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How do you shorten forestay? Steve A. at 2:19pm 04.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2634 I sail a 1992 H28 that has the original roller-furler. I would like to shorten the forestay so the
Upholsterer in the San Pedro/Long Beach area Frank P at 1:52pm 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1483 Hello all, Can anyone recommend a good upholsterer in the San Pedro/Long Beach area that has experie
1979 C22 Curtains C22_Lady_OH at 1:08pm 04.13.12 Catalina 22 34/8968 I am the furthest thing from a tailor but I really need a solution for curtains other than beach tow
Spar building, Baggett and Sons style... (1) CharlieCobra at 1:04pm 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1830 As you guys know, we have a Tayana 37 in for a vigorous refit. One of the projects is a new bowsprit
1979 C22 Anchor Rode C22_Lady_OH at 12:59pm 04.13.12 Catalina 22 10/4182 What is the proper rode/chain length/diameter?
Crankcase Breather Redux Roger Long at 11:25am 04.13.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 13/4274 I haven't seen any hint of "old car" oil smoke in my exhaust since my arrival in Oxford. I think th
Tender suitable for my Mac 26m DarylA at 11:01am 04.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1343 I'm about to purchase a WavEco 2.3m tender for my Mac 26m. It weighs 31kg. Does this sound a suitabl
Aluminum Alloy "Zincs" Better than Zinc "Zincs"? (1) rardiH36 at 10:14am 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 24/6933 Yesterday at the Oakland Strictly Sail show, I spent some time talking to a vendor of anti- corrosio
Need Good Source For Hunter 31 Parts Sailingbum at 9:49am 04.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1569 I'm currently in need of a replacement faucet/shower combination faucet for my '86 Hunter 31. I'd l
Sequitur - Two New Blog Posts Sequitur at 9:04am 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1289 I have added two new posts to the blog at: Brazil Nuts and The Long Brazilian Coast
Any info about Idylle 11.50? Peleon at 8:17am 04.13.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/2967 I just bought an Idylle, but I don't know very much about this boat. I'm in Spain, and here is rare
Fresh Water Tank Question andy2518 at 7:40am 04.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1410 I've got an 87 Hunter 34 the water tank under the port settee has a leaking crack. Any ideas on wher
Replacing wood holding chain plates Herco Dunlop at 7:17am 04.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2445 I asked before but I can't find the answer given: What kind of wood is used in the interior and are
Bad Day at Manasquan - video 1938 Soundbounder at 7:04am 04.13.12 Sails Call Lounge 4/9296 1938 video of Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey 5kZPgHWuuQg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kZPgHW
Looking for this DC Motor. Help! (3) KingLoon at 6:46am 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3710 Hello all. I have been searching for this old motor for a long time. Any Information would be greatl
22' Catalina Swing Keel On 3 Rookers Island (1) Crystal Beach Fl at 6:26am 04.13.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1534 3 Rookers Island is near Honeymoon Island on the West Coast of Florida
Two rigging questions - First 38 jgurley at 6:23am 04.13.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4265 First, I went to adjust my backstay (two flip-down handles on the starboard bridal) and it wouldn't
Turnbuckle jaws (2) JonMulloy at 5:45am 04.13.12 Smaller Boats 9/2255 I've got a 1993 23.5. I don't know a lot about rigging, but I'm not sure of the condition of my turn
Transom 4 stroke mount helicop27 at 5:39am 04.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 8/2043 Good morning all, I am the new owner of an O'day 26, my first boat ever, and have upgraded the prev
The Port of Easton Roger Long at 4:59am 04.13.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/2007 http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582401_2613371313990_1846284215_1585918_1616440826_n.

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Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort Justin_NSA at 10:10am 12.11.22 You're a big guy. You make that V17 look even smaller that it actually is. I can't imagine 2 of you
Boat Smells! Hollyberry at 9:59am 12.11.22 Seems all boats have a distinctive smell, some worse than others, ill maintained ones worst of all (
Tell-tail windows in genoa Hollyberry at 9:49am 12.11.22 If the sun is hard on the windward sail surface it can be very difficult to see the leeward side.. I
Just had to show these off stickinthemud57 at 9:44am 12.11.22 Just placed an order for the LiteSkins with the "Big Jib." What kind of sailing difference have you
Tell-tail windows in genoa Joe at 9:29am 12.11.22 I am buying a new main and genoa this winter and am thinnking about adding one or two tell-tail win
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller? Patrikh at 9:13am 12.11.22 I have my placed in the port cockpit locket close to the batteries as recomended by a professional b
Connecting dyneema core halyard to shackle Joe at 9:08am 12.11.22 This is what I've been using. The Halyard Hitch I used to build a "luggage tag" eyesplice (long l
Side view line drawing of 386 Patrikh at 9:07am 12.11.22 https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/386Brochure.pdf
Tell-tail windows in genoa jssailem at 8:58am 12.11.22 Well there you go. One reason to question the benefits of having a crew with critical thinking abil
Boat documentation Sailor Sue at 8:37am 12.11.22 We're the 3rd owner of our current boat. The original owner had the order form from J Boats with all
House battery recommendations (1) Hayden Watson at 8:26am 12.11.22 I agree with @jssailem . The chemistry in a lithium pack is very important. I am a very big fan of
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort william24424 at 8:22am 12.11.22 Yes, camping gear is dual purpose, and removable from boat. A Jackery, it's lightweight & will run a
Tell-tail windows in genoa (1) dlochner at 8:20am 12.11.22 Sweet Dave... You must have been a good boy.... On the Nice List Not for me. :biggrin: Second Sta
Tell-tail windows in genoa jssailem at 8:03am 12.11.22 Sweet Dave... You must have been a good boy.... On the Nice List
House battery recommendations (1) Marmalade at 8:02am 12.11.22 @jssailem - thanks for the info on ternary lithium... I learned something. Most of these portable p
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort thinwater at 7:21am 12.11.22 Fans are great when it's hot and add tremendously to comfort. You can get rechargeable fans that w
Tell-tail windows in genoa (1) dlochner at 7:08am 12.11.22 Thanks for the replies. I know the theory and why the tell tales should be streaming evenly and brea
Tell-tail windows in genoa Sandy Stone at 7:03am 12.11.22 It is certainly possible for the outside, leeward telltale to not stream properly while the inside o
Boat documentation Crusty Ol Salt at 6:51am 12.11.22 I think that's the big thing people forget. You will one day sell the boat, so why not help yourse
Tell-tail windows in genoa jssailem at 6:43am 12.11.22

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