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Auto Pilots for 26X Paul M at 2:37am 02.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/998 Does anybody have any suggestions on a autopilot for my 26X, Is the Raymarine ST4000Plus Mkll a goo
mast light Paul M at 2:20am 02.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1113 I was at the alantic city boat show (missed the sail show) and I questioned the Coast Guard about th
Air Conditioning Ralph Roberts at 1:52am 02.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/887 I am looking for an air conditioner for my Hunter 310. I am deciding how many BTU's are needed. Sug
what is the centerboard made of? Jim Honeyman at 1:51am 02.09.03 Smaller Boats 5/996 If the rudder is made of foam that flots, what is the center board made of? I hope it's not foam but
Weight v. Displacement Tom Geren at 1:23am 02.09.03 Ask All Sailors 4/3091 My Bayfield 25 is listed at 3500# displacement but someone actually weighed one at over 5000#. What'
Need help stepping a mast Richard Moore at 1:05am 02.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/868 I am moving a boat to Savannah and would like someone to walk me through proper steps on a 28.5. Ya
Chesapeake Bay Trailer Sailors Group Raleigh Martin at 12:40am 02.09.03 Trailer Sailors 1/2042 I have recently started a Yahoo! Group that will be of interest to owners of trailerable cruising sa
Spinnaker Makeover Jerry at 12:35am 02.09.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/978 I have a symetrical spinnaker that goes unused because of short-handed crew (usally just the two of
Ideal living/sailing location Ed at 12:01am 02.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1057 I sail in the summers only (currently) in the Northeast, live rest of year in Savannah GA. Love the
Gel Batteries are they any good? Jose Venegas at 11:54pm 02.08.03 Ask All Sailors 12/1230 I am shopping for sealed gel batteries to my boat's start up and house batteries. MK, DEKA solar,
Mast Wiring Joe Moore at 11:33pm 02.08.03 Big Boats 8/1576 A year ago I purchased a 1983 Hunter 34 and am now interested in replacing the mast wiring and insta
Where do you get the Hobbs Meter? Dave at 11:20pm 02.08.03 Big Boats 4/928 Just wondering where you can purchased the Hobbs meter?
boomtent or camper top for Oday Mariner Rodger K Ham at 11:05pm 02.08.03 Trailer Sailors 4/2832 I plan on doing alot of 2 or 3 day trips in my Oday Mariner I have the boatwell fitted for this so
CNG tanks, looking for a 2nd tank. Pat Spino, "Flying Colors" at 10:55pm 02.08.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1080 Anyone who has made the conversion from CNG to propane, and has a CNG tank that they may want to sel
Replacemant Head for 86 H28.5 Jennifer DeVito at 10:50pm 02.08.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1165 I was wondering if anyone has replaced the head in a H28.5. I have been trying to see what make/mod
Mast Stepper Mark Keeley at 4:45pm 02.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1087 Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a Mast Stepper for a 30 footer or where I can get info
1979 Hunter 27 Hatch Leak Bud Simmons at 1:16pm 02.08.03 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1541 I have recently purchased a 1979 Hunter 27 and am having a problem with broken plexiglass on one cor
Lines aft! I think?! Troy Baker at 11:42am 02.08.03 Smaller Boats 4/982 Do any of you lead aft?? If so please post some info, Is it the thing to do if often sailing alone?
Looking for advice...we have a 1991 P42... Terry at 11:15am 02.08.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/973 which is mast head rigged with a backstay. It also has a place on the mast to mount an inner stay, i
356 Rigging Question (1) Sandy at 10:04am 02.08.03 Big Boats 3/981 Hi Guys,Specific question related to the standing rigging on a 356.Are the lifelines on your boa

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Repairing or Replacing Origo alcohol atove Ron20324 at 9:45am 09.17.20 Find a used stove for sale and take a chance on the cannisters being better than yours. I just ca
Stuck anchor sail sfbay at 9:41am 09.17.20 Might try these danforth anchor retrieval techniques AND go back to the anchor you cut loose and div
No keel nuts on my new (to me) C27? jssailem at 9:29am 09.17.20 I would defiantly put some nuts on the studs before I hauled the boat out. :plus: Those bolts wer
Frigoboat (2) sail sfbay at 9:25am 09.17.20 The attached manual troubleshooting guide and compressor speed controller might be helpful. Might a
Listing of all "Special Anchorages" as designated by the USCG for the US and its Territories shemandr at 9:21am 09.17.20 We always had this discussion regarding the Shelter Island Special Anchorages at West Neck and Coecl
Stop Control Cable on First 35S5 sail sfbay at 9:10am 09.17.20 What engine manufacturer and model do yo have and do you have a manual? Reason I ask is you might t
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings dennisv at 9:09am 09.17.20 WOW. I thought I was listing a boring subject matter. The amount of answers has been great, and th
Rust Never Sleeps. Muttondressedaslamb at 9:07am 09.17.20 :plus: Welding stainless is not as bad as aluminum. It takes a bit of skill. Projects that I have h
Listing of all "Special Anchorages" as designated by the USCG for the US and its Territories smokey73 at 9:02am 09.17.20 So if an area is a "Special Anchorage", does that mean the laws pertaining to that area are federal
Tighten/loosen stanchion nuts with only one person jssailem at 9:02am 09.17.20 Do they still make square hole drill bits? I think there was a manufacture back in the 40's.
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? sail sfbay at 9:01am 09.17.20 Cam cleats are your lowest cost and fastest way to release your sheets unless you are willing to pay
Light jssailem at 9:00am 09.17.20 Thanks Charlie... I just did a quick search for one. Vintage Dietz #2 D-Lite RR Kerosine Lantern Or
Tighten/loosen stanchion nuts with only one person shemandr at 8:54am 09.17.20 Ok, I'll bite. How do you make a square hole in metal?
Rust Never Sleeps. (1) jssailem at 8:52am 09.17.20 that weld would never pass a QC inspection when new! :plus: Welding stainless is not as bad as alu
What is wrong with my sail? Justin_NSA at 8:46am 09.17.20 Can you tell if the sail is raised as far as it can go? From the pictures it doesn't look like the l
Light Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:45am 09.17.20 It's a Dietz kerosene lantern- wick style. It was, at the time, a legal light, but used way too muc
outboard motor tgrayson at 8:32am 09.17.20 thanks for the information
Victoria 18 rudder missing sail sfbay at 8:31am 09.17.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new to you Victoria 18!! Try these guys: 81 Vict
outboard motor (2) sail sfbay at 7:45am 09.17.20 Take a look at the attached articles on shaft lengths and outboard mounting bracket. If you need a
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 7:40am 09.17.20 Hope to have new spin sheets and soft shackles ready to go soon. I know I need to keep both sheets o

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