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High Winds Darline Spring at 2:27pm 11.18.02 Ask All Sailors 4/959 Today we experienced gusty 25 MPH winds here in the Greater Philadelphia area, and I started wonderi
red flags? robert at 2:23pm 11.18.02 Ask All Sailors 5/930 Red flags? I'm buying a sailboat (cataiina 36). No detailed history,but the mast has been replaced a
Sailing UpWind? Darline Spring at 2:19pm 11.18.02 Ask All Sailors 8/890 My husband and I have differing opinions on this topic. Is it possible to sail upwind, while you ar
Shipping an H-31 Richard Deep at 1:00pm 11.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/802 I'm considering doing some cruising on the East Coast next season, and wondered if anyone has any ex
H430 Traveler Rick L at 12:21pm 11.18.02 Big Boats 10/889 Is it possible to add a traveler to the arch of an H430? How are the traveler lines run for ease of
wheel installation hunter 27" john at 11:13am 11.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/891 I am contemplating replacing the tiller on out hunter 27'/1979 with a wheel. Anyone done this thems
Possibilities for a pearson 323? Geoff Kloster at 11:11am 11.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2367 These are some thoughts/questions to follow up my post on my plans for replacing my sanitation syste
Advice for a new sanitation system. Geoff Kloster at 11:09am 11.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1143
Changing Impeller on a Hunter 456 Bill Ellis at 11:01am 11.18.02 Big Boats 3/964 Our new H456 just arrived at the broker and after some careful checking, I noticed the water impelle
Can Inboard Engine be quieted? Barbara Durel at 10:35am 11.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 13/3293 Just purchased a '91 Catalina 28. Thought an inboard would be nicer than an outboard but it is SO l
Genuine Suzuki Propellers at Discount Jack O'Brien at 10:05am 11.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/849 Does anybody have a source for discount GENUINE SUZUKI propellers? I see lots of sites for props bu
Generator Ted Wagorn at 8:05am 11.18.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1314 I am thinking about putting a gasoline generator, the new Honda IU 2000 in the starboard side lazar
Hunter 216 Doug at 7:34am 11.18.02 Smaller Boats 5/789 Anyone got any info on the new 216 yet? How much are they going for?
Resealing windows and windshield Michel Galy at 7:07am 11.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1216 The two fixed windows and the windshield on my 1995 Hunter 29.5 have started leaking.I shall apprec
Boat Cover Spencer Cain at 6:27am 11.18.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/959 I own an '88 O'Day 302 (30ft). Does anyone know what size tarp I should by to cover my boat in the
Traveller Leo at 5:08am 11.18.02 Ask All Sailors 2/935 Will someone please explain the purpose of a Traveler, how it's locked in position and the method us
Hunter 27 (1984) Owners Manual Chuck Petty at 4:45am 11.18.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/1450 I am looking for a copy of a '84 Hunter 27 owners manual. I have tried getting one directly fro Hun
Jiffy Reefing ?? John at 4:40am 11.18.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1297 Just brought my '76 Hunter 25 home, and need a little help with the Jiffy Reefing.If anyone has pic
Congrats on you new book. andy at 4:28am 11.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1162 What is the name?
Fiberglass Question Paul at 4:02am 11.18.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1155 I'm trying to learn how to do my own fiberglass repair and construction...I know that when you are

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Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington AaronD at 7:33am 04.30.20 Thanks all. Aaron that info is exactly what I was looking for. My mac has a swing keel, so its no
Porta-potties and pump-out stations Leeward Rail at 7:24am 04.30.20 You have my deep respect for that. I think my wife and I could LIVE on our C22 for quite a while wi
Thru-hull replacement and hull thickness jaysweet at 7:23am 04.30.20 BTW, Groco recommends the strainer above the waterline. Well, the original was in the same place,
Oberdorfer water leak. DArcy at 7:21am 04.30.20 Sure, you can probably buy a new pump but unless the shaft is scored the rest looks ok. After a reb
Cleaning heat exchanger sail sfbay at 7:20am 04.30.20 That's a really good price since my diesel boat mechanic quoted me $1800 last October, although I re
Adler Barbour compressor location in 1988 H30 sail sfbay at 7:17am 04.30.20 ....1988 H30 ...............Any tips on best place to install compressor................... Under t
Tankage Cat 310 #1 in GA at 7:13am 04.30.20 Replace that exhaust hose while you can and secure it better with a higher hump. refrigerator comp
Seaward 25 OEM trailer sail sfbay at 7:12am 04.30.20 Any Seaward owner with an original trailer?........the trailer looks as if it will need work. It als
1989 Catalina 30 Recommended Points for Pre-Inspection Klaussic at 7:02am 04.30.20 RitSim: All excellent points, thank you so much for going into this level of detail. I will bring yo
Forward Bulkhead? Sacto Dave at 6:58am 04.30.20
Forward Bulkhead? Leeward Rail at 6:52am 04.30.20 The hull itself didn't change over the years, but the interior and deck shape did. The designs were
Forward Bulkhead? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:50am 04.30.20
diy gimbal for 2 burner alcol stove capta at 6:50am 04.30.20 I have a Sea Swing stove and the solid brass base probably weighs more than10 pounds, to prevent it
H240 steering CurtisC at 6:39am 04.30.20 If I understand the question, you're having to fight the outboard and the rudder trying to turn in d
Dont you hate it when motor doesnt start? thinwater at 6:39am 04.30.20 I keep an anchor on my stern rail... the rode goes along the gunwale to the bow. I use it all the
high water? D Swanson at 6:37am 04.30.20 Stumbled upon this "hopeful" news (for those along the Lake Ontario shoreline ) while sipping this m
13hp Yanmar 2gmf de-winterization ToddS at 6:33am 04.30.20 Not much that others haven't already said... some people remove impeller from water pump... if so, p
Isinglass cleaner thinwater at 6:32am 04.30.20 The Imar Polish is worth getting. It is probably the best for restoring minor abrasion and lasts the
1989 Catalina 30 Recommended Points for Pre-Inspection RitSim at 6:27am 04.30.20 I was in the same position some years back. Was looking at C30 Tall Rig. Most of the survey was sma
New prop jon hansen at 6:27am 04.30.20 bottom line, you have to ask yourself. 'are you a sailor or are you a motor sailor'? read mainsail'

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