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main sheet controls sailorsteve1 at 7:00am 07.13.14 Smaller Boats 2/744 the only thing i dont really like about my capri 18 is the mainsheet controls. has anyone made a cha
Success (2) All U Get at 6:57am 07.13.14 Ask All Sailors 3/844 Hi all, A year ago I found a part kicking around in our boat and posted a picture to get some hel
Auto helm dark sailinitisme at 6:55am 07.13.14 Ask All Sailors 2/930 Does anyone have any suggestions on getting a Ray Marine ST6002 going again? She's got power, but co
Maiden voyage (6) vthardhatdiver at 5:57am 07.13.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/934 I want to thank you all for sharing your knowledge. Finally got on the water with my family for an a
May Buy a 26X stuttle at 5:36am 07.13.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2075 Greetings, I am new to this forum and have a few questions about Macgregor 26 X sailboats. I am ser
Hot Water fuchs at 4:44am 07.13.14 Catalina 30 5/1120 When plugged into to shore power, I cannot find a breaker to shut off the hot water tank. Is it ok t
Shroud tension - MacGregor 25 (1983) Lea Foster at 3:30am 07.13.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 32/7745 Hi All, Any input re setting shroud tension for cap shrouds and lowers for a Mac 25 would be apprec
Transpac finish line Hanalei rfrye1 at 1:38am 07.13.14 Ask All Sailors 1/734 I happen to be on the N shore on Kauai visiting my Gkids this week as next the Transpac come into H
Cruising out of Ventura Habor today (VIDEO) Picflight at 12:16am 07.13.14 Ask All Sailors 1/690 Had a blast today cruising on a 84' Catalina 30 all afternoon. http://youtu.be/5BhHUBkii_M
Bad Rope (Line/Sheet) Advice? Snowbird One at 12:16am 07.13.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1244 So, I made a special trip into the city on Thursday to outfit my MacGregor 26D with all new lines, s
Crushing sailboats, more than 30 Picflight at 9:50pm 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1558 I saw this ad today, I am curious to just go take a look at what is available. http://losangeles.cr
Converting to Rope Halyards MaryEllaRose at 8:27pm 07.12.14 Catalina 22 18/4106 I'd like to replace my wire halyards with line. Must the lines be run internally through the mast or
Deck leaks Willemvan at 7:57pm 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 4/850 Because the h26 has a liner on the ceiling and you can't see the bolts of the deck hardware, how can
H26 water ballast vent Willemvan at 7:34pm 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 3/900 Is there a vent pipe from the ballast to the storage space under the port setee that could splash wa
Low RPM loud knock with Yanmar 3JH2E planoron at 7:26pm 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 34/14027 First let me thank everybody for their help and information with everything to date. So to my next
Nervous Nelly KHR at 5:53pm 07.12.14 Trailer Sailors 13/2503 My husband want's to sail our 260 Hunter in the San Francisco Bay in September..I am new to sailing
Capri 18 Cradle Lift or Strap Lift smallboatrestoration at 3:28pm 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 4/1374 Any thoughts on strap lift vs cradle lift for the Capri 18?
H36 Emergency Tiller Cover SecondWind36 at 3:22pm 07.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/972 We have a 2008 Hunter 36. Directly behind the steering wheel, on the floor of the cockpit, there is
crazy wind Lake Dillon, CO - question re: when to lower main Craftychicken at 2:43pm 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 24/6819 Hi all, we are new sailors (3rd summer) and we are still earning and get a little panicked when the
companionway cover (2) Jayhawk at 1:06pm 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 6/1407 Need help I need a new companionway cover for my 95 h26. I need to know if the attached photo of my

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MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather JamesG161 at 9:14am 08.10.23 thank Poseidon for your safe journey. Neptune is better, he has planet named after him.:laugh:
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310 rgranger at 9:13am 08.10.23 Are you asking about the resistance within a specific sensor? Or are you asking about the resistanc
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 9:13am 08.10.23 Upon opening the transmission, I could not see any water. I will be removing all of the ATF and rep
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather dLj at 9:06am 08.10.23 David, just a reminder. When you arrive in your port of call, tradition dictates you pour glasses o
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather jssailem at 9:05am 08.10.23 David, just a reminder. When you arrive in your port of call, tradition dictates you pour glasses of
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 9:00am 08.10.23 Does not look like it. The charged water in the area of the transmission, corroded the surface metal
Interior wood lacquer finish repair (1) kbgunn at 8:57am 08.10.23 It is the standard teak veneer. A thin veneer, which is a concern I have when attempting the repair.
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather JamesG161 at 8:47am 08.10.23 It was Scully https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Torn One of my favorite Pirates.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 8:45am 08.10.23 Did any water get into the transmission?
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:45am 08.10.23 You got that right. There sure look to have been a series of speed bumps dropped in our path.
Top Down Furler jssailem at 8:43am 08.10.23 That is a Grand Sail on your boat. She looks like she loves it. Great video.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 8:42am 08.10.23
ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:41am 08.10.23 I think Alan summarized it quite eloquently. Using wood as a window frame - Irwin tried that years a
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather jssailem at 8:41am 08.10.23
Zephyr: PrePurchase Phase on '76 C&C 30.1 (2) Leeward Rail at 8:37am 08.10.23 Are you willing to re-power? Repowering would be pointless if the yanmar is running well. Repower
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather JamesG161 at 8:20am 08.10.23 David, the Europeans are not yet naming the storm a "Cyclone" (hurricane). But noted here https://
Advice for a Solo Sailor? dlochner at 8:16am 08.10.23 If you're going to invest in a personal rescue signal device, I highly recommend you consider this
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather jssailem at 8:15am 08.10.23 David, the Europeans are not yet naming the storm a "Cyclone" (hurricane). https://charts.ecmwf.int/
Rowing a 22 Jacktar at 8:07am 08.10.23 Sculling would probably work better for a cat 22.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:58am 08.10.23 No prisoners were taken... Maybe not by you!

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