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Main Sheet Rigging erictowse at 3:46pm 04.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/5986 Need a photo (or link) showing the main sheet rigged through the blocks from boom to mainsheet trave
BatteryMINDer vs Morningstar FourPoints at 3:41pm 04.12.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3812 I understand the purpose and value of the MPPT controllers, they give you more charge for the same s
Mast wiring for '81 C22 thenickboarder at 3:23pm 04.12.11 Catalina 22 1/1162 If I drill a hole through the deck, 2 inches behind the front of the mast step and 6 inches to the l
Pearson or tartan John6061 at 3:20pm 04.12.11 Ask All Sailors 14/9872 I think I may have narrowed my search down to either a Tartan or pearson...both are 1989 models and
Beneteau 323 refrigerator improvement (3) wrbeglin at 2:20pm 04.12.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 17/7451 The compressor on the 323 came from the factory poorly vented. It's location under the sink came wit
gelcoat color formula Dennis Callahan at 2:16pm 04.12.11 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2518 Does anyone have a tried and true formula for a right on color match of O'Day off white/tan hull col
Any interest in Anchor Riding Sails? mspiers at 1:44pm 04.12.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2597 My new father-in-law owns World Tents and as a sailor Ive been trying to get him to expand into sail
Discharge hose running uphill Larry.M at 10:27am 04.12.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/4025 Peggie or others, Peggie, You have said many times that after making the loop the discharge hose run
Re-Routing Pluming on 28.5 Larry.M at 10:15am 04.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1258 I have a 86 Hunter 28.5 and want to replace the Jabsco head and hoses. The Head Mistress - Peggie H
Extra Wire "AFT " Robert Epps at 9:29am 04.12.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1415 I Have An Extra Wire Beside My Aft Stay on 23 ft O'Day..Smaller than the aft stay and it has a small
Extra Aft Wire??? Robert Epps at 9:24am 04.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1889 I have an extra wire smaller than the atf stay on 23 ft O'Day. Come from top of mast aft and has a s
Newport Beach to Ensenada BC 2011 Race Rick D at 9:11am 04.12.11 Destinations 14/6861 Best of luck to all of you! Heading to the boat today for the duration. (Not too much luck if you ar
Some noob questions Drock360 at 8:39am 04.12.11 Catalina 22 9/2089 So i have searched and found a bunch of info, however it was quite overwhelming. I have some general
Soda Bottles for Replacement Floatation Robin F at 8:33am 04.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 46/18464 Hi All, I just bought my first sailboat and I'm in the process of learning to sail. I bought a 1978
inland sailor needs a boat Marycontrary at 8:19am 04.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1890 Our beloved 78 Cat 22 was demasted by a micro burst in Jackson Lake WY and we are considering Mac 26
Stern Gland Ken Case at 7:55am 04.12.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1254 Hi, I am a new owner of a Beneteau 390 built in France in 1987 or 1988. I have a leak in the Stern g
H37C - new furler install. (1) Ed Schenck at 7:37am 04.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2517 Having trouble trying to determine the exact stud to eye length of the new forestay. In replacing th
B 40 GWG at 7:36am 04.12.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1840 Looking to trade up to a B 40. Intereted in opinions and advice about this model. Also any thoughts
Another access hatch through seating (1) monkeyfist at 7:00am 04.12.11 Catalina 22 9/2915 Well, I am finally starting the complete refit on "The Boat". Catalina 22, 1973 or 74, swing keel.
Stepping Off & ON sailboat seadaddler at 6:44am 04.12.11 Ask All Sailors 17/4800 Ok everyone let's see some good photo's of what you use when at the dock floating or fixed,I have a

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Frozen prop shaft DAR at 5:53pm 08.26.22 Former C30 owner here. The direction seems to be to figure out what is holding the prop shaft- is
Frozen prop shaft smokey73 at 5:47pm 08.26.22 OK, that might work, will give it a try... thanks As other's have mentioned and I alluded to, I
Frozen prop shaft DAR at 5:45pm 08.26.22 I am betting it is the shaft packing gland is dried out and frozen. That said way to many variables
Frozen prop shaft DAR at 5:41pm 08.26.22 IT'S frozen. What is IT? I'd suggest finding just what IT is before you apply any force. 1. Sepa
Frozen prop shaft RitSim at 5:38pm 08.26.22 Former C30 owner here. The direction seems to be to figure out what is holding the prop shaft- is i
Raise the boom on a Catalina 30 (1) Kingjim91 at 5:37pm 08.26.22
Frozen prop shaft DAR at 5:33pm 08.26.22
Frozen prop shaft DAR at 5:31pm 08.26.22 There are bolts on the coupling that are probably on either pretty tightly or frozen themselves. M
Frozen prop shaft Crusty Ol Salt at 5:18pm 08.26.22 I am betting it is the shaft packing gland is dried out and frozen. That said way to many variables.
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? mermike at 5:07pm 08.26.22
Counterclockwise spinner just SE of Cozumel? JamesG161 at 4:55pm 08.26.22 Dammit Jim" looking for some perspective here. check your PM's
Frozen prop shaft Ralph Johnstone at 4:50pm 08.26.22 IT'S frozen. What is IT? I'd suggest finding just what IT is before you apply any force. 1. Separ
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Sailavie1 at 4:44pm 08.26.22 I have the same boat, so this is very interesting info. So far no cracks on mine but I will tie the
Lewmar 25 winches FastOlson at 4:26pm 08.26.22 If Lewmar winch models are still ID'd the same way, your old model 25 might be less advantaged than
Hunter 280 mid boom traveller chp at 4:21pm 08.26.22 Was thinking of adding stiffener plates as you suggest. Didn't think about spreading out the blocks
Frozen prop shaft Don S/V ILLusion at 4:13pm 08.26.22
Frozen prop shaft smokey73 at 4:11pm 08.26.22 There are bolts on the coupling that are probably on either pretty tightly or frozen themselves. Ma
Mainsheet location Skedaddle at 3:54pm 08.26.22 True! In my younger racing days if you werent bleeding somewhere by the finish you weren't racing ha
Mainsheet location shemandr at 3:49pm 08.26.22 Without bleeding shin injuries you might be mistaken for a power boater at the marina. Sailing isn'
Mainsheet location (3) Skedaddle at 3:41pm 08.26.22 208726 I guess it would have helped to lead with this photo (not my boat). I was hoping I could moun

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