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Cruising on a '22 Stu at 10:43pm 07.21.03 Day Sailers 1/1178 I have a 22 O'Day centerboard sloop and have been doing regular overnights in local waters. Has a
Doing bottom /swing keel work on trailer Kip at 9:54pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 4/1131 What tips could anyone give in regards to : working on a boat on a trailer with bunks. Specificl
Full width battens - how tight should they be? Sandy Houng at 9:24pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 3/2058 Hope I can sneak in here with my Hunter 18.5. think this applies to most boats with similar sails. O
My 23.5 lists to starboard Rick Macdonald at 4:58pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 10/896 ...when sitting empty at the dock. The reason is obvious - the motor, gas tank, battery and PortaPot
Accelerator shift handle problems Ed W. at 3:37pm 07.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/939 I have an old Morse two lever control set on my Catalina 30. Where the accelerator hub snaps on to t
Sharing engine overheating knowledge Arnie Hoffman at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Bigger Boats 1/1000 Just wanted to share some of my recent experiences to add to the knowledge pool.My 16 horse Univer
235 Trailer? MIke at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1295 Looking for a used trailer that fits a 235 wing keel. Where are they hiding? Any leads on a manufa
Economical boom vang for '80 Hunter 27? Naptown Brian at 1:15pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1304 I'm looking for a decent but not-too-expensive boom vang for my Cherubini H27. Any recommendations?
Hunter 356 Mast and Whitlock wheel J at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Big Boats 7/1260 We just picked up our new Hunter 356 and i have two newbie questions:1- The mast is raked alot, loo
1976 hunter 30 front hatch cover mike at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/999 does anyone know of any parts boats out there, lost my front hatch cover, contacted hunter and they
Coming to MD DC VA Can i sail with someone Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:49pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 1/956 will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I have a
On my way to DC Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:47pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/978 I will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I hav
Hunter 170 Class????? Jeff Bobbio at 12:32pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1251 My club "GRSA" now has 6 Hunter 170s and is interested in forming a fleet. I am new to sailing and a
black residue in engine compartment Rick D at 12:27pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1341 Looking at a boat with a 1984 14 hp universal diesel with 550 hours. I was looking at the emgine and
black residue in engine compartment Rick D at 12:19pm 07.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1706 I'm looking at buying a 1984 catalina 27 with a 14 universal engine. I was looking at the engine and
lubricating the mast track Ed at 11:37am 07.21.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1179 I saw an article in Sail magazine that dealt with lubricating the sail track, but I cannot find that
bimini for a 1990 Hunter 28 Joe at 11:34am 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2561 I own a 1990 Hunter 28, and wanting to purchase a new bimini for our sailboat. I would like to shade
ST 4000 Plus Clutch Disengaging Tom at 11:25am 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1581 Whats with my autopilot? When I was sailing yesterday the clutch on my ST4000 plus would disengage a
Evaluating "the deal" Gary O. at 11:21am 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 7/968 I'm disappointed that there is no "Edmunds" for sailboats! Is purchasing a sailboat like purchasing
Disposable propane cylinders Steve at 11:18am 07.21.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1175 I am preparing to leave on my summer cruise and I have always been bothered by carring those disposa

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I win! Glsawyer at 7:11am 10.19.20 New info! It is a rover. Alot of them around here. http://merrittwalter.com
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? FastOlson at 7:09am 10.19.20 Perhaps I was reading too much "between the lines" in these posts, but the original critter break-in
I win! Don S/V ILLusion at 7:07am 10.19.20 Local guy says he can do it but will need replaced if planning to sail in a storm lol. Nobody PLAN
I win! Glsawyer at 6:54am 10.19.20 Well, you have some work to do. Wood mast? Steel boats present some unique problems. I'm involved
I win! (1) dlochner at 6:52am 10.19.20 Well, you have some work to do. Wood mast? Steel boats present some unique problems. I'm involved
Vinyl, last chance thinwater at 6:51am 10.19.20 IIRC, someone once mentioned the cleaner/compound used to dress up the clear headlight covers. Th
SailTimer Wind Instrument Bob J. at 6:48am 10.19.20 I know this is an older thread, but for anyone doing their pre-purchase research, wish I had done m
Sails to live for. Scott T-Bird at 6:41am 10.19.20
I win! Glsawyer at 6:41am 10.19.20 Apparently the boat was built by a guy that has built several. Including one owned by the father of
I win! Glsawyer at 6:40am 10.19.20 Includes a small washer/dryer in one. And I have a azimuth 1000 electric compass from another boat I
Hunter 260: Tiller Versus Wheel Tedd at 6:39am 10.19.20 Those are all good points, @Crazy Dave Condon , except the "turn right to go right" thing never made
I win! Glsawyer at 6:38am 10.19.20 Must be a unique boat. An internet search yielded no results. Be wary, sometimes the most expensiv
I win! (6) Glsawyer at 6:37am 10.19.20 Crappy pics but hey. Price is right. All it needs is mast repaired. And yes ik a repaired mast is no
I win! dlochner at 6:33am 10.19.20 Must be a unique boat. An internet search yielded no results. Be wary, sometimes the most expensive
I win! Glsawyer at 6:30am 10.19.20 :worthless: Soon my frind soon. There is so far only 1 downside. Aft mast needs repaired. Local
I win! kappykaplan at 6:27am 10.19.20 :worthless:
iMarine USA Review ambler at 6:24am 10.19.20 I ordered a plug for the depth transducer for my (very old) Garmin GPS. It was a quality product (ma
1GM10 yanmar diesel Noodat Lady at 6:22am 10.19.20 If it stops increasing its revs at some point (3500 rpm you seem to say), then it is not a runaway a
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? jssailem at 6:14am 10.19.20 I still use Rosepoint Navigation's Coastal Explorer application for more detailed planning. I have
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s rgranger at 6:13am 10.19.20 I've owned a V21 and a V222. I've done several long trips in my V22 and three can sleep okay on the

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