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355 Hidden Furling Genoa for Racing Stretch at 8:48am 02.27.11 Racing 2/2653 Hi I have read previous posts with interest regarding loving or mostly hating the original furler th
Update on PVC Furler (1) r.oril at 8:45am 02.27.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3614 I gave the PVC Furler by caguy a good workout this last week at Havasu. I was able to fly the big ge
Which carbon fiber porta-pottie to buy? Right On! at 8:15am 02.27.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2846 Looking to save weight aboard the ol' 26D...just kidding!!! When we originally bought our boat, it c
Sail Cover for Hunter 22 MarylandDragonfly at 7:37am 02.27.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1190 I would like to order a sail cover for my new Hunter 22. I am about 1800 miles from where my boat "l
Garmin GPS 168 Sounder Pins LarryH at 6:09am 02.27.11 Smaller Boats 1/1201 Anyone have this unit? Several of my pins snapped off and I lost my depth finder. I am wondering if
H260 Gray Port replacement Lense ( 1999) LarryH at 6:06am 02.27.11 Smaller Boats 4/1653 Does anyone know the part number for the proper lense to replace? Also, i cant figure out to take th
Bilge Pump for C&C 30 GrumpyPawPaw at 3:58am 02.27.11 C&C 1/3622 I am looking at a 1973 C'C 30 that seems to be in good shape. While looking around I couldn't fine t
Where to install bow thruster on Oceanis 411? pulrich at 1:05am 02.27.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4600 yes, I know, I should have it installed at the bow :-) however the thing is that a bow thruster s
Rewiring my mast- got questions! capejt at 10:35pm 02.26.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2047 One of my Winter/Spring projects is to rewire my mast for instruments and lights. I've seen here (at
White smoke in exhaust-Yanmar diesel Endurance2010 at 10:06pm 02.26.11 Big Boats 14/27350 Is white smoke a bad thing? I have a 1983 Hunter '34 with a Yanmar diesel. At low rpm under load I
Correct location for steamimg light/mast light jrale at 9:20pm 02.26.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/12517 Dear Macgregor Owners, Exactly where should a steaming light/mast light be installed on a 25 ft Macg
EPRIB battery replacement rfrye1 at 9:11pm 02.26.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2704 My EPRIB battery expired about 6-8 months ago. Does anyone know of a reasonable source? I got a quot
New Furling Genoa allantodd at 7:36pm 02.26.11 Catalina 22 3/1539 Anyone who knows for sure please tell me what side of boat do I place furling line, rollers, cleat e
H41 Sails at Anchor mlcraddock at 7:12pm 02.26.11 Big Boats 15/2773 I have a 2005 H41. We sail in the Pacific NW and anchor frequently. The H41 tends to sail or yaw a
want to install lazy jacks RAC at 6:25pm 02.26.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1498 I am planning to install my own version of adjustable ez jacks. some one on an earlier thread sugg
Hunter 23 Bow Einch Eye Problem (1) carboman at 5:32pm 02.26.11 Smaller Boats 2/1433 Hunter 23 Bow Winch Eye Problem I noticed the bow winch eye was loose, so I took it off and tempora
New Hunter 23.5 Owner With Questions chris8541 at 4:13pm 02.26.11 Smaller Boats 11/6220 Greetings! I recently purchased a 1995 Hunter 23.5 and need help with some questions. I am a compl
How to burnish antifouling gghost at 3:19pm 02.26.11 Ask All Sailors 4/9342 I've been using VC 17 for years and love the way it goes on smooth and thin with a low nap foam roll
Weight of Factory original trailer for Mac 26D Jim Mac at 3:11pm 02.26.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/6390 I've been asked the towing weight for my 26D and trailer. Does anyone have the answer? Thanks
FCC 605 and 159 miguelgdelrey at 2:50pm 02.26.11 Big Boats 3/3693 Hello! I am trying to obtain an FCC Ship Radio Station LIcense. Has anyone done this? I have a

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Newport 30-3 max propeller size? (2) jssailem at 4:05pm 12.08.21 Knowing your measurements is the best way to approach this project to get the optimum results. :plus
Hull dents Don S/V ILLusion at 4:04pm 12.08.21
autopilot install on an H280 jssailem at 3:50pm 12.08.21 Did your installer use the center pin or secure the motor some other way to the pedestal? This is
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle sailcapt340 at 3:45pm 12.08.21 The cable brake is the key to stopping that throttle creep. On my 340 there was so much creep it nev
Newport 30-3 max propeller size? Ward H at 3:23pm 12.08.21 I wouldn't order a new prop until I had decided on the new engine, transmission ratio and had the sh
Passage 42 bilge question JamesG161 at 3:19pm 12.08.21 Do you have a generator? Tank over fills may leak around the Level meter. Jim...
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle (1) Charles Erwin at 2:55pm 12.08.21 Consider this. Same as Tricia said just not $25 USD We all know control cables have an outside shea
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 2:43pm 12.08.21 Suitable oil for my 1000W Quick windlass is: SHELL TIVELA SC 320. But I have been unable to source
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? senang at 2:35pm 12.08.21 Suitable oil for my 1000W Quick windlass is: SHELL TIVELA SC 320. But I have been unable to source t
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 1:48pm 12.08.21 Balsa for cores:Jamestown Distributors End grain. Kerfed and attached to flexible backing. Notice
The Coast Guard will cease monitoring all high frequency voice distress frequencies All U Get at 1:38pm 12.08.21
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Ward H at 1:27pm 12.08.21 On the Edson binnacle there is an tension adjustment screw on the throttle lever shaft. You'll need
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 1:21pm 12.08.21 yup, This is where the vinegar really comes in handy. Keep a small pail of vinegar and dip your ro
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? rgranger at 12:55pm 12.08.21 Clean up the roller immediately before the resin kicks. yup, This is where the vinegar really com
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Stu Jackson at 12:43pm 12.08.21 It could also be a much easier adjustment inside your binnacle.
Hull dents dmax at 12:27pm 12.08.21 Actually Jim, I have followed your postings, interesting and very nice work. I'm not disagreeing wit
Signed copies of my book available again this year fred1diver at 12:15pm 12.08.21 Just ordered it
Newport 30-3 max propeller size? Scandium at 12:13pm 12.08.21 Campbell sailor 3-blade propeller.............that is what I installed on all my sailboats. This gu
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 11:55am 12.08.21 Some great sales going on the Raymarine Autopilot so I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. M
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 11:50am 12.08.21 I have some 6" 1708 tape laying around. Any tips to ensure it's saturated? I've soaked it in resin,

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