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H260 Rudder/Outboard Linkage Mike at 12:43am 03.03.03 Smaller Boats 6/1513 In tight maneuvering situations, it is sometimes necessary to turn the outboard while turning the ru
Info on dolphin 23 casey murphy at 11:55pm 03.02.03 Trailer Sailors 0/3373 I am looking for info on my dolphin 23 made by olympic yachts in montreal canadain 1971. Have been
Next Generation Nathan at 11:42pm 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 25/1663 It appears to me, from my experiences, that there is a significant lack of interest in sailing in yo
wire size Bill at 11:23pm 03.02.03 Big Boats 4/951 Can anyone tell me the wire size on the forestay of the 34'.....thanks.
I neede navigational counsel and advice Hayden Jones at 11:02pm 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 4/926
Changing Sheaves on Deck Organizers Ray Evans at 10:07pm 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1092 Does anyone know how you can change the sheaves on deck organizers. The originals are cracked and ne
Exhaust Question Mike at 9:43pm 03.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/972 Exhaust QuestionI am thinking of rerouting my exhaust hose. I replaced my stock Aqualift with a V
query about furling mailsails Arie Nudel at 2:54pm 03.02.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1726 In the Hunters many have the option for a furling main sail. The advantages are obvious but I am wo
Prop configuration of a 326 Hunter Arie Nudel at 2:35pm 03.02.03 Other Sailboats 2/813 What is the difference in performance and more importantly steering ability between the standard 2 b
New America's Cup Venue... Where and what it means Rob R. at 2:23pm 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1000 So, From this America's Cup we learned that while the almighty dollar may not buy the best boat, i
Nylon Webbing as Anchor Rode? Gary A. at 1:57pm 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 9/2520 Just curious if anyone has any experience/advice on using nylon webbing material as an anchor rode.
Does the stainless steel arch reflect radar signal Ken Kindrick at 1:40pm 03.02.03 Big Boats 9/2262 Of course I have a radar reflector mounted high in the rigging on my Hunter 340, but I'm wondering i
Thanks Phil, Great Web Site dj at 12:40pm 03.02.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/848 Just wanted to applaud your changes made over the last months (years).The two that I like the most
need help on false bilge in Hunter 34-bilge liner Jim Oursler at 12:32pm 03.02.03 Big Boats 9/3353 As 34 owners know, or will soon deduce, the hull liner gives the false impression of being the bilge
Music to Sail By SailboatOwners.com at 12:27pm 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 100/4439 Do you listen to music when you sail? Does Jimmy Buffet accompany you when you go out on the boat
Battery Charging Tony at 11:45am 03.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/973 Hi All,Just replaced the starter battery (1 x 12 Volt) on our '91 H30T...As I was replacing it,
Gibbs winches Bob Tucker at 11:44am 03.02.03 Smaller Boats 0/3717 I have a 1974 Hunter 25 with Gibb 7STA self tailing winches, one of which needs repair. Any suggest
Angle of heel Danny Arditti at 11:28am 03.02.03 Smaller Boats 3/981 I'm a new sailor and I'm doing pretty well. I have a swing keel Catalina and sometime I get outside
Looking for a Hunter 23 Jim Baggs at 10:48am 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 1/927 I am looking to buy a Hunter 23. Does anyone know of one for sale in the Northwest?
Best way to clean oily, dirty lines? Chip Giles at 10:47am 03.02.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1094 We have started spring cleaning of the boat, and discovered many of our spare lines have got oily an

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Hull numbers.... again pclarksurf at 12:07pm 08.03.20 +1 for @Jacktar-- once the state agency gets a hold of your craft, all bets are off. Washington Sta
Yanmar 1GM Water in Oil?? Alan Gomes at 12:07pm 08.03.20 You should know that the raw water pump used on the 1GM/1GM10 is awful and requires frequent rebuild
How deep to launch (2) pclarksurf at 11:58am 08.03.20 Very similar to @Gene Neill and @T_Cat; With my 6' extension my back tire is sitting in a few inch
New Boat srimes at 11:57am 08.03.20 Um, what's your definition of "able to trailer?"
Looking for the owner of a boat TexanAV8R at 11:55am 08.03.20 Well, I called the broker for this (note, she didn't contact me...) and she stated that the owners h
Depth Finder Question Ralph Johnstone at 11:55am 08.03.20 I had originally tried to fix it to the hull with silicone, but got no readings Next time, cut a
More propane outboard questions john6206 at 11:53am 08.03.20 I apologize for the snark. It seems that there are a number of people who believe that there is no
New Boat dlochner at 11:52am 08.03.20 This is a good start, ask questions first, buy later. ;) When you say "Ocean Cruises" for 2 or 3 w
Is this Boat a good boat? (1) srimes at 11:51am 08.03.20 When you bought your boat what were the triggers that caused you to pull out your checkbook? The
Is this Boat a good boat? MitchM at 11:47am 08.03.20
Anchorage magnet... Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 11:46am 08.03.20 I used to crew on a 50ft (on deck) ferro schooner. 50,000 pound displacement. We were anchored once,
Packing nuts question Ralph Johnstone at 11:46am 08.03.20 Yes, but our shaft is 1 3/4". Some people have all the luck :soapbox: ! I can see myself paying
Power Winch Throwing Breaker... Question capta at 11:45am 08.03.20 How long has it been since you took apart the winch, cleaned, lubed and reassembled it? That needs t
Anchorage magnet... (1) capta at 11:38am 08.03.20 One of the things I think is an absolute necessity for a cruising boat is a rub rail, especially one
Anchorage magnet... DayDreamer41 at 11:36am 08.03.20 Appears to me that your boat was much heavier than theirs and you tipped the whole anchorage sideway
Packing nuts question capta at 11:31am 08.03.20 Yes, but our shaft is 1 3/4". Sometimes things like this can be had at the used chandleries. I get a
twodzusfittings at 11:30am 08.03.20 My 1983 O'day 30 came with a bow roller. However one of the previous owners installed it by cutting
Packing nuts question (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 08.03.20 @capta , are you saying you now have this industrial type of gland assembly? prop shaft. They are o
Anchorage magnet... Rick486 at 11:21am 08.03.20 An associated symptom of anchor close is..."I tried here and it didn't work, so I'll try again in th
Beneteau 361 stiff steering SCFoster at 11:03am 08.03.20 Here is the response from Tides Marine:

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