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Need more power captain Hayden Watson at 12:12am 05.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/908
Internal to external halyards Tom Miller at 12:07am 05.22.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/952 Are the internal halyards on my 1985 Catalina 30 in a conduit in the mast or just hanging loose? I'm
USE OF "TEAR MENDER" ON SAILS Tom Miller at 11:55pm 05.21.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1574 The sunbrella on my jib on my Catalina 30 is coming unsewn at the clew and other places. I have seen
Thank You Hunter Marine and Hunter Owners David Tomlinson at 11:55pm 05.21.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/888 I just got off the phone with Hunter Retail Parts and Technical Support, my experience with them has
h26 Shroud Attachment Points Tim Paul at 11:29pm 05.21.02 Smaller Boats 6/969 In looking closely at the rigging diagram in my owners manual ('97 h26), I noticed that the sidestay
Diagram for lines Chip Barnes at 11:21pm 05.21.02 Smaller Boats 1/989 Does anyone have a diagram of how to route the lines for single handed sailing. My 22 does not have
Trailer for Catalina Mike at 11:14pm 05.21.02 Smaller Boats 1/1019 I own a 1985 Catalina -- swing keel -- 2' 8" draw. I have the opportunity to purchase a trailer whi
Single Handed Rigging Chip Barnes at 11:13pm 05.21.02 Smaller Boats 5/2711 Does any one have a digram on how the lines are to be properly routed to lead all lines back to the
Need storage space on a 235? Hayden Jones at 11:02pm 05.21.02 Smaller Boats 5/806 I found a solution to lack of shelving and quick access storage. I walked through Wal Mart and foun
356 Electronics Setup Bill Saint at 10:55pm 05.21.02 Big Boats 11/1053 I'm looking at the 356 and wonder what people have done to mount their electronics at the helm. The
Engine stays cool Joe D at 10:20pm 05.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/967 What can cause a Universal 23Hsp (1990 C-30) engine to run cool (120-140F) most of the time ' never
Mariner kick-up rudder Tim Daley at 9:54pm 05.21.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1998 I recently purchased an Oday Mariner 19 2+2 (1970) and I am trying to figure out how the kick-up rud
Can a single line boom preventer be rigged? Ray Bowles at 4:56pm 05.21.02 Ask All Sailors 6/2520 I keep thinking I read about a way to rig up a mainsail downwind boom reversal preventor that only r
Stiff moring lines David Guthridge at 2:59pm 05.21.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1121 For years I have used 1/2" moring lines for my Pearson 26 and everything was fine. I bought six new
Paint wearing through on the deck David Guthridge at 2:53pm 05.21.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1150 The old green origional deck, cabin, and cockpit paint is wearing through in two places where one wo
Swing keel winch failure. Keith K. at 2:10pm 05.21.02 Smaller Boats 4/962 I launched my C22 today and when it came off of the trailer the keel swung down with the keel crank
Generator for a 37.5 Steve Z at 1:44pm 05.21.02 Big Boats 6/1699 I want to install a generator on my boat for those warm nights to run my A/C, etc. The aft cockpit
Manuals Briann Smith at 12:20pm 05.21.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/937 Does anyone know where I might obtain a manual for a 1985 Hunter 31? Is there is a better after mark
Hunter 22 Keel wench Ken at 11:55am 05.21.02 Smaller Boats 6/1055 We are looking at an '84 Hunter 22 swing keel, and there is a rope coming through the dinnette with
Blinds/ Curtains for 29.5 Craig Cassidy at 11:41am 05.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/960 Has anyone come up with a clever way to cover the Cabin ports to keep light out.

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Hunter 386 Sump Pump (1) sail sfbay at 7:35am 06.18.20 My Hunter 386 manual showed sump pump switch on the panel (6th witch from the top), same as I have o
Thistle Dew is in the water! George_NJ at 7:29am 06.18.20 How's it going, have you been able to register it and take it out yet? I gave up the state of NJ ope
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 7:26am 06.18.20 Practical Sailor has a review also if you have access. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-r
V222-Question about pop top mod George_NJ at 7:25am 06.18.20 You are right in that the 222's pop top opens to the rear and others like the 26 S&D open to the fro
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 7:21am 06.18.20 The Cal 27 Boat Review This is a good review, with construction details and things to look out for
interior design venture 17 George_NJ at 7:19am 06.18.20 This guy did a nice job with his, that's a lot of inside room too for only.being a 17' boat, MacGreg
Full Bilge Justin_NSA at 7:13am 06.18.20 Practical Sailor has a review also if you have access. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-r
Full Bilge jviss at 7:07am 06.18.20 The Cal 27 Boat Review This is a good review, with construction details and things to look out for.
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 7:00am 06.18.20 I would be concerned about the water having frozen, and also if it's soaked into structural wood co
Full Bilge Justin_NSA at 6:58am 06.18.20 BillyK, That may have to do with the tons of dirt that has covered the boat for the last 4 year Th
An adventure with my mast light Hayden Watson at 6:57am 06.18.20 Sorry Brian, you do not know what you are missing. I love being out at night.
Fat head main on frac rig Jackdaw at 6:56am 06.18.20 Yes/no? Why? Why not? You have to remember that zero performance oriented masthead boats have be
Full Bilge jviss at 6:47am 06.18.20 I would be concerned about the water having frozen, and also if it's soaked into structural wood com
Hunter 40.5 Stbd water tank leak Ken D C at 6:44am 06.18.20 Good advice guys. Thanks! Will let you know how I make out.
Full Bilge (1) Bert Garrison at 6:32am 06.18.20 the water looks like teak tea.. BillyK, That may have to do with the tons of dirt that has covered
Window replacement questions fred1diver at 6:32am 06.18.20 ok so the tape worked perfectly on the first window, now just need to apply the sealant around the p
Help with old plumbing Justin_NSA at 6:25am 06.18.20 Since the investment has already been made: with the crimp tool kit the crimp rings can be cut witho
Full Bilge BillyK at 6:24am 06.18.20 the water looks like teak tea..
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 6:20am 06.18.20 At least it is rain water and not salt water. I'd be concerned about invisible freeze/thaw damage t
Reefing a Widgeon sail Joe at 6:19am 06.18.20 A traditional reefing setup is the best, and simplest way to go.... rather than trying to rig a slab

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