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holding tank-need suggestions to add capacity jim oursler at 10:35am 06.19.02 Big Boats 11/905 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 10/1236 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 2/996 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 4/873 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 2/982 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 8/1633 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 6/1311 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 4/999 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 1/761 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 4/1875 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 7/1125 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 6/1096 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 3/1060 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 4/10330 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 2/857 i have to remove a line attached to the top of my mast, the previous owner used this to step the mas
Tack Fastening mlf@storm.ca at 4:37am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/939
choosing the right lazy jacks Paul Strine at 4:06am 06.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/913 We have just purchased new UK Tape drive sails, Our main sail is a full batten Batmain and is diffic
Depth Finders VS Fish Finders Curtiss Grant at 3:21am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1971 I have been reading in SAIL where smaller sailboaters (20 to 30 footers) are replacing old depth/sp

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Mast rake, how much? Codybear at 4:28am 08.11.20 From my Hobie days, it's really the length of the forestay that is going to control mast rake. If yo
Dufour 1998 35 Classic Help Davidasailor26 at 3:42am 08.11.20
Sad day, and no way to fix kappykaplan at 3:11am 08.11.20 So sorry for your loss.
Propane tank questions DougM at 3:01am 08.11.20 Seems Bene didn't think you'd actually use the stove. First time I saw one of those baby tanks in a
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side greg_m at 2:35am 08.11.20 Just happen to have mine laying around-- here are a few pics: It's essentially a peice of ply with
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement greg_m at 1:39am 08.11.20 Amazing how many non-Cat22 boat owners prowl these threads. I think they all secretly wish they had
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement greg_m at 1:38am 08.11.20 I used 1/2" smoked acrylic for our Albin Vega's boards. I had them rabbet cut at a local cabinet sh
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 11:30pm 08.10.20 That is a great site. Lots of interesting ways to evacuate a boat. The there is the S#.
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? srimes at 11:15pm 08.10.20 Just guesstimated on the kayak, I'm sure the manufacturer has a published capacity. Add that to boat
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 10:56pm 08.10.20 Kayaking in BC is no joke. The currents can be 12-15kt through various passages. Okisolo is one exam
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? srimes at 10:42pm 08.10.20 Hello Jim26m, I am a novice sailor with no immediate plans for a boat purchase. Doing my research
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 sandmfhb at 10:38pm 08.10.20 I have but really haven't found much
Sad day, and no way to fix Daveinet at 10:27pm 08.10.20 My second issue is to see if I can find someone who wants the Oak for lumber and will remove it for
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas forbin at 10:27pm 08.10.20 Hey all. I ended up gluing the wood back together and re-attaching it, looks good and we'll see how
Stripping Bottom Paint Project_Mayhem at 10:16pm 08.10.20 I did the same thing with TotalBoat's stripper. It ate through the topside paint that the PO put on
Sad day, and no way to fix Project_Mayhem at 10:05pm 08.10.20 My condolences. That really sucks. That was a big storm. Tornadoes were spotted in the Western burbs
Sailing in France with Covid 19 crbboca at 9:56pm 08.10.20
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 9:46pm 08.10.20 Hello Jim26m, I am a novice sailor with no immediate plans for a boat purchase. Doing my research a
Sad day, and no way to fix justsomeguy at 9:31pm 08.10.20 Be careful with cleanup. That's a big job with dangerous forces. Amen. Judicious chainsaw work, ro
Dufour 35 Classic Help jssailem at 9:21pm 08.10.20 No info on the spreader length. Suggest you call Ballenger Spar Systems, Inc. 215 Walker Street. Wat

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