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Mast Rake - Right Forestay Length slazerow at 7:20am 07.13.13 Big Boats 2/1461 There is quite a bit of information on proper mast bend, but I am more interested in determining pro
spider cracks (1) margav at 5:49am 07.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1322 I am considering making an offer for a 1988 Beneteau First 305. I would like to ask your advice on t
Converting forestay to furling system, or not? margav at 5:47am 07.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1064 I am considering making an offer for a 1988 Beneteau First 305. I would like to ask your advice
Best way to attach a block to a cleat LaColla at 5:09am 07.13.13 Ask All Sailors 9/4689 I sometimes run a temporary line back the cockpit such as a preventer line or warping line. I let
Noise in Mast Griffinroydonald at 5:05am 07.13.13 Trailer Sailors 15/4226 I spent the night on the boat last night and found out I have wiring slapping around inside the mast
Rotating prop while sailing Akapeterc at 4:05am 07.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2644 Several times I have noticed when stopping the motor and start sailing that the prop will be rotatin
Rhodes 19 bilge Jeff Lamothe at 3:21am 07.13.13 Day Sailers 0/971 I have a late 1960s CB model Rhodes 19 and would like to put in an electric auto bilge pump. My que
canadian charts Mark Maulden at 12:15am 07.13.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1171 Probably been discussed to death but no searches can find. I need some charts of Vancouver and Howe
Want to buy this Hunter 27 Rossko at 10:53pm 07.12.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1700 I'm very familiar with Catalinas but not so much with Hunters. I was looking for a late model Catali
Trim Trouble YVRguy at 8:47pm 07.12.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/4352 Posted this in the sail trim forum but trying here too... Ok, perhaps this falls under the headin
Is ther anybody willing to part with a Jib EasyGoing at 8:41pm 07.12.13 Catalina 22 8/1542 Or a Genoa. I just picked up a '79 in need of a little TLC. I have already sanded the bottom down to
How Old is Too Old wufibugs at 8:31pm 07.12.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1695 Respect the budget or sleep aft says She Who Must Be Obeyed. Received donation of near new Lowrance
If not a bimini, what? chrispala at 8:10pm 07.12.13 Ask An Oday Owner 31/5306 Greetings, ye willful victims of Neptune, After over two decades on non-boat ownership (or boat n
Diesel drip at bleed screw seaduct at 7:00pm 07.12.13 Catalina 30 1/1125 I have an 86 Cat30 with the Universal diesel. I can't get the nuts behind the injector bleed screw
Sail cover repair Oblivionboyj at 6:48pm 07.12.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1276 The sail cover that came on my boat has a few holes. I'm more inclined to repair that replace. Is th
Can't find the sweet spot YVRguy at 6:42pm 07.12.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/3783 Ok, perhaps this falls under the heading of "you just need experience" but I'm hoping to better unde
My bottom is pimply zpeteman at 5:03pm 07.12.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1963 The hull below the waterline is covered in tiny "pimples." None of them are bigger than 2-5 millimet
problems to watch for? mdidomenico at 3:32pm 07.12.13 Catalina 22 1/1258 I'm looking into purchasing a catalina 22 around 70-80's vintage. Is there a list of most likely pr
Rear Mounted Radar and Tubular Type Radar Reflector DinoKanuck at 3:18pm 07.12.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1945 Afternoon: Going to use a Garhauer radar tower mounted at the stern. I'm thinking that the radar
Dehumidifying Oblivionboyj at 2:55pm 07.12.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2533 The interior of my boat smells a bit musty. I know the source of the moisture, the forward hatch has

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Replacement portlight windows? BroncoJohn at 2:01pm 05.29.23 Phil?
New owner of C310 Hull#23 Mike Mc at 1:28pm 05.29.23 Congrats on the new boat. What year and where's your home order port?
alternator and wiring jcrews63 at 1:27pm 05.29.23 Jeff, your repeatedly state that your engine would not start so you are going to change the alterna
New owner of C310 Hull#23 Afraal at 1:26pm 05.29.23 Thank you @Mike Mc ! I saw the cut outs but couldn't figure out what those were for! thanks for the
New owner of C310 Hull#23 Mike Mc at 1:20pm 05.29.23 It's made with the cutout to hang on the lifeline.
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size (1) JamesG161 at 1:18pm 05.29.23 ok I scaled the drawing and it should be close.
alternator and wiring Johnb at 1:05pm 05.29.23 The reason I asked the question is because I went through starting problems similar to what you desc
Hunter 26 almost sunk in wind Crazy Dave Condon at 12:59pm 05.29.23 The Hunter 26 was introduced by me in the early 90's plus I was involved in the design of it. I ha
Replacement portlight windows? Sailgunner at 12:59pm 05.29.23 Try calling Phil. I found the fixed ports for my 2000 410 here.
Leroy Somer windlas repair (3) denasena at 12:37pm 05.29.23 I was able to pull the shaft just recently. While dismantle, do not remove the motor from the housin
Sail drive raw water intakes Captain Larry-DH at 11:48am 05.29.23
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e Hayden Watson at 11:40am 05.29.23 The only time I have had a helm vibrate was on my first boat which was a Clipper 26. With enough wi
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising (1) skunther at 11:39am 05.29.23
Marine Toilet Question jviss at 11:11am 05.29.23 Isn't that just about the same as using these ............... ne TP is cheap enough to not worry a
Early Music Instruments jviss at 11:07am 05.29.23 I wish. No... they are listings in Reverb dot com. Both pics are linked to the listings. check th
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size waterman30 at 11:07am 05.29.23 I'm thinking of getting a Fortress. Pricey but might save my back since aluminum.
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e Don S/V ILLusion at 10:56am 05.29.23 the vibration is really only noticeable on the wheel now, engine compartment area seems fine. vi
Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:52am 05.29.23 There is one thing that should NEVER be flushed in any marine toilet, manual or electric: wet wipes
alternator and wiring jcrews63 at 10:24am 05.29.23 Jeff, your repeatedly state that your engine would not start so you are going to change the alterna
Window Replacement Installation Advice (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:10am 05.29.23 I have also had the thought, how the heck would you ever remove this stuff in the future if you had

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