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Recutting a Jib Rob McClain at 4:36pm 09.11.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 12/10404 I have a 2001 Hunter 340 with the Seldin in-mast furling. We have the Furlex reefing system for the
Help with water ballast SteveG84 at 2:27pm 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2841 Just purchased a 1985 Mac 25. Prior to taking it out, we searched everywhere for the water ballast
Portable MSD Choice russg at 1:52pm 09.11.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3676 Peggie: I'm ready to replace the OEM porta-potty in my boat, per our phone conversation a while ba
H-27 (1984) thru hulls amcmahon at 1:39pm 09.11.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/2123 Hello Everyone, This fall, I'm planning to pull my 1984 H-27 to paint the bottom and I'm planning to
Vberth door misalignment capejt at 1:33pm 09.11.09 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2112 I've just run into a problem I'm having trouble making sense out of. I normally leave the door to th
Worth Repairing? (with pics) (5) YardBoater at 12:20pm 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 20/4440 Hi everybody, I've been bouncing around these forums a bit looking for information and it looks like
Below Waterline Blisters Tim Grace at 11:59am 09.11.09 Ericson 0/2693 Greetings, I am looking at an Ericson 35 which was surveyed 2 years ago which stated that she had
Companionway slides Brent25 at 11:56am 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/6929 I am currently restoring a 1983 MacGregor 25. The wooden slides for the top hatch and companionway
Companionway slides Brent25 at 11:55am 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2522 I am currently restoring a 1983 MacGregor 25. The slides for the top hatch and companionway need to
asymmetrical sail captain scott at 11:54am 09.11.09 Bigger Boats 1/2130 Has anyone ever used a asymmetrical sail on a O'Day 322?
whisker pole Bob 04 H260 at 10:19am 09.11.09 Smaller Boats 9/3293 I was out yesterday in very light winds and tried my asymmetrical spinnaker (a Doyle sail from my pr
Electrical Question on a 1,2,3 switch (1) Bob S at 10:07am 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 29/4040 Twice this season I've had the 150 amp Blue Seas fuse on the house bank blow while sailing. I draw a
Nice to see.... Cdn Coast Guard says thanks for a safe weekend Scott B at 10:00am 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1596 Took this article from SweetwaterCruising. We had a perfect long weekend last weekend, warm sunny,
chair rail seats mdemoret at 8:33am 09.11.09 Catalina 22 3/1687 Does anyone know if there are aft chair rail seats that can be acquired for capri 22 or do I make my
Headstay Length StuMGB at 7:59am 09.11.09 Irwin 1/3787 I am a new owner of an Irwin 32.5 CC sloop. I am installing a Harken Roller Furler and as the boat i
H25.5 Hull Specs to build trailer EdwardSantandrea at 7:49am 09.11.09 Smaller Boats 1/1765 I am a new owner of a 1986 H25.5 and trying to have a trailer built for winter storage. Unfortunatel
Shaft strut bolts- not created equal (1) jtmccue at 7:39am 09.11.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1361 Previously there have been some posts regarding the shaft strut and replacing its bolt fittings. A
In-mast furling mainsail clew webbing failure Geezer at 7:00am 09.11.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2789 Has anyone experienced failure of the webbing that attaches the outhaul sheave to the clew of an
How to order/replace rubrail for MacGregor 26X sheriandruss at 6:47am 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/4663 Hi All, Has anyone had to replace their rubrail? If so, where did you purchase it and how did y
CAT 310 market JCDSAIL at 6:46am 09.11.09 Catalina 310 2/2100 What happened to the used 310 boat listings? There appears to be only a couple for sale in the marke

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How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 9:23am 04.18.22 dLj I have a lot of the same feelings you do about losing "family" feel, and the increasing price o
Ship/Maintenance log book jeepbluetj at 9:20am 04.18.22 I use a spreadsheet. I guess you could set up a relational database, or use a book. Spreadsheet work
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included jeepbluetj at 9:19am 04.18.22 $26 per foot, year round. Crumbling docks, 50 year old electric, and mediocre toilets/showers inclu
25.5 Port side bulkhead GBorsuk at 9:15am 04.18.22 I had an 84 H25.5 and replaced the bulkheads and much of the interior wood. Everything is 1/2" Teak
water leak in side deck window, what would be best to seal the surface mounted glass Jan11 at 9:09am 04.18.22 Dow-Corning 795 Dow-Corning 795. Not sure why you posted this question twice. Not sure why you po
Evergreen All U Get at 8:50am 04.18.22 They do exactly that, jssailem. No idea what the environmental analysis (if any) says about its ef
Evergreen jssailem at 8:50am 04.18.22 Well time will tell. Flightless 3 legged birds and such will give us clues into the success. Pretty
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included tfox2069 at 8:48am 04.18.22 dLj I have a lot of the same feelings you do about losing "family" feel, and the increasing price of
Evergreen Davidasailor26 at 8:38am 04.18.22 Poplar Island, which was used for these spoils, is used for all of the spoils from ongoing maintenan
Evergreen tfox2069 at 8:30am 04.18.22 Do I understand this correctly, they dig up the muck that has carried the heavy metals, and discard
H240 Stuck Keel Removal Tip GL-WindPower at 8:25am 04.18.22 I've read into the process of replacing the keel lifting line before taking on the task and correct
How fix rudder play from oblong hole in rudder tube? JamesG161 at 8:23am 04.18.22 can I just add a 1.5" high UHMW "sleeve bearing" on top of what you see in the pic? your first pic
Ship/Maintenance log book Rick D at 8:21am 04.18.22 I have a written log on the boat that includes trips and maintenance/upgrade items also. I also keep
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 8:20am 04.18.22 No idea if there's a liveaboard fee, but they do allow it and the guy next to me does live aboard.
Evergreen jssailem at 8:18am 04.18.22 Do I understand this correctly, they dig up the muck that has carried the heavy metals, and discards
O'day 23 through hull access ljwallace at 8:09am 04.18.22 To follow up to Bruce C.'s comment. It is the drain from the starboard lazarette. You have to be v
Head Bolt Backing P12nash at 8:05am 04.18.22
Head Bolt Backing Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:36am 04.18.22 If the lag bolts long enough to extend beyond the flooring, it's possible that portion is black due
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included tfox2069 at 7:09am 04.18.22 So mine works out to $11.57/foot per month, or $5,000 per year (we pay year round here). I haul out
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included kloudie1 at 6:54am 04.18.22 Our marina just went up 20% , $6.25 per foot per month, year 'round for a 36 foot slip.. That includ

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