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Hull Anode Gwyn at 10:58am 03.24.11 Big Boats 4/1682 I have a Hunter 40, 1985, and have hauled her for the first time this year. I was expecting to find
Help with Keel winch repair M25 savyauto at 10:20am 03.24.11 Ask All Sailors 15/7990 Got most of my rigging issues handled and now have sailed the boat 5 times(awesome!). I am getting w
Spinnaker Setup for an O'Day 22 Journey6534 at 9:47am 03.24.11 Day Sailers 1/2520 My '76 O'Day 22 is not currenlty rigg'd for spinnaker but I'd like to hear what others have to say a
3 head questions Rdeeran at 9:29am 03.24.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2832 Love your book. Been a bible 1 existing install of wc 151 has vented loop between pump and bowl
which itouch for sailing/marina needs jtmccue at 7:27am 03.24.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1121 I'm deciding on getting an itouch and have noticed there are apps for sailing activities. So my qu
Tag a post All U Get at 7:21am 03.24.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2221 Hi Phil ' moderators, How can I tag a post without leaving a comment. In some occasions an interest
Joker valve backup Roger Long at 7:08am 03.24.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/4999 I wonder if this would be a good answer for the problem of water closet lines back flooding into the
H340 anchor light Captain Gadget at 7:02am 03.24.11 Big Boats 2/1303 Does anyone know what type of bulb is used in the anchor light for the H340?
79th st boat basin NY dlewis812 at 6:34am 03.24.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1945 wondering if any others out there keep a mooring at the 79th st boat basin? let me know.
Yanmar Injector Pump sailaway78 at 9:06pm 03.23.11 Engines and Propulsion 5/15528 Anyone have any experience on removing a Yanmar high pressure pump. While doing an oil change and g
WTB: Used set of sails for Capri 16.5 Jfour at 7:19pm 03.23.11 Parts Search 1/3505 Looking to buy a gently used set of replacement sails for my 1996 Catalina Capri 16.5. Currently hav
Doyle Sail Reviews Straycat22296 at 7:01pm 03.23.11 Ask All Sailors 3/6511 Has anyone used Doyle Sail makers in Alameda CA? What are your opinions and experiences with this sa
Pulling Cutlass Bearing on 1994 29.5 in Keel (1) 3Gales at 6:33pm 03.23.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2640 Any ideas or help appreciated in trying to get the cutlass bearing out on a 29.5 with in keel mount,
Pulling Cutlass bearing on 1994 29.5 in Keel Mount (1) 3Gales at 6:21pm 03.23.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/5094 Any ideas or help appreciated in trying to get the cutlass bearing out on a 29.5 with in keel mount,
O'Day 27 Mk2 jeferie at 4:52pm 03.23.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/3921 Hello, all. Could someone please explain the whys and wherefors of a 1976 O'Day 27 vs an O'day 27 Mk
Keel refurb part I (9) LooseDiamond at 4:44pm 03.23.11 Catalina 22 9/2414 After a bit of delay, I started my keel reburb today. No one was willing to weld/ deal with cast ir
'81 H27 Raw Water Strainer Location SailormanDan at 4:36pm 03.23.11 Mid-Size Boats 9/2244 Hi, This will sound like a newbie question, but I have an overheating Yanmar 1GM motor and other p
Yet another Mast Rewire post... Team118 at 4:17pm 03.23.11 Catalina 30 23/10364 Hey guys; I had the mast stepped this winter with the intention of rewiring and relighting it in t
sail boom, Balboa kbarton at 3:26pm 03.23.11 Parts Search 5/3998 my balboa 26 got caught in a storm broke a 1000#test line and went aground it got moved to a dock a
i need some handholding I guess.... (3) emergpa1 at 2:09pm 03.23.11 Ask An Oday Owner 21/2669 ok guys, i think i am just a tired and sleep deprived shift worker,but i have spent most of my day o

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Heave To Question rgranger at 7:55am 12.16.21 The number one reason I heave-to is to use the head. The number two reason is :poop:. ;) Sorr
Heave To Question colb218 at 7:55am 12.16.21 Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim... Good point! I hadn't though
Heave To Question colb218 at 7:54am 12.16.21 As my TV friend Mr Kotter, "Welcome Back!" Colb. Did you ever make the trip to Everett from Blaine?
Heave To Question colb218 at 7:51am 12.16.21 My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course, I tack the
Rigging attachment question rgranger at 7:50am 12.16.21 From to OPs..."...wondering what these are ..." to tic tack etiquette.... I find drift so interesti
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Heave To Question colb218 at 7:46am 12.16.21 First response when someone falls overboard. You will nearly stop very close to the victim who shou
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Heave To Question colb218 at 7:42am 12.16.21 Hi Colb The concept is that the jib/headsail wants to push the bow one way (either port to starboar
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Heave To Question Sailfanatic at 7:23am 12.16.21 My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course, I tack the
How old is Grandpa? Leeward Rail at 7:17am 12.16.21 There were grease fittings on the ball joints, various steering joints, and even the drive shafts
Beware of flopping jib sheets Dr. D at 6:59am 12.16.21
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Heave To Question Hayden Watson at 6:44am 12.16.21 mZdkcaHhMWw My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course
Heave To Question JamesG161 at 6:40am 12.16.21 Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim...
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