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Need an "Eric" to buy my Ursula Don Bodemann at 1:39am 10.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/888 I was following the thread on mast stepping and followed Eric's to his web site showing his adventur
Motoring speed (Knots) Randy F at 1:23am 10.12.02 Bigger Boats 2/1239 I have just put my recently purchased Oday 25 in the water. I was motoring to the slip and wondered
How easy to install Autohelm? Jay Dunham at 1:10am 10.12.02 Big Boats 12/1631 I'm just about ready to purchase a new C-36, and am pondering the option list. I'd really like an A
height of bimini at companionway bo at 12:04am 10.12.02 Big Boats 3/1225 Sails are original but reconditioned. Has not been sailed in years... Unable yet to tell how low boo
31 O'day Prop Size David C. Hirtle at 11:26pm 10.11.02 Other Sailboats 1/971 Good Morning KevinI purchased this 1985 O'day two years agao. This boat with a M-18, 14hp @ 3100RPM
Hunter 34 cutter rig Andrew Brayshaw at 9:48pm 10.11.02 Big Boats 2/1232 I am about to install a 2nd forstay on my Hunter 34 which I was going to run along side the original
Dropping the rudder - solutions anyone? Mike at 9:10pm 10.11.02 Smaller Boats 11/1749 The water temp. lately has got me thinking there has to be a better way to get the rudder all the wa
Annapolis Show Jim Willis at 4:57pm 10.11.02 Other Sailboats 1/718 I would like to be at this show (never been- nearest was Miami). In fact just doing my company accou
H23 Parts Jim Maroldo at 3:51pm 10.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/886 Thought I'd pass this along in case anyone needs it:Last winter, I decided to refurbish the "kitche
Installing a Traveller On an H310 Ralph Johnstone at 3:25pm 10.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1128 Has anyone ever tried to install a traveller on the arch of an H310 after market ?Like a fool, I l
Limit of Positive Stability for 361 Jose Venegas at 12:53pm 10.11.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1579 Anybody knows what the LPS and the Stability Index (As provided under IMS Regulations 201) are for t
Where is everyone Mark at 11:18am 10.11.02 Big Boats 3/1078 I noticed Catalina have built about 1500 36'rs and 36MK II yet there are very few owner reviews? W
Docking Line Retractor Pete Loewenstein at 8:00am 10.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1335 I recently saw a boat docking accessory while staying overnight in a transient slip. The boat in th
CE A Classification William at 5:36am 10.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/3808 I've noticed a number of questions about the CE rating on Hunter's mid and large size boats. I had
saildrive exhaust systems M. G. at 3:37am 10.11.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/972 when I use the engine on my 28' '80 O'Day there is a distinct exhaust odor which lingers in the main
BBQ deck? Susan Annala at 1:52am 10.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/893 Hey gang....I was perusing the yachtworld website last night and you won't believe what I found. Cl
Daysailer things to look for John at 1:30am 10.11.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1036 I'm a novice and going to look at a '75 Daysailor for sale. Can anyone give me pointers of things t
The Water tank Saga... Ron at 12:50am 10.11.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1166 Well, after totally exhausting all the possibilities of buying new water tanks it has come to the fi
C30 Fin vs Wing Performance A. K. moser at 12:18am 10.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/996 I'm sure this is an old subject but it is one that I am not knowledgeableof - so here goes. Does a
"Marine Grade" plywood? Paul at 11:59pm 10.10.02 Ask All Sailors 16/2072 I see many references to "marine grade" plywood. Since it turns out I need some plywood for a proj

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Cam cleats for jib sheets?? Joe at 3:15am 09.19.20 Put the cam cleats on risers to reduce opportunity for over rides. No fairleads on cleats... making
Adventures in reefing G0ri11@ at 10:28pm 09.18.20 Thanks for all the advice. I fished the line through a few days ago. It's running through the trac
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? Benny17441 at 8:36pm 09.18.20 I favor horn cleats, wrap the line twice around the base and it will act like a Chinese puzzle. The
Frigoboat FastOlson at 8:31pm 09.18.20 We had a Frigoboat system in our boat for a decade. It came with a little replacement circuit board
Subtropical Storm Alpha? Benny17441 at 8:29pm 09.18.20 They say it had developed enough Tropical characteristics, but I think they were eager to try the Gr
Main sheet twist Stu Jackson at 8:22pm 09.18.20
In-Boom Furling AlastairLC at 8:14pm 09.18.20 Thanks CarlN for your excellent advice.
The Head! Scad tank monitor installation Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:39pm 09.18.20 You bought the two tank system...is that because your RV has two waste tanks--one for toilet waste a
Engine oil level rising Westerbeke 58 IStream at 7:28pm 09.18.20 A bad injector can cause this by putting too much fuel in the cylinder, which then runs down and dil
450 passage vs 456 Phil Herring at 7:17pm 09.18.20 AFAIK, the differences are mostly cosmetic. I prefer a steel arch over fiberglass. More weight but l
Main sheet twist Bobalong at 7:13pm 09.18.20 I too have a C30 that for years twisted. Spent many a quality hour untwisting it. Then an old salt p
Main sheet twist Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 6:46pm 09.18.20 I used Sta-set X to re-rig a customers boat-ONCE. I'll never use it again
Hunter 386 Cabin Heat Tally Ho at 6:40pm 09.18.20 Man, that's pretty cool. That would be awesome to use the boat throughout the winter. We're on La
In-Boom Furling CarlN at 6:38pm 09.18.20 I have had Schaefers on two boats and love them - before that a boat with Seldon mast furling. I nev
Hunter 386 Cabin Heat jssailem at 6:31pm 09.18.20 which gets a good freeze on during winter. Gary, It produces lots of heat - inside the boat. If th
Invest 90L jssailem at 6:27pm 09.18.20 Yeah,,, "All right, Mr Demille, I am ready for my Close Up!"
Invest 90L (1) JamesG161 at 6:23pm 09.18.20 How about Beta And John Wins!!!! :beer::beer: Tropical Storm Beta will be on the move on Monday.
Hunter 386 Cabin Heat Tally Ho at 6:21pm 09.18.20 Bring an electric space heater....but if you have AC, it probably can out out heat.. Greg
Stove for 1981 O'Day 28 Tally Ho at 6:12pm 09.18.20 Trust me, you do not want an original pressure alcohol stove. I spent the first two seasons when I
O'Day 322 Wing Keel width Tally Ho at 6:07pm 09.18.20

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