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Stern Rails Ed at 11:33pm 12.26.02 Smaller Boats 5/764 Has anyone out there seen stern rails for a 23.5? It sounds like it would be a nice addition if the
2QM15 should I upgrade Kevin at 9:35pm 12.26.02 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2451 I need some advise. I have a 2qm15 in my hunter 33 1979. Unknown hours but I am sure quite a bit. Ru
Bimini Installation Don Bollmeier at 7:33pm 12.26.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/965 What is the best way to rig the main sheet to allow clearance of a bimini?
To bond or not??? Eric at 1:59pm 12.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/787 I just purchased a 1993 Hunter 40.5 Legend as my first vessel and am eager to learn all there is to
Powerball Winnings Bob F at 1:22pm 12.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/871 Well I'm sad to report I did not win the recent $300 million powerball. I guess the plans I made for
Engine Problem #2 - Water not coming out exhaust Joe Mullee at 12:25pm 12.26.02 Big Boats 19/8108 Thanks again to all those who helped me get my Yanmar 3GMF started (1983 H34). But I have another pr
Rig info Carl at 11:58am 12.26.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1016 This question will probably sound funny, but I am trying to fill out a PHRF application and I do'nt
How to get rid of mildew/stains on hull liner Pete Winters at 9:21am 12.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/2430 I am considering a '92 Hunter 30. The interior needs some "TLC". The hull liner is a type of fabri
Centerboard not lowering all the way..... Stewart at 8:58am 12.26.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1262 The centerboard does not seem to be lowering all the way, has anyone had this problem and any sugges
2 blades vs 3 Dave Humphreys at 8:06am 12.26.02 Other Sailboats 3/827 I recently purchased a new Beneteau 331 and opted for the additional expense of the Yanmar 3GM, 27 h
Propane Sniffer Dave at 7:21am 12.26.02 Big Boats 16/3208 I have a new 2002 356. What I don't know (I should) if it came standard with a propane sniffer to de
Depth, speed and temp tranducer placement Dave Kovach at 5:49am 12.26.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1072 I recently bought a Raymarine Bidata st40 Speed, depth and temp system for my boat. The problem is
QM20 known shaker? Don Bodemann at 5:16am 12.26.02 Other Sailboats 7/1425 Greetings friends,My 1977 H-33 with an original QM20, has always had a nasty vibration that gets wo
Boat Insurance Out Of State Norm at 2:43am 12.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1071 My friend from out of state wants to purchase a 21 year old boat in Fl, and keep Fl. as home base fo
where to find a new cng oven Captain John Edwards at 2:05am 12.26.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1256 I remember when a "boat dollar" was equal to $100.00 but now it seems to have crept up to $1000.00.
Advanced composite plastics Edward Steenstra III at 1:11am 12.26.02 Smaller Boats 1/820 Have recently put a deposit down on the new Hunter 216. I would like to know if anyone has any exper
Vibration intermittent Pam Pryor at 12:22am 12.26.02 Other Sailboats 4/898 Just looked at a Beneteau 285. 10 yrs old. Volvo 18 hp Diesel. Gori 15 12 prop. Low revs ok, and
okay..question 5405 tom at 2:51pm 12.25.02 Trailer Sailors 3/1530 to raise the mast on a cat22 on a trailer, i've heard that you use the winch from the trailer???
Cost for Upgrades alan keil at 2:29pm 12.25.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1383 Hello Boaters,I am negotiating the price on a Catalina 30 built in 1978. There are a number of def
Ranger Sailboats Jim at 12:54pm 12.25.02 Ask All Sailors 5/2376 Can anyone point me to a source for information on Ranger sailboats? They are no longer made and I

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Main sheet twist thinwater at 3:53pm 09.15.20 Ron had it right. Lock the block. This is a COMMON problem and COMMON rigging error. No, it does NO
I got a free southcoast 22 SailingLoto at 3:46pm 09.15.20 you will be glad to know that she's all legal now.
ICW, December south to North jssailem at 3:21pm 09.15.20 Fleet selling spree. Sounds like another adventure.
Yanmar stalling issue jssailem at 3:19pm 09.15.20 In my experience stalling is a exhaust issue. Fuel starvation usually is exhibited by the engine su
Catalina 310 Water Heater rukidn at 3:06pm 09.15.20 BTW, When the heater is out of the way, it is a great time to replace the exhaust hose. Nearly impos
In-Boom Furling shemandr at 3:04pm 09.15.20 So did I. I think a dock neighbor where I used to evacuate to had one. Very distinctive looking.
In-Boom Furling Don S/V ILLusion at 2:59pm 09.15.20
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? capta at 2:57pm 09.15.20 I taught ASA for a national school for a short time and really didn't like their 'cookie cutter' sty
What is wrong with my sail? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:52pm 09.15.20 Loosen mainsheet and boom bang as well. If problem still persists then let us know
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Stu Jackson at 2:17pm 09.15.20 If they're younger and learn by trial and error in smaller boats, great. They'll figure it out and
Yanmar stalling issue Bill19233 at 2:14pm 09.15.20 By no means am I a diesel mechanic by the stretch of anyone's imagination. I used to fight my stalli
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings smokey73 at 2:08pm 09.15.20 I'm not versant about the COLREGS for lake Michigan but here along the east coast, by COLREGs, if yo
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Bob J. at 2:02pm 09.15.20 Can't you take ASA Basic keelboat to start? So in principle no capsizing. I would suppose the rea
SV Preston Point rescue shemandr at 2:00pm 09.15.20 If I read the account accurately the rescue swimmer was in the water up to 12 hours? He and the boa
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:49pm 09.15.20 or sail themselves back safely...leaving me to drift away on an endless sea. The correct Viking p
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings rgranger at 1:47pm 09.15.20 Yeah Do a search for trickle chargers with controller. There are a lot of options
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? (2) shemandr at 1:44pm 09.15.20 Any sailing course that starts with a blackbored is at risk of turning the students away from sailin
SV Preston Point rescue Stu Jackson at 1:40pm 09.15.20 What do we think happened here? Really? idiot goes out into what soon becomes a hurricane? Someh
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? BigEasy at 1:39pm 09.15.20 Started sailing on a 15' McGregor cat. Never could get the thing to tack; didn't know squat about
Yanmar stalling issue (3) Ralph Johnstone at 1:33pm 09.15.20 You're on the right track starting simple. With the work you've done on the fuel supply, pretty saf

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