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Fly screen mfarinas at 11:19am 11.10.11 Catalina 310 5/1946 I have to replace the screen in the head opening port. Does anyone know the manufacturer for this po
1984 Pearson 34 Shower? mcollins07 at 8:12am 11.10.11 Pearson 3/2316 I'm asking this question for a friend who is married and looking to purchase a sailboat. His wife ha
bulbs for steaming and deck lights The Ref at 7:48am 11.10.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1268 Looking for bulbs for 1993 Catalina 34 tall rig. Steaming and Deck lights
Exhaust srokos at 6:15am 11.10.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1455 I have 2GM20F on my 27'che.h. What is the correct size of exhaust hose?
Refrigeration Question - 40.5 redunculous at 12:54am 11.10.11 Big Boats 16/1962 So Adding to the list of 'items' I now have to sell my soul.... for my adler barbour compressor for
Has anyone ever made a sail AtlanticAl at 11:05pm 11.09.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4983 My wife has several sewing machines. The one she uses most cost her 3500, (they are her toys, and i
Gray Portlights Installation Tips Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:40pm 11.09.11 Ask All Sailors 11/4604 We have found some water infiltration directly below a Gray portlight (above the pilot bunk on our H
H25 outboard question tewlman at 6:06pm 11.09.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1552 my H25 currently has an 8hp2 stroke outboard but I recently found a very low priced Montgomery Ward
Paint question Tommy T at 2:58pm 11.09.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1648 I am doing the bottom of a Hunter 23. The paint I am using is from West Marine. The information on t
Prop walk or new prop Old Sailor 2 at 2:31pm 11.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2888 Hey again. First I appreciate all the valuable experience you folks have filled me in on of late. N
New (to us) Catalina 320 Calsyd at 2:01pm 11.09.11 Mid-Size Boats 4/2137 Hi all, Wanted to share the news that my wife and I just became the proud owners of a 1998 Catalin
Help in choosing a head rainbowchaser at 1:51pm 11.09.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2668 Hi Peggy, We passed our H37 to someone else about 4 years ago, and moved to a Cheoy Lee 40 Midshi
LED bulbs Doupirate at 1:48pm 11.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/6667 Hi everyone, I would change both my navigation and cabin incandescent light bulbs for LED light bu
Fiberglass Buffing.... Nelsonhow at 12:50pm 11.09.11 Musings With Maine Sail 25/7780 I've been following you on this net for a long time and really appreciate your posts and pics. They
Need an H37C measurement. (3) Ed Schenck at 12:24pm 11.09.11 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1635 Having second thoughts about mounting my new electrical panel forward of the shunt(pictured). I was
Gel Coat Seperation at Stern! SunsetToo at 12:16pm 11.09.11 Big Boats 3/1348 I'm looking at purchasing a 1997 43, that I noticed has the gel coat separating at the stern! It is
solar panel mounting txtowman at 11:47am 11.09.11 Catalina 22 6/4095 I would like to mount some solar on my 75' C22 without a stern pulpit. Any inexpensive suggestions?
John Wayne Marina, WA - Favor (1) Nodak7 at 11:42am 11.09.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1092 Is anyone out there moored at the John Wayne Marina near Port Angeles, WA? I need to ask a favor. T
Block Heater for Cranky 3gm30f ? Stretch at 10:57am 11.09.11 Engines and Propulsion 18/6489 Any PNW sailors try installing an external 110v engine block heater, that connects to a fresh water
Yamaha 25 window replace tcwade at 10:09am 11.09.11 Yamaha 10/3928 The windows on my Yamaha 25 need to be replaced. I would like suggestions and recommendations about

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Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:59am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction? The problem you are having
Fender covers- Yes or No? sail sfbay at 8:55am 11.02.22 I have heard that using fender covers is bad because they trap dirt and will then abraid the topside
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 8:49am 11.02.22 If this is your first ocean adventure, I would be looking for much less drama. I would want some t
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:44am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction?
Dyneema for furler line Don S/V ILLusion at 8:31am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 dlochner at 8:30am 11.02.22 The angle to be concerned with is the angle of the motor shaft when the motor is deployed. It should
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:26am 11.02.22 yes, Dyneema should work fine. If it is covered with a non dyneema cover. i.e. Sta-Set. The Dynee
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 I would not use dyneema because it is too slippery. Partially covered (like a tapered halyard) wor
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter jssailem at 8:22am 11.02.22 Thank you. That is a good price. And located in Seattle. two fur.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:22am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Fender covers- Yes or No? Rich Stidger at 8:19am 11.02.22 Thanks for all the comments and info. I have ordered material and will make some covers after I fini
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:18am 11.02.22 Have you isolated the source of the friction? From your post it seems you think it is everywhere. Th
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:16am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appro
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:10am 11.02.22 The only way to get the sail to unfurl completely is to release it suddenly in moderate winds and e
Fender covers- Yes or No? DaveJ at 8:02am 11.02.22 A friend uses Hockey socks, can buy them at a second hand sports store. They fit perfectly over the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 7:49am 11.02.22 I believe it's 1/4". It jams no matter how fast or slow it's let out. The only way to get the sail t
Fender covers- Yes or No? (1) WayneH at 7:42am 11.02.22 That is why some of us call them "WalMartians". Definitely not living in the same world as us. Fend
Winterizing question RoyS at 7:34am 11.02.22 I drain the fresh water system, disconnect the freshwater pump hoses, sponge dry the main fresh wate
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 7:27am 11.02.22 What size line were you using? Letting the sail out too quickly will also cause the problem you are

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