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info to look out for 37 hunter c Steve Cunning at 11:39pm 12.03.01 The Cherubini Hunters 5/921 Hey 37 owners.... Would much appreciate any knowledge on things to look out for on a purchase of a
Groaning Rudder Pat Reynolds at 10:51am 12.03.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/1002 Sometimes, not always, my rudder groans a bit. Is this just growth on it or do I need to be concerne
mast stepping on the water?? Mike Whalen at 6:59am 12.03.01 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1005 I just helped a guy with a 25 take his mast down with the main halyard run back to the cockpit winch
Mast bend Mark at 1:56pm 12.06.01 Smaller Boats 9/1015 To achieve more bend in the mast (so depowere the sail) I would need to wind on more tension on the
Trailer question Sean Coerse at 7:11am 12.08.01 Smaller Boats 7/995 I have an H240 with a Hunter trailer. The trailer is single axle with surge brakes. This year when
atomic 4 shifter archie christian at 11:51am 12.05.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1858 I have an older Catalina 30(hull 315) and of course it has an older atomic 4 engine. I have no prob
Hunter 37C new owner Art Olive at 6:53am 12.06.01 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1054 I am the proud owner of a Hunter 37 Cutter purchased last Feb (01) and sailed this Summer. Planned
PIY PSS shaft seal for H 27 Chuck Fort at 7:12am 12.09.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/1057 Has anybody put a PIY PSS shaft seal on a Hunter 27, especially around a 1983? I am in the process o
Deck problem on a Hunter 33 Thomas Loftus at 8:10pm 12.04.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/1122 Have any of you Hunter 33 owners experienced the following problem: On the HUnter 33 we are in the p
Water Leak Found !!! Wally Boggus at 1:12pm 12.03.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/916 For awhile now I have been trying to locate the source of water leaks that drain into the aft cabin
puerto rico help guy scribner at 3:37am 11.30.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1044 i need help on where the best marinas are in puerto rico...........i just retired and want to sail f
WD-40 or not? Jim A at 11:09am 12.02.01 Other Sailboats 7/1152 Do you thing it's a good idea to spray wd-40 on your engine or not? Should you keep clear of electi
Water Pump Won't Stop Running Joe at 3:46am 11.26.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1327 I recently emptied my water tanks for the winter by turning on the faucets in the galley and running
Mickey Goodman windlass installation Rex Noel at 10:52am 12.02.01 Big Boats 0/1204 Mickey, hope you see this. I looked at the windlass photos you put in the photo forum. It looks li
What's your favorite anchorage? SailboatOwners.com at 9:58am 12.02.01 Ask All Sailors 54/3015 What's your all-time favorite anchorage?Is it a place with great natural beauty and tranquillity?
BAHAMA CRUISE PATRICIA KRAUSE at 2:53am 11.26.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1351 We are planning a trip to the Bahamas around the 10 th of Jan. We will be trailering our boat to the
lettering on sails Nicole at 9:09am 12.02.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1409 The lettering on my sails are peeling off... where can I purchase vinyl lettering?NicoleCyber_Nix
Winter Covering Marc Potkin at 7:39am 12.02.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/948 Just purchased a 1985 Catalina 30 and I am wondering if someone has figured out an easy and practica
Inflatable Boat Russ Garecht at 1:40am 11.26.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1117 Does anyone know of a good web site for honest reviews of inflatable boats and outboard motors?I a
alittle coastal sailing??? rick simmons at 7:08am 12.02.01 Smaller Boats 3/826 i own a cat 22

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Experience with electric repower? Elco vs Electric Yacht vs? Rickbruce5 at 12:25pm 02.22.20 Anyone have experience repowering a catalina 30 mk II with an electric engine? Recommendations / p
Weld, Replace, or Scream and Cry? ontherocks83 at 12:14pm 02.22.20 UPDATE: So I was finally able to locate a welder that could do the repair and I am pleased with the
Galley Shelf (2) 2 OLD PIRATES at 12:00pm 02.22.20 The picture of the shelf in the start of this dicussion above over the sink looks just like the sma
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 11:26am 02.22.20 You need another boat! :plus: It doesn't need to be a big sailboat. https://keyassets.timeincuk.ne
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work? Meriachee at 11:26am 02.22.20 @Meriachee what did you use for the pole and mounting for the pole? I am toying with the idea of an
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work? DrJudyB at 11:13am 02.22.20
Overpowered? thinwater at 11:09am 02.22.20 The 38E rides fairly comfortably in 20 kt app with the 120% Genoa, especially in protected water, o
New alternator SG at 11:03am 02.22.20 What size alternator? What size battery bank? Do you draw down your battery (or batteries) very of
what size/style Raritan Elegance for Beneteau 57 ? ophthodawg at 10:56am 02.22.20 Hi Peggie, thx for your reply. Yes, im aware of the options however my boat is currently in Mexico
Nautitech Catamarans jon hansen at 10:26am 02.22.20 as you look into catamarans let us know your opinions from what you learn. i know little of modern c
Overpowered? Kings Gambit at 10:20am 02.22.20 At 20 kts apparent a lot of boats would be over powered and should probably reef the main. My Hunt
Overpowered? jon hansen at 10:08am 02.22.20 from your description it's drag. the drag created by your vessel has overpowered the drive created b
Overpowered? shemandr at 9:58am 02.22.20 At 20 kts apparent a lot of boats would be over powered and should probably reef the main. My Hunte
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise (1) Michael Davis at 9:52am 02.22.20 175297 And we were fortunate to see Lacy Falls with a little more water.
Beneteau 311 std prop specs CapitalistSailor at 9:42am 02.22.20 I agree that six knot is probably enough on a nice day, but you may want to consider whether you hav
Overpowered? thinwater at 9:38am 02.22.20 The keel stalled. This was cause by a combination of extreme heel, pointing too high for a moment, a
Overpowered? Davidasailor26 at 9:38am 02.22.20 I was thinking along those lines as well. I suppose the apparent wind angle COULD be increasing, me
Overpowered? Kings Gambit at 9:37am 02.22.20
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Michael Davis at 9:35am 02.22.20 Found a new YouTube Cruising Maya that has done this trip. That was fun. We have anchored in many
Overpowered? Kings Gambit at 9:31am 02.22.20 The description makes wonder if you stalled the sails. I was thinking along those lines as well. I

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