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Trouble with Jib Furler. tcul at 8:36pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3320 Aloha everyone! I sail a Cal 30. I was out sailing today and pulled out the jib using jib furler.
Boat Ramps by a Novice David S at 8:07pm 03.14.12 Trailer Sailors 5/3180 What makes a good use able boat ramp for sail-boaters? I have only used 5 different ones. 1. At La
Complete Interior Makeover?? Richard Deep at 7:22pm 03.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/3693 Has anybody contemplated or undertaken a complete interior makeover on an older Hunter? I have an '8
my new fridge thread? doehunter at 5:49pm 03.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/3933 I think I need to call the store tomorrow. I think it needs to go back. I got some pretty decent tes
New owner here CaptGregg at 5:23pm 03.14.12 Catalina 22 19/2951 Just purchased a Catalina 22 and trailer, borrowed a Chevy truck to pull it home... didn't have a hi
Need the brass bushing for ST1000 autopilot peterbud at 5:00pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1927 I am in the process of moving my Raymarine St1000 autopilot to a different boat and need the bushing
$210 difference BillyK at 4:34pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 14/2336 ok.. so help me understand why this is $220 http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1\|328\|3033
packing nut/locking nut barrile at 3:46pm 03.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1959 Does anyone know what size the packing nut and locking nut is on my 2005 Hunter 36 propeller shaft.
Charging batteries in Parallel question (1) BillyK at 2:27pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 31/7224 Can someone explain to me how joining two batteries to produce a larger 12 volt bank in parallel can
Is it time for a new charger on the C-27? caguy at 2:15pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1292 My B-W power converter Model 3230ul is only putting out 11.54 volts to the battery out teminal (test
Mast wiring JamesO256 at 1:59pm 03.14.12 Smaller Boats 10/1922 Does anyone know how the wires are ran to the mast. I have a 1983 H22.
Mooring set up freshiecat at 1:40pm 03.14.12 Catalina 22 1/2610 Hey everyone- I'm in the process of buying all of the parts to put together a solid mooring for my c
Thoughts on an anchor locker on the 26 matey at 1:08pm 03.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/11830 I've read many interesting and helpful discussions on this forum so I thought I'd pose my question t
pedal driven prop? walkerman at 12:31pm 03.14.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/7895 has anyone ever heard of or seen of a pedal powered prop shaft? i've got an idea and was wondering i
Removing A Transducer JimLor at 12:23pm 03.14.12 Pearson 6/2154 I bought the Garmin 546s GPS and also bought the Airmar P319 transducer. I currently have a like-siz
Battery Charger causing stereo hum? Bowedtoothdoc at 11:06am 03.14.12 Big Boats 5/2885 Anyone else having this issue. Just replaced my old JVC unit with the new West Marine model with the
Lifelines and Stanchions docon48 at 10:58am 03.14.12 Catalina 22 5/2122 Has anyone removed the lifelines and stanchions from a 22mkII? I think the lifelines are in the way
Dyneema Lifeline Hooks... Squidd at 10:18am 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 12/4873 I want to replace my frayed covered steel lifelines with dyneema rope... The rope has a 5400# rati
Maintenance of PSS Shaft Seal - Re-post steve stark at 10:08am 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 17/7888 Posted this in 'Musings' without response, so am cross-posting here in hopes of attracted the eye of
New S2 11.0 owner looking for saildrive experiences quarteringbreeze at 9:26am 03.14.12 S2 8/3855 All, the 11.0 I just bought has a 2003 Volvo MD2040 with a 120s saildrive. I was and am still a lit

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Propeller residue...normal/not normal? jssailem at 5:06pm 11.26.22 the blades look to have pits in the spray paint vs a corrosion problem, but it is hard to tell from
Oysters!! Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 11.26.22 He then launched into a lengthy explanation of his sailing experience even though I never asked abo
I bought that 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 3:25pm 11.26.22
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's Project_Mayhem at 3:06pm 11.26.22 Not trying to hijack this thread but would ultrasonic welding work for this application?
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? Davidasailor26 at 2:43pm 11.26.22
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? Ralph Johnstone at 2:32pm 11.26.22 Easy, if you tell us the make and model of the furler.
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? JamesG161 at 2:32pm 11.26.22 Is anyone available to give me instruction or advice on tricks to do the job done? you may not hav
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 2:20pm 11.26.22 The OP does not have a saildrive. Then he needs a regular check up with his Zinc Change diver.;)
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 2:15pm 11.26.22 Now from the manual.. he OP does not have a saildrive.
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? (1) JamesG161 at 2:13pm 11.26.22 Per @Walsh0575
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? SycloneDriver at 2:12pm 11.26.22 Have you got any pictures?
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? (2) fstbttms at 2:05pm 11.26.22 If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 1:59pm 11.26.22 If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? NYSail at 1:54pm 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 1:47pm 11.26.22 Per the science... Mass Transfer Rate depends on ... 1) The Force 2) The Flux The Analogy for W
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 1:33pm 11.26.22 , You seem to make the assumption that a single collar anode will provide enough protection, rega
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Captain Larry-DH at 1:02pm 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 11:41am 11.26.22 Here we go again. Simple explanation: when you have any anode, it provides an enhanced electrical p
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:37am 11.26.22 Not true. Using two shaft anodes is very common and in fact provides twice the protection of a sing
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak Stu Jackson at 11:32am 11.26.22 Chainplates are an often neglected item of basic maintenance. You need to rebed the chainplate. Wh

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