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Novice needs advise Charlie Toleno at 2:54am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 16/1118 Wife and I just completed two days of sailing lessons on a 1972 26' Pearson (mainsail, jib, tiller).
Winter storage covers Briann Smith at 2:18am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1221 I was recentlydealing with a manufacturer of storage covers for my Hunter 31 (1985) He did not have
Engine control cables Jim Sullivan at 1:54am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1052 Is there a simple and easy way to lubricate the the engine and transmission control cables used with
Hull damage attributed to Cradle design Jim Moran at 1:35am 07.17.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1462 My 1985 Cat 30 was actually made and delivered from California in 1984 by truck on the cradle furnis
Mast - Boom rigging Harrolld at 1:33am 07.17.02 Smaller Boats 2/1264 I am trying to rig a Hunter 212 from the Owner's manual. I understand the main halyard pulling the m
Bareboating bryan at 1:22am 07.17.02 Destinations 14/1536 Been to BVI 3 times. Looking for someplace new. 4 adults, 3 kids. Any input appreciated. Sunsail
replacing companionway boards Dave at 1:21am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/990 Does anyone know where I can buy new companionway boards for my 1976 C27? I have made some in the pa
Mainsheet Traveler for Oday 192 Bruce at 1:03am 07.17.02 Day Sailers 0/1322 I too am interested in using a traveler for the mainsheet, rather than the current backstay mounting
Smoked or Clear lens on ports? Ron at 1:01am 07.17.02 Big Boats 6/1096 1985 H34Now that I replaced my fixed port molding I want to replace just the lenses on my opening p
SQUISHY DECK Rick Ellis at 1:01am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1037 I HAVE AN O-DAY 25 AND THE DECK/COCKPIT SEAT THAT IS IN FRONT OF THE COMPANIONWAY IS GETTING A LITTL
Vented loop in exhaust? Jon Dodge at 12:27am 07.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2046 I finally put my new engine in last weekend. My old engine had a vented loop in the exhaust. Howev
Old C30 with Beige hull Paul at 12:11am 07.17.02 Other Sailboats 5/782 Hi,I have a 1980 C30 with a beige hull and deck. The boat has always been on the east coast and no
Share your checklist? John Powell at 11:01pm 07.16.02 Smaller Boats 6/804 After being boatless for several months, I am moving up to a 1993 Hunter 27 which is just beyond the
Plusses/Minuses for Changing Prop Size Tom at 10:58pm 07.16.02 Big Boats 3/845 I'm hearing more and more about people that change their prop from the standard 2 blade prop to a la
Share your checklist? John Powell at 10:55pm 07.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/806 I am in the process of buying a 1993 Hunter 27, moving up from a Hunter 23.5. A number of messages
Online orders E Keim at 10:25pm 07.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/963 Where I live there are not many outlets for buying sailing items. Can anyone reccomend a good site t
tanks Ed Napoleon at 9:57pm 07.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1244 Peggy, I know you are a Head/Waste disposal expert, but I have a need to find a company that does fu
H22 rudder housing block replacement mike at 9:56pm 07.16.02 Smaller Boats 1/874 the block on my H22 that assists in pulling the rudder back into its proper position was broken. Ca
Alternator Upgrade Charles at 7:23pm 07.16.02 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1676 My 1981 Hunter 37 cutter has the Yanmar 3QM30H engine. I want to upgrade my alternator to my house b
Advice on AutoPilot Paul Burger at 3:11pm 07.16.02 Big Boats 8/768 We are preparing to install an autopilot on our 1992 P42. We purchased a Raymarine ST6001 and have

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Planning to learn all I can sololadysailer at 2:07pm 04.11.20 Hi Rg, I think I'll stay away from boats that require assistance launching. I tend to not like to as
Removing Forestay from roller furler DrJudyB at 2:06pm 04.11.20
Replacing Jabsco with Raritan VanIslandGuy at 1:47pm 04.11.20 Thanks Kevy, Stephan at Independent is an awesome dude. I think I may end up using the trident for
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B and R Rig Ed Caldwell at 1:45pm 04.11.20 The Hunter docked next to me sans backstay also has 2 rigid "mast struts" (best guess) between cabi
Docking Mishap HMT2 at 1:44pm 04.11.20 CWAfqIFL1jo An old one, but always makes me smile.
Propane - Can I Keep It Simple dlochner at 1:43pm 04.11.20 Okay... done venting...:biggrin::thumbup: And when burning any fuel in an enclosed space, proper
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B and R Rig (1) Steverhnm at 1:42pm 04.11.20 Interesting, there is a spot on the spreader base for a reverse diagonal or at least another stay...
Docking Mishap RussC at 1:29pm 04.11.20 .....Reminds me of a glider I once witnessed as he spun into a hillside. after the dust settled, the
Removing Forestay from roller furler rgranger at 1:13pm 04.11.20 I would PM @DrJudyB and ask her opinion.
Propane - Can I Keep It Simple (1) Tally Ho at 1:05pm 04.11.20 If you fill a canister in the sink you're much safer, filling a canister in the stove can allow som
Propane - Can I Keep It Simple rgranger at 1:05pm 04.11.20 This is not accurate. The molecular weight of Oxygen is ~16 g/mol and in its usual form as 02 the w
Docking Mishap JamesG161 at 1:03pm 04.11.20 was the engine in forward or reverse? At 37 sec look at his rudder position Then he tries the eng
Propane - Can I Keep It Simple Alan Gomes at 12:43pm 04.11.20 Put some alcohol on a flat metal surface outdoors, an old baking pan works. Light it. Most of the f
very worrying anode problem! Will Gilmore at 12:35pm 04.11.20 How about current present when everything is off? Can you account for all voltages? Is your charge
Removing Forestay from roller furler Hunter216 at 12:28pm 04.11.20 I've never swaged a new fitting nor do I have the tools to do so. @dlochner has provided you with
Shaft trough hull log parts Dalliance at 12:27pm 04.11.20 That was lucky. I needed to replace mine a few years ago and had to have one machined by a local sh
Docking Mishap rgranger at 12:22pm 04.11.20 I watched it three times.... was the engine in forward or reverse? It was kicking up water off the
Propane - Can I Keep It Simple dlochner at 12:17pm 04.11.20 On my non-pressurized stove it most certainly does not burn clear. I can definitely see the flame.
Removing Forestay from roller furler ontherocks83 at 12:11pm 04.11.20 Thanks for the reply. I'm glad you gave me their info, I didn't know of them and they're only just o
Replacing all hardware bolts/screws for my deck of C22 dlochner at 12:09pm 04.11.20 Use Nyloc nuts and flat or fender washers. They are more secure.

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