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Help with Lazy Jacks (2) Fred at 5:51pm 12.14.14 Smaller Boats 18/5623 The lazy jacks on my boat (H26) are set up as shown in the diagram and picture attached. I invariabl
I need a tutorial video on how to use a symetrical spinnaker centerline at 5:47pm 12.14.14 Ask All Sailors 37/10036 neither of my first boats had spinnakers, but my 34 has one. i have no idea about how to rig it, tri
engine rebuild swank at 5:25pm 12.14.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1508 I have a m4-30 Universal. It needs a rebuild. I'm looking for a rebuild kit or a way to find where I
Bow wiring problem on Legend 37.5 (1) davjonLegend at 4:09pm 12.14.14 Big Boats 2/967 What started out as a relatively easy fix (I thought) has become a mystery. The following is fairly
O'day 23-2 winches again Ziradog at 4:08pm 12.14.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1236 Based on some feedback here, I am thinking of replacing my sheet winches. Currently I have Barlow 1
H235 halyard sheaves mmhamer at 3:19pm 12.14.14 Smaller Boats 6/1214 My 235 has two sheaves mounted on the deck, next to the mast, that turn the main and jib halyards 90
Lifeline Fittings thaeni at 1:57pm 12.14.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/609 I will be adding a boarding gate this spring. Are the new toggle fittings as strong as the hand cri
Just bought an asymmetrical spinnaker Bad Obsession at 12:49pm 12.14.14 Ask All Sailors 14/4087 Well, I bought a used asymmetrical spinnaker for my Compac 23. :dance: It was cheap but it is suppo
Traveller upgrade (2) bigpapaporsche at 12:33pm 12.14.14 Ask All Sailors 34/7318 One of my main objectives this year is to become a better technical sailor! That is to say, improve
Dock Finds (2) ZMiller at 10:13am 12.14.14 Ask All Sailors 13/2645 Dock Find So I'm just floating around and I see a boat that I'm not familiar with laying at a pri
High output alternator (1) PeterBreit at 9:01am 12.14.14 Ask All Sailors 28/8470 I have a 2000 Beneteau 461 with a 50A alternator. Since the tachometer stopped working I had a rea
X-treme sailing (2) Jackdaw at 8:21am 12.14.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1944 This weekend I few down to San Antonio to help a new crew get up to speed on a Dutch built X-treme 2
Windlass wiring size MORNING LIGHT at 8:21am 12.14.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/752 Getting ready to install the Lewmar 1000 Pro I bought on my Catalina 28 Mk II. Expected to need wir
Big Waves - First Accident (1) Roger Long at 7:06am 12.14.14 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 13/7632 Lurking back in the mind of every naval architect is the fear of hearing that one of their creations
Still a sailor WoodyB at 6:16am 12.14.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/880 After the demise of our 89 Hunter 30 in which the keel was compromised after being beached in last s
Steering guardant crack. cajon409 at 6:16am 12.14.14 Big Boats 6/1378 Well in the process of cleaning and sealing cables after new shifter and throttle cable install. Whi
What NOT to buy your favorite skipper - EVER (1) Stu Jackson at 8:25pm 12.13.14 Ask All Sailors 19/3449
What kind of boat (1) Sailboatlife21 at 7:03pm 12.13.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1282 Can anybody tell me what kind of sailboat this is? Thanks
Need help building an outboard motor mount Hooks at 6:03pm 12.13.14 Trailer Sailors 22/9078 Okay so I have this rotting piece of wood that the previous owner built. I need to replace it.
Mast base sheave replacement blocks H335 (2) ingeanous at 4:18pm 12.13.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1445 I have four of these that need to be replaced on a 1990 Hunter 335. Any ideas or experience with a

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Intracoastal Waterway Sailing dlochner at 5:13am 06.03.23 Hello everyone, Can anyone tell me about sailing the ICW? Yes, we did it both ways, south and the
Recommendations for a new head RoyS at 5:11am 06.03.23 No experience with electric here, however, I do recommend a full size head instead of the compact si
New Alternator Regulator? dlochner at 5:11am 06.03.23 So, you can use the BT dongle with just the 618? No. From the installation manual: NOTE: The
New Alternator Regulator? jviss at 4:52am 06.03.23 When I replaced the alternator with a 165a Balmar I went with the 618 regulator, Smart Shunt, BT co
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing dlochner at 3:58am 06.03.23 The one thing not mentioned is a plan. Before any maneuver it is important to think it through and k
O'Day 28 Keel Deflection Apex at 3:45am 06.03.23 Fantastic job. ambitous project: Kudos
Furling Head Stay Tension Screen Saver at 12:59am 06.03.23 Yes I would say looking at it, it has too much bend. I also note that the halyard is not properly te
Tropical Depression 2 (1) JamesG161 at 12:13am 06.03.23 The First Flight was low level to inspect TS Arlene. ..
Furling Head Stay Tension Mclovin at 11:52pm 06.02.23 here the video... https://www.dropbox.com/s/pwmktujfoefasy6/20220909_122042.mp4?dl=0
New Cat 22 Owner (5) C_Level at 11:29pm 06.02.23 The swing keel is on my list of many tasks. Yep, all of the wood is gone except some of the upper t
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing PeterW - au at 10:05pm 06.02.23 Hi David, I sail our Catalina 320 singlehanded. I sail it as is, plus an autopilot. Joe is right abo
2002 Volvo Penta heat exchanger bypass Ralph Johnstone at 9:55pm 06.02.23 Actually, the later model 2000 series blocks and heads were made with nickel steel, so block corros
dock line for Beneteau 323 1/2" or 5/8? BigEasy at 9:50pm 06.02.23
Furling Head Stay Tension Screen Saver at 9:49pm 06.02.23 Im not sure how different yours is to the H49 I have. But it seems similar. I took a long time to ge
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing Joe at 9:40pm 06.02.23 Does anyone have experience with modifying a Catalina 320 for easier solo sailing? At minimum, I t
2002 Volvo Penta heat exchanger bypass (2) pipedream at 9:23pm 06.02.23 Actually, the later model 2000 series blocks and heads were made with nickel steel, so block corrosi
Check my wiring diagram? jssailem at 9:18pm 06.02.23 Here are a couple more gems. https://marinehowto.com/1-2-both-battery-switch-considerations https:
Anyone know where I can find one of these? rgranger at 9:15pm 06.02.23 Actually, when you ask they tell you it is no longer available. :huh: :poop:
Check my wiring diagram? jssailem at 9:14pm 06.02.23 Beth. It will take some time to consider all that you have submitted. I like to learn the details. O
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report jssailem at 9:02pm 06.02.23

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