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Rendevous??????? Carl at 5:45am 02.22.03 Smaller Boats 5/985 Hey Crazy Dave, how about an update on the Kerr Lake rendevous. Carl ' Suzi h240 Relentl
Which battery?? Steven at 2:43am 02.22.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1112 I have a '96 26X and I need to replace the original (single) battery. My model has no added electro
Propeller replacement Randy at 2:10am 02.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/930 According to the bottom inspection prior to me buying my boat, the propeller needs to be replaced so
weep holes below cabin sole Mark Waggoner at 1:30am 02.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1069 I have a 1987 H28.5. I'm replacing a couple of sections or panels of the teak and holly sole due to
Windlass Repair Bob F at 1:12am 02.22.03 Big Boats 1/1035 My windlass quit last week while bringing up the anchor. It was not under any real stress. The break
engine noise solution George at 12:35am 02.22.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1483 We have an 1977 Islander 32, which has been repowered with a Westerbeke 20B2, from the original Atom
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 8/1072 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 0/972 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 9/4704 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 0/1061 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 7/1386 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 6/4405 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) 2/775 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 8/1189 There WILL be more questions to follow regarding where to put things(plenty of spring projects), how

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110% Jib messes up jib sheet angle on my Hunter 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:23am 10.12.20 I started to watch the video but stopped when the fellow said the jib is the primary source of power
Need some advice on the best way to prevent condensation inside the boat, which mainly occ FastOlson at 7:21am 10.12.20 I have a 1984 Oday 28 in humid NC with no ventilation. I use Damp Rid but that hardly helps as it m
How to Post a Spreadsheet? BobbyFunn at 7:19am 10.12.20 Ive sailed boat x's for a while and have a dream to sail around the world.. Your IT technique is no
Rudder Filling With Water dlochner at 7:15am 10.12.20 It can be repaired. Rudders are typically in 2 halves. The crack you see is the seam. The rudder is
Battery Brands Garbonzo at 7:12am 10.12.20 If you go the AGM route, it is essential that you are able to charge them appropriately and keep th
Centerboard Leak dbdbgriggd at 7:11am 10.12.20 Search is not finding that thread. Any more clues where to find it?
Battery Brands Garbonzo at 7:09am 10.12.20 Might want to mention whether they are 6 or 12 volt as a 6 volt 220 AH battery for that price is no
Battery Brands dlochner at 7:09am 10.12.20 If you go the AGM route, it is essential that you are able to charge them appropriately and keep the
Centerboard Leak catalanc at 7:07am 10.12.20 Doug, Just checked. It was posted Aug. 18 under the heading "Centerboard Trunk Leak Update" cec
Centerboard Leak catalanc at 7:03am 10.12.20 Hey Doug, I ended up removing the centerboard entirely and sealing up the trunk. I have posted the
Rudder Filling With Water sail sfbay at 7:00am 10.12.20 Suggest repairing it. You might find these links on repairing rudders helpful. https://epoxycraft.c
Battery Brands sail sfbay at 6:57am 10.12.20 Check with Crown (Alex Robledo (562) 404-1222) for low AGM battery prices. I am planning to replace
"Stuffing Box"? Justin_NSA at 6:50am 10.12.20 If you do decide to go the full monty either by yourself of a mechanic, be sure to include the cutla
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? stuartsw at 6:48am 10.12.20 I like the sailing club idea. Most yacht clubs have a goal of promoting seamanship and sailing. Man
NY Winter Covering of 26d (2) Bobglas at 6:47am 10.12.20 On my 26M I made a 5' mast holder from 2 2x2's crossed at the top to hold the back of the mast high.
"Stuffing Box"? (1) sail sfbay at 6:46am 10.12.20 Based on your description you have a Glenwood Marine Morse-type stuffing box as shown in their catal
235 gudgeon removal Crazy Dave Condon at 6:45am 10.12.20 Simple on the 23.5. Look from the rear berth using a flashlight at the inside of the transom. You
How to Post a Spreadsheet? shemandr at 6:36am 10.12.20 For sure! Phil, I just tried the owner reviews for the Hunter 212 (For Example). I never knew thi
"Stuffing Box"? stuartsw at 6:36am 10.12.20 I wanted to use a sealant to stop the leak?? Not a great idea. Your mechanic is right. Sealant wil
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:36am 10.12.20 @ Jackdaw It happened but never got into trouble as it was all about safety. Hunter, Catalina and

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