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Outhauls and reefing systems Mike at 1:00am 05.09.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/2375 Does anyone have ideas for out-of-boom outhaul and reefing systems?
dinghy Dickering at 12:47am 05.09.02 Big Boats 4/1035 We are buying a new 420 Passage and want to know how Hunter owners of that model carry their dinghys
need a used spinnaker steven at 12:19am 05.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/787 does anyone have a used spinnaker they would like to sell me?
To Survey or Not to Survey John at 11:31pm 05.08.02 Big Boats 11/1068 We are looking at at purchasing 1999 H380. Should we have it surveyed?
boom vang Thomas Wanderer at 11:01pm 05.08.02 Smaller Boats 3/908 I am going to get a boom vang for my hunter 25. I like the non rigid because:it is cheaperI can u
Downwind with a B&R rig Frank Arndorfer at 10:41pm 05.08.02 Big Boats 7/4138 I have a 2001 H340 and am wondering about the merits of investing in downwind sails such as a cruisi
Excessive zink replacement Steve at 9:55pm 05.08.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1061 I have a 2000 - 361 and moored in a harbor away from any cables or docks. I have to replace the sha
Rubber window seals? Rob at 2:40pm 05.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/851 I ve just bought a c22 1977 and the seals around the windows have shrunk (outside)any suggestions on
RIB Dinghy Question Debra Blatnik at 2:25pm 05.08.02 Ask All Sailors 11/1342 Went the route of the inflatable dinghy with the sectioned floor. Hated it.Am considering a RIB,
High-Output Alternators on small Diesels (Yanmar) Bob at 2:04pm 05.08.02 Ask All Sailors 8/5746 I'm looking for some other sailors who have High-Output Alternators on small Diesels (Yanmar SB8, fo
Remove Jib Rich at 1:55pm 05.08.02 Big Boats 4/981 I need to remove the jib from my rollerfurling and take it to a sail loft for some stitching repairs
Purging ugly smelling "fresh water" tank procedure Bob at 1:40pm 05.08.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1500 My boat (Cherubini H27) has an ugly smelling 'fresh water' tank the PO just used as a non-potable re
Interesting Thermoelectric Cooler Idea Bob Camarena at 1:14pm 05.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/975 I ran across this idea on a web search. It involves putting the lid from an Igloo thermoelectric co
File This! Steve Dion at 12:55pm 05.08.02 Ask All Sailors 0/963 I just came across this product from 3M. It is suppose to be a glue/adhesive for Polyproplene and o
Problems stepping the mast on C-22 John Baker at 12:51pm 05.08.02 Smaller Boats 6/1496 Hello and ahoy! I am helping my brother-in-law with his '78 C-22, hull #8216. He bought it used and
Restoring Macgregor 1977 24ft 11in Dave at 12:33pm 05.08.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2172 Hi. I've recently become a McGregor owner since I've inherited one from a friend of mine who passed
Centerboard - 19' Mariner Jo at 12:01pm 05.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/899 Where can I find a repalcement centerboard??
Question for Ray Bowles Brian Rader at 11:30am 05.08.02 Smaller Boats 2/861 Ray,Can you provide me with a more vivid description of the adjustable jib sheet block assembly de
BOOT STRIPE JIM at 11:10am 05.08.02 Smaller Boats 4/1863 HAS ANYONE HAD SUCESS ON REPAINTING THE BOOT STRIPE. MINE NEEDS TO BE RE-PAINTED AND IM TRYING TO FI
361 and 367 Mike at 10:55am 05.08.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1196 I am looking at the 361 and 367 and was wondering if anyone had any experience with these boats. I

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Any ideas on boat type and keel (1) Woreign at 7:15am 04.04.20 What does it look like on either side of the keel housings (where the arrows are pointing)? I wonder
How can people continue working during a lock down? JamesG161 at 7:12am 04.04.20 so what's the probability of getting 100 consecutive heads? ?1.26 10^30 But the key all models is
How can people continue working during a lock down? Hunter216 at 7:08am 04.04.20
Canvas winter cover Tally Ho at 6:58am 04.04.20
Best material to reseat new side windows on Catalina 30 D Swanson at 6:38am 04.04.20 I did this project a couple years ago, following the procedure demonstrated video (link below). My
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length Kings Gambit at 6:22am 04.04.20 Got a lot of advice here, but combined you got the complete answer to your specific question from po
Hello all Jim26m at 6:15am 04.04.20 Welcome. We have them down here as well. I usually don't mind them, except for when I forget where
Best material to reseat new side windows on Catalina 30 njlarry at 5:58am 04.04.20 Absolutely down 795. Comes in colors. Once open the tube use it all as will cure on you overnight. G
How can people continue working during a lock down? dlochner at 5:54am 04.04.20 Would be interesting to put what you did into an actual formula. In the link on Conditional Proba
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length shemandr at 4:55am 04.04.20 Another anchor thread. Good. Things were getting a little quiet around here! Middle River is in
Canvas winter cover Solstice at 4:54am 04.04.20 That is an interesting idea that I had not considered. Lacing up the bow is a real PITA. It is ve
Mask protection.... Will Gilmore at 4:44am 04.04.20 Which one do you recommend? (I only have 2)..... That depends upon the shopping tool you want to u
86 Galley Table replacement ShotgunSlim at 3:21am 04.04.20 Good luck with your project! This is your chance to make an addition to your boat will totally set
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 Erbardy at 2:52am 04.04.20 Drew (@thinwater) said 'extra thick' from boltdepot.com are OK (and I trust his testing). That must
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 rpludwig at 2:44am 04.04.20 nice work, reverse it, cover your nose & mouth for virus protection when shopping for TP during the
Mac 26D Bilge/ Laz Question ScourgeOfTheHudson at 2:11am 04.04.20 thanks all, definitely great ideas to check next time I can manage to sneak Down to the ol boat!
Hello all Will Gilmore at 1:53am 04.04.20 They are a variety of spiders named for the shape of their egg sack. We have them here too -Will
Hello all rgranger at 11:25pm 04.03.20 Those were all over my grandfathers farm when I was a kid
How can people continue working during a lock down? (1) John Nantz at 10:37pm 04.03.20 I hear you that. The only fresh food we buy are vegetables that can be washed and peeled or ones we
Any ideas on boat type and keel (2) AlanCa at 9:52pm 04.03.20 Hi. No title on the boat. Internally there is no access at all to the shaft. I added a couple of pic

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