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Single Handed Man Overboard Richard Laribee at 9:26pm 02.18.01 Ask All Sailors 7/3699 Looking for inexpensive ways to get back aboard. (Assume I'm wearing a tethered safety harness.)
Sailing in Gusts... Rob Rich at 12:48pm 02.18.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1445 Hey Folks, This is only my second season on my C-27, and I figured I would ask for some opinions h
Boat Insurance John Richard at 12:21pm 02.18.01 Ask All Sailors 15/1348 I am about to get insurance for a new Hunter 410. I would like to ask for suggestions on a broker t
Boom Arrangement on Hunter Legend 37 1988 Barrie McDonald at 12:21pm 02.18.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1090 Does anyone have knowledge on how all the sheets(lines) work through the boom of the legend 37. My
40.5 frig/freezer power plate liquid Jim Vincent at 11:50am 02.18.01 Other Sailboats 2/810 i have a '93 40.5 legend with both refrigerator and freezer being Adler/barbour 12 volt air cooled w
Loran problem Bob Rutland at 11:14am 02.18.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1201 I have a Raytheon loran that does not work. The unit signs on but does not seem to be recieving. I r
BSA Sea Base Guest at 11:13am 02.18.01 Other Sailboats 5/895 Our Scout troop is planning a trip to the BSA Sea Base in the Keys. Does anybody have any suggested
CABIN TOP SKYLIGHTS FOR HUNTER 35 ANDY FRIX at 10:50am 02.18.01 Big Boats 1/1166 The four cabin top skylights on our 1988 Hunter 35 were leaking before we sealed them up with sealan
Jib sheet cam cleats Frank at 9:22am 02.18.01 Smaller Boats 3/920 Has anyone put cam cleats on their 23.5 for the jibs sheets. If so, where did you place them and wha
Let the prop (freewheel?) Ron at 7:43am 02.18.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1321 I have had conflicting stories on letting the prop freewheel or keep the transmission in gear while
Let prop freewheel? Ron at 7:34am 02.18.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/1108 I have had opposing stories about leaving the transmission (in or out) of gear while sailing.On one
Mounting water container on H23 David Knowles at 7:02am 02.18.01 Smaller Boats 4/1012 I recently purchased a neglected 1987 Hunter 23 and have been slowly fixing it up. I am baffled by
CENTER BOARD TRUNK SEAL D.E.J. at 5:46am 02.18.01 Day Sailers 2/1393 I NEED TO FIND A SEAL FOR THE CENTERBOARD LEVER. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS
Portable A/C Dave Last at 5:43am 02.18.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/1025 AT the Miami boat-show I saw a portable air conditioning unit manufactured by Cool Currents. Does an
Forward hatch cover Rick Milam at 5:37am 02.18.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1045 Want to replace my original forward hatch cover with one made of plxiglass in order to get in more l
Boarding Ladder Richard Laribee at 5:34am 02.18.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1201 Watching my teenagers STRUGGLE to come aboard our Hunter 25 with a 3 step boarding ladder has made m
When to Bottom Paint? (Need Rules of Thumb) Craig at 4:59am 02.18.01 Smaller Boats 9/1003 I am considering keeping my H260 (keel version)in a slip in Seattle this summer (May-Sept).I know
Folding curtain George Merino at 4:34am 02.18.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/1189 I need a source for a folding curtain or door to replace the door that is missing to the head of my
removing prop shaft on a cat 27 m.schwinn at 4:31am 02.18.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/1376 I have become a first-time boat owner of a 1986 Catalina 27. I am the third owner of the boat. The
Mainsail Covers Ron at 3:25am 02.18.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1173 I,m planning to replace my mainsail cover on my Legend 37.5 (with dutchman) and was wondering if any

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Boatless Summer? capta at 7:13pm 04.01.20 IMO I sincerely doubt that there will be any real peak and then drop until 60% of the population can
Bottom Paint VC 17M Coverage Tally Ho at 7:10pm 04.01.20 I have never thinned mine. Pouring a small amount in a small roller pan (4-6 inches wide) and keep
VC performance data question CapnGL at 7:05pm 04.01.20 no worries..
VC performance data question Tally Ho at 7:03pm 04.01.20
Towing wide Noodat Lady at 7:01pm 04.01.20 Outstanding, Hayden! Thanks very much. That page links further to this page https://wideloadshippi
2009 Beneteau 31 Holding tank vent Ron20324 at 7:00pm 04.01.20 first thoughtn is to look from the outside at the hull for a small chrome fitting- usualy a vent for
Boatless Summer? dlochner at 6:57pm 04.01.20 In NY "hotels and places of accommodation" are deemed essential services. A marina that allows peopl
What the heck is: Loran 797 Cest La Vie at 6:52pm 04.01.20
Installing an Inspection Plate on a Plastic Fuel Tank discovery at 6:50pm 04.01.20 We installed two seabult ports in 2012 worked great no issues
Like a bad case of piles, I have returned WayneH at 6:48pm 04.01.20 Most program errors can be traced to the ID-10-T interface between the keyboard and chair.
Circumnavigate in a Hunter discovery at 6:45pm 04.01.20 Great question.. yeah the down wind runs are definitely not as productive as I bring the main in en
Towing wide Hayden Watson at 6:44pm 04.01.20 BC shipping regs
Circumnavigate in a Hunter discovery at 6:39pm 04.01.20 We circumnavigated eastern Caribbean 4 times from 2015-2019 on our 2002 passage 456. But didn't cros
Towing wide Noodat Lady at 6:35pm 04.01.20 Thanks for that Dave. And thanks to all who replied. I think I have a fairly good handle on it now.
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing (1) BobbyFunn at 6:29pm 04.01.20 Did i ever tell the story about how my boat and Harbor Freight saved my life and the lives of others
Heat shrink solder connectors Don S/V ILLusion at 6:17pm 04.01.20 None of these quick connection easy splice gadgets are good choice for high voltage or high current
Heat shrink solder connectors heritage at 4:54pm 04.01.20 I have tried these in my shop for various wire connections. I had trouble getting the larger butt c
Sailing in France with Covid 19 (1) Frenchie3958 at 4:50pm 04.01.20 Hi Paul, My boat ,a Hunter 36, is located on the left side of the Arzal harbour. This picture was ta
Social Distancing Boredom. justsomeguy at 4:47pm 04.01.20 I think it is reckless and irresponsible. And the post is an unrelenting wall of text. Please try
Like a bad case of piles, I have returned Kermit at 4:41pm 04.01.20 Welcome back, Phil! Welcome back!

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