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New floor needed Dan Busche at 2:31pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1166 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 4/953 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 4/1881 >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 11/903 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 10/1235 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 2/994 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 4/871 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 2/979 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 8/1630 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 6/1307 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 1/962 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 4/998 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 1/760 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 4/1872 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 4/1183 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 7/1123 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 6/1095 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 3/1059 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 4/10301 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 2/855 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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What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Benny17441 at 8:55pm 08.09.20 Sailboats are slow and weather forecasts are not very accurate. Distance to the closests safe port
Chirping alarm sound while engine running Ken Cross at 8:55pm 08.09.20 Check each engine alarm function. Overheat with the test switch, oil pressure and alternator with ju
More propane outboard questions chuckwayne at 8:21pm 08.09.20 I have an adapter for 1lb tanks and I always carry several - just in case! the only disadvantage to
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair BobbyFunn at 7:25pm 08.09.20 MMA https://www.gluegun.com/blogs/adhesive-reviews/an-introduction-to-methyl-methacrylate-adhesives-
Tacking Etiquette jon hansen at 7:09pm 08.09.20 sailing is an opera, sailing is a rock and roll concert, sailing is a play, sailing is an endless pi
Tacking Etiquette jon hansen at 7:01pm 08.09.20 proper etiquette on a fun day of sail. the skipper is in charge. it is his job to teach the crew. yo
Invest 92L glaufman at 6:50pm 08.09.20 Hero or foolish = success or tragedy... Actually if those are the only 2 options I'll have to choose
how can I keep my frig door ajar when off the boat Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:48pm 08.09.20 On a fridge door??? --Peggie
local knowledge point pleasant canal current flow Scott T-Bird at 6:45pm 08.09.20 I'm with @Ward H . If you are going to the Metedeconk River, Manasquan Inlet is the place to enter.
local knowledge point pleasant canal current flow Scott T-Bird at 6:09pm 08.09.20 Welcome @Dil to the forum and the world of sailing. So you're "new" to this game and already lookin
Tacking Etiquette jnorten at 6:09pm 08.09.20 Beam reach out until you are half tired. One tack. Beam reach back to harbor. This assumes you ha
how can I keep my frig door ajar when off the boat Rick Webb at 6:01pm 08.09.20 That's what I do. Works for all kinds of doors. And a tie on the door means something else altoget
Tohatsu 9.8 JBird at 5:58pm 08.09.20 Yes it is at idle when changing gears
Hunter 38 A/c Wl3175 at 5:57pm 08.09.20 Thanks so much for the pictures they are a great help . I found the ducting is indeed in my boat als
Chirping alarm sound while engine running JoeWhite at 5:44pm 08.09.20 The intermittent chripping is due to engine vibration. The high water temperature sensor is vibratin
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair (1) ehallvt at 5:42pm 08.09.20 Thanks to BobbyFunn for pointing me here, as I am about to embark on a similar adventure: stem head
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side ironmig at 5:40pm 08.09.20 My solution was a thin plywood sheet inserted in back of cushion cover itself. Works like a charm.
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side ironmig at 5:38pm 08.09.20 also what year C22. Mine is a 86 and I have never been very happy with the dinette's back cushion s
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side (3) ironmig at 5:37pm 08.09.20
82 34ft oday no water in sink facet Swaney at 5:22pm 08.09.20 I just had not moved the facet correctly. but I also dissembled the entire facet and was on the ver

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