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Anchoring Woes Scott Narum at 2:46am 08.31.03 Ask All Sailors 15/1762 Whew...I just got back home after my worst anchoring disaster. I cruise the Columbia River on my Hu
New H33 Charles Frick at 2:06am 08.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/825 I will possibly be buying the H36 by yearend. HOWEVER, I have heard that there is a new H33 to be br
lowering the rudder and other questions george whitson at 1:08am 08.31.03 Day Sailers 2/1111 Thanks to everyone for all the ideas for our new DS 3. Sails great, yesterday had it in about 17 kn
Ballast Tank pump out GMK at 11:35pm 08.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/908 Noticed Bob Fliegel installed a bilge pump in his ballast tank. Great pics but I can only guess why
Capri or F 235 Joe M at 11:17pm 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1271 I'm trying to make a decision on my next boat.I'm down to either the Capri 25 or the First 235.I p
Clean Overhead Capt'n Bob at 10:52pm 08.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/877 My Hunter 35 was assembled in 1988.The cabin overhead (liner) needs to be cleaned and polished.Can
Adding Autopilot to H260 Wheel George H260 at 5:43pm 08.30.03 Smaller Boats 1/751 Based on what I've read in this forum the Raymarine ST4000 will work OK on the H260 Wheel set up. Ho
Adding throttle controls to H260 Wheel pedestal George H260 at 5:03pm 08.30.03 Smaller Boats 5/990 Would like to add throttle controls from 98 Evenrude 9.9 to my H260 wheel/pedestal. I've seen pics o
Assistance with Outlaw Historical Information William H. Oldfield at 2:35pm 08.30.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/906 Recently received an Outlaw, hull number 15. Beginning complete restoration. Can anyone possibly h
How much stress/torque Joe Refkin, SV/Skooky 3 Cat 30 at 2:22pm 08.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/946 can a C30 take without cracking the hull or breaking the mast?We sail the south end of Lake Michig
tillerpilot 1600 manual Tane' H at 2:20pm 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 0/2395 I am looking for a tillerpilot 1600 manual. I've tried emailing Michael O' who said he might have o
super dome Joe Refkin, SV/Skooky 3 Cat 30 at 2:02pm 08.30.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1173 I have an 83 Cat 30 which I aquired at the end of last season. I had the holding tank pumped out fo
Mystery Boat! Help me identify this sailboat (1) Jerry M. Honeycutt at 12:52pm 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1177 Ahoy,I recently acquired this trailerable pocket sailer and am looking to identify it. I believe i
Crazed Hatches John Burns at 10:54am 08.30.03 Big Boats 11/1117 My 356 is now in its second season. I have noticed the two hayches are showing a lot of what I will
Boom Vang Joseph Washburn at 8:56am 08.30.03 Smaller Boats 3/1424 I am in the process of trying to "fix" the boom vang on my 1988 Catalina 22. The problem is that th
How to change sail on furling system - O'Day 322 Dave at 8:21am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 5/3471 O'Day 322 1989Being new to sailing I have many questions.I need to learn how to change my jib. I h
Converting to alcohol? Dennis at 7:28am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1233 Has anyone ever converted their 4 stroke outboard motor to burn ethanol or metanol? If so what were
Anyone Else Following this Guys Progress? Rick Webb at 6:05am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 0/887 He beat a bout of cancer and decided to row around North America. He started Last Summer in Port Ara
perkins versus yanmar diesel Jim at 5:14am 08.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/4619 Hello owners of Catalina 320, wonder how you like either the Perkins or Yanmar diesels? Interested i
Spreader Manufacturers??? Frank at 3:39am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1167 Time to replace them.Any one know of a supplier?Thanks.....

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Overpowered prop? jssailem at 5:24pm 10.11.20 I discovered this link to propeller design that is very interesting, by Peter Sewell of NZ. https:/
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 5:06pm 10.11.20 You started the rudeness. I simply pointed out that you were agreeing with me, yet you didn't seem
Block and tackle mast climb JBird at 4:54pm 10.11.20
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Stu Jackson at 4:48pm 10.11.20 You are agreeing with me that the bank is a RESERVE bank, not a START bank, yet you can't even reco
Block and tackle mast climb leo310 at 4:43pm 10.11.20 Have a look at Climbing Aider Rope Strap Daisy Chain 33 Feet on amazon its only $64 cnd or $48 usd h
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 4:31pm 10.11.20 Well, Scotty, for the bazlillionth time: it is a RESERVE bank. It is NOT a dedicated START bank.
Block and tackle mast climb Hayden Watson at 4:22pm 10.11.20 I would not want to use a 3:1 tackle. I have used a 4:1 which was made with a double block at the t
Block and tackle mast climb sailme88 at 4:20pm 10.11.20 There is a climbing term you should know... " On Belay"... Trying to be polite here... Only a....r
Gloucester 22 Owners shemandr at 4:19pm 10.11.20 Nice result. I think I'm going to have to put the Gloucester 22 on my list!
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Stu Jackson at 4:14pm 10.11.20 because it always pricks my ears Well, Scotty, for the bazlillionth time: it is a RESERVE bank.
Block and tackle mast climb capta at 3:59pm 10.11.20 I've been using a block & tackle system to go aloft since 1969. I'd suggest 5:1 unless you are reall
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 CrispyCringle at 3:16pm 10.11.20 Thank you! I will try to contact him... any leads? Thank you very much! https://shop.sailboatowne
Cabin interior cloth repair for my Gloucester 22 Simple Gift at 2:58pm 10.11.20 Thank you all. I appreciate the tips and the links!!!
Gloucester 22 Owners Simple Gift at 2:56pm 10.11.20 Hi, Thank you for the detailed reply. I want to paint too. But I am worried as a bunch of things onl
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 Simple Gift at 2:51pm 10.11.20 Thank you! I will try to contact him... any leads? Thank you very much!
Need cushions for Hunter 23 Simple Gift at 2:50pm 10.11.20 Thank you for the reply! I appreciate it very much. I was hoping to hear some ideas for any used or
Block and tackle mast climb Hunter216 at 2:48pm 10.11.20 Might want to read this. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/climbing-the-mast-solo.197821/#p
Block and tackle mast climb JBird at 2:41pm 10.11.20
Block and tackle mast climb Hunter216 at 2:30pm 10.11.20 If you are planning on doing what I think you are planning :) know how to use a Prusik knot
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 2:27pm 10.11.20 I only responded with the DCP option because it always pricks my ears when I hear somebody say (or r

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