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Help! Water under V- berth! Dan Busche at 2:24pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/967 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 4/1907 >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 11/945 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 10/1260 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 2/1005 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 4/908 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 2/994 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 8/1706 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 6/1356 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 1/977 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 4/1022 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 1/781 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 4/1890 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 4/1191 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 7/1136 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 6/1103 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 3/1084 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 4/10550 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 2/869 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 2/958

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Lets talk tongue weight... Daveinet at 6:49am 08.24.20 Depending on how light your outboard is, it can be worthwhile to add a bracket to your tongue to mov
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Daveinet at 6:43am 08.24.20 Probably more important than where the ballast is, is the overall performance of the boat. If the bo
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 (1) sail sfbay at 6:34am 08.24.20 Next time you fill your water and flush your holding tanks connect a $15 P3 turbine totalizing meter
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Kermit at 6:33am 08.24.20 I have owned an H23 and an H260. The 23 goes through chop better than the 260 but they both take it
Mast climber Choies berner73 at 6:33am 08.24.20 We've had the ATN Mastclimber for several years. Does the job well, no complaints so far. I'm clos
Keel Winch operation in Sirius 21 rgranger at 6:20am 08.24.20 The first time you use it... make sure you have your and on the handle before you push the button.
Keel Winch operation in Sirius 21 (1) rgranger at 6:18am 08.24.20 I'm going to guess that this is your release ou have a compressor, you can get a cheap sand blaster
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib johnCartelli at 6:01am 08.24.20 Yes, the cockpit drains are self draining with no shut off needed. The Sirius 21 has a foam filled
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib johnCartelli at 5:55am 08.24.20 We too are just setting up our boat which came with no sheets or halyard. Would love any recommend
GFCI Needed? dlochner at 5:43am 08.24.20 An a/c circuit does not need a ground to operate. The current's return path is the neutral wire.
Cheapskate Wifi Extender NoReverse at 5:22am 08.24.20 If you spend a little bit more, you can get a more professional and permanent installation. In our
Windlass on a Catalina 350 daviddp at 5:12am 08.24.20 After having trouble securing my anchor using the windlass on a Catalina 350, the motor stopped wor
Ballast Cracked Problem Goatman at 5:12am 08.24.20 Hey Marty, are you the same Marty Jackson on the Siren forum? I just sold mine and got this 26. So
Lets talk tongue weight... Crazy Dave Condon at 5:04am 08.24.20 Disconnect brakes anytime the trailer is in the water As a dealer, I found surge brakes to be less
Mast climber Choies sailme88 at 4:40am 08.24.20 Whether you use the ATN Climber, MastMate or any other such creature, you should ALWAYS have someon
Dinghy on a small sailboat, Bilge pump, ocean sailing Will Gilmore at 4:21am 08.24.20 If there is going to be crew, two hand pumps might be a good idea. Double your output. I once read
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:11am 08.24.20 Easier to handle thru use of sail control and secondly, you do not scaredy-cat those who want an enj
Prop shaft seal "alignment", can it be corrected? senang at 4:01am 08.24.20 If this the Volvo lip seal it should be greased at least once a year by putting some grease on the I
Mast climber Choies Joe at 3:54am 08.24.20 I purchased the TOPCLIMBER about 8-9 years ago, but because of my weight then(over 300) and inflexib
Refrigerators used by Hunter senang at 3:25am 08.24.20 You have to slide out the fridge. It is held in place with 4 screws in the black iron frame around i

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