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APC Parameters Mark Juetten at 2:45am 08.14.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1507 Recently aquired a new APC for my hunter 376. Am wondering if there are recomended apparent or true
Hunter Rally Lake Norman, NC September 28-29 Butch Berchem at 2:08am 08.14.02 Smaller Boats 2/847 We are organizing the first annual end of summer Hunter Rally here at Lake Norman. The event will ha
When to reef? Lyn at 2:06am 08.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/952 Just curious, when do the rest of you begin to reef?
Rudder rides up in weather or with weather helm Chris B at 2:04am 08.14.02 Smaller Boats 3/1140 My rudder wont stay down. The factory handle has finally worn out so currently have a large nut inst
Water on Galley Floor Allen Schweitzer at 1:36am 08.14.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/924 I've got a 1977 C-30 and, everytime I fill the ice box near the top with ice, the floor in the galle
Main cabin fixed windows Carl Foster at 1:35am 08.14.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/826 While sifting thru an "experienced parts emporium" yesterday, i came across a pair of extruded alumi
Diesel Engine Loading Scott Narum at 1:22am 08.14.02 Ask All Sailors 20/2641 I own a boat with a diesel for the first time...a Yanmar 2GM20, and I love it. It's a bit underpowe
Novice - Which boat to buy? Gary at 1:15am 08.14.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/966 Looking to sell my powerboat and start sailing. To avoid renting a slip, I want something trailerabl
Rebedding a winch center stem Mike at 12:31am 08.14.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1891 I just removed the old broken center stem of a winch from my deck. The original bedding (from 1979)
to Don looking for cushion size Mike Whalen at 11:52pm 08.13.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/970 Don,Searched the archives but couldn't find your post to reply to. Here are the deminsions on my ca
Hunter 320 phrf # ? Chris Rooke at 11:21pm 08.13.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1392 Does anyone have the phrf for a Hunter 320 and Beneteau 311 for their area or others?Thanks for th
How do you lock your outboard to prevent theft ? Bob Lufkin at 9:48pm 08.13.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1485 Just purchased a new OB. What's the best way to prevent someone from taking it?
Which Macgregor 26 model to choose? Cheryl at 9:21pm 08.13.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1643 We are definitely in the market to purchase a used Mac 26, our dilemma is which model to choose a 26
1990 Hunter 28 Holding Tank Joe at 5:01pm 08.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1041 Has anyone changed out the metal holding tank on subject model? Mine is corroding to pieces. The st
Jet ski vs Rudder Troy Baker at 2:35pm 08.13.02 Smaller Boats 4/1371 Last weekend I decided to take my son who is four and my boat to a local lake that we have been sail
Speedy's parents are in Easterm Montana heading to Ray and Maria Bowles at 1:53pm 08.13.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1075 the Chesapeake Bay. Hope to be there in about a week depending on how many other adventures we add
trailer plans Joe at 1:32pm 08.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/930 go to any web site. click on boat trailers. 95% of all posts are trailers wanted. if you can weld an
Volvo MD22 slight overheat and 100rpm drop at WOT Rich Stidger at 1:21pm 08.13.02 Big Boats 4/1427 I have about 650 hours on my Volvo diesel and have recently noticed the following changes in operati
Installing a new bilge pump Ben Lambert at 1:07pm 08.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1335 Hi! I'm installing a new bilge pump in my '71 Catalina 27 (hull #92!). I have a couple of question
stepping (unstepping) mast Gary Britton at 11:59am 08.13.02 Day Sailers 2/1161 I usually sail my 17' daysailer single handed. Does anyone have any ideas on stepping and unsteppin

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Real chance of capsizing? DrJudyB at 8:18am 07.30.20 . One way boats capsize is surfing down a large wave, the bow buries in the trough which stops the
H42 Anodes question Terry Cox at 8:17am 07.30.20 Ever since owning our boat (2002), two heavy zincs on the shaft only. These last twelve months. H42
Replacement Propane tank for Catalina 310 sail sfbay at 8:17am 07.30.20 The trick is to purchase a tank that fits your propane locker. Made the mistake of purchasing a Tri
kappykaplan at 8:09am 07.30.20 Here's the link to the ad that he posted. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php?task=showad&
Kells 23 mast tabernacle Crazy Dave Condon at 8:05am 07.30.20 Can you take a picture so I can see better what you are talking about. Former dealer
How deep to launch LakeShark at 8:04am 07.30.20 You're extrapolating from one fairly extreme case to the general case. I've personally gone off the
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 7:59am 07.30.20 https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/medical-doctor-patient-clean_bill_of_health-health_
Replacement Propane tank for Catalina 310 leo310 at 7:56am 07.30.20 Before you disposed the tank did you look at getting it re-certified as all it is a new safety valve
How deep to launch Tedd at 7:54am 07.30.20 unfortunately if your trailer falls off the ramp into the hole you will not be able to pull it out
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas jssailem at 7:54am 07.30.20 Forbin. What caused this to fail? Someone grab it? Push it instead of the dishes? The though of a
Facnor Shackie sail sfbay at 7:54am 07.30.20 Sounds like a good question for Facnor. R24 refers to the elliptical section on pages 12-13 from th
Marvin "Guy" Royal at 7:52am 07.30.20 I have a Peake tri-radial asymmetrical spinnaker with a CDI top down furler (used once), ATN sock a
How deep to launch LakeShark at 7:52am 07.30.20 Ready to launch. Fully extended....backed down till she floated off. WOW that's one of the rare ti
Solar Vent on a head hatch. capta at 7:50am 07.30.20 Capta, Marinco/Nicro calls it a shutoff damper. https://www.marinco.com/en/~/media/inriver/382
How deep to launch LakeShark at 7:49am 07.30.20 obvious, but sometimes overlooked.....if a kick-up rudder, make sure it is "up". If not a kick-up,
Eractic Tachometer and engine power capta at 7:46am 07.30.20 There should be a sensor located somewhere on the bell housing of the transmission. Remove the 2 w
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas forbin at 7:38am 07.30.20 Thanks!
dorade box cowl vent capta at 7:37am 07.30.20 Who cares about the air those dorades provide? They and the rest of the brightwork look fantastic!
Rigging a Capri 165 (1) Johnfranklin1 at 7:34am 07.30.20 Two answers at once....:)
Rigging a Capri 165 Johnfranklin1 at 7:31am 07.30.20 I think this is the appropriate part. Perhaps contact them to confirm for your specific boat. http

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