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Dodger fit on a C-27? bratzcpa at 12:52pm 08.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/6389 We have a Catalina 27 (mid-70s). Last year, we took it on a two-month trip to the Bahamas. At the
Good, Deep boat ramps Bad Obsession at 12:04pm 08.19.14 Trailer Sailors 25/4490 It would be nice if someone published a list of good boat ramps. Ones suitable for launching a sail
Singlehanding PotomacDaysailer at 11:31am 08.19.14 Ask All Sailors 71/8403 I recently bought a Pearson 26 and have had her out several times. Generally speaking I go out alon
Changing impellor Clydo at 10:48am 08.19.14 Catalina 310 3/1006 Changing impellor on my C30 a real breeze with Ober pump. On this blankty blank Sherwood instructi
Installation of an exhaust system. Snotter at 10:10am 08.19.14 Engines and Propulsion 15/3910
Prop recommendations Jim D at 9:29am 08.19.14 Big Boats 10/1813 Hello I just purchased a 2001 410. Survey indicates changing cutless bearing, zincs and align prop b
Knocking Noise Ca Va Encore Bien at 9:12am 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2959 I get a knocking noise that sounds like it is coming from somewhere aft when under power with my 2GM
Rudder lube Yunko at 9:03am 08.19.14 Lancer 1/1150 I have a Lancer 25 and it has been sitting quite a while. Rudder moves but needs cleaned and lubed.
True Story (1) BudGates at 8:41am 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1672 Last night my wife was telling me that our golden retriever was limping on one leg. When I asked whi
Lists to Port makanikai1 at 8:17am 08.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/4553 Ever since I have owned my '94 Catalina 320, I have noticed and have been told that she lists to the
M25 XP Making an "odd noise" Sanford H. at 7:10am 08.19.14 Catalina 30 5/1297 This weekend while motoring down the ICW we noticed the engine making an odd noise. the noise was ve
Clear bowl fuel filter thaeni at 7:05am 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1305 I have a 1992 33.5. I would like to change my metal bowl filter (110) to a clear bowl. I understand
folding bikes on a trailer sailboat?? walt at 6:24am 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1112
H34 striping a65sailor at 5:27am 08.19.14 Big Boats 8/1251 I am hoping there are some of you that still have factory striping on your boat. I need to know what
Nice place to visit (1) Hydro Therapy at 4:22am 08.19.14 Day Sailers 2/991 My wife and I put 30 miles on our 240 Sunday. We ended up cruising into the Absecon Inlet. We decide
240 boom vang (1) Capt Grog at 3:36am 08.19.14 Smaller Boats 21/2399 I have a quick question. Where do I attach the boom vang ? The mast pin (where it is in the picture
Did I buy right battery size? John_F at 7:49pm 08.18.14 Ask All Sailors 48/5069 I just replaced my marine master (deka) deep cycle battery with a Group 27 deep cycle from Sears.
Replacing side upper stay? SedenkaD at 6:00pm 08.18.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/5553 I am about to replace the port side upper side stay and am not sure if the upper connection is a scr
Owners manual for Hunter 27 1984 gtunche at 4:52pm 08.18.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1099 Can someone send me a copy of the Owners manual for our Hunter 27 1984 to my e-mail? gerald.tunches@
St Simons Sound, GA (1) Bonzai at 4:20pm 08.18.14 Destinations 4/2038 Nice day for a sail......

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Cal T2 27' Keel height (1) jssailem at 8:23am 09.08.23
Learning about my Kells 23 - Swing Keel Bearing Blocks? jssailem at 8:09am 09.08.23
Adding second reef to main sail? (2) Tally Ho at 8:01am 09.08.23 I would certainly reef my head sail some when I reef my main to try and balance things out. If eith
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes BigEasy at 7:53am 09.08.23 I did it a few years ago during the winter. Here are a few shots of what you'll find . Nice w
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes BigEasy at 7:49am 09.08.23 I used a gun cleaning bore cleaning tool with a 22 caliber brass brush attachment. Fit perfectly an
Looking for new sails?? danooxnard at 7:48am 09.08.23 I bought a new jib for my C- 22 when I installed a new furler two years ago. It is an awesome sail
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 7:42am 09.08.23 You may find new sails will help. But that is a but of a bite in the wallet. You have discovered sin
Hunter Gel Cote? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:41am 09.08.23 The forum store use to sell a smaller supply for small projects. You may want to call and ask
Riding sail at anchor? Bill England at 7:39am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (1) dlochner at 7:20am 09.08.23 Thanks, Dave. I wouldn't claim to know how to create an official schematic. This drawing was just
Riding sail at anchor? jssailem at 7:14am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Rudder counterbalance? HeelBoy at 7:06am 09.08.23 I really appreciate the input, everyone. I especially like being instructed to do more sailing.
Adding second reef to main sail? CowboyWay at 7:04am 09.08.23 Thanks all for the info. I have a wing keel and 150% genoa. Yes, the gusts are what I experienced th
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 6:55am 09.08.23 Your inquiry seeks sail build guidance. In of the Quantum Sails resource sites they posted this inf
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions chriscampbell at 6:54am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult
Anchorages east of mystic Ct...... Rich Stidger at 6:41am 09.08.23 West harbor on Fishers Island. Stonington just inside the breakwater. Watch Hill- good but 30 minut
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions dlochner at 6:16am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult t
H42P - new thru hull and seacocks JamesG161 at 6:08am 09.08.23
Hunter 42 Passage Steaming Light Replacement JamesG161 at 6:02am 09.08.23 I changed my fixture completely. Jim...
Hunter Gel Cote? JamesG161 at 5:59am 09.08.23 Any hints if I just want to mix my own? Use the guide to mixing tints, by Spectrum. Jim...

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