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Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake?   (3)
Ringydingydo at 9:25am 02.17.24
dlochner, Agreed on rake vs pre-bend and thanks for the 3 suggestions. Not my boat (yet), but will
Moving Up...
w4swk at 9:12am 02.17.24
Thank you! Although we have been "on again off again" on the forum, this is bittersweet...this group
Prop rotation question
kappykaplan at 8:50am 02.17.24
Looks good, Scott! :beer:
Prop rotation question   (3)
Scott T-Bird at 8:46am 02.17.24
Thought I would post an update while I have the new Autostream prop back! With new bearings for the
1980 c and c 32 refrdge question
dmcelwreath at 8:41am 02.17.24
Thanks. Not sure of brans, but I think it is original, but not sure if c and c included it in the n
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake?
jon hansen at 8:39am 02.17.24
how often do you clean and lube the slot inside your mast? ... and the slugs?
Moving Up...
kappykaplan at 8:20am 02.17.24
Congratulations on the purchase of your new-to-you boat! :beer:
Cockpit vhf replacement Mike?
kappykaplan at 8:19am 02.17.24
Or should I use a hand held wireless helm Mike? This gets my vote. Keeps the new radio down below
Removing Fischer Panda 8 Mini-DP from Hunter 45CC
smokey73 at 8:18am 02.17.24
I have a Nex Gen 5.5 and am happy with it too. When you have to start it from cold it sometimes tak
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buddybear at 8:14am 02.17.24
Thanks for the reply. I'll know more in 6 weeks. Will be drinking more wine. Did you actually fra
Cockpit vhf replacement Mike?
dlochner at 8:11am 02.17.24
I changed to a wireless mic, love it. You can be anywhere on the boat and use it. I have a B&G V60 w
Cockpit vhf replacement Mike?
Jimongee at 8:06am 02.17.24
Thank you dlochner. So it sounds like I need a whole new radio set (helm Mike and nav station set).
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake?
dlochner at 8:04am 02.17.24
Check your boom angle when the sail is down. If the aft end of the boom is too far down, when you
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake?
smokey73 at 8:00am 02.17.24
Check your boom angle when the sail is down. If the aft end of the boom is too far down, when you g
Cockpit vhf replacement Mike?
dlochner at 7:46am 02.17.24
Unfortunately, the answer to your questions is no. You may get lucky and find a used mic on eBay, bu
1980 c and c 32 refrdge question
dlochner at 7:35am 02.17.24
We are going to need more information. What brand of refrigeration? Is the refrigeration engine driv
Advice on transcontinental shipping
sailme88 at 6:48am 02.17.24
You have several modes available. Over the road.. Club mate did this from San Diego to Maine... In M
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
sailme88 at 6:41am 02.17.24
there is a video floating around ( our intended) out there of a race boat stubbing it's toe and the
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake?
dlochner at 5:40am 02.17.24
Hi Legend owners, I am close to buying a 1989 Legend 37. The main is impossible to raise the last
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake?   (2)
Marmalade at 4:54am 02.17.24
My guess is it's the full battens loading-up/binding. We had the same problem... went with a Tides

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