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Outhaul tension - how much? (1) Richandhelen at 3:56pm 09.15.15 Ask All Sailors 34/10046 Okay, what is the "proper" amount of tension to put on my outhaul? I've always assumed that the foot
Hunter 26 asymmetrical spinnaker rigging DocLex at 2:18pm 09.15.15 Smaller Boats 3/896 I have a 1995 Hunter 26. Have an A-spin with an I=29.4 feet. Wondering what distance up from the b
Yanmar decal jmkinsfbay at 1:45pm 09.15.15 Parts Search 0/1070 This is revisited I'm afraid, but over the years, maybe some real resolution has arrived. My Benetea
Shroud and Stay lengths krantala at 1:08pm 09.15.15 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1651 I have come across a posting that shows the lengths for the various running and standing rigging mea
Repairing LARGE blisters Nathan57 at 9:24am 09.15.15 Catalina 22 12/1963 I found some, what I consider, large blisters on the bottom of my Catalina 22. It was fabricated in
3GM30F problem tcbro at 9:19am 09.15.15 Ask All Sailors 17/2915 I have a problem with my 3GM30F. I'm loosing the fresh water. I can't figure out where it's going. T
Freshwater tank gauge? Cats_Paw1 at 9:05am 09.15.15 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/1837 New Cat 309 owner thread. Recently emptied out the freshwater tank and was refilling it. Fill por
Allgrip over the Hunter non-skid surface markwbird at 8:39am 09.15.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2442 So, I had this crazy idea. I have an H-34 which has the "built in" non skid surface that's not real
Catalina 30 plastic logo in original script style OS2Dude at 8:08am 09.15.15 Parts Search 35/10610 Anyone know where I can find a Catalina 30 logo in script, as is on our 1985 Catalina 30 now? The
Problem starting engine on "86" Cat 30 Dick1505 at 6:21am 09.15.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1171 Having trouble starting engine. Put in new batteries. Engine will start right up with a tiny shot of
North Channel/Georgian Bay 2015 (29) srust58 at 10:40pm 09.14.15 Destinations 12/4002 Launched in Little Current on Manitoulin Island. This single lane swing bridge is the only land con
Typical shore power wiring? Macboy at 9:21pm 09.14.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/734 Our boat came with an Origo 2 burner alcohol / AC stove. The alcohol canisters are there. As are the
Raising the Mast on a Hunter 23.5 - Looking for Advice evan709 at 7:59pm 09.14.15 Smaller Boats 62/13427 I'm a first time boat owner getting back into sailing. Bought a 1993 Hunter 23.5. Former owner too
Raising Keel on a 240? dw1436 at 7:23pm 09.14.15 Smaller Boats 10/2250 How difficult should if be to raise the Keel on a Hunter 240. I had a Hunter 23.5 and I could just
91 30 table hardware Justin_NSA at 6:43pm 09.14.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/668 Reinstalling the dinette table that has been stored. I have everything but the sheave and mounting p
HELP (2) wvrescue at 5:23pm 09.14.15 Newport 4/1838 Hello everyone, I need help in actually ID this boat, see pictures, 22', title says its a 1969 model
rent me your H375 foresail Don s/v Tellico at 5:06pm 09.14.15 Big Boats 4/993 Bit of a jam so figured I would ask ... I lost my foresail (110 Genny Proful rig) in a storm and now
Hello AntonyT at 4:53pm 09.14.15 Sirius 21/22 3/1702 Just bought a Sirius 22. It's a great boat. I'm in Vancouver, BC. Any other Sirius 21/22 owners near
Tubing size fitting confusion Ed D at 4:17pm 09.14.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/663 Hello I wish to replace some of my 1/2 tubing on my 1989 Hunter Vision The tubing is 1/2" outsid
Motor for daysailer 1 bburke at 2:36pm 09.14.15 Day Sailers 5/2987 I have an '84 Rebel Spindrift Daysailer 1 (17'). The PO "threw in a motor" b/c it wasn't working an

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Sprit idea I found thoughts? shemandr at 7:12pm 02.09.24 Rube Goldberg-esk. There is the old saw that simple is better. That doesn't look simple. Reddit?
WATCHING PAINT DRY! Richard19068 at 6:10pm 02.09.24 Almost a shame to cover it with the seadeck.
WATCHING PAINT DRY! (1) twodzusfittings at 5:39pm 02.09.24 Final paint done. Now leaving it to fully cure two to three weeks before I apply the non slip pad. F
Getting into Boat Chartering Tally Ho at 4:38pm 02.09.24 I'm realizing that there's two takes on the OP's question: 1. What qualifications do I need to ch
Adding a solent sail or staysail to a B&R rig Peter Preusch at 4:28pm 02.09.24 Wow, thank you all for your contributions to the thread. Installing a third reef in the main is a
Coronado 15 Rigging Calif. Ted at 4:05pm 02.09.24 Catalina Direct has replacement spreaders they say fit the original brackets $100/pair. Spreaders C-
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Leeward Rail at 3:12pm 02.09.24 Please don't tell me you're a marriage counselor!!!!! If marriage counselling entails making peopl
Coronado 15 Rigging PaulK at 2:37pm 02.09.24 It's looking like I will have to fabricate one. I was thinking about using 1/2 electrical conduit
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Grotto at 2:22pm 02.09.24 I think the ring will keep the pole from flying forward, but a kite, especially when reaching, puts
Hunter 41 DS Fwd Head Sani Hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:43pm 02.09.24 1. Why the head outlets are not the normal 1-1/2" dia. discharge as found on manual heads ? You'll h
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Davidasailor26 at 1:19pm 02.09.24 The ring on the pulpit looks to only keep the pole down. The pole is attached to a ring at the side
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Grotto at 12:42pm 02.09.24
Coronado 15 Rigging rgranger at 12:38pm 02.09.24
Hunter 41 DS Fwd Head Sani Hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:38pm 02.09.24 Bleach is corrosive and damaging to rubber and plastics (parts in pumps, hoses etc)... and it reacts
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Stu Jackson at 12:09pm 02.09.24 Do you really want to "test" the strength of the ss tubing on your pulpit? How much "faster" could
Shaft Diameter, T3800 jssailem at 10:28am 02.09.24 Randy, that was a helpful response. As I have learned, with all things boat, it is helpful to learn
Getting into Boat Chartering tfox2069 at 9:26am 02.09.24 I'm realizing that there's two takes on the OP's question: 1. What qualifications do I need to cha
Hunter 41 DS Fwd Head Sani Hose jamesrbrown999 at 9:25am 02.09.24 Peggie, reading your book "Get Rid of Boat Odors", lots of good stuff in there!!! ...highly recommen
Builder's Plaque Hayden Watson at 9:13am 02.09.24 I think you posted this in the wrong thread. Perfect place for the pirate Arg! :hijack:
Builder's Plaque randydandy at 9:03am 02.09.24 I think you would want to redo that. I find that I need every last inch at times.

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