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In-Mast Furling Mainsail+ Topping Lift+ Rigid Boom Vang? rardiH36 at 4:56pm 11.04.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 30/35187 This doesn't pertain to my boat, but twice over the last year I've been on 36-42 ft cruising boats w
Pexi Hatchboard wufibugs at 4:31pm 11.04.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1748 Two of my hatchboards are smoked plexiglas. One or both have bowed slightly so they don't fit as we
Fixing lead keel Lusitano at 4:26pm 11.04.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2305 Hi everyone, How would you fix a two/three inch gap on the bottom/front side of a lead keel? Do
Catalina 30 shower hose Lost Parent at 4:08pm 11.04.12 Ask All Sailors 3/3568 I want to install a seperate shower pump in the bilge of my Catalina 30 and need to know the hose si
Gooseneck Replacement For Catalina 22 (5) SailingShawnee at 3:29pm 11.04.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/4780 I have a 1979 Catalina 22. The Gooseneck that attaches the boom to the mast was damaged and I am h
Sailing Mobile Bay Ternang at 2:51pm 11.04.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1461 Came in from the east on the ICW. Wondering if I need to stay in the marked channels or could I cut
Anyone recognize this shaft seal? (1) kirlos at 2:48pm 11.04.12 Musings With Maine Sail 1/2322 I pulled the shaft on my Pearson 34 for propeller service, to replace the cutlass bearing, and also
a couple of upgrades (3) Navicula at 2:42pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 8/2190 here are some upgrades I have done........if you care at all......... I have completed the instal
Shower pump/drain sscales at 2:16pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 4/3375 I have a 2005 Catalina 400. The rear shower has an electric pump to pump out the water that accuml
Window frames for C&C 35 mkII gulf islander at 10:49am 11.04.12 C&C 1/4638 Looking for window frames and plexiglass for my 35mk2 any ideas?
Rebedding Deck & Cabin Hardware ?'s David S at 9:53am 11.04.12 Ask An Oday Owner 25/7813 I have searched with several words on this subject. My port bunk mattress is recently getting wet an
Solar Vent location? (1) Ward H at 9:28am 11.04.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1108 I want to install a solar powered vent on my Oday 25 before winter sets in. I have read pros and con
Hunter 280 Sailing Tatics Captian George at 8:38am 11.04.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/2115 I have basic sailing skills and just purchases a 1999 Hunter 280 and need to improve my sailing skil
winterizing disaster 23.5 sailboat738 at 8:06am 11.04.12 Smaller Boats 11/2107 well it was time to get the boat out of the lake for the first time . i boaght the boat at the dock
Replacing o'day 20 gooseneck savon17 at 7:34am 11.04.12 Day Sailers 3/1600 On my O'Day 20, the gooseneck has separated from the boom. It appears to have been riveted to the b
Cabin hull lining material? jmo2012 at 7:02am 11.04.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1313 I have a 1990 35.5 and the white lining material (vinyl?) in the aft and forward cabins is showing i
Repowering 1979 Catalina 30 orizon2012 at 6:20am 11.04.12 Catalina 30 17/12008 Bonjour ! I want to repower my Catalina 30 1979 from ysm 12 to a new or used engine. What should i
Blower motor Pafb at 6:03am 11.04.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1064 The sail drive on my oday 28 was removed long ago by the PO; however, the blower motor remains in pl
winter cover came through storm-again (5) Ian McGain at 5:38am 11.04.12 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1452 Winter cover came through Sandy with flying colors. Go to Hunter owner mod's 30' older series for de
Free Slide Out Galley - Rhode Island (4) hubbardbilly at 4:58am 11.04.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/17310 From my '81 C22. Fiberglass is in great shape. Needs a new drawer and some touch ups to the wood/wat

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Advice for newbie on equipping a boat with a Main Sail jssailem at 9:10am 03.29.23 I'm gonna cut the boom to 7'5''..... I should probably be looking for a sail with an E of about 7'2
I am Knot going aloft today h2o_snow at 9:10am 03.29.23 Thank you. We know coolers - can usually eak out 10 sailing days by freezing food in layers. (Also
Beneteau Oceanis 34 2012 - How to rig the foot of an asymmetrical sail jssailem at 8:55am 03.29.23 @tbolan your bow roller is in a great position. The Tack line rises and floats in front of the boat.
Pipe threads jssailem at 8:49am 03.29.23 Pipe Thread.. Pipe dope
New Running Rigging for a C310 (1) jssailem at 8:48am 03.29.23 I took actual measurements and came up with the proper lengths and completed my project. :clap: It
Is rigging tape evil? jssailem at 8:40am 03.29.23 tape is often open at the top and bottom so air can flow freely. :plus:
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:11am 03.29.23 Thanks Peggy. What do you think about regular non-chlorine water treatments, such as Star Brite sel
Beneteau Oceanis 34 2012 - How to rig the foot of an asymmetrical sail tbolan at 8:09am 03.29.23
I am Knot going aloft today Project_Mayhem at 7:53am 03.29.23 For occasional use I'd go with a good cooler. Ice can last many days in it. For an occasional fridge
Asbestos? (1) jssailem at 7:46am 03.29.23 Use soapy water. remove muffler wrap. As @dlochner shares, the fiberglass wrap is a tool of choi
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM jssailem at 6:58am 03.29.23 Thank you Peggie. I always enjoy your Spring Commissioning message. It is like the Swallows that re
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 6:57am 03.29.23 This has been a step forward step backward project. In my last post there was a lot of excitement.
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM JBP-PA at 6:44am 03.29.23
Bow roller replacement Beneteau First 325 CYQK at 6:40am 03.29.23 There is a guy,has a parrot as a mascot on the website that custom makes any roller.Price is reasona
Asbestos? MikeHoncho at 6:35am 03.29.23 Use soapy water. The soap breaks the water tension and allows for the water to soak into the materia
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 6:33am 03.29.23 That is one of those drinking challenges. I thinks i is called. "A fools game".
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM RoyS at 6:33am 03.29.23 Peggy, I have a 50 gallon aluminum fresh water tank and a 25 gallon flexible water tank that I added
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 6:13am 03.29.23 214111
Pipe threads RoyS at 6:11am 03.29.23 The best plumber I know uses both on every joint.
Pipe threads dlochner at 5:41am 03.29.23 Another option is using yellow teflon tape. This is designed for gas piping and is a bit thicker tha

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