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New Sails for Vision 32 Mike Webster at 10:40pm 03.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1019 I have owned my 1989 Vision 32 since it was a year old in 1990. The sails are getting a little tired
Standing Rigging replacement steve at 10:04pm 03.27.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1030 Can anybody recommend who to get replacement Standing Rigging from, for a 1986 Catalina 27 Tall Rig.
Companion way cover Sean Coerse at 8:02pm 03.27.02 Smaller Boats 2/987 I'm in the process, or should I say my wife is in the process of making a companion way cover and aw
Maximizing Holding Tank Capacity Steve at 2:55pm 03.27.02 Big Boats 2/1511 We purchased a 36 MarkII last year. The boat is great. Our only complaint is that the holding tank
Replace with porta-potty. David Guthridge at 1:54pm 03.27.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1811 I bought my 1972 P-26 Oct '00 and it still had it's origional head w/y-valve in the overboard positi
Compression Post Brian at 11:16am 03.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/941 I'm looking at a 1979 Hunter 25.The owner has let the boat sit for five years and let water build up
Where are the CP products? Myrna Antonich at 11:08am 03.27.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1309 I am in need of ordering some more CP and cannot find it anywhere. Does anyone have a clue as to wh
ST 4000 Continuing Exploits Michael at 10:33am 03.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/784 Thanks for the input on the ST 4000 installation. I am seriously considering the side of the sink ca
Charleston Spar failure on H410 Gary and Judith Backway at 9:40am 03.27.02 Big Boats 3/966 Has anybody else had a failure with the Charleston spars on their H410. We have a 1998 model and th
I've posted pics of some of my mods... Bob Todd at 9:27am 03.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/845 Link is below. This week I will install the rigid vang, PSS dripless packing, and new genoa cars. I'
Hunter 356 (1) Dan at 8:43am 03.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1090 I thought that some of you might like a look at the bottom of the 356 that will be in the Pacific Sa
Speaking of Toilets (Heads)-need help Bob F at 7:46am 03.27.02 Big Boats 8/966 The pump on my Jabsco marine head on my '98 376 is squeaking pretty bad and of course I've tried the
Installing new ports Denise Kilpatrick at 6:24am 03.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1378 I need advise as to the best sealant for installing new ports and windows. The various marine supply
Hunter 260 Door Jay Curry at 3:27am 03.27.02 Smaller Boats 3/1005 I received several inquiries about the companion way doors (unexpected). I do not have a digital ca
Tim Schaff - please read 2QM15 Brian Rioux at 1:30am 03.27.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1583 Thanks for the info on the 2QM15 Tim. If you can spare the time, I did want to get specifics of you
Depth Finder Scott at 12:12am 03.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1237 I own a 1984 222 and want to install a depth finder.What kind of transducer is best for a do-it-you
roller furling for hunter 28.5 eugene at 10:52pm 03.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1250 Hi,Does anybody know anything about spin-tec triumph 2000 roller furling? Is it good system?What
towing a Catalina/Capri 18 Michael at 9:47pm 03.26.02 Smaller Boats 2/1391 I'm wondering what sort of vehicle you Catalina 18 owners use to tow your boats over long distances.
Which is faster? capt10ed at 8:34pm 03.26.02 Ask All Sailors 11/2042 Trying to find the answer as to which bottom paint is slicker.Trinidad SR or vc offshore.
centerboard service greg at 2:41pm 03.26.02 Day Sailers 1/1168 I have a 1980 Daysailor with a centerboard that is VERY stiff to move. I would like to know how to g

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Dry Ice.... Captain Larry-DH at 7:37am 07.16.20 Placing a cushion on top to shade and insulate it will help a lot.
C and Cw27MkV (1) sail sfbay at 7:34am 07.16.20 Take a look at this link to estimate headstay length but to be sure I would measure it. https://ww
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues dmax at 7:24am 07.16.20 What Jviss said: I have a Universal mx25 and it won't start (when cold) without warming up the glow
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Hunter216 at 7:21am 07.16.20
Safely at the Dock dmax at 7:18am 07.16.20 Looks like a tsunami, yikes!
Vessel Assist hits my boat Jackdaw at 7:18am 07.16.20 True, but if he contacted the manager of the marina and had someone verify that there was no damage
Hanging Bimini dmax at 7:16am 07.16.20 I had an O'Day 302 with a setup like this, it worked quite well. The dodger had a zipper along the a
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? Jackdaw at 7:14am 07.16.20 Like in most things, the difference between tasteful and 'bling' is a matter of proportion and scale
Dry Ice.... Justin_NSA at 7:13am 07.16.20 I think they just wanted a standard benchmark. The added insulation could compare to a newer cooler.
Vessel Assist hits my boat ontherocks83 at 7:10am 07.16.20 If the work boat drifted into yours and in good faith the driver was sure it did no damage, I would
Vessel Assist hits my boat Jackdaw at 7:07am 07.16.20 If the work boat drifted into yours and in good faith the driver was sure it did no damage, I would
Dry Ice.... jviss at 7:05am 07.16.20 Practical Sailor did a feature on this. https://www.practical-sailor.com/belowdecks-amenities/makin
Dry Ice.... dlochner at 6:54am 07.16.20 As usual, there is no one right answer. As the P-S article says, for keeping frozen things frozen dr
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Lee White at 6:51am 07.16.20 Yes, it doesn't sound right, I agree. I'm not familiar with Canadian insurance practice, but my wif
Dry Ice.... Justin_NSA at 6:48am 07.16.20 Neighbors can be such a hassle. Yep. At least nothing expensive was wasted. Only my beer wasn't as
Baby stays Hunter 23 decktosser at 6:48am 07.16.20 You are correct any attachmente points on the deck need to be aligned properly with the mast. Abou
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Lee White at 6:46am 07.16.20 Lee have you talked to the offending boat owner? Was the accident observed by witnesses? Is the owne
Baby stays Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:43am 07.16.20 You are correct any attachmente points on the deck need to be aligned properly with the mast. About
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ AlastairLC at 6:42am 07.16.20 Probably. Scorpion Bay just emailed us warning us not to do that.
Dry Ice.... jssailem at 6:41am 07.16.20 Neighbors can be such a hassle.

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