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Furlex on the mast (1) captmaddog at 6:36am 07.31.14 Big Boats 4/746 I have a halyard that comes out of the mast about 5 or 6 feet up down to a block and the cam cleat i
Boat Insurance jwieneck at 5:53am 07.31.14 Big Boats 17/4287 We are in the process of purchasing a 2005 41 DS. So we have been looking at boat insurance. Curre
My keel is too low to lock in place patrickfarley at 5:25am 07.31.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4466 The hole in my keel must be too long to keep the keel high enough to lock into place with the second
Drinking Water Filter JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:14am 07.31.14 Catalina 310 2/1399 Just curious if any other 310 owners have installed a drinking water filter other than the on the fa
Shore power lookoutmcg at 4:37am 07.31.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/897 Our Hunter has 2-30 amp plugs to run the A/C on one and the other is Battery charger, Outlets, Micro
Catalina 36 or Hunter 37? jimm22n at 11:36pm 07.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/4207
Hunter 376 Mast and B&R Standing Rigging TriSwiss at 10:10pm 07.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/3538 I trying to source a new/used Mast and Standing Rigging for 1996 Hunter 376. First I've tried con
Ohio destinations for Day Sailer flagbag at 8:33pm 07.30.14 Day Sailers 0/725 Requesting destination ideas for O'Day 17' DSII in East Central Ohio. Was hoping to find; but have n
Installing battery John_F at 8:09pm 07.30.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1166 Yes, this is an elementary question. But what is the best way to install a battery? I have to repla
I need a marine power cord. av8erdunn at 6:21pm 07.30.14 Smaller Boats 8/1118 I don't have shore power yet on my 260 but my marina requires me to use a marine cable for power to
Profurl b29l furler opinions kito at 5:41pm 07.30.14 Ask All Sailors 5/2900 I need a furler for my project H30. I would like opinions on the Profurl basic furler (b29l) that is
sailnet store av8erdunn at 4:12pm 07.30.14 Ask All Sailors 9/2280 Anyone ordered from sailnet store? :( I purchased a set of edson controls for my H260 last Wednesd
Oil pressure alarm Milwaukee Protocol at 3:40pm 07.30.14 Ask All Sailors 11/1353 No issues with engine. Motored normal last night. Now after starting oil pressure alarm going off.
Freezer frosts up captmaddog at 3:00pm 07.30.14 Big Boats 10/1152 We are only able to go sailing on our Hunter 420 passage about every other week. We leave the fridg
what are 90 % jib measurements? jmczzz at 2:36pm 07.30.14 Catalina 22 7/1376 I only have one head sail, a 130 genoa. I would like to have a an 90 % jib. but do not know the meas
outhaul replacement Hickdog at 2:36pm 07.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/756 i need to run my outhaul back thru my boom after it was hauled out by little hands. Will i need to r
Holy cow! (2) John23883 at 1:48pm 07.30.14 Smaller Boats 6/811 All, Learned a new term today. While working on our Hunter 26 with the mast down I noticed that th
Hatch (1) rblevens at 1:11pm 07.30.14 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3276 The previous owner made his own hatch. It is broke and besides doesn't look too secure! What do othe
Belts Jacksonboat at 1:04pm 07.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/925 Does anyone have the info or a good link on what the exact sizes of all three (Alt, Water and main)
Irwin 28 Winch Size? eugenesdream24 at 11:49am 07.30.14 Irwin 1/1665 I'm doing some research to eventually upgrade my winches. Does anyone have any idea the diameter of

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Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 9:09am 11.02.22 I have seen boats where people replaced bulkheads with a steel beam to provide the support. I like
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 9:08am 11.02.22 I'm an engineer. Davidasailor26 has a very valid point. Mid ship bulkheads often support hull shape
Slip Unavailability sail sfbay at 8:59am 11.02.22 Slips available in San Francisco Bay and California Delta.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:59am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction? The problem you are having
Fender covers- Yes or No? sail sfbay at 8:55am 11.02.22 I have heard that using fender covers is bad because they trap dirt and will then abraid the topside
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 8:49am 11.02.22 If this is your first ocean adventure, I would be looking for much less drama. I would want some t
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:44am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction?
Dyneema for furler line Don S/V ILLusion at 8:31am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 dlochner at 8:30am 11.02.22 The angle to be concerned with is the angle of the motor shaft when the motor is deployed. It should
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:26am 11.02.22 yes, Dyneema should work fine. If it is covered with a non dyneema cover. i.e. Sta-Set. The Dynee
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 I would not use dyneema because it is too slippery. Partially covered (like a tapered halyard) wor
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter jssailem at 8:22am 11.02.22 Thank you. That is a good price. And located in Seattle. two fur.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:22am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Fender covers- Yes or No? Rich Stidger at 8:19am 11.02.22 Thanks for all the comments and info. I have ordered material and will make some covers after I fini
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:18am 11.02.22 Have you isolated the source of the friction? From your post it seems you think it is everywhere. Th
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:16am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appro
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:10am 11.02.22 The only way to get the sail to unfurl completely is to release it suddenly in moderate winds and e
Fender covers- Yes or No? DaveJ at 8:02am 11.02.22 A friend uses Hockey socks, can buy them at a second hand sports store. They fit perfectly over the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 7:49am 11.02.22 I believe it's 1/4". It jams no matter how fast or slow it's let out. The only way to get the sail t

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