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What size prop? Just a straight answer, please Kevin at 12:08pm 10.15.01 Other Sailboats 4/914 Hey there,I have a bastard model C30 sr w/uni 25xp. I believe the prop is a 3 blade 12x12???What
difference between hunter 26 and 260 tracy at 11:19am 10.15.01 Smaller Boats 5/1314 what is the difference between a h260 and 26??
NEW Hunter 326 John K Kudera at 10:07am 10.15.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1093 I had the pleasure of being crew on a new H326 last week, We motor sailed the boat from Annapolis MD
Barnacle Rings and Inflatable Boat Bottoms Frank LaBrake at 9:32am 10.15.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1941 Any suggestions for cleaning barnacle rings from the tubes and floor bottom of an inflatable dink?
How to clean bumpers Philip Block at 7:51am 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1403 Any body have a reasonably easy way to clean those white rubber dock bumpers?
AH 4000 remote Hayden Watson at 6:17am 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/997 When my remote is hooked up to my unit the auto pilot will sometimes just stop working. If I unplug
Rudder Post Stuffing Box 1988 Hunter 35 Bill Johnson at 6:12am 10.15.01 Big Boats 3/1298 I've owned subject boat for 2 years and am about to do first haul out for bottom paint, but my quest
How often do you paint your bottom? SailboatOwners.com at 1:21pm 10.21.01 Ask All Sailors 17/5073 How often do you paint the bottom of your boat? Do you cover it annually, or more frequently?Is
Icebox Insulation Dennis at 11:13am 10.21.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/972 I have converted the icebox to a refrigerator and now the refrigerator is cycling for an extended pe
engine shut down David Alves at 4:54am 10.15.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1007 Does anyone know where to get a electric solenoid to convert from cable for the engine shut down?
RL70CRC screen fogged Patrick Blair at 7:47am 10.21.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/871 I have a new RL70CRC. Last time out the sun was out and a patch of moisture formed on the inside of
throttle cable Ron F. at 1:34am 10.21.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1253 I purchased a 1982 C-27, inboard with an Edson steering wheel.The steering pedistal has levers for
cabins in the summer tracy at 4:10am 10.15.01 Smaller Boats 5/816 i am interested in a hunter 26 do the cabins get enough ventilation in the heat of the summer. a lo
O'day 22 stability Drew at 9:27pm 10.20.01 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1127 I have owned my 22 for about two months now and do most of my sailing on an in-land lake. My questi
Relpacing Broken Stantions and Lifelines Mike Denman at 11:44am 10.20.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1126 Does anyone one know where to get replacement stantions, Pelican hooks, and lifelines for an 87' Hun
ST6000 Maitenance David I at 1:34am 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/944 My boat has a ST6000 Autopilot. I use the boat a lot and the autopilot is in use nearly all the time
sliding cover problem Del Wiese at 9:40am 10.20.01 Big Boats 0/836 The other problem I discovered when I removed the sea hood on my 89 Legend 37 involves the large pie
Coaming Seal Dick of Sylvan at 3:50am 10.20.01 Smaller Boats 0/905 My 1975 Cat-22 seems to have a "sealed-at-inner-top" compartment on the starboard, and a not-sealed
Transducer Self-Sealing?? Loren B. at 12:40am 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1008 I plan to put new instruments in our 34 sailboat next year. Is Raymarine going to have self-sealing
Outhaul Paul at 12:19am 10.20.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1126 I am awaiting my new main sail which will have a loose foot. I am also rebuilding the outhaul on th

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Gooseneck Ted at 5:50am 05.16.20 You should post a photo of what your gooseneck fitting looks like. (or a photo from a sister ship)
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. TomY at 5:41am 05.16.20 Tom it's posts like yours that I enjoy the most. Your pictures and storyline are always what I look
Oday 28 stupid question: what is this?? NYSail at 5:34am 05.16.20 Anchor locker drain gets the cigar..... dont put a cork in it
Big time decision. dlochner at 5:27am 05.16.20 If the engine runs, someone on eBay might buy it. A scrap metal dealer will buy it. Drain the fluid
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. dlochner at 5:19am 05.16.20 So far all good and relevant advice. An anchor watch app or the chart plotter can be used to monito
Theres a hole in my boat! dlochner at 5:09am 05.16.20 If the diameter of the tapered hole is greater than the width of the cloth, then it will necessary t
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. sailnoproblem at 4:49am 05.16.20 Tom it's posts like yours that I enjoy the most. Your pictures and storyline are always what I look
Socially distant racing? Davidasailor26 at 4:00am 05.16.20 Maryland has just moved from a stay at home order to stage 1 of its reopening plans. With that, they
Beleated Hello - Y25 Owner kappykaplan at 3:19am 05.16.20 @drew_d Welcome aboard! :beer:
Hunter 27, 1984 Bow Cap Delawaredave at 2:57am 05.16.20 Thanks !
Socially distant racing? danstanford at 2:46am 05.16.20 I am not anxious to get Covid19 and take reasonable precautions as a standard practice. I do go to w
Beleated Hello - Y25 Owner (3) drew_d at 2:31am 05.16.20 this is the only real modification I've made so far: the boat had dual-lever controls when I bought
what do you think ? too big ? senang at 1:52am 05.16.20 Look to modify your furler for an endless loop. You could furl it then.
Raw water intake thru hull relocation Yamaha 25 drew_d at 1:49am 05.16.20 great job on the electronics - that serves as great inspiration for me to redo my radio setup. last
Transmission problems yanmar 2gm20f with km2a Fashin at 12:22am 05.16.20 Sorry, there is no oil cooler on this trans.
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. Kings Gambit at 11:12pm 05.15.20 Kevy. Lucky guy having your yacht in Ladysmith! Admiral and I visited there in 2018 arriving by air;
Transmission problems yanmar 2gm20f with km2a MikeHoncho at 11:05pm 05.15.20 Sounds like it has a oil cooler and it has failed.
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. MikeHoncho at 11:03pm 05.15.20
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. justsomeguy at 9:59pm 05.15.20 1. When dropping the anchor when is the time to start backing up? I think I've been on the move too
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F Ken13559 at 9:58pm 05.15.20 Today warm up engine then ran in reverse gear to 2550rpm. Steady no issue for 5-10mins. Throttle up

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