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question about two harbor, Catalina newsailor72 at 3:01pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 16/4785 hope to do the trip this weekend. We went to Avalon this Jan. and the crossing was pretty smooth.
seafarer 31' rudder and post tripmorgan at 2:28pm 07.16.13 Seafarer 0/7658 i bought a 31' seafarer with the promise of a rudder that was being repaired, that was nearly a year
Cat 30 blower npettett at 2:02pm 07.16.13 Catalina 30 14/3912 Today I rewired the blower switch so I can run the blower without having the key on. Definitely a sa
I'll Sleep Better Now Roger Long at 1:57pm 07.16.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/1978 My new Mantus 25 from the SBO store: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1069938_4429700201
NADA and determining boat value robertsapp at 1:53pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 36/10378 I'm bored and I thought I'd start a discussion to solicit opinions. We might be looking to buy a big
Fuel Fill Hose Question (PVC?) (1) rgranger at 1:50pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 17/13535 I'm sure this has been asked and answered before... but I couldn't find what I needed using the sear
Finger Lakes Champ Percy at 1:41pm 07.16.13 Destinations 7/4724 Hi, Does anyone know how long it usually takes to sail the length of Cayuga Lake? Champ
Replacing partial bulkhead on Oday 23 Champ Percy at 1:17pm 07.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1092 Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone would strongly advise against leaving the mast up while replacing
Jib sheet lead position adjustment - on fixed position leads Brian S at 12:52pm 07.16.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/8885 Hey, all, my little O'day has a 110% jib, with fixed jib sheet fairlead position. The original s
Smart Regulator -follow-up (1) GWG at 12:27pm 07.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 3/7743 I am following up on the responses to my discussion topic regarding my concerns about the adequacy o
H240 mast bend Beamerguy100 at 12:11pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 6/2178 I notice the mast on my Hunter 240 has a bend aft starting just at the spreaders - its just a little
H240 Heel angle Beamerguy100 at 12:06pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 4/1141 With the motor and battery on the same side my Hunter 240 has a noticeable permanent list to starboa
1988 Mac 26D Dagger Question alabamaranger at 11:49am 07.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2072 I am getting a 1988 Mac 26D. I am trading my Catalina 22 for it and hope I am not making a mistake.
How long does 'banned' status last? LuzSD at 11:44am 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 47/5570 Gosh, I miss Stu and wondered how long he has to sit things out? I hope his 'banned' status will be
ST60 + Speed /Temp sensor Dave9854 at 11:33am 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1084 I have a Airmar speed temp sensor hooked into my ST60+ system. The temp is at 104 all the time and
Raymarine A70D missing data rgarrison@gmail.com at 11:14am 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/873 I just bought a used boat with a ST4000+ and A70D chartplotter. Everything seems to work fine except
Motor mount Nahart51 at 11:11am 07.16.13 Catalina 22 8/1516 I just bought a new Tohatsu 6hp SailPro. Now I need a motor bracket. I am looking at a Garelick rat
New sailor in need. Gr8Mike at 10:36am 07.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/927 Hello everyone, I'm purchasing my new home, a 32 O'Day CC. Is there anyone in the Puget Sound area w
C80.....Radar Navicula at 10:31am 07.16.13 Big Boats 3/686 I am trying to install a c80 with radar on my boat.....I am testing the equipment at home........I c
Wiring mwilbur at 10:13am 07.16.13 Seafarer 0/2213 I need to replace the wiring from the stern to the mast base where there is a connector for the mast

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Continupus mainsail furling Hello Below at 9:56am 06.01.23 I have this same winch fitted on my e33. Along with detailed instructions as to how to use the winch
Anyone know where I can find one of these? rgranger at 9:25am 06.01.23 According to this website... it is not produced in the US but they can order you one from overseas
Spreader bird deterrent lines..... NYSail at 9:20am 06.01.23 A more permanent method I have tried string, cable ties but nothing lasted years. I finally came u
Spreader bird deterrent lines..... Alan Johnson at 9:15am 06.01.23 A more permanent method I have tried string, cable ties but nothing lasted years. I finally came up
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e PNWE36 at 9:11am 06.01.23 Thanks to everyone for your replies. I have concluded from this I shouldn't feel any noticeable vib
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e PNWE36 at 9:08am 06.01.23 Shouldn't be anything worth noticing. Are you able to do the work on your boat or are you at the m
Spreader bird deterrent lines..... JamesG161 at 9:07am 06.01.23 These worked for me, but not needed on the spreader per se. A pennant line works too. https://www
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report JamesG161 at 9:01am 06.01.23 Here are SV Hadley's colors. USNavy colors Blue and Gold. Jim...
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e PNWE36 at 8:41am 06.01.23 The rudder was checked by the surveyor plus I checked it myself when we had it out of the water e
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e PNWE36 at 8:38am 06.01.23 From your description, I'd lean towards your prop. Your mechanic has covered what I would have sugg
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e PNWE36 at 8:35am 06.01.23
Mast Gate for a 27 danooxnard at 8:01am 06.01.23 I have a Catalina Direct mastgate on my C22 it works great, I am very happy with it. Dano
Continupus mainsail furling JamesG161 at 8:00am 06.01.23 Ok all, he is new to in-mast furling. He needs to learn the Mechanism. No springs or such, when @j
New owner of C310 Hull#23 jssailem at 7:55am 06.01.23 That is handy John2. How is the seat supported when up? Looks like it is a part of the ladder. Does
2002 Volvo Penta heat exchanger bypass JamesG161 at 7:54am 06.01.23 Fresh vs Salt water is not the key on heat exchange. On my VP 22MD-L The Hear Ex is easy access, s
Continupus mainsail furling jssailem at 7:50am 06.01.23 You know @kappykaplan, he lives south of the Mason Dixon line, down there on the Gulf where pirates
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report (1) jssailem at 7:47am 06.01.23 An asymmetrical is a great sail for the use on the Salish Sea/Puget Sound. Many times during the sum
Continupus mainsail furling kappykaplan at 7:44am 06.01.23 The wench provides muscle power :huh:
2002 Volvo Penta heat exchanger bypass kappykaplan at 7:43am 06.01.23 this is not a good idea. The antifreeze/water mix in the engine has a higher boiling point than wat
Continupus mainsail furling jssailem at 7:37am 06.01.23 Looks like you have a Selden rig. Here is the parts diagram https://support.seldenmast.com/files/14

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