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VHF radio interference 356 David at 10:35pm 05.31.03 Big Boats 9/1191 I have a new 356 with an inverter and 2 shore power connections (main line and 2nd line for air cond
Mackinac Steve at 8:46pm 05.31.03 Racing 2/1573 Well, I registered for the Port Huron to Mackinac for 2003. Having completed a number of 75-100 mil
Epsco tillerpilot roger at 7:58pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1685 A neighbor has ofered me an old tillrpilot off a 28 foot boat that he no longer has. It is an Epsco
Looking for a US built Hunter owner in Europe Eduardo Melnick at 7:34pm 05.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/919 I would like to learn about the problems and technical changes needed for an US Hunter boat manufact
Rigg tension gage specs?? Mark Wieber at 5:25pm 05.31.03 Big Boats 5/1484 Mirage is a 1985 C36. She had her standing rigging professionally done last fall. While sailing with
Catalina 22 or 25 Quinn at 3:54pm 05.31.03 Trailer Sailors 12/4163 How long does it take to setup a catalina 25 from trailer. I am trying to decide upon purchasing a
Need info on the two diferent transums on 33.5 Anthony Peterson at 3:36pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1072 Hi, I am looking to purchase a Hunter 33.5 and have noted that their seems to be two diferent transu
Any one have pics of a 26S rigged ? (1) Stu at 2:10pm 05.31.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1232 I've seen lots of pictures but none that have given me a clue as to the setup of the Jib sheets (gen
356 locker latches Chuck Wayne at 1:34pm 05.31.03 Big Boats 0/923 The Pin latches on the 356 are sized to take a 1/4"x1" ball latch clevis pin, not a 3/16 as I previo
Leak at rudder post Matt Niemic at 12:38pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1239 Water comming in at topof rudder post. can thisbe fixed with out removing rudder?
Leak under steering pedestal Matt Niemic at 12:35pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1441 What is the best way to repair a leak under the steering pedestal? The water does not seem to be com
New 331 - bow waterline under water - please help Chuck at 11:59am 05.31.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1322 Hello all, I looking at purchasing a new or slightly used 331 with a 5'5" keel. Today, one was in t
Can someone give me transom dimensions? Stephen at 10:24am 05.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1095 I could use the dimensions of the transom. I am getting vinyl letters cut to spruce up the boat. My
Leaky Salon Windows on 1985 37c Brian Ross at 10:08am 05.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1128 I just bought a 1985 37c. I was just wondering if anybody else has had any experience replacing the
1978 hunter 25 info lori at 9:20am 05.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1841 I just bought my first boat! 1978 25' in very good conditin. I'm trying to find an owners manual and
THREADBARE KNEE PATCHES SH at 8:53am 05.31.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1140 Hello,So, over the winter while contemplating the breaking strength of my wire rigging and figurin
Installing a spinaker halyard - 2002 h326 Ed Fluss at 8:33am 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/970 Hello all,Is it possible too install a spinaker halyard while the mast is rigged? There is no lead
Cruising Spinnaker Ron Baer at 8:19am 05.31.03 Smaller Boats 1/872 Can any 240 owner that has a cruising spinnaker tell me how and where they attach the tack. I would
used main for Cat 22 Burrell Crompton at 8:19am 05.31.03 Smaller Boats 1/1124 Are there outlets for buying a used main sail for a Cat 22?
Magazine Review of 19, 192 and 20 Joshua Colvin at 7:47am 05.31.03 Day Sailers 0/1485 Hello,Our magazine is looking to review the O'Day 19, Mariner, 192 or 20. If you're interested in

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Pop-up problem kappykaplan at 11:24am 10.30.20 I don't think you're supposed to sail the boat with the pop-top up.
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line (5) JRacer at 11:24am 10.30.20 Here are some pics of how my asym tack line is set up. It runs from back by the cockpit along the to
Macerator Pumps, Hunter 45 CC VanIslandGuy at 11:21am 10.30.20 The Raritan macerator pumps are the exact same footprint and electrical load as Jabsco but are a lit
Spinnaker working loads? PaulK at 11:19am 10.30.20 Having to shift the sheets for the jib and spinnaker between one pair of winches can be hassle. Havi
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? dlochner at 11:14am 10.30.20 We moved from a 150 to a 135%. Much easier sail to handle. Because it was a smaller sail we used a t
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries planoron at 11:13am 10.30.20 Yea,,,,if i was full time cruising i would spring for the new system. Lighter weight, great dissipa
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries dlochner at 11:06am 10.30.20 One big advantage to Li batteries is the high rate of charge acceptance, much higher than the 20 amp
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? PaulK at 11:04am 10.30.20 Talk to your sailmaker about whether the sail would work as a 135. It may be too old and blown out
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line PaulK at 10:58am 10.30.20 IMHO I would caution against relying on this practice, assuming you are flying an asym from your st
Rusty Keel Bolts MilesQrowe at 10:54am 10.30.20 Yep, fin keel
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 10:51am 10.30.20 IMHO I would caution against relying on this practice, assuming you are flying an asym from your st
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way Rick at 10:48am 10.30.20 Can you elaborate on that. Not sure if I KNOW what you are referring too.
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 10:48am 10.30.20 land on the marina poles. Look close, his boat pushed one bollard over. He probably just found ou
make stanchions removeable? Sailfanatic at 10:44am 10.30.20 My P31-2 came with welded bases. I had a local shop cut the bases off, then re-used the stanchions w
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? kappykaplan at 10:43am 10.30.20 I haven't flown my 150 in years - too overpowered even with two reefs in the main. My other headsai
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 10:41am 10.30.20 Grapefruit cross pollinated with an Orange, smaller and sweeter. Solar winds harvested, about 300
What shackle for halyards? Sailfanatic at 10:38am 10.30.20 If your jib halyard runs through a halyard retainer at the masthead (often added for the furler) and
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Davidasailor26 at 10:34am 10.30.20 +1 for the advice above about depowering the kite and easing the sheet before pulling the sock down.
Invest 95L shemandr at 10:33am 10.30.20 It might be better to drift away from your slip and end up on some marsh or field than land on the m
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? odaydokay at 10:30am 10.30.20 I am a tad over 6 feet and I do not hit so it is at least 6'1", probably a bit more.

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