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Outhaul question nbergma at 9:38pm 06.30.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1500 My wife and I are brand new to sailing (i.e. we don't know squat). We just bought a 1976 Catalina 22
A-4 Problem joefusa at 7:47pm 06.30.12 Catalina 30 8/2201 I have a '77 C-30 with the original a-4 gas motor. Having a problem this season that even Don Moyer
A-4 Problem joefusa at 7:42pm 06.30.12 Catalina 30 0/1132 I have a '77 C-30 with the original a-4 gas motor. Having a problem this season that even Don Moyer
Cutting a sail free in a surprise squall (2) MattObjects at 5:59pm 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 84/18522 We have a sloop-rigged Grampian 26 keelboat that we've been restoring and sailing for the past 3 yea
Finally, the 23.5 is in her new slip. Thanks everybody!! (1) tampastockman at 5:17pm 06.30.12 Smaller Boats 6/1764 I just wanted to say thank you to everybody that has helped with advice on my 23.5 (and custom 19).
Replacing Masthead Anchor light datasailor2 at 5:15pm 06.30.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4512 I own Hunter 1983 34. I will climbing the Mast to find out why my anchor light is not working. Proba
Food dye to locate leak ? Chris Nowell at 2:04pm 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 12/3050 I am cursed ! I have managed to fix every deck leak on my boat, except for one. Directly above a bul
Mast wedges junovia at 1:58pm 06.30.12 Pearson 2/1683 Does anyone know the size of wedges to use to straighten the mast?
Dinghy jphud at 11:09am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2114 Does anyone have an opinion on wether a 14 ' inflatable hard bottom dinghy is to large. Boat is 37,
Looking for Our next boat Gettingthere at 11:00am 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1957 I am located in the Pacific Northwest. I just sold a Hunter 33 to move to a trailerable sail boat fo
Keel cable when sailing drock10 at 10:15am 06.30.12 Catalina 22 14/2820 Hey do u guys let the keel cable loose when sailing or do u crank it up a bit so it puts a little te
Changing Main Furler Lines SVPardonMyFrench at 9:51am 06.30.12 Big Boats 2/1459 His All - I need to change main furler line on my 40.5 ; I can't see to find instructions that a
Electrical question (1) guidera48 at 6:21am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1878 My ProTech 1220 bit the dust and quit working. Checked the internal fuse and it's O.K. So for father
M25 rudder control Reg 2012 at 5:38am 06.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2662 We have a M25 with a kickup rudder that has a lock down pin. We are sailing in Lake Superior. In mil
Newbie 85 p18 question on reefing arkansassail at 5:23am 06.30.12 Precision 2/3667 I can't find any reefing hooks on the boom. Is this common? Should I tie it down instead? I also
2GM20F Starting? steveebryant at 12:27am 06.30.12 Engines and Propulsion 17/6394 Dear Boaters: It has been hot here in Oklahoma with 100 degree weather. It takes 4 or 5 attempts
paint Bob G at 11:01pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1549 beginner question!!! I am trying to refinnish a rudder. I figured out that the cracks were just in t
new fresh water leak found! paul1938 at 10:06pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1358 The last three weeks we've been driving ourselves crazy trying to trace down water in our H33 bilge.
replacement autopilot? bugbitten at 9:21pm 06.29.12 S2 15/3082 My 9.2A came with a nicely-functioning Autohelm ST4000. About halfway into my 14 months of ownership
Flooring Project (2) gr8_2_av8 at 9:01pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2219 Just completed a flooring project for my 31. Cherry face veneer, inset with maple.

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BeneteauOwners.com to close this month Stu Jackson at 1:11pm 01.19.23 This is unfortunate considering Beneteau also took away public access to their comprehensive parts
Lifeline Replacement stickinthemud57 at 12:50pm 01.19.23 Another benefit to Dyneema is that you can do it all yourself with no special tools. A few "Splice
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics stickinthemud57 at 12:43pm 01.19.23 I had a Hunter 170 that recommended the use of a bungee cord to make sure it stayed down. I opted in
What did he mean when he said this? dlochner at 12:24pm 01.19.23 The ironic thing to me is that Bob Perry readily admits he was (still is?) paid by Sailing magazine
Hunter 260 Trailer Mods Philthy at 12:24pm 01.19.23 Dish soap on the bunks works very well to allow the boat to slip along the bunks. I have plastic c
Hunter 356 windlass Sailgunner at 12:05pm 01.19.23 I put V3 on my 410. You might want a V2 with a 45# anchor. Contact Lewmar.
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics BarryL at 11:45am 01.19.23 Hello, Back in the day I had a Catalina 22 with a swing keel. After you lowered the keel there was
What did he mean when he said this? Marmalade at 11:42am 01.19.23 The ironic thing to me is that Bob Perry readily admits he was (still is?) paid by Sailing magazine
What did he mean when he said this? Leeward Rail at 11:19am 01.19.23 Do not be offended by Perry, even though at times his opinions might not be quite presented in a ci
What did he mean when he said this? Captain Larry-DH at 11:14am 01.19.23 Every boat incorporates various design and build compromises. Yes that goes for Robert Perry's boats
Single handing WI Rigger at 10:34am 01.19.23 Another quandary I am having, I have looked at purchasing and installing a large compass. One that i
Thru-hull discussion - Upgrades and issues Hayden Watson at 10:34am 01.19.23 @jonelli I had missed this thread back in Oct so thought not too late to answer your question above
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 10:30am 01.19.23 Soviet cable guys pr_80k9KNuE
What did he mean when he said this? Terry Cox at 10:00am 01.19.23 Our boat has a wing keel with a draft of 4'-11". Over the years I have observed some amount of drift
Lifeline Replacement Roadking Larry at 9:55am 01.19.23 Another benefit to Dyneema is that you can do it all yourself with no special tools. A few "Splice-
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month dmdiehl64 at 9:08am 01.19.23 I haven't had any luck with our local dealer. Do you have a good dealer reference?
Funny Friday!!! Ralph Johnstone at 9:04am 01.19.23 Oh my. Is he doing his own power connection tap? I firmly believe they are a couple of enterprisi
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21 SailSK at 8:46am 01.19.23 Thank you both for the very pertinent advice. Very Much Appreciated!!!!
Macerator panel breaker cover marchem at 8:44am 01.19.23 Here s a simple one https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B0002UENWO/ref=asc
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics christophermoorkelly at 8:42am 01.19.23 Warped, pitted, and the various holes are rusted wide open. The other stuff could be fixable with a

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