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Hunter 23 Tuning Dan Ulrich at 2:33am 04.08.02 Smaller Boats 3/1095 Does anyone have a preferred method for tuning a Kenyon mast rig? Specifically, do you adjust mast r
Rigging a roller furler Hayden Jones at 2:32am 04.08.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1326 I have a new boat and for the first tinme a roller furler. I need some help in rigging the roller f
How To Charter Don Miller at 1:40am 04.08.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1001 I have been sailing lakes etc. for several years and would like to charter here in Florida. I have
Companionway boards Selwin Gray at 1:21am 04.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1040 I need to replace one of the teak companionway boards.Is there a supplier who makes replacements f
Boom Part Question Paul Aubrecht at 12:58am 04.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1067 I have a 1993 Hunter 28.At the end of the Boom there is a part that has 3 or 4 little white plastic
Rubbing or sanding Gelcoat Keir Hood at 12:53am 04.08.02 Other Sailboats 4/2409 I have a 1978 Catalina 27. The boat is in great shape and I am working to upgrade the interior. I wo
23.5 keel Hayden Jones at 12:27am 04.08.02 Smaller Boats 2/825 Does anyone know the weight of the swing keel (or center board) on a '93 Hunter 235?Also, what is
Headstay tensioning Lee at 12:04am 04.08.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1708 I have a furlex furling for my Hunter 310 jib which I would like to tension. I have looked above and
spreader fittings Mike Colucci at 12:02am 04.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1076 I am in the process of replacing my mast on my O 22.I have never done this before and am looking
INFORMATION waldo emerson at 11:44pm 04.07.02 Big Boats 6/1129 1) What size Catalina has two wheels?2) Does any Catalina have the mast steppedon the keel?
Wheel Autopilot Dick Scheerer at 11:39pm 04.07.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/883 We are planning on installing the Raymarine ST4000 plus mk2. I would be interested in any installat
Insurance Warren Teets at 10:57pm 04.07.02 Ask All Sailors 17/1650 I'm in the process of buying this boat. Any suggestions on insurance co.?? Good ones and ones to s
algea contaminated diesel fuel David Tomlinson at 10:57pm 04.07.02 Big Boats 1/971 I own a 40.5 1995 Hunter and recently started having trouble with the engine slowly cutting out. It
Transom thickness Richard at 9:48pm 04.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1143 I'm getting ready to install a new stainless exhaust flapper and would like to know from those who h
Offshore First Aid Course, NY Robert M. Idsinga at 9:40pm 04.07.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1059 There's a three day course being given on Offshore First Aid. This course is aimed for people who e
3GM30F Yanmar Zinc's Jack at 8:42pm 04.07.02 Big Boats 3/3116 On my 2000 340 I have the Yanmar 3GM30F engine. I cannot find any zinc's on this engine.My manual
Looking for a used Jib for O22 Jim at 6:00pm 04.07.02 Day Sailers 3/1174 Looking for a deal on a used Jib sail to fit my O22 masthead rig.Using a Genoa at present, but need
Looking for a used Jib for O22 Jim at 5:57pm 04.07.02 Day Sailers 0/914 Looking for a deal on a used Jib sail to fit my O22 masthead rig.Using a Genoa at present, but need
Future Projects??? Jim at 5:50pm 04.07.02 Day Sailers 4/1136 Has anyone out there replaced the short wire rope topping lift with a full length(masthead)assy? A
TX Controls Steve Lockie at 3:32pm 04.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1363 Does anyone know where I can get a service kit or replacemenet for my rather weathered and worn TX C

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Regs clarification. Need input jviss at 4:55pm 07.16.20 Got it, yes, I can see his perspective; but doesn't mean that this can't be done competently, at all
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ walt at 4:49pm 07.16.20 what would make sense is a serious error connecting the AC hot wire to the engine block (isnt black
Propane outboard?? MitchM at 4:40pm 07.16.20 a friend had the small 2.5 lehr on his avon dinghy, he liked it but complained it
Louisiana catboats / small trailerable daysailers MitchM at 4:36pm 07.16.20 you might want to check out the catboat association. they have an evets list and
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ dlochner at 4:23pm 07.16.20 Why is that so unbelievable? The block is usually connected to the DC ground, DC negative. By "gr
Regs clarification. Need input dlochner at 4:19pm 07.16.20 And why is that? WARNING: I will be honest here and say that I much prefer a new cord set and i
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ jviss at 4:18pm 07.16.20 Another (more believable?) version has him grounding his AC to the engine block. Why is that so un
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues jviss at 4:13pm 07.16.20
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ AlastairLC at 4:12pm 07.16.20 Another (more believable?) version has him grounding his AC to the engine block.
Regs clarification. Need input jviss at 4:11pm 07.16.20 Yep, those are the ones RC won't install. And why is that?
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? thinwater at 4:09pm 07.16.20 ...Like Thinwater said freeze some water bottles. I use the Simply Orange bottlles when finished as
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ dlochner at 4:05pm 07.16.20 The word around Scorpion Bay Marina is that the new owner of the boat, who died, had a home made sh
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ justsomeguy at 3:58pm 07.16.20 saw several small children swimming at the dock with mother watching. :facepalm:
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ AlastairLC at 3:55pm 07.16.20
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues weekendrken at 3:52pm 07.16.20
110 electric system not working weekendrken at 3:50pm 07.16.20 Rule: If you own a boat, especially a powerboat with sails, you must load up with plumbing carpentry
Question about PHRF Calculation FDL S2 at 3:49pm 07.16.20 I'll take one more swing at this. To your original question, the smaller number has no practical u
Regs clarification. Need input (1) dlochner at 3:47pm 07.16.20 Well, then I won't be going to your marina, captain! Someone conscientious enough to switch to Sma
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ jviss at 3:37pm 07.16.20 The positive lead was grounded to the engine block What does this mean? Do you mean the "hot" wir
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant cb32863 at 3:35pm 07.16.20 They talked to an employee in the news story that said they are closing the plant. They reported inf

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