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Legend Mast Tuning - pumping, new rigging
ben solomon at 6:39am 06.01.22
Download the Brian Toss DVD on "Tuning your Rig". He did this on a legend 37.5 (the model I have).
Forestay adjustment
Paul356 at 6:22am 06.01.22
My 356 with the B&R rig came with several sheets of rigging instructions. Among other things, it ad
Best Marina in San Diego?
Joe at 6:07am 06.01.22
Sure...... what word did you have in mind? heh, heh. Next time I'm down there I'll say hello. Ca
J scows
mconners at 6:04am 06.01.22
https://melges.com/melges-mc call melges, they will explain. nice people. i have an Ascow I sent
Max prop issues
fstbttms at 5:54am 06.01.22
There is a step in the installation where the blades are installed and they were obviously installe
Problem lower the main   (1)
Joe at 5:53am 06.01.22
You need a "mast gate cover"https://cdn3.volusion.com/reeua.fzzpa/v/vspfiles/photos/3454-1M3-2.jpg?v
Legend Mast Tuning - pumping, new rigging
fero at 5:44am 06.01.22
You may want to go through this document, some good points/hints. http://www.riggingandsails.com/pdf
Best Marina in San Diego?
Joe at 5:27am 06.01.22
Joe, things are different now. Okay.... whatever... That's what he said to me about a year ago....
Hurricane Agatha Hit Mexico and may turn into Alex.
shemandr at 5:11am 06.01.22
We could use some rain here on the Treasure Coast.
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DougM at 5:02am 06.01.22
Hi I just purchased a hunter legend 40 87 model with a yammer 4jh engine has a b control panel that is the proper way to start it up an shut it off
Terry Cox at 4:40am 06.01.22
Yes, a photo would help. However, our 4JH2-TE does not have glow plugs. The toggles on our panel con
Screwed through the hull
SailingLoto at 4:39am 06.01.22
At least he didn't screw it to the trailer bunk... I have done that before.... I agree with the
Beneteau 331 rear swim platform teak insert
Bluenose at 4:09am 06.01.22
What I have used successfully on these is LePage's PL Premium construction adhesive. Get it at Lowe'
Furling System CF-700
kappykaplan at 3:20am 06.01.22
@circa1971la , the photo is not attached.
Hold Fast is in the water!
kappykaplan at 3:18am 06.01.22
Congratulations on a safe and successful launch. :beer:
Problem lower the main
sailme88 at 2:23am 06.01.22
That appears to be a friction stop.. Drill a hole into the mast that would like the stop bolt to rem
Max prop issues
Rick486 at 1:56am 06.01.22
I just had a new Max Prop reversible-pitch prop installed by the yard on my Cal 36 sloop. When I en
Problem lower the main   (1)
Will Gilmore at 10:44pm 05.31.22
Where does the boom's gooseneck sit when you drop the sail? I take it you are flaking the sail on t
New Catalina 30 Owner
Hayden Watson at 10:37pm 05.31.22
Boat speed gauge or sending unit?
Clydo at 10:37pm 05.31.22
Clydo, when you say speed gauge was blank, was there nothing at all on the display? I'll be honest,

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