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Enlarge H340 anchor locker? Ken Kindrick at 6:36am 12.02.02 Big Boats 1/926 On my Hunter 340 I have 300 feet of nylon rode plus 60 feet of chain, using a windless. When retriev
Hunter 170 vs Catalina 16.5 Rod at 6:22am 12.02.02 Smaller Boats 15/8744 I'm looking to purchase my first sailboat. I'm leaning toward a daysailor because I'd like to be abl
Catalina 16.5 vs Hunter 170 Rod at 6:21am 12.02.02 Smaller Boats 2/2102 I'm looking to purchase my first sailboat. I'm leaning toward a daysailor because I'd like to be abl
Board movement Carl at 6:06am 12.02.02 Smaller Boats 1/982 Just wondering if someone could tell me how much movement there should be at the tip of the board wh
leaking 5/8 pipe fitting on H 34 water tank jim oursler at 5:31am 12.02.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/1506 Bottom fitting leaks, the water outlet on the port side tank. Removed fitting and replaced using te
SWAGELESS RIGGING FITTINGS Dave Slepoy at 5:13am 12.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1109 I AM INTERESTED IN CHANGING FROM A SINGLE BACKSTAY ON MY CATALINA 28 TO A SPLIT BACKSTAY SYSTEM. I S
Capsize Screen Francis at 4:43am 12.02.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1292 Have a question that somebody might be able to answer. I was looking at the different models of macg
Stanchions and Lifelines -Winter Project Graham Kalbli at 4:42am 12.02.02 Smaller Boats 1/823 I am planning some winter projects for my '84 Hunter 20. One of which is Lifelines and 18" stanchio
1975 Hunter 25' Matt Shipman at 4:41am 12.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2266 Interested in seeing if anyone else has this year and model, I am thinking of buying one and need to
Headsails bunching up on the pulpit- help! Mary at 4:39am 12.02.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/872 Hi,Our 84 OD222 had parted with its furler before we bought her. My question is the attitude of the
Sooner or later its gonna happen Rick Ellis at 4:24am 12.02.02 Ask All Sailors 6/949 I have been sailing since I was about 5 and I am now almost 50. Spent 23 years as a merchant seaman
Jacksonville FL trip 26 DEC. John Baumgartner at 4:06am 12.02.02 Ask All Sailors 11/1178 I'm trailering my 260 down to Jacksonville Fl. the day after Christmas,I will be staying at the Navy
leaky faucets Christine Haake at 4:04am 12.02.02 Smaller Boats 1/2202 Both faucets leak in my H26 and Hunter says they cannot get replacement parts, only completely new
To haul out or not? Gil Kruemmel at 4:03am 12.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 13/973 Last winter I hauled my 85 Hunter 31 out for the winter...gave her a new bottom coating and waxing..
Trailering a Cat-27 Randy at 3:48am 12.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/873 I am looking for a trailer for my Cat-27. I am wanting to move the boat to Portland soon. Sailing th
Dingy Options? Terry Startsman at 3:40am 12.02.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1021 I'd be interested in knowing how other Mac owners handledingys. We have a small dog which we nee
Removable holding tank LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com at 3:14am 12.02.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1626 Hi Peggie,Just wondering if there is such an animal as a removable holding tank. I'm thinking alon
Week 3 Trivia Winners! OdayOwners.com at 2:42am 12.02.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/712 Congrats to Brenda Lanoue who scored a perfect quiz in week 3's Trivia Contest. Runners-up, with on
Thoughts about Hunter sail trim Dean Strong at 2:29am 12.02.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 14/4519 Don:I keep reading your posts about Hunters having difficulty with sail trim and that they sail di
lettering size for boat name Sandy at 2:26am 12.02.02 Smaller Boats 7/3503 I need to purchase lettering for our boat name but do not know the size of letters--especially for t

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GSBNY at 6:37pm 05.01.20 The paddle wheel on my 222 gets in the way of the bunk boards. Perfect storm of sorts. My thought
Forward Bulkhead? Sledge62 at 6:31pm 05.01.20 Looks like a fantastic lake. The club looks great too with ASA classes being taught there. Perfect
87 Oday 192 - Swim Ladder (2) GSBNY at 6:30pm 05.01.20 You can install the ladder on the port side of the transom but get ready to crawl into a pretty tigh
Beneteau Oceanis 31 CU purchase help SycloneDriver at 6:18pm 05.01.20 I think CE is a European marine safety standard, but I'm not certain of that.
Insurance question Richard19068 at 6:13pm 05.01.20 Even with agreed hull value I think they still get you for depreciation unless your boat is totaled.
1989 Catalina 30 Recommended Points for Pre-Inspection Manete at 6:08pm 05.01.20 Easiest visual inspection are the motor mounts. Look for corrosion. Is these are corroded to the p
Beneteau Oceanis 31 CU purchase help Ron20324 at 6:01pm 05.01.20 I was in Italy about 10 years ago and I asked the tour guide why the CE was on everything. He said t
Insurance question Dalliance at 5:58pm 05.01.20 I discovered in February that a change like that had been made to my agreed hull value Gieco/Boat US
Tohatsu outboards justsomeguy at 5:58pm 05.01.20 Are they a decent engine and worth the same as the name brand Japanese motors? Yes and yes. Get th
STUCK TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG (1) Richard19068 at 5:55pm 05.01.20 I assume this is on your O'Dy 30. I don't know what transmission you have but if it's like my Hurth
13hp Yanmar 2gmf de-winterization (3) Fashin at 5:51pm 05.01.20 Here is my engine and it seems that the area where the coolant goes is empty. How much should be in
hull ID numbers Noodat Lady at 5:48pm 05.01.20 The HIN decoder really is just checking for format: the mfr's ID or MIC, plus any model designation
STUCK TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG justsomeguy at 5:42pm 05.01.20 Vise grips time.
Boat shopping and getting interesting feedback Hayden Watson at 5:37pm 05.01.20 You won't be disappointed! The +15 knots thing is utter nonsense. Most people don't even REEF unti
Boat shopping and getting interesting feedback TheSoggyDollar at 5:25pm 05.01.20 We put in an offer today! Wish us luck:beer:
New sails LeeandRick at 5:21pm 05.01.20 Unless you are standing there when they cut and stitch your sail you really have no idea where they
hull ID numbers Dalliance at 5:14pm 05.01.20
STUCK TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG Whatfiero1 at 5:07pm 05.01.20 Usually a flat cut across plug and wide or custom wide flat head on an impact wrench or impact screw
STUCK TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG Don S/V ILLusion at 5:06pm 05.01.20 Moderade heat won't cook the tranny but likely will a rubber or neoprene gasket there so heat isn't
Anchor Roller Pir8te King at 4:59pm 05.01.20 I bet someone means 25 Kg.

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