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Anchor uses Walt at 9:11am 08.23.02 Other Sailboats 3/919 There is a lot of talk about which anchor is the best and I have eyed a couple of types thinking I w
? Bob Lufkin at 8:41am 08.23.02 Smaller Boats 2/952 ?
Antenna/VHF Michael at 7:46am 08.23.02 Smaller Boats 3/741 I am going to install an antenna on my H26. I know that placement on the mast is best for the signa
Gel coat fractures by engine mount James Marohn at 7:30am 08.23.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/971 On our 1990 Vision-32, just earlier this season I noticed fractures (definately deeper than hairline
Leak of unknown origin Donna at 6:43am 08.23.02 Big Boats 5/931 We havea 2001 380 which came with am mysterious leak, and we cannot seem to find the origin. The wat
Help with OEM rudder design Michael Marziotto at 6:22am 08.23.02 Smaller Boats 3/875 I just recently adopted a Hunter 19 81-83. It has seen many years of granny sailing in local waters
cabin head linings john morris at 6:21am 08.23.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1014 can anyone advise where/how to get replacement linings/patterns for rear cabins on our 1986 First 34
Boom Vang- yes or no Ian McGain at 6:10am 08.23.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1037 On my 1979 Hunter 30 there is evidence that a boom vang was once present.I have not had one on the
Stick Up on the Hard for Winter Storage?? John Murphy at 3:55am 08.23.02 Big Boats 5/781 This is the first year that I am seriously considering leaving the rig standing for the winter. We
Mast Rake Gene at 3:11am 08.23.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1094 I recently purchased a Hunter 35.5 (1995), I feel the mast back rake by the previous owner is excess
Surveyor Mike at 1:40am 08.23.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/884 Does anyone have the name of a good boat surveyor for the Rhode Island area?
Battens for 356 sail cover Paul at 1:36am 08.23.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/890 I have the standard mainsail on my 356, i.e., not the automatic furler. The sail cover has pockets
Skeg for a H 27 ?(78) Olivier van Mierlo at 1:36am 08.23.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/921 I seriously consider to make a skeg to achieve more rudder protection.Has anyone done this already
Cover for 170 Dick in MI at 1:30am 08.23.02 Smaller Boats 3/712 Anybody have advice on storage covers for the 170? My dealer suggested getting a cheap tarp from the
To Don, 8.5 kn. with H27 Olivier van Mierlo at 1:17am 08.23.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/956 I was pretty amazed myself I can tell you. However I am telling the truth. It was clocked on a norma
Knotmeter Mike Casucci at 1:15am 08.23.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1276 Knotmeter doesn'T work (Standard Horizon 45). Reads 0.0. Water temp works. How do I troubleshoot to
Iridium Satellite Phones Mike Busher at 1:03am 08.23.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1890 We are planning a trip to Central America and would like to stay in touch by phone. Does anyone hav
Belize Mike Busher at 12:49am 08.23.02 Destinations 0/1276 We are planning a trip from SW Fl to Belize via Isla Mujeres. Looking for any advise as to routes a
Not Again! Mark Juetten at 12:42am 08.23.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1255 After a very difficult time in a gale with 11' seas a very bad leakage of approx. half gallon of sew
H33 rudder post Richard Oliver at 12:12am 08.23.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1006 In tighting the packing gland for the rudder shaft, I noticed that the pipe that is glassed into the

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How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? Alansails at 2:51pm 07.06.20 That is exactly how ours work, Flip the switch once its Red, off and on again its white! Do not unde
Schaefer 2100 furling line kappykaplan at 2:48pm 07.06.20 Turning off the wind and using the main to blanket the jib also works.
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? rpwillia at 2:47pm 07.06.20 Oh, oh. I thought you had some special led bulb and/or socket that switched between red/white. Y
Found a 2003 C310 rpwillia at 2:43pm 07.06.20 Just got back from my marina and they had to sand down the entire bottom due to the paint coating d
Fresh water leak B40 Ron20324 at 2:37pm 07.06.20
H260 - Thinking about repowering to a saildrive Crazy Dave Condon at 2:37pm 07.06.20 A lot of engineering and a lot of cost not to mention a lot of the rear berth would be gone for a sa
Fuel filter relocation twodzusfittings at 2:36pm 07.06.20 That CG document number won't pass muster. It is not permanenly attached. I removed mine and put t
The WTF Thread rpwillia at 2:32pm 07.06.20 What did you capture? Looks like it has an eyeball checking you out... Remnants of a 1 gallon mil
Portable Generator Crazy Dave Condon at 2:30pm 07.06.20 Does anyone know how many generators are used by sailors and how many reported incidents to include
Portable Generator fbcoache at 2:25pm 07.06.20 Excellent advise and info everyone. When I spend the night out I'm looking for a small cove where I
Hunter 260 Bilge Question Crazy Dave Condon at 2:20pm 07.06.20 The hull to deck joint is probably cracked advising the poster what to look for as to leaks and how
My old stuffing box is shining like a new penny. I think thats a bad thing. Morgan donor at 2:04pm 07.06.20 Try vinegar next time. You won't need a respirator. It'll do the same thing, a bit safer to boot. Pu
Schaefer 2100 furling line leo310 at 2:03pm 07.06.20 I agree with you John but what we do is let the sheet out a little then furl it in this removes some
engine will not remain running when shift into gear Brian D at 1:58pm 07.06.20 Sounds like a load issue. Prop too big causing the engine to work harder torque wise, or possibly th
Fresh water leak B40 thetone at 1:51pm 07.06.20 I have a similar issue on my 1990 35s5
H260 - Thinking about repowering to a saildrive twalker H260 at 1:47pm 07.06.20 That would be the first question I have. Is your 260 a water ballast 260 or a full keel 260/270?
Wheel pulling to port under power Sailfanatic at 1:47pm 07.06.20 My Catalina 28 MKII has the issue you describe. At six knots under power, if I let go of the wheel
Windlass relacement - Catalina 34mk2 Drhive at 1:31pm 07.06.20 Thanks to both of you for the info. It's my first time on the forum and I'm really impressed with th
Day Sailing in the Florida Keys swishmister at 1:29pm 07.06.20 Thank you guys for taking the time to reply to my post, any help you guys can give is welcome!! I h
The WTF Thread justsomeguy at 1:29pm 07.06.20 Not a crab, but man made. Could not understand why my Manson Supreme kept dragging that day. o_O:p

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