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Wheel Steering H-26 Chris Hagens at 6:52am 10.24.11 Smaller Boats 5/2208 Hello all. I have a 1997 Hunter 26, and would very much like to have wheel steering installed on it
1973 22 oday,part out? (1) captainvic at 3:56am 10.24.11 Day Sailers 16/2996 it seems old sailboats are hard to sell.is it better to part out a 1973 22oday?it seems like a shame
Repowering Question attitudeadjust at 3:48am 10.24.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/2718 I am repowering (Coronado 35) for the 2nd time. I am planning on motoring down to the marina, havin
Mast Rick G at 11:37pm 10.23.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1525 How tall is the mast on the 320.
Hunter 1987 23 tuki01 at 10:51pm 10.23.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1475 Hi Hunter boat enthusiasts and officinados! I just purchased a 1987 Hunter 23 in great condition wit
Prop Change byjohn at 8:54pm 10.23.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1812 We own a 1995 Beneteau 321 and are thinking of changing the three bladed fixed prop to a KIWI prop.
San Fran daysail Joe Snuffy at 8:37pm 10.23.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1447 Would somebody mind tossing me a lead on a day sail rental for the SF Bay? I'm going to be in SF thi
original boom single point rigging mikeomg at 8:31pm 10.23.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1117 Does anyone have pictures of the original single point main sheet rigging for a v25?
Garmin touch screen 7012 chart plotter Big Moe at 4:53pm 10.23.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1259 Hello fellow sailors: Has anyone installed the new Garmin 7012 touch screen chart plotter at the he
35.5 Conversion from CNG to LPG BLIGHT at 3:23pm 10.23.11 Big Boats 10/2011 I own a 1989 model 35.5 Legacy and intend to convert to CNG from LPG. I already have the necessary s
Cockpit cushioms allen-deckard at 2:35pm 10.23.11 Catalina 22 6/1516 Anyone have any experience with the company that sells the cockpit cushions on eBay?
Avatar change. (1) Ed Schenck at 2:13pm 10.23.11 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1802 Put the Highlander away and switch to the H37C in the avatar. On the way from Huron to Buffalo and
Tilt? Wkemple at 1:35pm 10.23.11 Big Boats 3/1507 Our lake is low and yesterday, in 40 feet of water, I hit a tree trunk. I was doing about 5 knots an
Edson Wheel in/out adjustment? Adjusterdehart at 12:01pm 10.23.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2356 Can I adjust the wheel further in or out, to clear my beer belly? Does the shaft the wheel attach
Helpfull Links allen-deckard at 11:17am 10.23.11 Catalina 22 8/2682 Was thinking I've found several really helpful links and was thinking I bet other people have found
Cockit floor problem captdaveglass at 9:21am 10.23.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1425 My '86 28.5 (Karma) has developed a soft cockpit floor near the hatchway and the steering wheel pede
Wood screws and sheet metal screws in FRP fryewe at 8:25am 10.23.11 Ask All Sailors 10/11402 All, My experience with sheet metal screws and wood screws and thick (quarter inch and thicker) f
Oday 35 J Dodge at 7:54am 10.23.11 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1326 Shower Faucet is broken. Where can i get a replacement. Have looked in several parts cat. but no luc
Brian's "new" H34 Ed Schenck at 7:43am 10.23.11 Ask All Sailors 17/2662 Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Brian in person. And got to know his new baby, a 1984(?) Hu
Outboard motor for Shock Santana 22? barrys at 6:17am 10.23.11 Engines and Propulsion 5/5663 I've got an 18 horse Evinrude longshaft from a previous boat project; is it a good fit for a Santana

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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
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 7:17am 11.02.22 As a new boater do you know your susceptibility to sea sickness and that of your crew? Attempting t
Slip Unavailability RoyS at 7:14am 11.02.22 Another related problem around here, South of Boston, is Winter storage in a boat yard. Sailors who
What do you have at the top of your mast? David in Sandusky at 7:13am 11.02.22 VHF antenna, anchor light, Windex.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? JBP-PA at 7:13am 11.02.22 I have seen boats where people replaced bulkheads with a steel beam to provide the support.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? David in Sandusky at 7:01am 11.02.22 I'm an engineer. Davidasailor26 has a very valid point. Mid ship bulkheads often support hull shape.
What do you have at the top of your mast? JBP-PA at 6:55am 11.02.22 Cameras are becoming popular. I've also seen a flagstaff device that puts the flag above your mast o
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 6:52am 11.02.22 As a new boater do you know your susceptibility to sea sickness and that of your crew? Attempting to
What do you have at the top of your mast? RoyS at 6:46am 11.02.22 Windex is helpful to determine wind direction with a glance. Suggest removing the wings on the winde
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 6:45am 11.02.22 This is a good point. However the bulkheads are 8mm plywood Any engineer around ?
What do you have at the top of your mast? (1) kloudie1 at 6:37am 11.02.22 The basics here, windex, Wind instruments, VHF antenna, anchor light. For lines, port and starboard
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Davidasailor26 at 6:36am 11.02.22
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 6:03am 11.02.22 I would like to hear your assessment, John. When you get a chance. I still do not have a definite cl

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