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Cockpit Table Bruce at 2:42pm 08.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/856 I am planning to build a cockpit table. I would like to hear what you made and what material you use
Yanmar 3GM30 Electrical Connection Problem Dan Grosz at 1:04pm 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1742 Recently when I go to start my engine the initial warning light/buzzer does not come on. Some othe
Westerbeke 21 operating specs Dave Shore at 11:06am 08.29.03 Big Boats 1/1721 I have a Westerbeke 21 on my 1983 Shores Adrift H34 which I have had for three years, I have the spe
PLASTIC CABLE COVERS JERRY MITCHELL at 11:06am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1042 DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET 5/16 PLASTIC CABLE COVERS IN LENGTHS LONGER THAN 6'? WEST MARINE H
H30 Cradle? Dick Armstrong at 10:54am 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1199 Does anyone know where to get a good, solid cradle fit for an '89 Hunter 30? I've moved from the
Raising the Mast David Cooper at 9:45am 08.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/927 I have a 1975 O'day 25. I usually keep it in the water, however when I have had to take it for pain
Epoxy for cast iron swing keel Don K. at 6:47am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 18/4678 The cast iron swing keel on my Chrysler 26 starts to rust in a very short time no matter what kind o
What's up, dock? SailboatOwners.com at 6:14am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 105/5601 The last two feet to the dock can be the most perilous portion of any cruise. What's your secret
Capri 22 Fin Vs. Wing Joe M at 4:56am 08.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/10243 I am looking for a daysailer/ club racer and am considering the Capri 22.One is for sale in my area
Wintering in Florida West Coast marinas???? Frank at 4:48am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1789 Is it a good idea or not worth the ICW traffic to get down?
diesel problems Rob at 4:07am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 0/978 I posted this awhile ago and thought I would send a follow up photo to the group.....we are engine l
Tow Services Paul at 3:38am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1101 Every year, I think that I'll stop my SeaTow subscription because I never use their services, and al
Sail Slides John at 1:58am 08.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/1715 I have my halyards leading aft but I can't get the main up from the cockpit. The sail slides keep ge
lead aft bob at 1:38am 08.29.03 Trailer Sailors 1/1633 I would like to set it up to run everything from the cockpit. I am most enterested in ways to drop t
M25 and water route Steve at 12:25am 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 11/1701 Excuse - new owner.A mechanic recently worked on my transmission..said there wasn't a lot of water
Laptops on Boats IslandJack at 12:25am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 11/3193 I'm about to move on my boat full time on 9/15. I'm really wanting to take my laptop aboard, althoug
shroud rollers Bob Shafer at 12:24am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/2576 I want to add shroud rollers to protect my headsails, but was discouraged to see the high price of a
1981 Hunter 30 portlights Lee Adkison at 12:21am 08.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1082 I'm looking to replace the portlights on my 30. One has just broken the molding where the latch pin
buying catalina 22 john at 11:33pm 08.28.03 Smaller Boats 7/1290 i am looking to buy a catalina 22 1976 what damage do i look for and general wear and tear should i
Hunter 170 Jib Kevin Hughes at 11:08pm 08.28.03 Day Sailers 3/1880 I am having a problem with my jib not unrolling all the way. There seems to be one or two "wraps" l

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Climbing your mast alone Techstyle at 10:32am 11.11.20 Looks fine to me, the Ascender is on the Spinnaker line which is connected at the bow and there is a
Whisker Pole Davidasailor26 at 10:27am 11.11.20 Running wing-on-wing you won't get the tell tales flowing. In good conditions and with perfect tri
Oday 272 - Best and most efficient way to replace interior cushion covers Jammins2 at 10:25am 11.11.20 Thank you.
What is it? Toilet supply line... odaydokay at 10:23am 11.11.20 I learned something about stinky stagnant water on my set up. After I close the seacock I set the p
Veterans Day, 2020 odaydokay at 10:18am 11.11.20 As a veteran from the 60's, I say thanks to those soldiers who served in a combat zone when I did no
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. DArcy at 10:13am 11.11.20 You're probably ok. I went through this last year and it was really close but I have deck saloon wit
Hunter 25 trailer information Sailavie1 at 10:10am 11.11.20 Thanks So MUCH everyone. Will do Crazy. Look forward to hearing from you Sailavie1. this would b
Oday 272 - Best and most efficient way to replace interior cushion covers Jackdaw at 10:05am 11.11.20 Efficient? Find a local upholstery shop that works with marine cushions. If you're in Norwalk CT th
Hunter 25 trailer information Crazy Dave Condon at 10:04am 11.11.20 Rep had pulled a fast one and I dropped Hunter for a year. Rep was gone and I came back. They must
Leaking on trailer DArcy at 9:57am 11.11.20 The boat likely isn't at quite the same angle on the trailer as in the water. Try using a hose or bu
By-Passing Hot Water Heater (2) dlochner at 9:50am 11.11.20 Ha, I only wish I was that organized. I'm usually unprepared and can't find the fitting and a hose
Whisker Pole DArcy at 9:49am 11.11.20 Not so must to get the sail higher. I set the height of the clew to keep all of the tell-tails flo
Whisker Pole (2) william24424 at 9:27am 11.11.20 Yes, mast. Wing n' Wing...have fun. You'll look good doing it.
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Scott T-Bird at 9:23am 11.11.20
Hunter 25 trailer information davidmustang at 9:21am 11.11.20 Thanks So MUCH everyone. Will do Crazy. Look forward to hearing from you Sailavie1. this would be
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. Team118 at 9:20am 11.11.20 Thanks guys. The 12.5' is about the estimate most are coming in with. I'm Western NY and there is a
Hunter 25 trailer information Crazy Dave Condon at 9:11am 11.11.20 @Sailavie1 and @davidmustang It has been a long time but possibly load Rite I guess. Can you both
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? DrJudyB at 9:06am 11.11.20 I owned a 1977 Catalina 27 Tall rig for 15 years on windy San Francisco Bay, where the wind exceeds
Veterans Day, 2020 Dr. D at 9:03am 11.11.20 I just say, "thanks", back to them. That is what I do. My wife, Dorothy, and I call today OUR da
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Scott T-Bird at 9:00am 11.11.20 If there are small amounts of water in the HW tank, it will freeze without causing any issues. When

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