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New floor needed Dan Busche at 2:31pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1139 I have another issue with my boat. I bought it used last year of the internet. It needs a new floo
Help! Water under V- berth! Dan Busche at 2:24pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/923 I just checked on my 1993 H27! I had it on the trailer all winter with some tarp over it, with mast
Anchor for the Bowspirit Tom Wingo at 1:37pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1828 >I have had my Catalina 30 for about 3 months now. I>have a Danforth anchor that stores in the anch
holding tank-need suggestions to add capacity jim oursler at 10:35am 06.19.02 Big Boats 11/874 The small tank under the forward dinette seat is not enough capacity. Has anyone done anything unde
Weather Helm David Popken at 10:28am 06.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1204 OK, I've been through the threads in the Forum Archives regarding weather helm issues and I still ca
Mercury 9.9 outboard Ron at 10:21am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 2/969 Here goes my dignity! I disconnected my battery cable from my motor for winter storage. In my wisd
A FEW MORE QUESTIONS ??? TOM at 9:51am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/836 I RECHARGED BOTH BATTERIES AT THE GAS STAIONAND PUT THEM BACK IN THE BOAT. MY PROBLEM IS MY DEPTH
H23 main needed-same as Capri 22 ? Ron Stephanson at 7:03am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 2/959 Looking for used main sail for H23- the specs on the capri 22 look about the same- I have a luff 25'
To Nantucket with a 12 yo Kid Jose Venegas at 6:48am 06.19.02 Destinations 8/1570 We plan to sail with our 12 year old son from Marblehead to Nantucket and MV for 2 weeks starting Ju
When to reef Working From Home at 6:30am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1225 Sail a H280 and have not found the ideal wind speed to assume when to set my two reefing points. I
New Genset needs replacement Tracy Frantz at 6:24am 06.19.02 Big Boats 1/948 We just purchased a 2002 Hunter 420 and much to our surprise, when we were checking out the boat, th
H30 traveler question Fred G at 6:19am 06.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/966 I have an 81' H30 and the traveller lines are secured at the cockpit with these simple no-moving-par
dirt stains! Fred G at 6:05am 06.19.02 Other Sailboats 1/746 I spent a considerable amout of time this spring washing, compunding, poilshing, and waxing my 81' H
Dutchman Sail Handling System Phil D. at 5:42am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1852 Anyone have any experience with a Dutchman sail handling system? Pros ' Cons?
"Automatic" mainsail covers? John Visser at 5:31am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1169 Anyone have any thought or experiences to share on "automatic" mainsail covers? These are covers th
Stuck Oil Filter Todd B. at 5:28am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1096 My oil filter will not come off (Universal M18 engine). Does anyone have any suggestions? I alread
Looking for review of portable compressor cooler Nicholas Julga at 5:18am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1070 I am looking for reviews/recomendations/and experience with portable compressor coolers. I have foun
HELP WITH MOTOR SELECTION MARK RIENECKER at 5:17am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/1019 I HAVE A CATALINA 18 1987 AND NEED TO REPOWER...WHAT IS THE LARGEST MOTOR THE 18 AND SPRING LOADED M
Sailing from LA to San Francisco Bert at 5:07am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 4/10047 Returning from southern Ca. I want to avoid the traditional northern "beat". I'm planning on saili
can i go aloft in an h23 Steven at 5:00am 06.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/841 i have to remove a line attached to the top of my mast, the previous owner used this to step the mas

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Trailer tongue weight La catboat at 6:59am 07.20.20 Or this demonstration from Uhaul. 6mW_gzdh6to- Demo gets attention - - - detailed on weight pla
Mast raising options? Revv up at 6:58am 07.20.20
Fuse on Tohatsu 8hp starter battery cable? twalker H260 at 6:55am 07.20.20 Based on owners manual it looks like the 8/9.9 hp use a 20amp fuse in the motor for the starter. Yo
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question. (2) Justin_NSA at 6:42am 07.20.20 New speakers are in and they sound great. I did not realize until I removed the old ones, how deteri
Alternator issue Maine Sail at 6:42am 07.20.20 You can just put a longer bolt through the alternator adjuster ear (should be 5/16" X 18 but may als
Where is the Autopilot ? Daniel K at 6:23am 07.20.20 If your boat is the 45 DS I know ~2006 and newer, and you have twin helms and your steering is Lewma
Hard to raise mainsail Kevin Johnson at 6:20am 07.20.20 Ok I wrote you prior but a new twist. Turn your head shackle 180degrees on your sails headboard. I
Winch servicing mistake sailcapt340 at 6:11am 07.20.20 Glad it all worked out for you! As a side note, I don't know if you used a box around the winch or
Catalina 310 Chainplates removal? SawyerCurt at 6:11am 07.20.20 Jesse provided the mobile device link that does weird things in a desktop web browser. Try this one
Fuel tank for 386 ice breaker at 6:07am 07.20.20 Get a fuel totalizer. It will count the real gallons consumed.
Sailing an AeroRig Davidasailor26 at 6:07am 07.20.20 How does it perform early in that transition from 32 degrees apparent to 90? It seems like at 90 de
Catalina 310 Chainplates removal? CowboyWay at 6:02am 07.20.20 I haven't done a full write up. But you can see the process on my Facebook page. https://m.faceboo
Alternator issue bodaflack at 6:01am 07.20.20 Our solution was that after we loosened the bolt, one person lifted the alternator to tighten the be
Winch servicing mistake Kmbarlow50 at 5:57am 07.20.20 THANK YOU! It took me a while to find sticky stuff (like blue tack) but it stuck the pawls back and
What prop did your 466 come with chasmoyer at 5:54am 07.20.20
Shower Sumps and Raw Water Intake Sable Sailor at 5:54am 07.20.20 Thanks everyone for your comments!
Solar.... getting colts but no amps???? SouthernYankee at 5:50am 07.20.20 Hey All, first solar panels are rated at the voltage they output, usually 18+ volts (volts pre cont
Pump out on Hunter Tim Mills at 5:42am 07.20.20 I hate to break it to you, Rich...but a macerator pump that doesn't need rebuilding installed below
Sailing an AeroRig Will Gilmore at 5:34am 07.20.20 Thanks for sharing. I found your posts extremely interesting and fun to read. By the way, unless y
Another battery charger question Maine Sail at 5:31am 07.20.20 Charger Brand? Model? Amperage? Smart or not smart?

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