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What roller furling sail? eusjim1 at 8:51pm 07.22.18 Racing 2/466 our wednesday night races do not allow a genoa change. My 155 usage is not recommended above 12 kn
The Start H34 (5) FlyingAloha at 7:46pm 07.22.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/426 154013 154014 154015 154016 154017 so. I first off want to thank everyone for their tips and knowled
New depth instruments ljo at 7:20pm 07.22.18 Smaller Boats 1/485 We want to replace our through hull transducer, which doesn't work, with an in hull model. We have a
Super Secret Settled Science of Sailing? Will Gilmore at 6:27pm 07.22.18 Sails Call Lounge 144/8119 The application of science in sailing is undeniable. The sciences of fluid dynamics, Newtonian laws
Fuel leak, old subject & looking for an idea (2) Claude L.-Auger at 2:47pm 07.22.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1315 My turn to be hit by a fuel leak. Can't really complain as I have not had any in at least a decade.
Mast Trimming and Bolt Holes Monomachos at 1:49pm 07.22.18 Catalina 22 1/364
37c projects (5) SaltyTails at 12:57pm 07.22.18 The Cherubini Hunters 17/2633 My wife and I purchased our 37c hull #36 late last year and only had a short time to do the essentia
Running Lines to Cockpit on 80's Catalina 22, Need Placement Help!! Markyp at 12:50pm 07.22.18 Catalina 22 3/1475 Greetings Catalina Lovers, I am the new owner of an early '80s Catalina 22. So I am very much a newb
center opening 42 passage tb4sail at 11:21am 07.22.18 Big Boats 5/696 Hello. Has anyone replaced the opening metal piece on the toe rail on their passage?? the opening on
Best way to connect a solar charger to 2 battery system? Coppertone at 10:54am 07.22.18 Catalina 22 3/1126 I have an '87 Catalina 22 with 2 identical, new deep cycle batteries in parallel (a jumper between t
Link 2000-R, Freedom 10 "Gotcha." jviss at 9:05am 07.22.18 Musings With Maine Sail 15/1495 @Stu Jackson , I recall some time ago you described a "gotcha" condition with the Link and Freedom c
Trailer Bunk Slides PropellerHead at 9:04am 07.22.18 Smaller Boats 27/1378 One of the things I struggle with when retrieving my 23.5 from the water is that, no matter how much
Charger/ Inverter gfrazzle at 8:04am 07.22.18 Big Boats 11/1089 I need to replace my Xantrex Freedom 20 charger/ inverter which is no longer available. Is there a c
Pointing into the wind....... Mikestpaul at 3:46am 07.22.18 Catalina 30 14/1634 First, I consider myself a novice sailor despite having owned four boats over the years. Last fall I
New International Catalina 30 Association Forum weekendrken at 12:37am 07.22.18 Catalina 30 2/681 Hey C-30 sailors. C'mon over and join the discussions at the brand new C-30 Association forum at
Sailboat wrecking yard Mark Maulden at 9:45pm 07.21.18 Pacific North West Cruisers 1/576
Air conditioner location 2 pinueve at 7:49pm 07.21.18 Catalina 310 18/2181 I bought a Webasto self contained unit and can't find an easy place to put it in. I read the Mainshe
Blue sea 100 amp main circuit breaker won't reset and... MitchM at 7:42pm 07.21.18 Ask All Sailors 6/2802 this is an oem Blue Sea 7003 circuit breaker 100 amp panel mount, with 2 studs on the
26S Centerboard uphaul (1) Cowpokee at 3:57pm 07.21.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/829 I managed to pull the cable with the bolt still attached out through the back of my centerboard. oug
mac racing missing at start duality at 3:44pm 07.21.18 Ask All Sailors 24/1665 from the chicago tribune below, mac racer overboard, auto vest did not inflate. competitors stop rac

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MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather dLj at 9:08am 08.02.23 Skating between weather systems.... Here we go, let's hope for goo dluck and mother nature's blessin
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure (1) Gene Neill at 9:01am 08.02.23
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:55am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Gene Neill at 8:52am 08.02.23 Well, that makes four cases of this happening in C22's that I am personally aware of, including my o
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:49am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Applying Cetol question dmax at 8:39am 08.02.23 I do as Peggy says, using cheap "chip" brushes from Home Depot, throw away when done. Looks great. F
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 DougL at 8:37am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Anchored87 at 8:24am 08.02.23 I owned two Ensigns over time and really enjoyed them. The first one was my introduction to sailing
Info needed on LARGE Boats / Research Vessel (100ft+) Joe at 8:22am 08.02.23 I've been researching this for a bit and thought that this forum would be a good place to ask for
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 Joe at 8:06am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it'
Your experience with propane outboards? SkookumZac at 7:36am 08.02.23 I like my Tohatsu Sail Pro 5hp Propane. We originally used it with the 2-lb Coleman Gemini Power Pa
VHF Handheld Rich Stidger at 7:27am 08.02.23 I have a Standard Horizon handheld and it has the original battery for over 10 years. Still works f
VHF Handheld Don S/V ILLusion at 7:26am 08.02.23
New owner! dizo514 at 7:05am 08.02.23 Mamaroneck Yacht Club by any chance? Close! Mooring in Mamaroneck harbor. Should be in the water
Applying Cetol question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 08.02.23 I used Cetol on my boats. If you want Cetol to look like varnish, sand, prep and apply the same a
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure pcharn01 at 6:53am 08.02.23
New owner! jviss at 6:19am 08.02.23
VHF Handheld JBP-PA at 6:00am 08.02.23 If you know an electronics gearhead, you could get them to replace the batteries in your beloved Uni
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Rick486 at 5:57am 08.02.23 Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, one of which is the Pearson Ensign.
VHF Handheld dlochner at 5:57am 08.02.23 Take a look at the Standard Horizon HX210. SH has a good reputation for quality. The radio will floa

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