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Mainsheet 'blocks' davetv at 10:18am 04.28.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1263 I need to replace the mainsheet blocks on my 1984 M21. The block that attaches to the boom contains
catalina 27 lifelines mortyd at 9:19am 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1074 why do catalina 27's lifelines angle down toward the deck near the bow when catalina 30's lifelines
Hunter 326 Spinaker prange at 8:40am 04.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1753 Is anyone currently flying a spinaker on a Hunter 326? This is my third season with this boat and I
Original Engine Cover rhythmsurfer at 7:45am 04.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1961 I finally got a new computer and will be more active on the forums now! Updates for Irish Blessing a
Removing wheel (autopilot installation) dlewis812 at 7:26am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3647 Gear puller the best way to remove the wheel? Removed the nut and the wheel is on there very solid (
The project list dwindles -- Finally (5) dparilla at 6:33am 04.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1281 After some prep work, our haulout went without a hitch. :dance: I had 6 volunteers over 3 days helpi
Installing smartpilot X-5 dlewis812 at 6:31am 04.28.12 Catalina 30 13/2468 Attempting the install on my '82 cat 30. Reviewing location for computer and compass. Anyone have
Lewmar Opening Port Parts Beneteau 321 at 5:34am 04.28.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1557 We have a 1997 Beneteau Oceanus 321--Hsving trouble finding replacement screens for our ports (other
Bent Hardware (1) ShotgunSlim at 5:28am 04.28.12 Catalina 22 9/2042 One of these bolts came off the upper shrouds and the other one off the forward lower shrouds. When
Stiff throttle gundaddy at 4:25am 04.28.12 Engines and Propulsion 5/3724 Boat: 1989 Pearson 31 Engine: Yanmar 2GM20F Pedestal: Edson Problem: Advancing the throttl
leaking fuel tank mark bregel at 3:51am 04.28.12 Big Boats 2/1725 I have an older Catalina 36,1986. I think the fuel tank is leaking. My question is : How to remove t
Securing the halyard Chris Bogle at 3:17am 04.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/3868 Have a system on my boat where the halyard ropes are fed through a series of two pulleys at the base
We NEED a sailboat in May ! OSL at 12:28am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1626 Hello, O-S-L is a french association, we study plastic marine debris. We faced a problem with our bo
Need Replacement Shift Cable Assembly for 1987 H26.5 dknape at 8:22pm 04.27.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1239 Good day everyone, I need some assistance finding the correct part for my 1987 Hunter 26.5. I need
Sailing on eastern lake ontario horsedad at 6:52pm 04.27.12 Catalina 22 3/1317 Has anyone sailed a 22 on eastern Lake Ontario? I have a 1989 wing keel and sail on Oneida lake and
Phrf rating?? Cmp1110 at 4:13pm 04.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2214 What is this based on?? Does anyone know what my rating is ? Hunter 28.5 1985 deep draft 110 jib ??
Question On Battery Box Containment 2 Bob S at 3:02pm 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 21/11060 I am searching this forum for advise on containing a potential spill. The C30 has a molded battery b
slowing noel32129 at 2:56pm 04.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1854 Got a bit of a problem that I would love to through out for some others experiences We are new to
Two-toned decks jfrench at 2:48pm 04.27.12 Catalina 22 13/3084 Does anybody know what the deal is with the two-tone deck paint job on our boats? Was the colored ar
Charging 2 12V batteries with one panel & controller Southcoasting at 12:59pm 04.27.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/3485 Hi Mainesail! I always follow your DIY as they're easy and straightforward to follow for all especi

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Hunter 240 Sail Size & Other Options sail sfbay at 7:11am 11.21.22 1. Will the rig, if properly cared for and at the right tension and balance, hold a 125%-135% genoa?
New friend is a crow? (1) jssailem at 7:10am 11.21.22
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem MichaelStacy at 6:56am 11.21.22 Thank you - That makes a lot of sense!!
New friend is a crow? Leeward Rail at 6:55am 11.21.22 Your crow is just getting ahead of himself. The Bible talks about all sorts of nonsense. Crows ha
23.5 bottom paint question RTsailsJ29 at 6:46am 11.21.22 I will be keeping the boat in the water (salt), mostly concerned about how accurate the scribed line
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem kloudie1 at 6:46am 11.21.22 I agree, don't try to seal it.. Looks like water is being trapped behind the rail and it slowly weep
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem jssailem at 6:25am 11.21.22
Replacing wire/rope main halyard jssailem at 6:14am 11.21.22 Hi, just 2 years ago you were discussing a mainsail insignia for an Island 17. Sounds like you have
Clever Boat Names D Swanson at 6:11am 11.21.22 For those Great Lake's Sailors (or any lake for that matter): "Lake Effect"
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem MichaelStacy at 6:08am 11.21.22 I am sure it is moss (it is green). I just wonder if i need to allow rub-rail to dry, then seal top
Replacing wire/rope main halyard RoyS at 6:05am 11.21.22 The time to be really concerned about the strength of your halyard is when hoisting someone up the m
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 6:01am 11.21.22 Ok, got another possibly silly question :) I believe I have 2 fresh water tanks, correct? If so, do
23.5 bottom paint question shemandr at 5:57am 11.21.22 Will you be keeping the boat in the water or will you "Dry Sail" it? The only reason I can think o
Looking for Hunter 410 Parts Crazy Dave Condon at 5:57am 11.21.22 Get hold of Mike At SBO. HE USE TO BE PARTS PURCHASER for Hunter. SBO is now located in Florida
New friend is a crow? RoyS at 5:55am 11.21.22 The Bible speaks of the world to come when all the animals will be like your crow. "The wolf shall l
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem jssailem at 5:47am 11.21.22
OEM Bimini support structure ramoore at 5:32am 11.21.22 If the SBO store can't help, I ordered this part at: https://www.marinecanvasstore.com/collections/
New friend is a crow? (1) JamesG161 at 4:25am 11.21.22 Beware of the Birds!! .. "Alfred Hitchcock revealed on The Dick Cavett Show (1968) that 3,200 birds
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement dlochner at 4:17am 11.21.22 While this is apart replace the cable. For the cost of one cable from Edson, you can buy the wire an
New friend is a crow? Leeward Rail at 9:38pm 11.20.22 Unbelievable. Awesome that your dad stopped and took him in! LOL.. He didn't have much choice. Al

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