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headway in a Force 6 chris odgers at 9:49am 10.06.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1135 how strong does the wind have to be before I can't be making any windward progress? (I have a catali
mounting a switch in my Edson pedestal jknappsax at 9:37am 10.06.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1629 I have an electric centerboard winch on my O'Day 32' CC which reels in or out by a heavy-duty moment
Yanmar Impeller Replacement Mike H. at 8:04am 10.06.09 Big Boats 12/5550 I replaced the impeller on our 1994 Yanmar 3jh2e. What a PITA!!!! :cussing: The location of the
od25 centerboard lwi101 at 7:43am 10.06.09 Day Sailers 4/2161 I am looking to buy an Oday 25. looked at a 75 which has what looks like a winch assembly in a stee
Aft Cabin Fixed Portlight Leak robertsapp at 6:40am 10.06.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1340 The starboard fixed portlight in the aft cabin of our H336 is leaking when it rains. This doesn't a
Zink pencils dunbarjcd at 5:43am 10.06.09 Big Boats 1/1444 We are getting ready to take a month long cruise around florida. Does any one know where the zink pe
H23 Genoa track size ? C Jones at 5:16am 10.06.09 Smaller Boats 2/1258 I have read all the posts I can find in here on the h23 genoa tracks and would like everyones input
Hull specs for O'Day 28 skipperlenny at 5:13am 10.06.09 Ask All Sailors 4/3496 I have recently purchased a tri-axel trailer that was built to haul a Mirage 32 and I need to modify
Installing opening ports? Rok at 4:41am 10.06.09 S2 1/1922 Has anyone installed opening ports within the existing plastic windows on the S2? in my 9.2A, the fa
Topside paint SantaCruzS2 at 2:55am 10.06.09 Ask All Sailors 8/3492 Greetings everyone..... Has anyone painted the top of their boats? My S2 is starting to show h
Ports SantaCruzS2 at 2:50am 10.06.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1975 Greetings everyone..... What is the best way to deal with leaking ports? The ports are original,
The New Hunter Experiernce (11) HunterBlows at 2:41am 10.06.09 Mid-Size Boats 68/20881 THE REAL NEW HUNTER EXPERIENCE Please Note: 1.) I have written this to help anyone interested in
Loose footed mainsail paulj at 9:02pm 10.05.09 Catalina 310 4/2409 Loose footed mainsail THE REASON FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION Ray Don't you run a loose footed mainsail
Adjustable Backstay william at 7:59pm 10.05.09 Ask All Sailors 7/4369 Looking for an adjustable backstay for my Cal 33. Race a few times a year and enjoy a good cruise. W
Gusty days Manny at 7:50pm 10.05.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/6742 Don, this is probably a very general question, but what recommendations do you have for sail trim on
Engine shaft Volvo 40.5 hardaground at 7:29pm 10.05.09 Big Boats 4/2045 I have a 1997 40. 5 with the Volvo MD 22L does anybody know the shaft diameter, and the reduction ge
Need advise installing rope clutch mark milson at 7:01pm 10.05.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/3246 I am installing a Spinlock XA rope clutch. On the bottom of the clutch it has a sticker that says "
Hey Head Mistress Nereussailor at 6:36pm 10.05.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2388 I've got a Groco Head on my 83 H30. I'm not sure how long it's been there, but I've had the boat for
Catalina 320 sailboat cover,mast up lizald at 6:26pm 10.05.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/3440 I am looking for a 2003 Catalina 320 winter cover(mast up)
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THE R2AK... No whimpy Beer Can around the Harbor civilized afternoon on the bay... MikeHoncho at 10:00am 04.10.22
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve MikeHoncho at 9:50am 04.10.22 I do as well. I called the Marina office. Got the run around. Called the Fire Department. No one ha
Starting fluid MikeHoncho at 9:40am 04.10.22 Logically, if you use less than the LEL (lower explosive limit) the fluid cannot detonate on the up
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve Davidasailor26 at 9:40am 04.10.22 After 2 years of COVID cancellations our yacht club was able to hold its annual sock burning again t
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve Mark Maulden at 9:39am 04.10.22 We have a flare party at the beach and invite the local clubs and anyone else. We notify the Coast
Mast step H310 wdonovan at 9:35am 04.10.22
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve Tally Ho at 9:22am 04.10.22
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve jssailem at 9:11am 04.10.22 Sounds like a down home, Maybe rural hills type of solution... I could do that.
Hunter 34 Yanmar 3gmf hunter34austin at 9:08am 04.10.22 Can anyone recommend a tool that can remove these cap screws? I don't want to have to resort to dr
Volvo shaft seal Tally Ho at 9:08am 04.10.22 I think as long as the shaft is smooth and clean where the seal will move on the shaft, you should b
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007 (4) Hayden Watson at 9:06am 04.10.22 One thing to keep in mind with any underwater metal prep. The surface oxide layer forms very quickl
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 9:05am 04.10.22 204237
Hull Rot DArcy at 9:03am 04.10.22 That looks like old bottom paint to me. Fiberglass doesn't "rot". The most common way for solid fibe
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank jssailem at 8:53am 04.10.22 There is a lot of brain power working this challenge. The MFD has a beautiful display. Showing beaut
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal BigEasy at 8:44am 04.10.22 So why do you advise PYI / PSS shaft seals? My Volvo seal is 15 years old (replacing it on upcomin
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve rgranger at 8:44am 04.10.22 Large metal drum.... some scrap wood ... light the wood and then ask someone to hold your beer and t
PVC for Black Water Tank Vents Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:35am 04.10.22 TWO hose clamps are always needed in all sanitation hose connections because one can create a "pucke
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve Jacktar at 8:35am 04.10.22 Do not follow the incorrect advice of contacting coast guard or CG auxiliary or power squadron as th
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank (2) hvac&r tech at 8:33am 04.10.22
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve jssailem at 8:31am 04.10.22 I do like the ideas of the marina or local club having a spring flare and fire extinguisher day. I

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