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Rust in Rudder Jeff Talbot at 1:28pm 03.22.00 Big Boats 7/1940 In the process of buying a 1988 - 33.5. The survey was just done and it noted a pin hole with a rust
Catalina 27 Tall vs. 270 Kevin Malone at 12:04pm 03.22.00 Mid-Size Boats 9/8601 I am considering making an offer on either a 1986 27 (Tall rig) or a 1994 270. Both fresh water boa
deck stepped/keel stepped masts Jess Schefstrom at 11:57am 03.22.00 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2589 I am considering purchasing a new Beneteau but I have real concerns about Beneteau's penchant for st
Problem with torque going ahead Tom J at 10:15am 03.22.00 Big Boats 4/1038 I seem to have a problem with my 34' Hunter when under power ahead. This boat will turn left Big Ti
Raytheon st30 experience? Don Riha at 9:17am 03.22.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1178 I need to replace my Signet knot/depth meter. Anyone have experience with the ST 30 unit? Good or b
Finish for Zodiak floorboards? Tim Cobb at 8:26am 03.22.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1122 Hello,I am in the process of restoring the floorboards for my 12' zodiak and am getting some confli
diesel fuel in the bilge Tom Ehmke at 7:22am 03.22.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/3792 Peggy, For the past few seasons I have lost some diesel fuel when changing filters at the beginning
Vent on freshwater tank Judy Kilroy at 6:31am 03.22.00 Big Boats 2/1281 The vent on the freshwater tank on our newly acquired '82 Catalina 38 is below the level of the deck
Plumbing in Head - Shower sump Judy Kilroy at 6:26am 03.22.00 Big Boats 1/1411 The shower sump in our newly acquired '82 Catalina 38 works but syphons back in to shower pan. It al
Gasket replacement for forward hatch Judy Kilroy at 6:22am 03.22.00 Big Boats 0/1138 We need to replace the gasket on the forward hatch of our newly acquired "82 Catalina 38 (#198). Al
East Coast Sailing Jeff Jackson at 5:55am 03.22.00 Big Boats 1/1288 I am considering the purchase of a Catalina 42mkII for sailing on the east coast and traversing the
Petaluma River? Pete at 4:48am 03.22.00 Catalina 30 1/2165 Has anyone sailed/motored down the Petaluma River from the Petaluma marina to Sausalito (in the San
Thanks Crazy Dave and other mastlight advisors Bill Welsch at 4:21am 03.22.00 Smaller Boats 6/1031 Hi DaveSeveral months ago you and several other kind folks advised me to do some checking before I
Grey and Associates? Mike MacInnis at 3:29am 03.22.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1132 I need to replace some toggle bolts on the ports of my 1981 Hunter 22. The name of the manufacturer
Tax Write-off Chris Glander at 2:53am 03.22.00 Big Boats 0/938 Does anyone know if it is legal to declare you boat a second home and use it as a write-off?
Stanchion Cap Rodney at 2:42am 03.22.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1096 My 1996 336 has a stanchion cap missing. West Marine does not have such a thing and told me to cont
Happy Sailing Family!!! Charles Duhon at 12:24am 03.22.00 Other Sailboats 8/1029 Last year we adopted our wonderful 2 year old daughter, needless to say our sailing style has change
37c sail plan needed greg boss at 12:11am 03.22.00 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1672 Does anyone have a sail plan available for the 1980 37c?
Bedding for new Catalina 400 Carol Caefer at 10:44pm 03.21.00 Big Boats 3/1779 Does anyone know where to purchase sheets and bedspreads for both the aft cabin and V berth of the C
Anti-fouling primer Colin C at 9:06pm 03.21.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1203 The anti-fouling on my Hunter needs work but I reaaly don't want to remove all the old stuff which i

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running rigging replacement. (2) sail sfbay at 6:57am 02.03.20 I looked on this site and on the internet and did not find a running rigging schedule of diameters a
Best boat transport? Key questions to ask? dlochner at 6:53am 02.03.20 Unless the ramp and the trailer are designed to ramp launch a boat your size, it will need a crane.
H260 h2o_snow at 6:47am 02.03.20 Maxin C, Will be traveling past this summer with ours if you need to take a look. Planning a launc
Replaceing a vinyl name sailnoproblem at 6:47am 02.03.20 Thank you all for the suggestions. I am going to give the 3M eraser wheel a try. I did a little rese
wire in the mast (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:42am 02.03.20 I havent tried it but the first thought that came to my mind was pipe insulation if the pool noodle
Replaceing a vinyl name Ken Cross at 6:31am 02.03.20 When you are done peeling, use a rotary buffer and cutting compound. It will remove the ghost. Ken
Small ODay 20 mod Project_Mayhem at 6:28am 02.03.20 circuit breakers that showed voltage to the breaker itself Is this simply an LED indicator or does
Adding a bigger hose around existing to seal odors thinwater at 6:17am 02.03.20 You need to replace the hoses. This is also why you buy top quality hose. However, as a temporary e
Adding a bigger hose around existing to seal odors efimki at 6:04am 02.03.20 I'll take photos the next time I'm on the boat, but generally speaking I likely will be unable to re
More January racing in Texas PaulK at 5:47am 02.03.20 Nice footage and fun TV coverage! If you want to stay ahead of that Alerion, maybe try getting weig
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine? All U Get at 5:34am 02.03.20
Replaceing a vinyl name SouthernCross21572 at 5:22am 02.03.20 We used a razor blade to get it off, then goo-gone for the remaining adhesive. After it was clean, w
Adding a bigger hose around existing to seal odors dlochner at 5:19am 02.03.20 You'll want to use sanitation hose that doesn't permeate. One problem will be finding some in the 2.
Strait of Juan de Fuca Kings Gambit at 5:06am 02.03.20 The only attractive anchoring place in or near Heriot Bay for us was in Rebecca Spit Marine Park, al
Hunter e36 Hybrid Question (1) Will Gilmore at 3:47am 02.03.20 I just thought of another option, https://www.myboatlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/new-zincs-on
running rigging replacement. Tback1000 at 3:39am 02.03.20 btw, if it makes a difference i have a 79 with the traveler in the cockpit
Fiji has some nice spots free cruiser at 11:27pm 02.02.20 Loved cruising Fiji. Best of the S Pacific.
Earthquake free cruiser at 11:25pm 02.02.20 That video looks like a version of Frisco Bay. Notice the huge area of flat water further inland.The
North to Nanimo question free cruiser at 11:10pm 02.02.20 Catching the flood up the west side of Galliano can give you a great tidal push.Then, thru Dodd Naro
Cuba to USA free cruiser at 11:04pm 02.02.20 Flew to Cuba a couple years ago .Had a great time, great people, no crime, no stress, everyone very

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