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86 Legend backstay problem Mark Walker at 11:45am 07.10.00 Big Boats 3/1032 Last year we got some pretty heavy air (60 kts +) and when we got back to port we noticed that the s
Mosquito nets Tom at 11:22am 07.10.00 Smaller Boats 7/2290 Does anyone know of a mosquito net arrangement for pop top sailboats? I was sure I had seen a maga
Chip in the gelcoat? Help? Pat Ehlers at 10:53am 07.10.00 Smaller Boats 3/1348 Hi there--Okay, I chipped the front of my boat. I know...LAME. However, it hasleft a really ugl
Battery power Frank Rood at 8:39am 07.10.00 Ask All Sailors 16/1846 We just bought a 1990 Hunter Vision 32.It is equiped w. a battery charger that works when plugged i
New Water Tank Tastes Jay Eaton at 8:23am 07.10.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1317 We have a brand new H380. This spring we commissioned our water tank as you have been recommending
Adding stern rail seats to '94 H26? Reena & Ralph Walkling at 8:10am 07.10.00 Smaller Boats 4/1089 We are considering buying a early 1994 edition of the Hunter 26 W/B. We want a Hunter with the ster
Rusty Keel Bolts - Cost to Fix Ken Knull at 7:59am 07.10.00 Ask All Sailors 2/6994 We have recently become aware that our Beneteau First 305 (1985) has rusty keel bolts. Since the th
Hot Engine Gary at 7:25am 07.10.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1089 Our 1986 has a 21 hp diesel engine. She has about 1000 hours and does'nt burn oil but it runs hot. W
Jib Sheet Hawser Sandy at 7:02am 07.10.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1128 What a weekend, on the way back to the berth the horses got anxious and pulled the halyard past the
what size is right Jim at 6:58am 07.10.00 Other Sailboats 1/942 I would like to know what size conversion kit to purchase for my 1980 33 Hunter. Would the Adler Fro
Thanks Steve Dion Charlie at 6:52am 07.10.00 Ask All Sailors 1/1328 Thanks for your reply to Yanmar Blue Smoke. This manual says 30 or 40 weight with a temperature of
Inline Treatment System Compatable with Peal Produ gaha at 5:37am 07.10.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1541 Is there an inline head treatment system that is compatable with the Peal Products?
The Best Electric Head gaha at 5:30am 07.10.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1598 I have two heads and would like to replace one with an electric head. What is the best electric hea
centerboard on 25 milles at 4:34am 07.10.00 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1373 Im looking at a 1975 O'day 25.Im not very familiar with the boat.How do you lift the centerboard?
C30 re-power Carlos J. Esteves at 4:26am 07.10.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1034 I have a Catalina 30 1977, I want to re-power with a new engine actually has a Yanmar 12hp single c
FROM LAKE TO POND C Duncan at 3:33am 07.10.00 Destinations 4/1527 Well once again the Military is moving my family and my boat to different waters, and i mean differe
M25XP running cool Chuck T at 3:29am 07.10.00 Big Boats 4/1092 I recently had my exhaust system rebuilt on my '92 C36. I notice that according to the temp gauge,
Starting Over Robert Gist at 3:02am 07.10.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1206 I am replacing the head and hoses on my 1990 Precision 27. I removed the holding tank to clean under
Stolen Parts Scott St.Germain at 2:41am 07.10.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1081 We had some things stolen off our boat and I'm not sure where to replace them. Does any one know whe
Fuel Tank Replacement Don at 2:18am 07.10.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1109 A bottom seam on the 22 gal. aluminum is leaking. In looking for a replacement I can't find a tank

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Could Winter be over? (2) RussC at 11:50am 02.23.20 After several days being cooped up in the house the cabin fever finally got to me and we drove up to
water tanks jssailem at 11:48am 02.23.20 Gary, @dmax has a good point about sailing the boat and boat balance. On cruising you might look at
Solar panel connection setup. jssailem at 11:43am 02.23.20 I think a breaker between panel(s) and controller is optional - only if you want the ability to swi
Could Winter be over? jssailem at 11:38am 02.23.20 When your pile goes from this to this, winter's just about over One can hope... or Out to the wood
Mystery wire on alternator jssailem at 11:37am 02.23.20 As for sailing alone, single seat military pilots have said they enjoy the quality of the company i
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise jssailem at 11:35am 02.23.20 I would strongly agree Michael. Besides we have your weather diviner on board (Bev). It sounds like
Could Winter be over? (2) Bob J. at 11:27am 02.23.20 Up here in NH we don't rely on a ground hog or a date on the calendar to let us know when winters ov
Hunter 410 Freezer/Frig Lid Latches Sailgunner at 11:18am 02.23.20 Will be watching for a good answer. LOL I just keep a bunch on hand.
Electric re-sale value? Tom J at 11:05am 02.23.20 We LOVE electric. Period. I'd LOVE to convert to dual azipods driven by electric motors supported b
Electric re-sale value? Will Gilmore at 10:45am 02.23.20 Some of my favorite moments, even at 11 years old in my pram, were when the wind was just enough to
Macgregor 26M Mast Raising System Fix walt at 10:38am 02.23.20 your baby stays may start tight and get more slack as your shrouds start to catch the mast Exactly
Mystery wire on alternator SG at 10:29am 02.23.20 Where do you sail out of in, Jacksonville, Jeff?
Catalina 315 specifications John12643 at 10:25am 02.23.20 Thanks again for all the input. We finally got aboard a 315 yesterday. It is one beautiful boat. We
Electric re-sale value? Jim26m at 10:24am 02.23.20 Might be easier to maintain momentum if the crew wasn't dragging the cameraman along behind...:) Gr
1981 Hunter 30 Packing Nut Dalliance at 10:24am 02.23.20
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Michael Davis at 10:17am 02.23.20 Not much fun beating into that! Lets wait for a W to NW O.K.?
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise jssailem at 10:13am 02.23.20 WEATHER - BROOKS Peninsula I have spent some time identifying conditional cruising routes and timin
Solar panel connection setup. AaronD at 9:55am 02.23.20 For your current setup, I would personally add a breaker between the panel and the controller. You
Macgregor 26M Mast Raising System Fix Jim26m at 9:50am 02.23.20 Thanks for posting that @walt. How high on the mast are your baby stays attached? Mine are 6 ft up
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Basic Theories (Collier 1-4) Will Gilmore at 9:50am 02.23.20 Collier describes basic corrosion in chapter 4. He specifically addressed three types of corrosion.

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