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Selden Furler - jib jam (2) Carl12686 at 8:21am 11.15.10 Big Boats 5/5158 The headsail on my Hunter 340 is jammed on the furler track. When I initially released the halyard
Heeling knotalot22 at 7:22am 11.15.10 Catalina 22 59/17788 Does anyone have any first hand knowledge about heeling in a cat 22 or 25? I am new and heeling i
Mainsail switch to square top Quoddy at 7:02am 11.15.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2968 What is the purpose of the square top sail? It seems it would raise the COE. I would think this wou
What is this called? (1) rgranger at 6:51am 11.15.10 Ask All Sailors 14/5302 Hey All I need help finding a piece of hardware and I'm having trouble because I don't know what it
measuring height Ross at 5:36am 11.15.10 Ask All Sailors 29/4144 I have the need to determine the height of some light fixtures inside a large building and have in m
Silicone removal ffaubert at 7:44pm 11.14.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3462 Does any one have any ideas of how to remove silicone from fiberglass, metal and plastic? The PO
Refrigeration hunter43sail at 7:17pm 11.14.10 Big Boats 7/1834 It's time to replace my refrigeration on my 42. Has anyone installed the Cool Blue? Everything I hav
cockpit drain on tempest upei1 at 6:56pm 11.14.10 Day Sailers 5/2933 Hello everyone, I am new to sailing, and to this site. I tried to do a search on my topic, but to no
Changing Mainsail...Loose foot or Boltrope??? JBSailsSD at 6:51pm 11.14.10 The Cherubini Hunters 9/8017 I am going to have a new Mainsail made. The H25 boom has a pre-existing boltrope slide...pretty comm
Schaefer track end stop healeyman at 6:46pm 11.14.10 Mid-Size Boats 8/2880 I have a 1995 Hunter 29.5. On the helm is the traveller and control lines for the boom. My Schae
How to fly a jib with a Genny on the furler? danstanford at 6:38pm 11.14.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/6248 It has been some years since I was a sailor and in those days we did not have a furling head sail. I
Nexus (Silva) Wind Data Instrument- Is this NMEA Compatible? (1) damoses1 at 6:24pm 11.14.10 Ask All Sailors 4/15225 I just picked up a Raymarine C70 Multifunctional Display, and wanted to know if it were possible for
Wire Size of 44' Mast? Nelsonhow at 6:10pm 11.14.10 Mid-Size Boats 5/1981 I'm in the process of re-wiring my old Kenyon Mast. The mast is approsimately 44' tall (deck stepp
hatch problem skibum55 at 5:52pm 11.14.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1857 I am the owner of a 1985 idylle 13.5, and am in need of help on finding the part for all the hatches
Looking for Propane Tank Location Solution 37C T Albin at 5:16pm 11.14.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1735 Recently acquired a 1984 37C Hunter with a propane stove and heater. The tank was left in a deck-to
Catalina Decals (1) wwag at 4:02pm 11.14.10 Catalina 30 1/2517 35166.vB Anybody know where I can buy these decals? Can't find them on the store here, ebay, or ca
Good Cheap Gloves - in Sailing World last issue oilcan at 2:39pm 11.14.10 Ask All Sailors 9/3220 In the Gear section of the last issue of Sailing World, there was featured a sailing glove that came
Can I get more out of it? Cvivor at 2:35pm 11.14.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1164 I just bought a 2000,26X,50HP Merc BigFoot. I noticed the outboard swings/ turns slightly to port/st
Yanmar SVE 8 Oil Leak (5) Greenman at 2:01pm 11.14.10 The Cherubini Hunters 10/5899 Okay, I got my engine out today, and unfortunately it looks like the leak is not something simple li
PVC Furler for the financially challenged r.oril at 12:32pm 11.14.10 Ask All Sailors 17/6526 While searching this sight for info on home built pvc furlers, I found caguy's post dated 4/09. I th

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37C Jib sheets caught on vents sailme88 at 6:59am 07.16.22 I have adjustable Genoa blocks on cars.. Just before tacking I'll run the cars forward. This preven
37C Jib sheets caught on vents o0o0o0o0o at 4:54am 07.16.22 Do you have the inner forestay in place? No the inner forestay is removed. Easier said but try t
37C Jib sheets caught on vents sail sfbay at 4:51am 07.16.22 Easier said but try to keep the slack out of the jib sheet.
IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING - AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH (HUGE QUESTION) twodzusfittings at 3:14am 07.16.22 Excellent. I learn something everyday. It pays to remain teachable!
Open engine intake.... Ward H at 2:04am 07.16.22 For those of you with trouble sleeping...Think about your prop stern tube, your rudder shaft tube,
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration (1) Alfa at 1:33am 07.16.22 Richard, good decision. You are right suspecting prop, shaft and cutlass, but you still have to chec
Shallow water sailboats lifting centerboards and lifting rudder Tedd at 10:20pm 07.15.22 TES 720BT I had a look at one in my local marina (near Vancouver, BC) and was quite impressed. There
37C Jib sheets caught on vents Johnb at 10:12pm 07.15.22 Do you have the inner forestay in place?
Best Marina in San Diego? stiffbreeze44 at 9:27pm 07.15.22
Vire 7 parts Wanted Softy42 at 9:21pm 07.15.22 I have recently spent quite a bit of time praying to a Vire engine, not sure if it is the exact sam
Universal 25 Overhaul Stu Jackson at 8:50pm 07.15.22 My father is a gear head and needs a mechanical task, so I was going to suggest to him that we work
Condensation pump recommendations SycloneDriver at 8:15pm 07.15.22 Here is that discussion: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/any-ideas-better-a-c-drainage.1
Anchor capstan - winch Maxwell inoperative DaveJ at 7:04pm 07.15.22 Pull off/Push on with my C310. I think the issue is probably that you need the engine running for th
Condensation pump recommendations Don S/V ILLusion at 6:35pm 07.15.22 I have not seen that thread. I know the advantages of the venturi but it also reduces water flow.
Anchor capstan - winch Maxwell inoperative JoeWhite at 6:33pm 07.15.22 On my C36, push is on, pull is off. Circuit breaker is located below starboard settee.
Open engine intake.... Tally Ho at 6:32pm 07.15.22
Anchor capstan - winch Maxwell inoperative Calif. Ted at 6:23pm 07.15.22 Those red breakers are pull/on push/off it doesn't move far and very hard, keep engine running and b
Shallow water sailboats lifting centerboards and lifting rudder (3) videorov at 6:11pm 07.15.22 I made it and now living in Saint James City area. Bought a Core Sound 17 Cat Ketch rig and it will
Oil change pump Kanzaki gearbox (1) Tally Ho at 6:03pm 07.15.22
Universal 25 Overhaul ACarlstrom at 6:02pm 07.15.22 Can anyone provide insight into the cost of an overhaul for a Universal 25? Has anyone removed the

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