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F235 Launching Joe M at 6:06am 08.06.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1171 Thinking about buying a F235, I am wondering "Can the fin keel model be launched from the trailer?"
Pulpit, leaks, plywood Mike Andersen at 4:58am 08.06.03 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1137 Hi All, and thanks to the many helpful responses from previous posts of mine.H27 1980Where the p
Beam reach vs. close reach Tom at 4:58am 08.06.03 Ask All Sailors 11/7192 I have started sailing again after 10 years (way too long!) and was reminded again last week of the
How Much Floatation Mark Hunter22 at 4:29am 08.06.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/856 Does anyone know how much floatation is in a Hunter22? What I mean is, will it still float if it fil
BOW THRUSTERS Waldo Emerson at 3:40am 08.06.03 Big Boats 0/1036 If u have installed bow thrusters would appreciate information.
retro fitting a propane stove on a 28.5 Mike H at 3:15am 08.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/836 Has anyone replaced their alcohol stove with a propane gas stove? If so, what size propane bottle?
Kids, anyone thirsty? Bill at 2:47am 08.06.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1195 You can use this to get your kids to drink more water while sailing!Water or CokeThis! Is really
222- Keeping the Kick up Rudder down Mark Hofmann at 2:45am 08.06.03 Day Sailers 5/2459 The previous owner of my 1985 O'Day 222 made a new tiller for it but did not include the cam cleat a
electric start outboard question... Brian Conneely at 2:14am 08.06.03 Smaller Boats 14/5434 At the beginning of this season I installed an 8hp 2 stroke Nissan outboard with an electric starter
Ablative paint mid-season care cleaning growth ? Michael at 2:12am 08.06.03 Ask All Sailors 10/2859 This spring our boat received a new bottom job with Interlux ablative paint (the stuff with the bioc
Engine quit Tony at 2:01am 08.06.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/793 I need some help. While motorsailing down the bay, me diesel died. It seemed to loose power first an
Yanmar YSB12 - Rebuild or Replace Thomas H. George at 1:17am 08.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/9995 I have a 1978 Hunter 30 which I love but the original engine - Yanmar YSB12 - overheated last week w
H34 clutch/deck org. install question: Marcus at 1:00am 08.06.03 Big Boats 4/947 Monday is install day for the new clutches, deck organizers, etc. In preparing for the rigger, does
Seems like a lot of trouble... Darren Mayes at 12:43am 08.06.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/705 ... why not just buy one of the 5 day ice chests? While you may lose some storage space, I don't th
Is there any way this could be correct David at 3:17pm 08.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/995 Ok, I have a Catalina 30 TRBS which I just put back in the water after a new bottom. In 15 knots of
looking for year on my C27 Aaron Walls at 2:57pm 08.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/933 Me and my father bought a C27 last summer. The guys we bought the boat from had bought it from an es
head problems Rick D at 2:04pm 08.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/965 Just purchased a 1984 catalina270, a very clean and maintained boat.I was present during the 4 hour
Failed Statpower 40+ Charger Ned Strain at 1:54pm 08.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1071 Our two year old Xantrex Statpower charger suddenly quit. When switched on, the Charging light on t
Anchor light? Jack Brunicon at 1:06pm 08.05.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/986 Has anybody added a 360 degree anchor light to a Mac 26X? If so how did you mount it? Where can I
Lube the mast track Gene Kinney at 12:49pm 08.05.03 Big Boats 3/970 I have a H40. When I first got her I couldn't raise the main without using the winch and taking a l

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Veterans Day, 2020 kappykaplan at 6:33am 11.11.20 I just say, "thanks", back to them.
Foul Weather Gear Stinks jssailem at 6:31am 11.11.20 Looks like there will be little relief as a little research points the St Lucie River issues are tie
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Justin_NSA at 6:31am 11.11.20 SBO or MarineBeam can fix you up with everything you need. All of your bulbs should have numbers. Be
Veterans Day, 2020 Justin_NSA at 6:28am 11.11.20 I feel awkward and thankful when someone says "thanks for your service". Most of the cashiers at pl
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Scott T-Bird at 6:16am 11.11.20 The sail is going to be cut down to a 115 and according to the sail maker they are going to cut th
Hunter 25 trailer information Crazy Dave Condon at 6:08am 11.11.20 Manic tilt trailers built them for Hunter. They are located in Florida. Call and see if you can pur
Veterans Day, 2020 kappykaplan at 6:04am 11.11.20 Tks! :thumbup:
The USS Chicago kappykaplan at 6:03am 11.11.20 this is a good opportunity to thank all Veterans for their service Tks! :thumbup:
By-Passing Hot Water Heater DougM at 5:59am 11.11.20 Drain the water heater. Disconnect the cold inlet and the hot outlet from the water heater. Connect
Blister history of Catalina 310 Justin_NSA at 5:51am 11.11.20 We just hauled out a friend's Newport. Had blisters everywhere. He says they dry out and go away. Pa
Foul Weather Gear Stinks thinwater at 5:50am 11.11.20 I found links to those products so I'll give them a try. Sounds like a good idea to keep some Micr
Veterans Day, 2020 jssailem at 5:39am 11.11.20 Thank you Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guard, all Veterans for your commitment and sac
Foul Weather Gear Stinks shemandr at 5:32am 11.11.20 Or treat the inside with a anti-microbial/bio-stat, like BAC or one the generic Microban products.
Veterans Day, 2020 Justin_NSA at 5:22am 11.11.20 :beer: Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them. Emerson, Ralph Waldo
The USS Chicago shemandr at 5:15am 11.11.20 I can't listen to the whole thing but this is a good opportunity to thank all Veterans for their ser
Lightning control? shemandr at 5:06am 11.11.20 Yes!
Lightning control? Mr. Dave at 4:55am 11.11.20 So, acting much like lighting rods on a barn. Mr. Logic likes that!
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor Crazy Dave Condon at 4:52am 11.11.20 @rs1sensen sails in salt water but the water is fresh found inside; thus the direction of a topside
Sea of Cortez? HMT2 at 4:47am 11.11.20 You may find some info in this thread helpful. May want to search for more. https://forums.sailboat
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? sailme88 at 4:40am 11.11.20 not while under load, I usually adjust the windward side after seeing how the tensioned leward side

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