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Help Adding Asymmetric Spinnaker Albert Shilton at 12:42am 07.31.01 Big Boats 5/1049 I just added gennaker halyard to my 430 and I want to buy and provide attachements for a cruising ge
New of Used? Bruce Beal at 1:27pm 08.04.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1118 Are sail boats like cars in how they depreciate over time? Is the first year the most depreciation
Whisker Pole for '83 H34 Ramsay Selden at 6:30am 07.30.01 Big Boats 3/1087 I need a whisker pole for my '83 H-34. I am having trouble figuring out what size to get, as 34' se
What dingy davits to buy for 98 oceanis 352 Marty Lonergan at 11:48am 08.03.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1422 Was thinking of buying St.Croix rotating dingy davits for my 98 Benneteau oceanis 352. Curious if th
how to rid water gathering behind genoa track Chuck Oliver at 12:48am 08.03.01 Catalina 22 0/1261 Does anyone have a nifty idea how to stop water gathering behind the track on deck back near the coc
Speed Indicator Fouling Mitch at 3:09am 08.01.01 Big Boats 7/1669 Besides a weekly or sometimes, if I'm lucky, bi-weekly removal and cleaning of the paddle wheel on t
Water in the cockpit locker Robert Field at 1:55am 08.02.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/974 I frequently find 1 - 2 gallons of water in the cockpit locker after heavy rainfall. I have not been
Centerboard on Daysailer II Peter Youngblood at 4:22am 07.31.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/2725 I just got a Daysailer II which has been neglected for many years. The centerboard freely moves dow
1973 30ft keel moves side to side cooper justin at 5:42am 08.04.01 Catalina 22 1/1497 I am considering to buy a 30 c
Design dates, Hunter 25 John Allison at 1:11am 07.30.01 The Cherubini Hunters 2/944 There is article in the small size forum concerning the subject issue of design dates. Hopefully, s
Water and waste Tanks tony at 12:16pm 07.31.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/875 Is there any reason that i cannot or should not make a built-in water tank of fiberglass with polyes
working the head Jerry at 8:52am 08.02.01 Mid-Size Boats 9/1002 Well I am now the proud owner of a 31ft 1987 hunter. I'm sure I will have a lot of dumb questions, b
Wanted: Retractable Keel Mike Geddes at 2:27pm 07.30.01 Smaller Boats 6/1035 Help!!! I am trying to find a 27' to 30' Catalina that has a retrackable Keel
Holy cow, I'm buying a boat..! Dave Z. at 2:18pm 08.05.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/912 Well, after looking at a lot of uncared-for, tired, unupgraded boats, I sat down with the wife
hunter 27 1980? Rick at 5:28am 08.03.01 Other Sailboats 6/3727 I am looking at a 27ft hunter 1980 anyone have one of these? I would welcome and appreciate comments
RPM Problem Bob Fischer at 11:04am 07.28.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/965 I've been having problems reaching the max rpm while in gear for 2 seasons now. I have a 1985 Univer
Factory Tour Tim Op't Holt at 7:58am 07.24.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/1056 My colleague and I stopped at the factory in Alachua last Friday. Despite being late for the tour, w
Autopilot for 33.5 Doug at 2:59am 07.23.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/817 We are thinking about adding an autopilot for easier short/single hand sailing.I like the idea of
upgrade hood line drive headsail system to single mike scott at 12:38am 07.25.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1256 I wish to upgrade the original Hood line drive furling system with a Hood single line reefing system
Need New Prop for 86' H34 Scott Donovan at 3:13pm 07.29.01 Big Boats 4/915 While returning from a passage in the San Juan Islands,we crossed a Kelp bed under power. Three or

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1-1/2 Hose Tee fitting below waterline mermike at 10:31am 05.03.20 Is that port below the waterline? If so, how do you plug it if one of the fittings fails? To rephras
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? SycloneDriver at 10:30am 05.03.20 I really cannot comment on how much it affects sailing performance, I have no experience. I was thi
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? dlochner at 10:22am 05.03.20 Scott, you ain't getting younger and your back isn't getting stronger. An electric windlass is much
Better Cigarette Lighter Plug Stu Jackson at 10:10am 05.03.20 Jesse, here are some options: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/any-better-12-volt-outlets-84
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? Scott T-Bird at 10:09am 05.03.20 I took a 2008 Beneteau 31 out for a trial yesterday. It's docked in a tight spot but I didn't real
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? dlochner at 10:06am 05.03.20 A bow thruster on a 32 foot boat isn't essential. The big hole in the front of the boat will affect
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? jon hansen at 10:03am 05.03.20 life is choices, you a sailor or a motorsailor? :)
Removing bottom paint from gelcoat Chris Flanagan at 9:58am 05.03.20 It depends on the bottom paint. Try acetone. And "no", acetone does not attack gel coat. That wh
Radiator cap experts jssailem at 9:53am 05.03.20 Volvo is descended from pirates. I thought they were Viking Raiders...
Removing bottom paint from gelcoat Ralph Johnstone at 9:51am 05.03.20 It depends on the bottom paint. Try acetone. And "no", acetone does not attack gel coat.
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? jssailem at 9:45am 05.03.20
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:44am 05.03.20 A bow thruster is a nice accessory which can be useful in some situations, however, some are depende
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Sledge62 at 9:40am 05.03.20 Ok So here is the explanation for the remote on the bulkhead. Found a 4 lite LED stick up set in Sam
CQR 35 pound anchor on a B331 anchor roller? BigEasy at 9:36am 05.03.20 I chartered a 331 many times that had a 33lb Bruce anchor & 3/8" chain + nylon rhode. Never had any
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? BigEasy at 9:27am 05.03.20 Is a thruster necessary on a 32 foot boat; absolutely not. However, I would not consider it a neg
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? smokey73 at 9:16am 05.03.20 I'd say it is a "wash" for you. If you don't need it and the rest of the boat appeals to you as to
Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington azsailing at 9:03am 05.03.20 Unless San Juan county has changed its policy recently they have prohibited marina visits, moorage a
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? SycloneDriver at 9:02am 05.03.20 I took a 2008 Beneteau 31 out for a trial yesterday. It's docked in a tight spot but I didn't reall
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? sail sfbay at 8:58am 05.03.20 Another maintenance item and for sure an extra battery and all that entails...... You are correct t
Bow thruster - is it a plus or minus? Sailm8 at 8:43am 05.03.20 Another maintenance item and for sure an extra battery and all that entails. I agree a 32 is too sm

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