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hunter 30 fleet service ? charlie roberts at 9:45am 07.24.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1092 has anyone out there had any experience will the cherubini 30 74-83 in a charter fleet setting? was
Small Used Outboard Engine for Dinghy? Jason at 9:21am 07.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/840 I am going on a trip in a week and a half, and need a inexpensive used outboard motor for my dinghy?
Wheel steering restraint Al at 8:46am 07.24.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1135 I am trying to sail on my own. Is there a way to restraint movement of the steering wheel.Thaks
Smallest Catalina that qualifies for a second home Clarke Cooper at 8:23am 07.24.02 Smaller Boats 3/1295 What is the smallest Catalina that really qualifies as a second home?
help with snark sailboat shelmil53@aol.com at 8:20am 07.24.02 Other Sailboats 6/18018 We purchased an old snark sailboat at a yard sail in need of some TLC. We are trying to find out ho
yanmar drain plug nick at 7:33am 07.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1463 why doesn't yanmar put a drain plug in bottom of oil pan , I am thinking of adding my own drain plug
MERRIMAN STEERING GEAR 1985 (1) JSCHMIDT77 at 7:29am 07.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1239 HELP. I have a craCked idler sheave assembly st the base of the Merriman steering pedestal on a 1985
Freedom Remote Battery Type Setting Marty at 7:21am 07.24.02 Big Boats 1/933 I have a Freedom Remote for my Heart Interface Inverter/Charger and one of the setup options is for
Salt vs. Fresh water Tony at 6:50am 07.24.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1105 I am interested in buying a 10 to 12 year old Beneteau (35s5 or 38s5). I am considering one that ha
Looking for a canvas shop in Puget Sound matt at 6:28am 07.24.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1304 I have a Hunter Vision32 with a dodger and a cockpit "cover" to keep the sun off while at anchor, bu
Vision 32 Reefing lines matt at 6:20am 07.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1091 Quick question. The previous owner had pulled the 2 reefing lines completely off the boat. I have
what's the capsize screen of a J24 Steve at 5:26am 07.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1209 what's the capsize screen of a J24. thinking about getting one.
Thinking of buying, 1988 26.5 Scott Grenlund at 4:34am 07.24.02 Smaller Boats 2/777 I am thinking about purchasing a 1988 26.5. I have a dinghy sailing background, but am looking to m
Motor while Trailering? Michael at 3:22am 07.24.02 Smaller Boats 9/787 Thanks for all the great responses on the boom while trailering. What about the motor? Does ever
Peggie, I followed your advice.... Les Blackwell at 2:45am 07.24.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1267 As one of your fans, I have followed your advice on heads, holding tanks, etc. and have done pretty
sailing school in chesapeake are for ocean sailing Steve at 1:42am 07.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/951 i'm looking for some kind of school or sailing opportunity to go on a real sail for a few days or a
Electric head periodic maintenance Bruce Hill at 1:33am 07.24.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1377 Peggy-While familiar with the manual heads I have had on other boats, the electric heads on my '97
Changing thermostat on M-35 Walt at 12:57am 07.24.02 Big Boats 5/1108 My M-35 has always run a little hot. If I run over 2000 rpm, I'll top 200 degrees. Manual says top
Bow sprit or NOT ? james rohr at 12:45am 07.24.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/2213 Don;First a few specs. I have an, early vintage, 1979 O'Day 30 center board. One of the ones that h
Wash DC sailors Question Steve at 11:58pm 07.23.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/938 Have any of you sailed from the Washington DC area to Colonial Beach? if so, how long should i expe

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Chartplotter Connector thetone at 12:59pm 08.31.20 I assume that should read PIN 1 is +12dc and PIN 2 is gnd, otherwise we have a 24VDC potential dif
Admiral loves Hove To and other musings after a week on the water: Lazy1 at 12:29pm 08.31.20 Looks like you had some fun Speaking of watertight tests, I have only spent one night at a time on
Main sheet cleat location (1) jonelli at 12:11pm 08.31.20 This is my basic setup:
6HP outboard engine sputtering Serenity on Hudson at 12:06pm 08.31.20 I have a whole different problem with my suzuki 6 HP. It starts on the first pull and idles fine if
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) Ben4195 at 12:01pm 08.31.20 Thanks for sharing, JD. I love your videos and racing posts!
Chartplotter Connector thetone at 11:53am 08.31.20 Can you give me detailed instructions on how to spilce the wires?
Guidance shemandr at 11:48am 08.31.20 Re registration: In NY, where I've had trailers, it is a PITA to get reg for an unregistered traile
Main sheet cleat location jonelli at 11:36am 08.31.20 For the most part, during the most common angles that the boom sits, you can just pull on it and it
Main sheet cleat location jonelli at 11:34am 08.31.20
Admiral loves Hove To and other musings after a week on the water: jon hansen at 11:34am 08.31.20 thanks for sharing
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Eclectic at 11:33am 08.31.20 Also keep in mind that the 17 pounds (maybe 20) is distributed along the whole length of the mast.
Starting a B331 Weasel at 11:30am 08.31.20 Hi Mike, My mechanic added a solenoid to correct an over amp condition that the starting wire coul
1/4" Halyard comfortable? Jackdaw at 11:30am 08.31.20 If you're asking, I'm assuming a casual sailor who sets the sails and doesn't touch the halyards unt
Roller furling line size? tfox2069 at 11:26am 08.31.20 Here's Practical Sailor to the rescue. If you don't subscribe...you should! https://www.practical-
Guidance dLj at 11:16am 08.31.20 Flying Scots are really nice sailboats! I used to race them. Great little boats! dj
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) Jackdaw at 11:11am 08.31.20 A friend and I were convinced to enter a charity regatta just before the start because of a low tur
H49/H50 main sheet input T J Furstenau at 11:10am 08.31.20 New fiber technology allows you to use a smaller diameter line with less stretch than the originall
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) Jackdaw at 11:09am 08.31.20 really, really, really sweet! thanks for sharing clay. that just made my day Cool! It was a lot
Well, now Ive seen everything. AndreInPortland at 11:09am 08.31.20 A gentleman by the name of Jim (YouTube channel "Jim's Little Boat") posted a video on August 9th re
Roller furling line size? AaronD at 11:05am 08.31.20 You can remove some of the core (near the drum) from the furling line to help resolve the issue of

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