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Hunter 460 Padeye installation (1) Soldout2sailing at 1:25pm 08.31.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/750 155690 I was told my Hunter has embedded in the fiberglass, aluminum backing plates for installing d
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1975 Ericson 27. Must sell! 1075Ericson27 at 9:40am 08.31.18 Ask All Sailors 0/11 $2,000 Ericsons Yachts, like the Catalinas and Hunters 27's is the perfect small sailboat for a fun
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Hurricane Olivia - Pacific JamesG161 at 6:30am 08.31.18 Weather and Forecasting 2/671 The next in Line, which is starting up now, is Olivia and looks like another spinning up right behin
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150 Genoa in light wind JAM race Ben4195 at 5:54am 08.31.18 Racing 9/1634 Hello folks, I have a question on tactics for downwind sailing in a light wind race. the boat I cre
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TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol jviss at 10:46am 07.12.24 Too many factors to give a definitive answer, really depends on the application and the application
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol dlochner at 10:44am 07.12.24 Too many factors to give a definitive answer, really depends on the application and the application
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. (1) jviss at 10:33am 07.12.24 Here's what Edson uses - the admitted champion of cockpit tables, but also the most expensive! They
What are these screw things called jviss at 10:28am 07.12.24 If a supplier told me differently, I'd have to ask for more detailed data justifying that claim - s
Whit Lock Mamba Steering System Simple Life at 10:14am 07.12.24 Thank you, I feel it's the rudder. The Surveyor noted large dead spots and softness in the rudder.
What are these screw things called dLj at 10:08am 07.12.24 No, both things I said are true, and not logically inconsistent or contradictory. Find me a Monel
Whit Lock Mamba Steering System Simple Life at 10:06am 07.12.24 It was hauled amd there was minimal spray washing needed to clean hull and rudder. The 3 blade prop
23-2 Where to place the bilge pump hose? AndrewJillings at 9:52am 07.12.24 For the benefit of future views with similar questions, I wanted to share my conclusion. Which is th
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol jviss at 9:32am 07.12.24 Oh, well, I was hoping to hear from folks regarding Cetol vs. Lust. vity, as I said in the original
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:18am 07.12.24 I have often considered that method. Any reason for using system 3 ? Use any brand of clear epoxy
Freedom 10 buzzing Rodd at 9:00am 07.12.24 Thanks all! Great info I will ceck out this weekend!
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project dmax at 8:58am 07.12.24 Mike made my chainplates and has done others as well so very experienced. My boat has aluminum block
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project SailingCal21 at 8:45am 07.12.24 Your U-bolt chainplates look like they're in decent shape - I couldn't get mine out of the aluminum
O'day 20 Centerboard twodzusfittings at 8:39am 07.12.24 I could help you further if you would like. I ask again: Question: Is your centerboard designed with
Toyota Rav 4 for towing morbidfollower at 8:10am 07.12.24 I towed my 88 wing keel fully loaded with a 2018 Toyota 4runner quite a bit. Longest trip about 240
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project dmax at 7:38am 07.12.24 Your U-bolt chainplates look like they're in decent shape - I couldn't get mine out of the aluminum
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (5) SailingCal21 at 7:16am 07.12.24 Got 2 of the shroud u-bolts off and have started to research getting replacements. The two that I h
O'day 20 Centerboard SerenityO'day20 at 6:53am 07.12.24 Thanks for the replies, the information and pictures were helpful!
Mainsheet jssailem at 6:40am 07.12.24
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