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Tips for top down furler?
flightlead404 at 6:12am 08.31.22
Perhaps you are not putting enough tension on the sheet when you furl the sail. Could be, I''m go
Mainsheet location
Skedaddle at 5:11am 08.31.22
Moving the mainsheet to the cockpit is why I'm considering the Barton removable traveler. At least I
Wet core from dodger snaps?
thinwater at 5:10am 08.31.22
To prevent cracking of the epoxy plugs, push in a few snippets of fiberglass cloth (1/2" x 1 1/2" st
Tips for top down furler?
DayDreamer41 at 5:06am 08.31.22
Interesting, when we furl ours the clew ends up about midpoint of the rolled sail once barber poled
Is this a common H34 sole problem?
Andiamo 34 at 4:42am 08.31.22
I have a leak on the Starboard side deck plate when it rains heavy. It runs down the false ceiling
Convert Ice to Fridge
Andiamo 34 at 4:31am 08.31.22
Thank you all for your suggestions and recommendations. I appreciate the support I get from this com
Replacing Wiring Harness
rpwillia at 3:22am 08.31.22
Thanks Benny and SFBay, I did get a look at his boat the other day. Looks like he needs both the eng
Hunter Europa transom bung   (1)
martx007 at 11:37pm 08.30.22
Thanks guys, its definitely bilge pump hole as there was one there before purchase but broke and i h
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 10:28pm 08.30.22
Ummmmm ? Do you have any homeless guys living at the end of your block ? They may be a better cho
Wet core from dodger snaps?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:44pm 08.30.22
The original poster in Deck hardware screw sealer ? may be due for a checkup when he says: "When I
windless   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:27pm 08.30.22
I thought a windless is what you use when you want less wind. Enough already with the puny puns. I'
Wet core from dodger snaps?
sail sfbay at 9:19pm 08.30.22
While I have never had an issue with water infiltration on my dodger snap screws I get your concern.
Wet core from dodger snaps?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:16pm 08.30.22
I've also wondered if one could "screw" into an epoxy plug without shattering it regardless of how c
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft??
sail sfbay at 9:14pm 08.30.22
I am in that also camp..........ask the owner for his survey, which should have photos of the survey
New Catalina 30 Owner
Ralph Johnstone at 8:55pm 08.30.22
I was never able to reach the Holy Grail of packing with no drips at rest and 4-5 drips per minute
Hunter Europa transom bung   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 08.30.22
Are we 100% sure that is not the cockpit drain hole? YIPES :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: ! Good point.
Any woodworkers about?
mermike at 8:06pm 08.30.22
I did the exact thing on my C-22. There was both camber and curve, but the slot had to be straight.
windless
Siamese at 7:06pm 08.30.22
Not me, but a windlass is what you can use when it's windless.

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