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Holding tanks jjlarsen at 9:34pm 03.05.01 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1069 The holding tank in my 37' cutter is being replaced. (Moel year is 1983).Can anynone direct me to
Holding tank jj larsen at 9:28pm 03.05.01 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1129 I am in the process of changing the holding tank in my 37' Cutter, built in 1983.I would be interes
Help - VC17 Question Skip Skolnik at 8:51pm 03.05.01 Other Sailboats 6/1262 Over the winter I purchased my first "big" Boat. A Cat 27, 1975. The previous owner used the VC anti
3 bladed prop for 1982 hunter 33 Glenn Tips at 6:00pm 03.05.01 Other Sailboats 3/930 would a 3 bladed 14 x 11 prop work well for Hunter 33 with 2gm engine? Currently have 2 bladed 14 x
Any warnings appreciated Erik at 3:04pm 03.05.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/960 Considering the purchase of a 1975 Catalina 30, decent condition for how old she is, is there anythi
Roller furling Joe Passanisi at 12:36pm 03.05.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/946 Hello, I have a 1974 Catalina 27 std rig. wing Shoal draft? Short and stubby. Anyway I just pick
West Marine Inflatable Leak Sealant?? Gary A at 12:19pm 03.05.01 Ask All Sailors 7/3064 I have a really great Avon inflatable which has really annoying slow leaks in the two main chambers
Does the 30 or 31 Sail to PHRF Rating Michael McGuire at 11:54am 03.05.01 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2139 I have an O'day 28 that we race/cruise. We are considering upgrading to the 30 or 31 from extra roo
Listing O'Day 28 Michael McGuire at 11:45am 03.05.01 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1102 Does anyone have any information as to why me O'Day 28 has a slight, but very noticable, list to por
A change of Halyard Sean Kulczycki at 11:40am 03.05.01 Ask All Sailors 9/1222 What is the easiest way to change my main halyard. Is it possible to simply tape the new halyard to
Pressure water system loss of prime Bob Rutland at 11:27am 03.05.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1450 Peggie, Awhile back I asked a question about my pressure water system lossing prime on our 84
Pressure water system loss of prim Bob Rutland at 11:26am 03.05.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1261 Peggie, Awhile back I asked a question about my pressure water system lossing prime on our 84
Delamination Dana Smith at 11:06am 03.05.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1083 Hello,This last December we purchased a 1988 Hunter 31' beauty. She was purchased from the original
Ericson 27 Bill Nixon at 10:44am 03.05.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1124 Can anyone lead me to more information on an Ericson 27? ( 1977) Saw a little blurb on one in Crusin
OLN - Sailing on T.V. Bob Rutland at 10:26am 03.05.01 Ask All Sailors 6/1481 If you get the Outdoor Life Network(OLN)check out "Yachting World" Monday nights @ 7pm central,8pm e
Ericson 27 Bill Nixon at 10:21am 03.05.01 Ask All Sailors 4/15290 Can anyone lead me to more information on an Ericson 27? ( 1977) Saw a little blurb on one in Crusin
Where's the Keel Bolts? Joshua Glickman at 9:33am 03.05.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1250 I have a 1972 O'Day 27. I'm trying to install a lightning protection system. My friend says to attac
Loose footed mainsail? Trevor at 9:14am 03.05.01 Ask All Sailors 12/2479 My sailmaker is suggesting I go with a loose footed mainsail instead of the standard cut for my Cata
The Great Fiberglass Trilogy, Part I Dr. Anthony L. Willis, Ph.D. at 7:54am 03.05.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1864 Fiberglass is very tiny fibers of glass (Duh!). Although almost certainly seen before by glass blow
Looking to Buy a used boat Peter C. Cumminsky at 7:40am 03.05.01 Ask All Sailors 13/1754 I've decided to buy a used sailboat (I've not been sailing for 15 years) and the options I've found

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Ways to stop a Hunter from hunting while at anchor in a blow. Don S/V ILLusion at 6:29pm 04.04.20 Not just limited to Hunters. A sea anchor off the back works great. It sinks but it works
Mac 26D forestay chain plate rgranger at 6:29pm 04.04.20
SHOULD I sail this season? Hunter216 at 6:28pm 04.04.20 @Jim26m Thanks for your perspective. I think you have touched on the centre of my quandary. I thin
SHOULD I sail this season? rgranger at 6:24pm 04.04.20 I can get to my boat without interacting with others. I can cook and sleep on my boat. I have a p
Long shaft vs short shaft Loni at 6:23pm 04.04.20 I have an Oday 20 with a short shaft 7.5 Merc and have no issues with it. Easy to start, steer, life
Long shaft vs short shaft Loni at 6:22pm 04.04.20 I have an Oday 20 with a short shaft 7.5 Merc and have no issues with it. Easy to start, steer, life
Hello all Orbweaver at 6:10pm 04.04.20 @Orbweaver If you haven't found this site San Juan 21 Fleet 1 It's well worth taking a look at.
SHOULD I sail this season? Jim26m at 6:06pm 04.04.20 @dlochner All valid points as usual; however things are not as they were. I to have had a life lon
SHOULD I sail this season? dlochner at 5:53pm 04.04.20 @dlochner All valid points as usual; however things are not as they were. I to have had a life lon
SHOULD I sail this season? Hunter216 at 5:41pm 04.04.20 @dlochner All valid points as usual; however things are not as they were. I to have had a life lon
Ways to stop a Hunter from hunting while at anchor in a blow. Mikem at 5:37pm 04.04.20 I use an "anchor sail". A triangle shaped sail attached to the aft end of the boom. It doesn't eli
SHOULD I sail this season? Jim26m at 5:36pm 04.04.20 We just got a shelter in place order. No leaving the house except for emergencies, work, food, or d
Hello all LeeandRick at 5:35pm 04.04.20 @Orbweaver If you haven't found this site San Juan 21 Fleet 1 It's well worth taking a look at.
How can people continue working during a lock down? dlochner at 5:24pm 04.04.20 Sorry guys, gotta keep this short because my significant other is complaining ... er, telling me, t
Self Isolation jssailem at 5:21pm 04.04.20 SO Dennis Being a Boomer and so far so good not being "squelched" by the virus. If I do survive an
Self Isolation justsomeguy at 5:19pm 04.04.20 And the kids of today have a new name for COVID-19 ..... "BOOMER REMOVER" And their kids will be c
Self Isolation Flyingnut40 at 5:15pm 04.04.20 And the kids of today have a new name for COVID-19 ..... "BOOMER REMOVER" Dennis
How can people continue working during a lock down? jssailem at 5:13pm 04.04.20 Here you go John.. His more recent observations. How we must respond to the coronavirus pandemic
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing jssailem at 5:11pm 04.04.20
SHOULD I sail this season? jssailem at 5:08pm 04.04.20 It is a simple concept for me... YES. Might be a couple of months but I will be on the water.

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