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Caribbean Sailing (1) andrea at 11:49am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 0/919 I have a lovely Catalina 27 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, The Gateway to the Caribbean chain. It sits at
Keel leaking water Ron at 11:41am 06.11.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1043 My boat was just launched and developed a leak at the two rear keel bolts. Has anyone ever had that?
replacement doors for companionway hatchboards bo at 10:01am 06.11.03 Big Boats 2/1117 Does anyone know of a manufacturer for doors to replace hatchboard arrangement on Catalina 36?
Water Puddle Tim at 9:53am 06.11.03 Big Boats 1/838 Several months ago I purchased a 1997 Hunter 340. So far, owning the boat has been a great experien
Hunter 170 Spinnaker Alan at 9:17am 06.11.03 Day Sailers 1/2060 I'm thinking about adding the spinnaker kit. Has anyone experience with this? Can it be singlehand
Rookie John Tilley at 9:06am 06.11.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/843 I just purchased a hunter42 passage, and I am trying to figure out how to dump my waste tank. Water
Anyone got a Fingal? Richard Marble at 8:26am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 2/2738 When I was boat hunting last year I saw a sweet looking 28 foot sailboat I beleave was made in Sweed
water in aft birth robert feld at 7:37am 06.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/823 I am a recent owner of a 1996 28Mark ll. I have noticed small amounts of water in the aft berth, adj
Adler Refrigeration, instalation information neede R Whiting at 7:01am 06.11.03 Other Sailboats 1/825 Having recently purchaced a sailboat , the referigation compressor was installed , or bolted into p
Don't know what to call it Dave Decker at 6:31am 06.11.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/969 I don't what they are called so I couldn't check the archives first before asking. The metal plate w
What is this switch for - Console 1998 376 (1) Larry Stewart at 6:26am 06.11.03 Big Boats 2/739 I purchased a 376 in April and cannot find out what a switch is for on the wheel console. It's loca
What is this switch for - 1998 376 - Console Larry Stewart at 6:20am 06.11.03 Big Boats 0/721 We purchased a 376 in April and I still do not know what this switch is for on the console. It's to
Need a lesson about points of sale Harry at 6:18am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 4/991 I am having a discussion with a sailing buddy and we disagree. Please explain to us the difference b
Yanmar 15 Shuts Off at Low RPMs (1) Marvin at 4:51am 06.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/872 I recently purchased a 33' Hunter (1979). There are plenty of project to keep me busy, but at the m
Need help on core materials Mark s/v Cattivo I at 4:18am 06.11.03 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1001 Help!I've got all the resin, hardener and fiberglass cloth for repairing and rebedding the starbao
engine size for a Hunter 28.5 Dave B. at 3:31am 06.11.03 Other Sailboats 3/1834 Can anyone tell me if a Yanmar diesel 15hp was standard on a 1986 Hunter 28.5. I have not seen any m
H33 Canvas Bob at 3:04am 06.11.03 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1009 I'm considering adding a dodger and possibly a bimini to my '78 H33. Does anyone out there have pict
running lights not working, frequently Dave Slepoy at 2:52am 06.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/878 On my Catalina 28 (1991) the bow light goes out frequently!! I have replaced it 2 times this year al
replacing teak and holly sole Peter at 2:40am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1760 Does anyone know of a source where I can order a replacement teak and holly sole for my 86 CAT 36?
Hunter 34 1984 - Shallow Keel Footprint Roy Tyner at 12:58am 06.11.03 Big Boats 5/1285 I am in the process of having a cradle constructed for my Hunter 34 1984 (which is moored in Sarasot

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Chartplotter vs iPad jssailem at 9:09am 08.20.20 Fred It really is a question about how complex do you want to make your boat, and how challenging ar
Boat Survey capta at 9:07am 08.20.20 Most agreements for sale are done before a survey and the price agreed is subject to the findings of
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 9:06am 08.20.20 Wouldn't anybody even considering a voyage like that already know all those things about his/her bo
Boat Survey dlochner at 8:59am 08.20.20 Survey's are done for several different reasons. Sometimes your insurer might want one (cynical asi
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? capta at 8:58am 08.20.20 Can the thru-hulls be closed, do the running lights work, can the mainsail be readily reefed, is th
Boat Survey Ron20324 at 8:54am 08.20.20
How do you store capta at 8:51am 08.20.20 Ah, well there you go. 2 engines. Room for a gallon jug. 5 gallons (?!) of used oil. All foreign
Boat Survey FastOlson at 8:41am 08.20.20 Perhaps some here , while well intended, are reading more into the OP's post than was meant. Since a
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 8:38am 08.20.20 If you have a large enough line of credit on your card, with a book in one hand and the card in the
prop stabilizer issue Davidasailor26 at 8:36am 08.20.20 Can you tell what exactly is wiggling? (1) The prop relative to the shaft, (2) the shaft relative to
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? dlochner at 8:35am 08.20.20 Actually, a person can assess his or her own skills if the assessment is relative to a standard, no
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 8:32am 08.20.20 Hmmmm..... Interesting. :poke: Actually, a person can assess his or her own skills if the assess
Legend Series Plastic Laminate Halipe�o at 8:32am 08.20.20 I think is formica, you could try taking one of the covers to Home Depot, Lowe's or a kitchen design
Jib roller furling line block Golden Road at 8:29am 08.20.20 Thanks all for your help
Boat Survey Davidasailor26 at 8:29am 08.20.20 The boat model is basically the same as with house buying in this case - Buyer makes an offer, selle
Chartplotter vs iPad dlochner at 8:19am 08.20.20 Where do you plan to sail? If you get an iPad, you'll want to have a waterproof case (Targus makes
Beaching a H260... Joe at 8:18am 08.20.20 It's easier to clean the hull if it's in the water, 'cause all the crud is soft. That's what my div
Jib roller furling line block Joe at 7:58am 08.20.20 Found one on EBay https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h2gAAOSwc9ha~FYd/s-l1600.jpg You can find other man
Boat Survey Don S/V ILLusion at 7:57am 08.20.20
Rue Clips - Anybody use these for shrouds and stay pins? Bob S at 7:55am 08.20.20 I got the welding wire idea years ago from Roger Long. Anyone who's been hanging around this site fo

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