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Fuel filter -- water Richard at 6:41am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1053 I have had a 306 for a year. Everything I read about fuel and filters states that you must keep che
Fuel filter & water Richard at 6:37am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/883 I have had a 306 for a year. Everything I read about fuel and filters states that you must keep che
Buying Boat Unused for 4 Years?!?! Glenn at 4:55am 11.08.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/882 I am considering buying a 38' fiberglass sailboat that has been on the hard for the past 4 years (af
H23 Kens Welding Trailer Brian Conneely at 3:18am 11.08.02 Smaller Boats 5/1008 The bunks and base platform that the hull/keel rests on need to be replaced. I was able to cut out
Spring Cruise 2003 - Abacos Brent Headberg at 2:16am 11.08.02 Other Sailboats 0/697 We're planning our first cruise aboard our 1990 Hunter 33.5 in the Spring of 2003. Our plans are to
Battery box Geoff Kloster at 2:11am 11.08.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1662 I'm planning on completely redoing the electrical system in our boat. One of the earlier projects wi
Short Jib Car track Ron at 1:27am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1002 On the C320 there is a shorter jib sheet car track on the cabin top. With the 130% Genoa, I've neve
Bilge hose replacement nanci whitley at 12:13am 11.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1132 I've had a critter aboard who did a number on my bilge hose. How do I replace it from thru-hull. The
Radar Installation/Location Gary at 11:57pm 11.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/961 I have a 320 and I'm thinking about adding radar this winter. I'm looking for ideas on where to moun
WP30/300 Photo Steve Dion at 11:32pm 11.07.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1101 Roger:I wondered what these units looked like inside. Did you or are you returning yours to the f
imfo on access to a leaky watertank Jim & Jane at 10:39pm 11.07.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/817 We are new owners of a Hunter Passage 42,We appear to have a leak in our aft water tank.Has anyone
C30 Water below engine Terry Parker at 10:39pm 11.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/960 I have friends who sail a 1993 C 30 (likely my next boat). Whenever it has rained, they find water
Wonderful web site Paul at 9:54pm 11.07.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1008 I have stumbled on a wonderful web site maintained by the owner of Glissando, a 1963 Pearson Triton.
day from hell Ken Smith at 8:15pm 11.07.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1028 I read the posts, night from hell, never had on yet, but I did have a day from hell. I was anchored
Biggest Batteries & Placement for H26? (or 260) Pat Dye at 5:31pm 11.07.02 Smaller Boats 4/804 I just bought a 1996 H26 that's only been used for 4 hours. It came with a 100w solar panel. The b
SOUTH FLORIDA SAILORS VINCE at 1:42pm 11.07.02 Ask All Sailors 0/930 ANYONE INTERESTED IN MEETING FOR SAILING IN SOUTH FLORIDA , EMAIL ME cptvince@yahoo.com
Prop size?? Royce at 11:28am 11.07.02 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1370 I have a 76 h30. I in the process of repowering and I will also have to reprop as my present prop i
M18 Heat Exchanger Eats Pencil Electrodes Hans Mosberg at 11:21am 11.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1862 My 85 TR Cat27 has a Universal M-18, which has a smallish heat exchanger that is electrically insula
The Advetures of Java, a delivery story - long Jim Seamans at 11:05am 11.07.02 Big Boats 7/998 Trip from Washington,NC to Cobb Island, MD 270nm 51.5hrsOn Friday October 25, 2002Joan and Jim t
Ceterboard rope noise during sailing Jimmy at 10:37am 11.07.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1106 I am hearing a noise as I am crusing about 8 knots or better and it appears to be comming from the r

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Main sheet twist Mark Maulden at 9:13am 09.16.20 Super to hear, good luck. Yippee!!! Now we won't have to keep telling people how rotten it real
Main sheet twist Justin_NSA at 9:13am 09.16.20
Main sheet twist Kingjim91 at 9:11am 09.16.20
SV Preston Point rescue BigEasy at 9:09am 09.16.20 If the air crew knew they were approaching fuel limits; why didn't they pick up rescue swimmer befo
Rust Never Sleeps. Muttondressedaslamb at 9:06am 09.16.20 Let me preface with I know nothing about welding. This little bit of information below might mean t
Cunningham Rigging Kingjim91 at 9:00am 09.16.20 I have just a single block at the base of the mast. From there to a deck organizer, back to a cam c
First 235 Winch Swap (1) Jackdaw at 8:59am 09.16.20 Uummm.... don't you want to turn the stripper so the sheet feeds into the cockpit? Cruising yes.
Uh oh! Recore foredeck B_G at 8:58am 09.16.20 Hi there. You're starting now where I did 4 years ago now. Check out South African C22 thread for m
On the beach BigEasy at 8:57am 09.16.20 Great story! Stuff happens; it can happen to anyone....even this experienced crew.
First 235 Winch Swap Ron20324 at 8:54am 09.16.20 So it seemed that no matter what I did, my port Lewmar 16ST winch was a bit "grabby". Wouldn't spin
Main sheet twist Ron20324 at 8:51am 09.16.20 ... I know what to do if it fails. Thanks for all the suggestions! No worries, Mate. Just send
Any Recommendations on a Bimini (C25)? Whatfiero1 at 8:44am 09.16.20 Alot good choices on Amazon get the more expensive one with thicker tubes measure your combing in co
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings ToddS at 8:39am 09.16.20 I've never kept a boat at a dock (other than temporary tie ups)... only moorings. The obvious obstac
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake? (1) markwbird at 8:35am 09.16.20 Seldon Mast Setup. Found it!
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake? markwbird at 8:33am 09.16.20 May I suggest the Seldon Mast tuning guide? It relates the tension in the cable to the amount of st
Crack in Companionway Entrance - Catalina 30 MKII Hull #4984 (1) Copper Harbor at 8:28am 09.16.20 D-marko Thank you very much for the detailed reply. This is great information! I was already wonde
In-Boom Furling AlastairLC at 8:27am 09.16.20
Rust Never Sleeps. Justin_NSA at 8:18am 09.16.20 Let me preface with I know nothing about welding. This little bit of information below might mean th
Why Oceanis boats cost so much more than Sun Ods? ThinkingAboutIt89077 at 8:17am 09.16.20 Syclone & Nightowle - Thank you both for you opinions. Bavaria's sure are pricey as well, BUT pleas
Main sheet twist kappykaplan at 7:53am 09.16.20 loaded-up mainsheet is a great handhold when going in and out of the cabin. The line is comfortable

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