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What happened to the 'SEND' button--- Tom s/v GAIA at 1:17pm 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 3/901 Am I doing something wrong, or, is there a problem with the forums. I can't find the submit button t
Electrical safety ground Royce at 11:58am 03.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/835 I read an article in the current CW mag about electrical safety grounds for the AC system. I do not
How much does Refridgeration drain the batteries? Grant Blair at 11:10am 03.26.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/916 I just purchased a 1999 Hunter 340 that does not have refridgeration. I am contemplating whether to
Replacing Hatch boards? Jason Patterson at 11:09am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 20/6206 I need to replace my hatch boards and wondering what kind of wood I should use and a approx. price.
Towing Troubles Red Beard at 7:55am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1020 I am getting ready to take my new Hunter 260 from the dealer to the lake. I was going over some fina
100% prime cut? Bruce at 7:38am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1063 It seems like 100 jibs never make full use of the forestay; I understand that this is done intention
Head in 23.5/240 Rob Ullinger at 6:11am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 3/705 Sorry I don't get a chance to check the forums very often. I saw where there was some discussion a
removing hardware David at 4:04am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/926 I have a Capri 22, but this question may apply to a range Catalina boats How is the deck hardware s
Upholstery Cleaning Scott at 3:45am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1040 I purchased an 88' Catalina 27 with the combination fabric top and vinyl bottom interior cushions.I
main tell tale peter at 3:10am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 3/1007 My mainsail only has a leech tell tale at the top batten, and I want to add two more. Does anyone ha
Need Good Quality/Price on Anchor Rode Joe Mullee at 3:01am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1030 I want to get a good quality rode (don't need chain) at a fair price. I've checked WM, Defender, Sai
BENETEAU FIRST 285 (1991) - REPLACE CABIN STEPS BILL STARTT at 2:18am 03.26.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1074 WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE WOOD VENEER ON THE STEPS TO OUR CABIN. I HAVE AN OAK VENEER,
Furling line fairleads, etc. Eric at 1:17am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 1/1020 I've got an '83 C25 TR SK and I'm installing a new headsail furler. Any suggestions on what type of
what type of transmission oil? rick peacock at 12:56am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1101 I have a Catalina 30 w/ a Univ. 25xp engine. On the engine spec. sheet it lists two different types
loss of speed from engine (prop?) rick peacock at 12:50am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/849 I own a Catalina w/ a 25xp Univ. engine. I had the boat out of the water to do a bottom job and repl
New Head Russell Egge at 12:43am 03.26.03 Big Boats 15/874 Has anyone replaced the OEM head with a PHII head on a 376, as advertised on this site. Did the hou
New Holding Tank Russell Egge at 12:21am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 2/880 Well we finally decided to replace the entire system. Head, hose and holding tank. Looked at it yest
Great Lakes Water Levels - How's Yours Stephen Ord at 11:51pm 03.25.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/717 We are having to move our boat from Lake Erie to Lake Huron due to water levels 10-12" below last ye
Roller furler w/sail Don at 10:52pm 03.25.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/805 I'm planning to purchase a roller furler for my 1978 h27. I've noticed that they come in different s
C36 engine out John Visser at 10:36pm 03.25.03 Big Boats 16/1274 For what its worth, I pulled the engine (Universal M25) and have it home for some repair and refurbi

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True Wind Discussion Redux jssailem at 9:39am 05.17.20 The water flowing over the keel is affected by the current so the windspeed and direction relative
Sail Trim and Aeronautic Theories. (1) Hunter216 at 9:36am 05.17.20
C310 Bulkhead replacement cost? CowboyWay at 9:30am 05.17.20 Thanks everyone for the advice and estimates. I did speak with someone from Catalina and it seems th
True Wind Discussion Redux jssailem at 9:27am 05.17.20 Racers care the most about their speed relative to their competition, 6 weeks ago I would have agr
True Wind Discussion Redux markwbird at 9:24am 05.17.20
Sail Trim and Aeronautic Theories. jssailem at 9:15am 05.17.20 Russ. I have to say... I am an evolving sailor. I cruise better now. And I think this new enlightenm
merc 9.9 outboard on my 260- help please CrispyCringle at 9:14am 05.17.20 I dont have that motor, but in general, the battery will hook up to the start solenoid. The alternat
Sail Trim and Aeronautic Theories. RussC at 9:12am 05.17.20 When I first got SV Hadley, I was in constant motion. Trimming this, adjusting that, correcting t
Raw water intake thru hull relocation Yamaha 25 jssailem at 9:11am 05.17.20 Welcome to the challenge of owning a 70's boat that has a smaller following. If you are looking for
Raw water intake thru hull relocation Yamaha 25 jssailem at 9:05am 05.17.20 I've never really thought much about my through hulls and seacocks but I wonder if I should check on
Grampian 31 classic mast step. kloudie1 at 9:02am 05.17.20 Once you get the thing off the boat, a machine shop could duplicate it from an aluminum block .. or
Grampian 31 classic mast step. (1) jssailem at 8:46am 05.17.20 Old boats are a labor of love. Mine is a 1974 Cal 35 Cruiser. ntenance when I bought her. She is
mast light wiring problems czimmer at 8:42am 05.17.20 On most of the boats I 've worked on ,the wires were laid between layers of fiberglass and were san
R20 Outboard length? kloudie1 at 8:38am 05.17.20 Hard to say exactly, but if ya operate in waves of around 2 feet and greater, you'd like the little
Center board line tension gudiss at 8:30am 05.17.20 I need to use the winch and all my strength on the crank to pull up the center board on my Hunter 2
high water? jon hansen at 8:21am 05.17.20 huge storm dumping on michigan today, again.
Sail Trim and Aeronautic Theories. jssailem at 8:20am 05.17.20 Jon, I am reading for the first time, Bethwaite's Fast Handling Technique. Just started last night.
Sail Trim and Aeronautic Theories. jssailem at 8:04am 05.17.20 I never had a wind vane on my Laser or Lido 14. Those were two of the boats I sailed in my youth.
Sail Trim and Aeronautic Theories. (1) jon hansen at 8:03am 05.17.20 chapter 17. sails. in high performance sailing, seems to agree with gentry. same stuff. i think. am
Raw water intake thru hull relocation Yamaha 25 AJW at 7:57am 05.17.20 Also, assuming that you also have a 7/8 in (or 22 mm) shaft, do you use a 7/8 in (or 22.2 mm ID)/1 1

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