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Tacktick gybe? Quoddy at 4:50am 02.22.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1921
Shroud tension & Prop shaft oil (1) Buzzlovelace at 9:17pm 02.21.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/2116 Hi , I have just changed my shroud eyebolts to the U bolt upgrade. They are very heavy duty and I re
mixing metals redhead78 at 8:30pm 02.21.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2657 Hello, I have a question reguarding compatability of metal. I am installing a groco Bronze tri fllan
Y-29 Manual bob98008 at 8:06pm 02.21.10 Yamaha 1/2736 I get a lot of requests for manuals for the 29, but all I can do is refer people to a site in Hollan
Diesel Sputtering? oakbaycat at 7:10pm 02.21.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2512 I have a 12hp Farymann diesel, about 15 years old, just had some work done in October (starter). Tod
I'm back Roger (Ninette, Manitoba) at 6:32pm 02.21.10 Trailer Sailors 4/2252 This is a test, and if it works an announcement that I am back. For a couple of months now, I have b
Ill river system jwieneck at 6:05pm 02.21.10 Big Boats 1/1303 I was wondering if anyone has travel down the Ill river system to the Miss. since the coast guard el
Running lines aft (2) Team118 at 5:35pm 02.21.10 Catalina 30 24/13740 I have seen many threads on this topic. My boat is a '77 and the traveller sits on top of the 2 or
Replacing waste hoses on a 302 bobkay at 5:30pm 02.21.10 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1296 My hoses stink. This forum has been helpful in informing me about what hose to use to replace these
Sail Manufacturing Question - Cross Cut vs Radial Ducati at 3:35pm 02.21.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3956 We have the choice of a "Cross Cut" or "Radial" headsail. The radial costs 15-20% more. (Same clo
Large Sailors - Tall and Wide?? luterdan at 2:34pm 02.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1951 Hi All: I am 6 ft 6 in (2 meters) tall and weigh over 300 lbs. I was wondering if there are any ot
Looking for a Macgregor 26S steve stevens at 2:29pm 02.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1222 Hi, I am a private buyer. I am looking for a Macgregor 26S in good condition if anybody out there
Replacing Slide Hatch rjarrell at 2:12pm 02.21.10 Big Boats 1/1272 It is finally time to replace the Lexan/Plexiglass on the sliding hatch of my H37.5. Anyone tried th
Bimini for 216 Graham Druce at 2:09pm 02.21.10 Day Sailers 1/1539 Hi, has anyone fitted a bimini on their 216? If so, any tips? Thanks, Graham
Replacing ports/glassing in the old holes first (1) Hermit Scott at 2:00pm 02.21.10 Ask All Sailors 38/6973 The boat sat for 10 years with out moving. It didn't leak too bad. I start sailing it and EVERYTHING
Rats! (1) Roger Long at 1:21pm 02.21.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2617 I carefully locate the only possible location for the smoke head of my new diesel heater installatio
1986 H34' Chart Table/Nav Station Imagine That at 12:51pm 02.21.10 Big Boats 0/1153 Hi everyone, had my chart table, nav station, aft state-room bulkhead doors and lockers all destroye
Raytheon ST 4000 Autopilot petegill at 8:39am 02.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2786 I have a Hunter 340 built in 2000. As of last year, my Raytheon ST4000 Autopilot is easily thrown of
Interior Cabin Cushions vela at 7:58am 02.21.10 Big Boats 1/1959 My cushions are in serious need of repair. Does anybody know a good company or person to refurbish
Halyard and Sheet Lines John Lanouette at 7:30am 02.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2047 I recently acquired a Venture 22. The sheets were taken off the sails and there are no halyards.

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Sticky control cables Jaxn at 9:55pm 02.18.22 control cables. likely 33c. The length of the existing cables should be printed on the sheath. Ch
New Catalina 30 Owner (5) mikeracca at 9:45pm 02.18.22 I got a few pics of the interior when I was out cleaning her up today. Yes there is water in my bilg
Selling used stuff here and fraud dLj at 9:27pm 02.18.22
mast raising mikeracca at 9:26pm 02.18.22
Macgregor V25 keel cable connection mikeracca at 9:14pm 02.18.22 My keel lines up perfectly when in the up position to the hole for the cable to go through, my boat
Greatest knot tying in the world Leeward Rail at 9:12pm 02.18.22 I am more impressed by the backing plates.
A few Hunter 306 questions Arbee at 9:09pm 02.18.22 Thanks for the info @jssailem and @Joe, I may not have framed my question too clearly. I'm (painfull
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? Stu Jackson at 8:51pm 02.18.22 David, how old are they? What's the issue with replacing blocks that actually fit on your existing
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? Joe at 8:51pm 02.18.22 Harken's track is proprietary. So, you'll have to change the track if you change hardware brands.
A few Hunter 306 questions Arbee at 8:45pm 02.18.22 I've been able to get my 2gm20f beyond 3000 rpm, and I want to say at least 3200, maybe even 3400,
Balmar battery monitor and ACR Stu Jackson at 8:43pm 02.18.22 The same could be said to be true of paralleled banks with coulomb counters. I've had my Link 2000
Balmar battery monitor and ACR Mark Maulden at 8:21pm 02.18.22 Dave, it is wired as you state. Yes, talking about the sg 200. When the ACR is connecting the house
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 8:07pm 02.18.22 I'm gradually absorbing knowledge about LFPs and BMSs. It's funny, some things that are probably co
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? jviss at 7:55pm 02.18.22 I have a few questions, if you don't mind. First, how did the sheaves get flat spots on them? Wher
Defender Sold shemandr at 7:23pm 02.18.22 This is big. Will there still be hot dogs at the spring sale event?
Greatest knot tying in the world Will Gilmore at 7:06pm 02.18.22 WgSwvDkJVxE -Will
309 water leaking from mast area with main furling (1) sailingdeac at 7:04pm 02.18.22
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? Davidasailor26 at 6:58pm 02.18.22 Have you looked a Lewmar? Good suggestion. I had looked before and saw they had T-track cars, but
2022 PacificNW Weather Update mermike at 6:12pm 02.18.22 Perfect. I'm sailing to PT and hauling out on February 28.
Defender Sold mermike at 6:00pm 02.18.22 Welp, another one down the tubes.

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