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share a sail jeff 14640 at 5:37am 12.31.02 Smaller Boats 2/862 I am looking for someone who may be interested in sharing a sail. I currently sail a Catalina 22 on
Need an honest rigger near Annapolis/Deal, MD Joe Mullee at 5:32am 12.31.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1843 I want to have someone check my rigging before next season. Any referred leads would be appreciated
Sailexpo Larry at 5:27am 12.31.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1043 Who is going to the Atlantic City show? Saw the boats and products in Annapolis, now I am looking fo
Anchor RollerWornOut Barry Segal at 4:27am 12.31.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/898 I have a Vision32 1989 and the nylon on the anchor roller is worn out but the fitting is welded and
original outboard info on water tank chuck hasseler at 3:53am 12.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/766 I have a 1982 hunter 22 .I would like to find out the original outboard used on this boat.It appears
H34 Cabin Sole Replacement Jim at 3:28am 12.31.02 Big Boats 9/1140 The teak and holly cabin sole on my '84 34'is getting spongy and is starting to delaminate. I am con
Happy New Year LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com at 2:26am 12.31.02 Ask All Sailors 3/955 I hope everyone's Christmas/Hanukkah/etc was as fantastic as mine, even though I was sick with a nas
Mainsail Reefing Bob F at 12:28am 12.31.02 Big Boats 5/1082 While out the wind (true) jumped from a comfortable 12 kts to staedy 18-20 with gusts to 25. As I re
Mounting a boom vang Paul Konkol at 11:35pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 1/1509 I recently bought a boom vang kit (pre-1985 model) for my 1980 Cat 22 from Catalina Direct, but ther
H22 considerations Bill at 11:01pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 9/957 I have come across a 1983 H22 fin keel for sale. As one new to boat buying, I'd appreciate any info
Help I'm losing my....zincs ! RG Miller at 5:46pm 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1014 Anyone else have this problem? I put new zincs ( two of them ) on my prop shaft and they keep comi
Anyone else get blisters on a fairly recent 340? Richard at 4:30pm 12.30.02 Big Boats 5/944 Bought my 2000 340 in April, and after she finally had to be hauled for the winter about 10 days ago
Racing a Catalina 30 alan keil at 3:33pm 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/3153 Dear Fellow Boaters,I want to thank all those who responded to my letter regarding C30 upgrades. I
Location of Batteries Marilyn Burnett at 3:07pm 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1064 I'm wondering where is the best place for my two 12V batteries. I am a relatively new boat owner, a
"retro" 70s wind instruments jcherubini at 1:44pm 12.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1048 I am looking for a wind-speed gauge and relative-wind indicator for a 1974 Hunter 25. I would like
Catalina 350 Owners Association Andy at 12:58pm 12.30.02 Big Boats 6/2083 Greetings to all and Happy New Year!!If you bought, are planning to buy or better yet you have alr
halyards DOUG CROSS at 12:27pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 4/812 DOES ANY ONE KNOW THE CORRECT LENGTH OF A MAIN ' JIB HALYARD FOR A 78 HUNTER25. IS 60 FT LONG ENOUGH
What is the definition of a knockdown ? Dennis at 10:44am 12.30.02 Big Boats 8/19618 Luckily I have never had to experience a knockdown but can someone tell me the "official" definition
O'day 322 Keel Bolt Tightening Mike Rhodes at 10:05am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1670 Anyone have any idea on how often the keel bolts should be tightened and to what torque spec? I see
New Sails John at 8:11am 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/979 I looking at new sails for my 86' 28.5. I club race and weekend cruise. I have a shoal keel and curr

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Ballast Cracked Problem finding41 at 10:18pm 08.22.20 The leaving it in the yard with the nose up and freezing is probably the cause. I bet they forgot to
electri/butane stove jssailem at 9:01pm 08.22.20 Here is the unit I purchased. Works great Electrical starting. Easy. Great heat. https://www.amazon.
Midship toe rail chock for Hunter 40.5, 42, 43, coming soon... save some $$ Ron20324 at 8:54pm 08.22.20 ...When the finished part shows up we can post some photos of what that section of the profile looks
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] jssailem at 8:53pm 08.22.20 Too easy.
Noisy sailboat jssailem at 8:50pm 08.22.20 I have halyards running 40 plus fee through my mast. I have been on board when the wind blew 40-63 k
Overnight Trips From GSB, Fire Island NY PaulK at 8:28pm 08.22.20 We plan cruises based on us averaging about 5 knots and sailing about 6 to 8 hours a day to keep the
Noisy sailboat Revv up at 8:16pm 08.22.20 So, why do you think your internal halyard does that? Is there wind blowing inside the mast or is
Hunter 240 dry weigths rgranger at 8:12pm 08.22.20 Add to your list the NC outer banks and the great dismal Swamp.
Boat Preparations for Storms David in Sandusky at 7:59pm 08.22.20 Definitely take off all sails and canvas. In hurricane winds, they add enormous windage.
10 Day Maine Itinerary w/ a 3 year old. PaulK at 7:44pm 08.22.20 We put in to Carver's several years ago and were unable to find the marina/moorings that were mentio
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 7:30pm 08.22.20 In looking at the diagrams I am thinking my boom should be using the lower hole on the mast, which w
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Justin_NSA at 6:42pm 08.22.20 It looks like your boat may use a shackle like the one at the head of the sail
Noisy sailboat Tally Ho at 6:41pm 08.22.20 I have a spinnaker halyard that slaps against the outside of the mast...and I tied that over to a sH
New to forum. New to Hunter 466 FollowYouFollowMe at 6:38pm 08.22.20 Following are some of the major service items we have done on our 18 year old H466. She has about 2
Noisy sailboat Will Gilmore at 6:03pm 08.22.20 So, why do you think your internal halyard does that? Is there wind blowing inside the mast or is i
Sail Rigging Diagrams? (3) Pkeller at 5:39pm 08.22.20 184072 Yes, above you can see the tack and next to it the boom, I dont see any hardware or spot to a
LiFePO4 conversion Tim22 at 5:24pm 08.22.20 Thanks Pat I am thinking I can add a DC to DC charger later if it turns out I need it. TIM
LiFePO4 conversion heritage at 4:41pm 08.22.20 OK, I see what you are doing. Should work fine, but I am not willing to give up being able to char
Do Your Maintenance! (Please) S/V Honu at 3:48pm 08.22.20 A good owner will always care more about their vessel than anyone else; I do all my own work also. I
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] kappykaplan at 3:40pm 08.22.20 In my defense, @jssailem egged me on! :beer:

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