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Rigging? Mike Eschete at 10:50am 03.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1193 To All, I have an 86 H31, I'm looking at rerigging. I'm not worried about my mast dropping any ti
1990 Legend 37.5 cost new Lance at 10:08am 03.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/914 I bought my bought Legend last year, and was wondering about what it would have cost new.Anybody hav
Freeboard Brackets-WHAT are they for? Jim H SR at 8:37am 03.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1060 On the port and starboard sides of the freeboard, by the rub-rail, about midway in the cockpit area
RUDDER REPLACEMENT GROVE at 8:15am 03.03.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1199 I SMASHED MY RUDDER INTO 2 PARTS AND WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A NEW ONE. HAS ANY ONE ATTEMPTED THIS? I ST
Need Mac 25 Main Sail Dimensions, Please King Cole at 7:49am 03.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1485 I just discovered your fantastic web site. Can anyone tell me the dimensions for the Mac 25 Main?
Mac 25 Slide-out Galley Doug Rodrigues at 7:26am 03.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1275 I recently bought a 1983 Mac 25. It doesn't have that keel faring shown in the post card drawing.
hilton head area Ben L. at 6:15am 03.03.02 Other Sailboats 2/934 My wife
A Good problem to have Mike Whalen at 5:14am 03.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1198 A few weeks ago I took a friend out on my 25. He had a Garmin 148 (i think, it was handheld). I ment
Pro-furl problems Roland Forsman at 3:19am 03.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1337 The Pro-furl furler on my 1985 C30 appears to be stuck at the top of the forestay profile. This boat
New Instruments Bill Burch at 2:54am 03.03.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1326 I am looking for a completely new instrument system. My old boat has a exterior panel above the hat
Furling System-222 Michael Knight at 2:25am 03.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1007 I have a 222 that has had a CDI furling system with a 150% genoa installed. It also has a new fully
See port replacement article in Photo Forum! Phil Herring at 11:38pm 03.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/909 Great article!!
Running lines for AB Coldmachine Bill at 11:09pm 03.02.02 Other Sailboats 0/883 I'm going to convert my icebox to an AB coldmachine. Got the equpment this week. Has anybody out t
Rudder on Vision 32 Tom at 1:17pm 03.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1103 1989 Vision 32After liftout last year it seems the rudder had water in it and it froze. You can see
Cat 30 (Full Cockpit Enclosure) (1) Ron at 12:34pm 03.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1171 Here is a great project for those who enjoy being (Martha). Other photos are on the Photo Forum.Doe
Best $150 investment Dave Conley at 11:34am 03.02.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1268 My wife gave me a $150 gift certificate to use on the boat. I'd appreciate input as to the best bang
Backstays John Dorsett at 11:09am 03.02.02 Big Boats 3/936 I have recently bought the new 356, I traded my 1994 30T which was before the B
Island Girl ... again Bill walton at 10:48am 03.02.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1028 First let me say that I am a very satisfied user of IG products on my boat. Today, I went to my boa
buying boat Mquin at 10:24am 03.02.02 Smaller Boats 4/934 I am a newby and in the process of buying a bigger boat. I have a 17' vagaboung, that I have learne
Barebottom or Repaint? Bryan at 8:01am 03.02.02 Other Sailboats 2/823 I have recently changed from a slip owner to a trailer sailor.My 10 year old bottom paint on my Cap

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Roller furling problem (1) jaysweet at 9:06am 07.29.20 So thanks for all the replies. It's quite possible that all it needs is lubrication, and I believe t
Making Donations capta at 9:06am 07.29.20 I do not enjoy making those donations, at all I doubt that Neptune appreciates them very much, eithe
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations dlochner at 9:04am 07.29.20 :plus: It is my go to vest. Extremely comfortable. Only issue is, when I bought it 3 years ago it w
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations Jackdaw at 8:55am 07.29.20 :plus: It is my go to vest. Extremely comfortable. Only issue is, when I bought it 3 years ago it w
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 markwbird at 8:54am 07.29.20 You put the anchor in the anchor locker. That's why it's called and anchor locker. Whatever your o
Real chance of capsizing? capta at 8:46am 07.29.20 I agree with dlochner. I don't believe you were in any danger or really in any situation to get exce
M25 transmission mystery? byeager at 8:40am 07.29.20 Thank you, and you're right - 1984:)! There is a bolt with no dipstick. The previous owner said it
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations jssailem at 8:37am 07.29.20 I've been a huge fan of the SpinLock Deckvest for years; I'm on my third. Offshore model with the H
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations JamesG161 at 8:35am 07.29.20 Unless you plan a trip way offshore, try the cheaper coastal cruising models. WEST MARINE Coastal Au
Maine Visitors odaydokay at 8:32am 07.29.20 Yes because we got hit hard and early being close to NYC, but we are seeing very modest new case num
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M BobbyFunn at 8:31am 07.29.20 Few years ag... https://www.wired.com/2015/05/feds-say-banned-researcher-commandeered-plane Used de
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations (1) Jackdaw at 8:25am 07.29.20 This is one place to buy the best, regardless of cost. I've been a huge fan of the SpinLock Deckves
M25 transmission mystery? dmax at 8:17am 07.29.20 The dipstick is not necessary for the transmission to operate but the right amount of fluid is. Is t
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 (1) Claude L.-Auger at 8:17am 07.29.20 Attached pdf will show you what I've done on my 34. Lewmar 1000 horizontal windlass with 75' of G4
Maine Visitors smokey73 at 8:15am 07.29.20 @odaydokay Interesting perspective but I'm not convinced. CT was in the unfortunate geography of b
ranger 16 mast step sail sfbay at 8:13am 07.29.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Ranger 16 sailboat!! Many O'day Daysailers hav
Beneteau 331 engine room fan CABixler at 8:10am 07.29.20 No, I definitely couldn't swear to it, especially if it automatically runs when the engine runs and
Maine Visitors jviss at 7:59am 07.29.20 My state of CT has done a good job, maybe not quite Germany level, but very satisfactory. Interest
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? Pat E at 7:55am 07.29.20 Our son and a friend are planning a couple weeks of coastal sailing. With an old dual USB plug(cam
Roller furling problem DrJudyB at 7:52am 07.29.20 Hi, I would suggest you start by looking at the angle between the main halyard and the furler. That

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