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H22 considerations Bill at 11:01pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 9/971 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 4/1037 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 5/1018 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 1/3246 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 1/1091 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 2/1074 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 6/2137 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 4/837 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 8/20014 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 4/1696 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 7/1005 I looking at new sails for my 86' 28.5. I club race and weekend cruise. I have a shoal keel and curr
digital selective calling ed lanier at 7:58am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 3/988 has anyone heard or has any imformation when the USCG will be monitoringchannel 70 for digital sele
wanted; 25'oday mast gary at 7:26am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1078 Wanted 25' mast for a 1979 short rig. mine broke inhalf, bummer.
lifeline stanchions harold neft at 6:30am 12.30.02 Bigger Boats 2/1284 Does anyone know the fastening detail for the lifeltne stanchions? The two inboard bolts are visible
Good Old Boat of the Year: results! SailboatOwners.com at 5:18am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 24/1699 Results from Good Old Boat magazine's Good Old Boat of the Year People's Choice Awards, as selected
rudder washer Ron H at 4:07am 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1396 Anyone know where to get the nylon washer that goes on the top of the rudder post, under the emergen
Recommendations of someone to make bimini? Anthony Bavuso at 3:43am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1027 Greetings,I am planning on having a bimini made for my 1985 Hunter 25.5 and I am looking for a can
Using a Kellet Gary Wyngarden at 3:01am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 13/4386 A kellet is a weight attached to an anchor line with, say a snap shackle. You lower it part way down
Stern tower mount for wind generator Jack Lightstone at 2:20am 12.30.02 Big Boats 6/1938 Greetings, I have a 1991 Hunter Legend 37.5. And I cannot stress how much I enjoy my boat. It perf
New outboard Mara at 2:13am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1876 I am ready to purchase a new outboard for my Hunter 23. I'm leaning toward a 2-stroke, 20" shaft,

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Trailer noise RoyS at 5:56am 09.27.20 Used to have a dog that wanted to chase empty boat trailers passing by. He did not raise an eyebrow
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover dlochner at 5:49am 09.27.20 I am a huge fan of fitted full canvass covers. They fully protect the deck and the topsides and as a
H23 Cabin Access Reefing at 5:43am 09.27.20 Thank you, that point of reference helps a lot.
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover RoyS at 5:42am 09.27.20 You will sleep better all Winter with a full shrink wrap.
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover Davidasailor26 at 5:32am 09.27.20 One of the advantages of a full cover is keeping snow off the deck. Where snow sits on the deck it w
Closed Cell Foam for cushions..... ggray at 5:32am 09.27.20 Ensolite, as mentioned, might be more comfortable. But best to try different material or thicknesse
Trailer noise Rick Webb at 4:54am 09.27.20 I take care of a dozen or so trailers this size for you youth sailing program. Some are quiet and yo
Hunter 18.5 billwnc at 4:53am 09.27.20 Love my boat. It stays in a slip. Just need a better mainsail.
Hunter 18.5 shemandr at 4:11am 09.27.20 Looking for a good used mainsail for a Hunter 18.5 How do you like the 18.5? How do you use it?
Jeep grand Cherokee diesel as towing vehicle. (or similar) shemandr at 4:06am 09.27.20 ...exhaust brakes... Exhaust Brakes?
Lewmar folding wheel problem Rick486 at 2:56am 09.27.20 The tension balls the hold the wheel together when folded have lost their elasticity and I don't se
Back-up Depth Sounders? SoSound at 10:16pm 09.26.20 My sounder has two alarm settings: deep at 80 ft @ shallow at 12 ft. It probably should be 20 ft, a
Engine fan SoSound at 9:58pm 09.26.20 :plus::plus: There are some things, like the anchor windlass, bow thrusters, and the exhaust fan,
Back-up Depth Sounders? Kings Gambit at 9:43pm 09.26.20 My sounder has two alarm settings: deep at 80 ft @ shallow at 12 ft. It probably should be 20 ft, an
jet bow thruster Ron20324 at 9:31pm 09.26.20 I've been pondering this for years, but maybe using a small pump like in the boat water system. It m
Hunter 34 False Bildge - How can you tell if the modification was done? swshogren at 9:28pm 09.26.20 I like your idea and how it improved your Coronado. I think it would make for a stiffer boat is done
Jeep grand Cherokee diesel as towing vehicle. (or similar) SoSound at 9:25pm 09.26.20 You might also check out a VW Touareg TDI. I towed with a Grand Cherokee a long time ago, and a lot
Engine fan Ron20324 at 9:20pm 09.26.20 In many cases it is wired to turn on whenever the engine panel is turned on. In some cases there
Back-up Depth Sounders? Mr. Dave at 9:07pm 09.26.20 Charts are pretty precise depth indicators. I don't know, the Cayuga Inlet channel in Ithaca is p
Back-up Depth Sounders? SoSound at 9:05pm 09.26.20 I haven't ever felt the need for a back-up depth finder. If I lose my depth finder, chances are I'v

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