Rain water should not get in the transom lockers as it has raise lip and overhang lid/cover. It is
Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? (4) A6C5O7 at 6:58am 11.17.20 Andrew, I've attached a few photos he's sent me. I've also contacted the Newport to Bermuda race r

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