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Full Battented Main Sail Jim Durrett at 12:31am 02.22.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/996 I have a 1997 Hunter 23.5 with a Stock full battented mainsail. I was thinking of purchasing a new
Alt. use of topping lift ED WOLFE at 10:36pm 02.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1241 After reviewing the forum archives on topping lift uses, I still don't see an alt use for the lift.
Gel Coat Gloss Treatments Tired Buffer at 9:41pm 02.21.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1071 Has anyone tried the gel coat finish restorers such as Vert Glass or Island Girl? Having owned a nu
soggy bilge Warren Doyle at 6:05pm 02.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1053 I am the proud owner of a 1972 Catalina 27, over the past year have become aware of the fact that th
stern rail lee champion at 11:35am 02.21.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/971 I would like to put a stern rail on Ventur 23 where can I get one and about how much will it cost me
Will a smaller outboard power a 26.5? justin Morris at 10:51am 02.21.03 Other Sailboats 2/838 I have owned my Hunter 26.5 since 1988. And I've sailed her pretty hard. I race in PHRF races in the
flex-o-fold prop vs. maxi prop steve akseizer at 10:19am 02.21.03 Big Boats 9/4702 I am considering replacing the standard fixed 2 blade prop with either a three bladed flex-o-fold pr
Good ship Oyster smells - a postscript Annie at 9:46am 02.21.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1060 A while back I asked Peggy about how to deal with the smell coming frommy then soon-to-be boat.Wel
Motor Size Lynn Thomas at 9:02am 02.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/988 I have a 22 ft Catalina, 1973.......What size 9.9 motor is appropriate? 20" or 25"?
Preventer Forward Attachment Dave Mauney at 8:56am 02.21.03 Bigger Boats 7/1384 I am wanting to rig a preventer on an O'Day 35. I can attach it to the boom at the main sheet bail
33.5 H Sloop Alejandro Ortiz at 8:34am 02.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/1096 I am buying a 1992 33.5 SLOOP. It has a 11'9" Beam instead that the normal 10'10". It is quite a bit
3GM alternator output David at 7:30am 02.21.03 Big Boats 6/4400 I have recently purchased a new 2003, 356 with full electronics including chart plotter radar as wel
Website Friendliness Skip Penizotto at 6:13am 02.21.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/774 I find the website almost impossible to use. I asked a 2-part question about a month ago. Not only c
Where to put a voltmeter? Tim McCarty at 6:11am 02.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1181 There WILL be more questions to follow regarding where to put things(plenty of spring projects), how
What is a fair price for a 1995 C250? Roger at 4:53am 02.21.03 Smaller Boats 3/1147 What is a fair price to pay for a 1995 C250 with trailer, 8hp Yamaha, cruising spinnaker, plus misc
Bimini for 26X Jim at 4:48am 02.21.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1261 Is the Bimini made by Macgregor for the 26X designed so that you can sail with it in the UP position
Brand New Boat, Brand New Head Sandy at 4:34am 02.21.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1276 Hi Peggy,I looked through the archives and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for so I thoug
how hard can you run the 8hp yanmar? John at 4:09am 02.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/859 I am new to small diesel ibs. Have owned tons of gas outboards my entire life. Can you run the 8hp
Universal 5411 raw water mixing elbow replacement Todd Osborne (Windwalker) at 3:53am 02.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1398 My old 5411 needs a new exhaust part that is located just aft of the manifold. It is where the exhau
Rigging the 22' Hunter? Irene at 2:17am 02.21.03 Smaller Boats 2/980 I have a fixed keel 22' that I have just made a trailer for. It will be faster and simplier for me,

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Coronado 23 mk II rigging vrxagjf at 9:16am 10.11.20 I should qualify my solution above since I haven't received the manual yet. The Columbia T23 manual
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 9:11am 10.11.20 Many more, but this explains the forces involved on the mast. Why design a boat with prebend? And
Whisker pole topping lift markwbird at 9:10am 10.11.20 I did this. I mounted a pad eye to the front of the mast about 2/3 the way up and then put a block o
Tension Specifications MikeHoncho at 9:08am 10.11.20 Get a Loos gauge. Money well spent
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? jssailem at 9:08am 10.11.20 @FastOlson I concur with your comment about racing a One Class and that racing is a training ground
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? JamesG161 at 9:04am 10.11.20 Would love to have the pre bend link too if you have a minute Jim Many more, but this explains the
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? DrJudyB at 9:01am 10.11.20 I have been sailing for 60 years, but I still think lessons are a good idea. IMO, lessons with a gr
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? SoSound at 8:58am 10.11.20 What kind of Yacht Club has a sales staff?
Please explain self bailing for me scottstef at 8:55am 10.11.20
Please explain self bailing for me kloudie1 at 8:54am 10.11.20 That drain in the bottom should have a little floaty ball in it that would stop water from entering
Gloucester 22 Owners Crazy Dave Condon at 8:50am 10.11.20 @Cjflyer You posted a photo of an inspection port probably 5 inch with a bilge pump in hand. Where
Wood in cabin of Mac 25 Freedom77 at 8:49am 10.11.20 Honey teak overlay
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 8:47am 10.11.20 I solved the problem with a new sail. No mast tuning.:biggrin: Read this link on that includes Se
Cabin interior cloth repair for my Gloucester 22 sail sfbay at 8:44am 10.11.20 I think you have a number of cabin cloth options depending on what finish, look, feel how much insul
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:43am 10.11.20 It is always sad when the seasons change and you have to put away the toys of Summer. Just think yo
small boat halyard questions jssailem at 8:39am 10.11.20 @SailingLoto I am guessing that you are near the end of your season for 2020. The mast will be down
Trailer alignment BrianRobin at 8:37am 10.11.20 Did the affected tire wear on the inside or outside? It could possibly be another problem, such as a
Gloucester 22 Owners (10) EdWhite at 8:35am 10.11.20 Hi, I have a Gloucester 22 and I am about to restore her! I am looking for tips! I am new to the f
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? BlowMeAway at 8:29am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion wa
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:25am 10.11.20 For years dealers sold new and used boats to non sailors. I have been an advocate of dealers shoul

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