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Installing dodger on S2 23' Seagull at 11:03am 08.06.12 S2 0/898 Has anyone rigged up a dodger and figured out how to rework the mainsheet traveler to avoid it? I ha
Genoa dimensions cb32863 at 10:23am 08.06.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1232 So as I know I need a new head sail for my 1977 25 CB, I only have an old 100% currently, and I have
Freezer Condensation AlwaysFORSAIL at 10:15am 08.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3239 I have been attemptiing to reduce the condensation in my freezer. I have replaced the seals with f
Valve lash (clearance) (1) Dubo at 10:10am 08.06.12 Engines and Propulsion 8/7374 Hi, I am adjusting the valve clearance on my 2GM20f Yanmar since it probably hasn't been done in yea
What's behind the medicine cabinet? WellerH at 9:44am 08.06.12 Catalina 310 3/1935 The port side gate stanchion on my C-310 is bent and needs to be replaced. The stanchion is suppose
In mast furling PaulM317 at 9:40am 08.06.12 Ask All Sailors 19/5113 I have an in mast furling system. It seems that it takes more force than it should to furl and unfu
Instrumentation Problem Nodak7 at 9:37am 08.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1217 We have a Raymarine Electronics pack on my 2006 Hunter H41DS. It consists of an E120 and E80 MFD wit
Go Fast Sailing Tips H260/270 jimfrankelly at 8:43am 08.06.12 Smaller Boats 2/1613 I started racing our 2002 H270 ' have a need for speed. Tips would be appreciated. I have been advis
Window Repair Revisited Clark at 8:35am 08.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/636 The sealant for the port side acrylic window on our 280 is failing and I'm beginning to plan for rem
Wheels down on Mars! justsomeguy at 10:39pm 08.05.12 Sails Call Lounge 4/3811 Congratulations to all!
Pedestal steering quadrant for an E27 Glenn B at 9:31pm 08.05.12 Parts Search 0/1721 need a steering quadrant for an Ericson 27 . But I can modify one that is close . So whatever you
9.2c Cabin Roof Vent engdude62 at 9:16pm 08.05.12 S2 0/1004 9.2c Cowl Vents (Cabin Roof) Can any S2 9.2c owner tell me what seems to appear as a built in vent
new to me '82 mac25.... questions... (1) centerline at 9:05pm 08.05.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1886 so I upgraded to a mac25 fractional rig.... I took delivery today. the first question i have is,
PHRF jerry smith at 8:55pm 08.05.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1023 Looking for help on finding a PHRF rating for a 1990 27' Hunter, outboard model, shoal draft.
Who made the Ports SHADS at 8:29pm 08.05.12 Smaller Boats 10/2130 Trying to figure out who made the ports for our 1994 Hunter 26. There are no visible markings and lo
farrow cement ballast leaking/hull taken apart/general crazy (6) finding41 at 7:56pm 08.05.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3943 So here we go madly off in a new direction. Well some of this might make sense to someone and maybe,
What makes this kind of noise? sailsail at 7:51pm 08.05.12 Ask All Sailors 14/2670 We had just gotten into the Chesapeake, still motoring at about 5 knots. All of a sudden there was
What instruments to purchase? galynd at 7:17pm 08.05.12 Ask All Sailors 15/2687 I'm looking at purchasing a 36ft. beneteau, to coastal cruise. It needs All new instruments with th
Cat 27 Hull # sequence lespeggy at 7:09pm 08.05.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2467 First, hi my name is Les. I recently got a free 1977 Cat 27. My problem/question is I can find no h
cradle for 34 hunter xnavy84 at 6:53pm 08.05.12 Big Boats 2/1409 Does anyone have plans for or know how to build a cradle out of wood for a hunter34

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Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21 SailSK at 7:30am 02.06.23 Hi Tony, Thanks for the info. You appear to be a resourceful person. I also always try to fix my ol
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue jssailem at 7:25am 02.06.23 I do know that my purchase survey didn't catch it Yes that is a bummer. If the survey was ordered
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? jssailem at 7:16am 02.06.23 Does the Vulcan GPS not give that information? It displays the information. The data is developed
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 7:14am 02.06.23 The GPS puck adds a lot because it gives heading (compass), heel, and trim, and at 10 hz provides r
mooring pendants Captain Larry-DH at 7:11am 02.06.23 You may find that your bow cleat is too small for the recommended pendant. :thumbup: If that's the
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Tin Kicker at 7:10am 02.06.23 Thanks Dave, so to insure I'm understanding correctly, the Vulcan and the included GPS puck do the
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Joe at 7:00am 02.06.23 Thanks Dave, so to insure I'm understanding correctly, the Vulcan and the included GPS puck do the
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue DBG8492 at 6:58am 02.06.23 Your image is showing what is called a gudgeon. In your case it wraps around the skeg. I suspect th
Legend 40.5 ( and probably other ) - Fluorescent step strips jssailem at 6:53am 02.06.23 Search and you shall discover in the internet. Here is one idea. https://www.uline.com/Product/Det
Legend 40.5 ( and probably other ) - Fluorescent step strips jssailem at 6:51am 02.06.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 6:43am 02.06.23
Mainsail Traveler Arch rgranger at 6:20am 02.06.23 To my mind, a traveler on an arch makes sense ... keeps a lot of moving parts (under load) away from
Mk III aft locker hatch question Ward H at 6:18am 02.06.23 Yes, a photo of the issue would help. I've been on a few MkIIIs and cannot visualize what the issue
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters Parsons at 6:17am 02.06.23 An automatic extinguisher sounds like a smart upgrade. How difficult would the installation be, par
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 6:15am 02.06.23 212792
Lewmar windlass drum removal jssailem at 6:14am 02.06.23 Have you looked at the unit from beneath the deck. There is often a motor mounted there, and a ring
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 6:00am 02.06.23 The Sail Pack you referenced is just for the sensors, it does not include displays. Once connected
bridge clearance question jssailem at 5:55am 02.06.23
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? dlochner at 5:46am 02.06.23 The Sail Pack you referenced is just for the sensors, it does not include displays. Once connected t
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 5:38am 02.06.23 Very helpful thread, thank you all. I see B&G sells a "sail pack" here Is this a good match with a

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