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Rudder Float Eric Nelson at 1:04am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1456 Hello gang!I am looking for anybody who has experience with their rudder rubbing on the hull as it
Torque Steer while under power Eric Nelson at 12:57am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/981 I have noticed quite a bit of discussion with "torque steer" or the wheel pulling to port while unde
Tell me about Inverters Frank Arndorfer at 12:31am 09.12.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1150 After successfully succumbing (again) to our bi-annual case of two-foot-itis, we've ordered a new Hu
Drawings and measurements Charlie Bloomer at 12:12am 09.12.02 Bigger Boats 2/1105 We're contemplating ship transport of our O'day 40. The transporter wants drawings of the boat, inc
H340 Mast Step Leak Carl and Juliana Dupre at 12:04am 09.12.02 Big Boats 4/1645 Hi, all! We would like to hear some feedback and experience with the H340 (or similar boat) mast st
Block placement Ernie at 11:42pm 09.11.02 Smaller Boats 5/926 I've just acquired a 150% headsail for my H23, but don't have tracks for the blocks. The original b
Fitting Trailer to Oday 240 Michael Moorman at 11:39pm 09.11.02 Day Sailers 1/1383 My son and I are in the process of modifying a trailer for use with his 240. The trailer was formerl
Replacement of Original Stereo AM/FM radio Phyllis Stendebach at 1:00pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 9/878 We would like to replace the original stereo with a modern AM/FM-CD unit. The old size (est 4"x6")a
Stanchion braces-hold down screws not holding. Phyllis Stendebach at 12:53pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 10/1217 There seem to be nuts, or other threaded device, imbeded in the fiberglass deck where the 2 stanchio
Refrig thermostat Steve Feinsilver at 12:16pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 4/1039 My frig (Adler-Barbour, stock on my 2000 h410), gave up the ghost in a creative way this weekend. C
More Canvas Questions: Dodger Quote Ron P at 12:15pm 09.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1218 Hi all,I just got a quote for having a dodger installed on my 83 Catalina 30. The quote is for $16
331 Cradle specs Jeff Binder at 12:00pm 09.11.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1239 I bought a 2001 331 used without winter storage cradle. I own a large amount of 6", 4" and 2" heavy
Finally got to see the C350 Bill at 10:10am 09.11.02 Big Boats 35/2422 Saw the C350 at the Boats Afloat here in Seattle today. I really liked it. There was a C36MKII a few
Hey Peggie, check this out........... Bill at 9:55am 09.11.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/1619 Don't know if you've seen the new Catalina 350 yet but I finally got to today here in Seattle. The
"Scooter", Ray and Maria's new boat is a 1990.... Ray Bowles at 9:23am 09.11.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1452 Island Packet 38 foot cutter. After looking at a lot of beautiful boats on the east coast of Georgi
Winter Cover gamlwilson at 9:17am 09.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/1143 We purchased a 1985 C-30 this spring and would like to replace the badly worn winter cover before th
Upgrade from C 22 to a C30 Too big a step???? Bob Lufkin at 8:48am 09.11.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/1136 Considering selling the 22 and getting a 30. Have sailed daysailers for 35 years tillI moved up to a
Boom Vang (Hunter Vision 36) Gordon Brooking at 7:48am 09.11.02 Big Boats 2/2116 I am about to purchase a 1991 Hunter Vision 36. There appears to be a problem with the line from the
Sailing Solo Ed at 7:24am 09.11.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/980 Took my O'Day 25 out for my first solo sail on Monday. It was great. The wind was out of the South
Anyone else going to Sail For America in NY Harbor Tom at 6:46am 09.11.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1270 They are calling on all patriotic Americans sailors to bring their boats to New York Harbor on Satur

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Winch bits for a 3/8 right angle drill Ron20324 at 1:24pm 09.03.20 ... Looking for recommendations for a winch bit for a 3/8 inch right angle drill. What are you using
Beneteau 393 - water in start battery compartment shemandr at 1:17pm 09.03.20 I had water in my battery box for an I/O boat I had. It didn't make sense since the box was tucked
Hunter 170 furling Jib problem Crazy Dave Condon at 1:09pm 09.03.20 try this forum store as it is to Hunter specs. Dave Groshong can help you. Owner is former Hunter
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors Justin_NSA at 1:05pm 09.03.20 West Marine is having a sale on Fireboy CO monitors right now but I see it for less elsewhere. I'm t
Hunter 170 furling Jib problem kappykaplan at 12:44pm 09.03.20 @dfaherty349 , try Bacon's here: Sail search page
had the windows are done kappykaplan at 12:42pm 09.03.20 She's really starting to come together, @fred1diver ! :beer:
Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34 markwbird at 12:40pm 09.03.20 In reading some of the procedures other folks have done there is something I do not understand. Why
Cabin paint question (1) TomY at 12:22pm 09.03.20 What acrylic enamel product do you use? I usually hear of acrylic as water based, and enamel as oil
Cabin paint question DrJudyB at 12:11pm 09.03.20 I've used Acrylic latex on boat interiors for years- in both of mine and many customer boats. NEVER
Hunter 170 furling Jib problem dfaherty349 at 11:56am 09.03.20 OK thanks everyone. Now any suggestions on where to buy the jib? Furling Jib?
Yanmar 2QM15 injector pipe leaking. newage1461 at 11:51am 09.03.20 I wrote to Yanmar, and actually got a reply. Of course they had none, but he sent me info on a local
had the windows are done (3) fred1diver at 11:51am 09.03.20 well I'm back from working on the boat, finished the windows on the other side, started oiling the b
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Mickyfin at 11:37am 09.03.20 I didn't get to talk to the PO for as long as I would have liked to, and didn't think to ask him how
Engine Monitoring planoron at 11:25am 09.03.20 Thanks. Great info, Have a lot of work to get done to get her ready to cruise
Lake St. Clair anchorages sesmith at 10:57am 09.03.20 Thanks. We may try that one next time we're in the lake. We did take a look at Ford's cove the las
Big repair Hunter 260 Justin_NSA at 10:53am 09.03.20 Okay. My Mac 26S was a lot different. I don't envy the job ahead of you.
Ladder Step Pad kappykaplan at 10:32am 09.03.20 Are not Stainless unless I missed another item there. 304 stainless steel is listed at the top of
Ladder Step Pad AaronD at 10:32am 09.03.20 Are not Stainless unless I missed another item there. They have them in 304 SS. E.g. 8874T43 (but
Well, now Ive seen everything. Meriachee at 10:31am 09.03.20 To @Leeward Rail s point, you do occasionally see scenarios where the componds of the stainless do n
Ladder Step Pad Ilanortho at 10:29am 09.03.20 Nice! Or look at McMaster-Carr if @Rich Stidger doesn't have enough for your needs: McMaster-Carr R

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