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1978 S25 Traveler (1) SergeD at 9:11am 08.17.10 Seidelmann 4/3727 We recently purchaed a 1978 S25 that needs some work. We need information on the proper way to rig t
Trailering my just purchsed boat stepayetta at 9:05am 08.17.10 Trailer Sailors 4/2754 I have purchased a 1994 Capri 18 but have not picked it up yet. I noticed that the carpet is off the
Keeping Stern Lazarette Dry GaryO at 7:36am 08.17.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1886 I have a 1990 Beneteau O430 with 2 lazarettes on the swim platform. They both collect water when we
Electrical "System" Overhaul (3) Jfelkins at 6:47am 08.17.10 Ask All Sailors 32/8011 Attached are three pics of the electrical "system" on my boat as I found it shortly after acquiring
Repair of Ballast system, 26s? old guys sail at 6:09am 08.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2319 Am looking at a 93 26S at a good price. I have a question. The wingnut/valve assembly inside the b
Grand Prix series.... 18 footers, mate Joe at 12:25am 08.17.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1747 Rather than hijack the I 14 "over my head" thread.... I thought you might revel in the excitement of
oday 23 whisker pole info needed bella bu at 11:55pm 08.16.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1470 is there a specific whisker pole needed for the 1980 23? took the boat out for the first time coming
Electrical Panel Replacement jroth at 10:37pm 08.16.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1173 Hello, Someone may have answered this question, but I could not find it after searching diligently
late evening treasures (3) Douglast at 8:53pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4344 late night sailing with the sun setting around 10:15..the wind stops...and then the anchor goes out
Considering a Hunter 170... outnumbered at 8:27pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1579 but all the talk about hull problems makes me nervous. Are they isolated events or were entire prod
H34 or H35 Legend, that is the question paul werenko at 8:19pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3155 Hello Hunter Folks, My wife and I are searching for a reasonably priced cruising boat and have
need help!!!!!!!!! bill miga at 7:37pm 08.16.10 Pearson 2/2018 i need help my new p27 has no running rigging. no halyards no lines on the boom or in it. can any bo
Bats in my jib rickk31 at 7:00pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2485 Can anyone tell me how to keep bats out of my jib when it is rolled-up.This is not a joke. It is for
Swingkeel bolt leak. shine at 6:59pm 08.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1799 I have a 1974 Mac 21 ft. I replaced the keel bolt last week to the larger 5/8 sized bolt and washers
Halyard Diameter Nelsonhow at 6:59pm 08.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2482 I'm planning on replacing the halyards on my 1981 H-30. The existing lines are old and I can"t figur
Mounting MOB Equipment Pat Hooyman at 6:11pm 08.16.10 Big Boats 0/1230 MOB Equipment Has anyone found a good way of mounting the MOB Pole, Strobe and Horseshoe Buoy on th
New Sailor in San Diego chewy352 at 4:54pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3440 Hello all. I am new to sailing and this forum and wanted to introduce myself. I just purchased my fi
Westerbeke 4-91 or 30 overheat issue? DulceSuenos at 4:53pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 5/5434 Bombay Clipper 31, I have a low hour, great running westerbeke 4-91 if I run her over 1400 rpms she
Looking for a sailboat tmath at 4:43pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 10/5612 So I've been sailing for a little while and have been looking at purchasing a boat for a couple of w
Fiddles on shelves in main salon. New Horizons at 4:40pm 08.16.10 Catalina 310 1/2162 I am finding those shelves along the sides of the main salon a little frustrating. Many items I put

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interior panels Don Crowther at 4:57pm 07.18.22 The boat is an hour and a half drive. Next time I'm down I'll get pictures in the mean time I though
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. Rick Webb at 4:50pm 07.18.22 Hunter 23.5 Owner Modifications and Upgrades (sailboatowners.com)
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. Rick Webb at 4:45pm 07.18.22 Just occurred to me I did not mention the issue with just moving the winch post forward. Your bunk
Drain/holding tank for small shower Tally Ho at 4:40pm 07.18.22
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions AaronD at 4:37pm 07.18.22 @Qorgyle: I've mostly sailed a small keelboat, and my new-to-me dinghy is awaiting her first splash.
Mounted VHF Radio drewlamparello at 4:28pm 07.18.22 Looks like I have the same set up... I've yet to get some one to go up the mast to install an antenn
IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING - AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH (HUGE QUESTION) Serenity on Hudson at 4:23pm 07.18.22 If you haven't learned something new today, check the obituaries.
Catalina 30 Maintenance List Tally Ho at 4:22pm 07.18.22 every use: - check bilge - check battery charge level - check exhaust water flow - open thruhulls be
How to grow the sport cb32863 at 3:32pm 07.18.22 Ok. Call me Racist. Having read both articles and accepting them as printed. The free New York/Br
How to grow the sport jssailem at 3:16pm 07.18.22 Ok. Call me Racist. Having read both articles and accepting them as printed. The free New York/Bro
37C Jib sheets caught on vents Jim Legere at 3:03pm 07.18.22 Later model H37C (1982-83 on) had a stainless steel 'crash' bar spanning over the dorade vents. I ne
Catalina 30 Maintenance List Skipper John at 2:59pm 07.18.22 Welcome aboard! This is a great planning exercise. Depending on your engine hours, changing the oil
Main Halyard for Catalina 315 jssailem at 2:33pm 07.18.22 @asalotto you could avoid the snatch block routing by adding a length of polyester cover to the dyne
Hunter 34 Exhaust hose replacement Ralph Johnstone at 2:21pm 07.18.22 You replace it. Do you have a specific question about the replacement ?
Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings? Leeward Rail at 2:18pm 07.18.22 Well... You DID send me those links that both cited the shorter length! And I don't know about your
20 hour battery capacity test done Davidasailor26 at 2:17pm 07.18.22 I'm not understanding the legend well so let me just ask - do you feel that you could stop this tes
Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings? Leeward Rail at 2:13pm 07.18.22 Enjoy the boat. They are great fun. With 1 person in lighter winds it can easily plane. In strong
Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings? Sixth Boat at 2:11pm 07.18.22 Well... You DID send me those links that both cited the shorter length! And I don't know about you
Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings? Leeward Rail at 1:58pm 07.18.22 is clearly longer than the specs cited for the Invitation (13'8") The Bombardier Invitation is NO
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions Simon Sexton at 1:58pm 07.18.22 Is it possible to sail a dinghy on just the headsail? Good afternoon @Qorgyle ! Glad to hear you

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