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361 Performance Tim Porter at 4:02am 10.09.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1410 Any 361 owners...I am looking at a 2000 361, and had a chance to sail it this past weekend.I was
Islander Bahama 26 Stephen Kowalski at 3:07am 10.09.02 Ask All Sailors 1/4358 I am in the process of purchasing this boat. Any pro's or con's you would like to share would be app
Lifelines/stanchions for MAC 25 Bob Brown at 2:47am 10.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1085 I have a great 77' Mac 25. I notice many photos showing a stern pulpit and port and starboard stanch
Shelf life of gelcoat? Colin at 2:19am 10.09.02 Ask All Sailors 2/5728 How long can I expect gelcoat to last on the shelf? I believe it to be ployester resin and I have i
Winterizing the deisel Bill Babbitt at 2:06am 10.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1050 I am about to put the C-310 up for the winter and am wondering what would be the best way to leave t
Annapolis Boat Show Mike DiMario at 1:39am 10.09.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1033 I do not recall any mention of the Sailboat Show this weekend. We plan on being there on Friday for
150 Genoa or Geniker ? Ron Baer at 1:34am 10.09.02 Smaller Boats 4/1058 The 240 is a very slow boat in light wind , 4 ~ 8 knots.I'm about the last boat across the finish l
Boat Capacity Placard Walt L at 12:17am 10.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1671 I have come to understand that my old C27 hull #974 needs a boat capacity placard. This placard woul
Spare Parts List for 2GM20F Bruce at 11:32pm 10.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/970 I know there is one out there but can't remember where I saw it. Can anyone help?Thanks,Bruce Z
Interesting Inverter Source Jon at 10:14pm 10.08.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1016 I hope that this turns out to be an outstanding deal on inverters. On a recent Interstate highway t
Crossing an ocean! Dennis at 10:05pm 10.08.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1134 I guess with 19 footers making it to the Big Island, and someone in a 5 footer trying to circle the
Catalina MK 11 Mark at 6:27pm 10.08.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1144 Would like to hear from any owners of the above.Sea going capabilities etc etc.
Mainsheet System John Garibotte at 1:49pm 10.08.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1219 I purchased a 1979 Venture 25 back in March, and have gotten to sail it for a couple of months now.
Sandusky OH Marine Service Tom at 1:19pm 10.08.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1211 I recently purchased a Hunter 28.5. I need to find the best marine service for fiberglass and shrink
50 HP versus 70 HP Jack O'Brien at 12:41pm 10.08.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1050 I would appreciate comments, comparitive info, performance specifics, etcetera from those who have e
26X with Suzuki 50 HP 4 Stroke EFI Jack O'Brien at 12:32pm 10.08.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1390 I am considering purchase of a 2000 26X with the 50 HP Suzuki 4 stroke EFI. One Owner's review reco
Opinions Canadian Built - CS30 Jeff at 11:59am 10.08.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1181 Can anyone provide opinions of CS 30 sailboatbuilt in Ontario, Canada in mid - late 1980s... Lookin
Wing Keel Grounding situation Bruce Murphy at 11:55am 10.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 12/2531 A question Please?I am considering the purchase of a 1989 Catalina 30 with Wing Keel.Although I d
Oil Change Tom at 11:24am 10.08.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1220 I had the mechanic at my marina change the oil on my Yanmar engine and instead of putting in what I
Drawings for cradle anyone? John at 11:01am 10.08.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/939 Does any one out there happen to have any cradle specs. or maybe a simple cradle design for a Hunter

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Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? (1) sail sfbay at 8:13am 07.15.20 DrJudyB nice clarification!!.............I assume the Hunter 170 jib is either furled or 100% deploy
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ Davidasailor26 at 8:06am 07.15.20 Is it correct to say that electrocutions in marinas are due to AC current? If swimming from your b
Hunter 34 crack behind stove markwbird at 8:03am 07.15.20 The H-34 has a structural skeleton and a very thin hull. 1/4" in some areas. That has obviously be
Questions after first launch for Hunter 23.5 Tackdan235 at 7:59am 07.15.20 thanks for your help everyone!
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? DrJudyB at 7:39am 07.15.20 The furler that was fitted to your boat at the factory is design for use with a jib that has a wire
Super Lube Grease kloudie1 at 7:36am 07.15.20 Harbor Freight here carries it on the shelf in the 3 oz tube for less than Amazon..
Hunter 34 crack behind stove kloudie1 at 7:31am 07.15.20 The stuff on the left side of the picture looks to be in the liner.. .. I think you are heading the
Vessel Assist hits my boat jssailem at 7:29am 07.15.20 just this gnawing feeling Trouble with Gnawing Feelings, they keep chewing on you. Confront it lik
Vessel Assist hits my boat Brian D at 7:25am 07.15.20 I know what you mean @Ken Cross. I discovered red paint on my stern one day, and the only red boat w
Vessel Assist hits my boat ontherocks83 at 7:23am 07.15.20 On our last boat I had noticed that a power boat at some point, had backed into our transom and put
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ walt at 7:21am 07.15.20 My .02 on why fresh water is more dangerous for ESD You have to consider this is a 3D problem. If y
Super Lube Grease jssailem at 7:20am 07.15.20 I see it is rated as "Food Grade lubricant".
Vessel Assist hits my boat jssailem at 7:17am 07.15.20 Gremlins... They live on F Dock. I have seen them dancing around on boats in the middle of the night
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ srimes at 7:17am 07.15.20 Is it correct to say that electrocutions in marinas are due to AC current? Almost all electrocu
Beneteau 331, Screw at rub rail? jssailem at 7:15am 07.15.20 The previous owner must have seen the hole thinking a fastener was missing and just put one in.. T
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? sail sfbay at 7:09am 07.15.20 Is your jib sail original or replaced with a larger one and if so, what size or area? Might have to
Beneteau 331, Screw at rub rail? sf34dtw at 7:06am 07.15.20 Haha, okay I see what happened now. The previous owner must have seen the hole thinking a fastener w
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? rgranger at 7:03am 07.15.20 Your live-well idea gave me another search term... Here are some from WM https://www.westmarine.co
ODay fresh water pressure odaydokay at 7:02am 07.15.20 Yes, I suspected blockage right at the exit point of the tank or that shur-flo filter. I have to cha
Vessel Assist hits my boat Ken Cross at 6:55am 07.15.20 At least someone told you. I suspect many times we are left to discover damage at the wrong time. Ex

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