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Free wheeling prop Bruce at 6:48am 09.21.02 Other Sailboats 6/808 My prop free wheels at over about 4K sailing. It's the original 2 blade. Is this OK? Does it hurt
Data Marine Instrument Repair Dave Winiker at 4:55am 09.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1866 Just for info: the Data Marine knotmeter on our '87 H31 was acting up so I sent the speed sensor to
Stove replacement (1) Howard Clark at 4:44am 09.21.02 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1046 I have replaced the Kenyon stove with a two burner hot plate and microwave.More pic's and details
Alcohol Stove Replacement Howard Clark at 4:34am 09.21.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/920 I replaced the Kenyon Stove on my '82,33' with a two burner hot plate and microwave.Photo's and de
Adding Hour Meter to Yanmar 30GM Jim Rushing at 4:18am 09.21.02 Big Boats 6/2227 Wanting to add an hour meter to my Hunter 35.5. Engine is Yanmar 30GM30F. Engine panel is B-2 type w
Genoa loads Pete at 2:49am 09.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/828 We recently purchased a H280.Due to always having had a backstay ,I was wondering if sailing with o
Replacing Port Holes/Hatches Bardo at 2:02am 09.21.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1326 I would like to replace the opening port holes on my Irwin 34. If possible would like to also incre
Adjusting the packing nut frequency Palmer King at 1:24am 09.21.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1235 How frequently should one adjust the packing nut? Every 20 hours of engine runtime? Every 30?While
How about capsizing? Sylvia at 10:29pm 09.20.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/962 Hubby and I are new to sailing...have taken a few lessons and will be learning as we go on our to-be
Sailing in San Diego Bruce Jones at 10:21pm 09.20.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/728 I will be visiting San Diego in about two weeks and would love to do some day sailing. If anyone wit
Transatlantic Andrew Brayshaw at 7:03pm 09.20.02 Big Boats 6/1074 5500 miles - Punta Gorda, Florida to Nice, South of France singlehanded in a Hunter 34 and loved eve
Mildew Stains on Sails Kenneth at 1:39pm 09.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/958 I am trying to remove a few mildew stains from my jib. These stains are mostly near the foam luft.
Spartite for Catalina 36. Jack Gilmour at 12:50pm 09.20.02 Big Boats 4/1372 I am considering using the spartite system instead of mast wedges. It seems that the partner ring i
Lifeline stanchion ferrules Martin Cole at 11:00am 09.20.02 Ask All Sailors 2/2389 Does anyone know where I can purchase ferrules to install in the stanchion holes for my Hunter 28?
Autohelm / GPS Install Photo Bob Fliegel at 9:45am 09.20.02 Smaller Boats 0/832 I have not only completed the install of a lot of toys on my H260, but I have also figured out how t
'73 Venture Sails Nicely...But Vickie Esarey at 9:38am 09.20.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1024 Our "73 Venture is a great sailor, but we have a couple of problems we wonder how to fix. The area
O'Day 302 Opinions Ed P. at 7:04am 09.20.02 Bigger Boats 3/2049 I came across an 1988 O'Day 302 for a reasonable price. Anyone have any experience with this boat ?
Adding a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter John Miller at 7:01am 09.20.02 Big Boats 1/921 One of the survey findings was to add GFCI outlets to the Port and Starboard circuits on my "new" 19
Has anyone ever lost their mast due to HEAVY seas? Chuck at 6:52am 09.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/954 Or come close to losing it?Just concerned due to the fact that it is deck-stepped as opposed to ke
North Channel/Georgian Bay? Ed Schenck at 5:55am 09.20.02 Ask All Sailors 18/1775 I studied the archives, lots of good info about the North Channel including the Related Link. But I

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Polar tables sail sfbay at 9:04am 04.30.20 I understand they are published by each manufacturer for each model of boat with their various sail
Cleaning heat exchanger BigEasy at 9:02am 04.30.20 Cleaned mine using a rifle bore cleaning rod with associated brush (22 caliber brush) attached to th
Water in cabin sjsflyer at 8:57am 04.30.20 My 310 collects fresh water in the bilge after rain. Even on the hard right now. is that normal?
Forward Bulkhead? Leeward Rail at 8:53am 04.30.20 Sounds corny but nursing isnt pretty these days. I have friends and family in the medical field.
Tankage (1) BillyK at 8:53am 04.30.20 I did the same thing with our tank.. cut strips of starboard 1/4" tall.
Found a 2003 C310 rukidn at 8:52am 04.30.20 We made a turtle bag that we launch our sock out of. For us, it makes it easier to set and douse s
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 8:49am 04.30.20 One thing I tell first-time sailors is they will be surprised at how fast 6knots feels when the win
Tankage Witzend at 8:49am 04.30.20 When my tank failed. I got it out by partially collapsing the holding tank and out the access door.
Prop Walk when in reverse Serenity on Hudson at 8:47am 04.30.20 I love an outboard. You can steer with it. Great maneuverability.
Adding a hour meter - Hunter 30 (1) Skipper7E at 8:47am 04.30.20 Thanks everyone for your feed back. I'm leaning towards the oil pressure idea. I mounted the meter i
Forward Bulkhead? Sledge62 at 8:43am 04.30.20 Thanks Dave. Well I got all anxious and spent good money on a slip at the local lake. Now I'm realiz
high water? Mike4116 at 8:41am 04.30.20 I haven't piloted a large freighter in a big current but I do regularly helm my 30' sailboat in Dec
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 8:40am 04.30.20 @Klaussic I have just read through your thread and it appears you have now experienced the full ga
mps/jenaker rukidn at 8:38am 04.30.20 I just measured our new-to-us Asymmetrical. It is a Sobstad XPS. 42' x 38'8" x 20'. Was built for a
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 8:34am 04.30.20 :plus: For PFDs. Put them on before you step on the dock. The fact that your Admiral will hop on
diy gimbal for 2 burner alcol stove thinwater at 8:33am 04.30.20 Test the swing with the largest full pots (both burners) on it you will use, just to be certain. The
high water? Hayden Watson at 8:31am 04.30.20 I haven't piloted a large freighter in a big current but I do regularly helm my 30' sailboat in Dece
Original Oday Upholstery Fabric FasterHorses at 8:31am 04.30.20 We replaced our interior cushions last year after looking for that material everywhere, but to no av
Cleaning heat exchanger mdidomenico at 8:31am 04.30.20 I recently boiled mine in muriatic acid from lowes. probably not nearly as good as a radiator shop
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 8:26am 04.30.20 Don't forget about Houston; its one of the top 5 sailing markets in the country. You could bring

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