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Recutting a Jib Rob McClain at 4:36pm 09.11.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 12/10445 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 8/2843 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 3/3682 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 3/2128 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 3/2128 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 20/4444 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 0/2701 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 11/6972 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 5/2525 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 1/2134 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 9/3299 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 29/4050 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 2/1599 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 3/1698 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 1/3802 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 1/1768 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 1/1363 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 10/2796 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 1/4677 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 2/2125 What happened to the used 310 boat listings? There appears to be only a couple for sale in the marke

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Another Battery Question..... Scott T-Bird at 11:00am 04.26.22 Very interesting question! The question boils down to whether or not it is better to mix batteries
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ? All U Get at 10:58am 04.26.22 I voted for live oak carved like an elephant.
Another Battery Question..... kappykaplan at 10:56am 04.26.22 cost isn't too bad if I decide to replace with 4 new batteries. That's the way to go! :beer:
Another Battery Question..... Boomer2it at 10:55am 04.26.22 cost isn't to bad if I decide to replace with 4 new batteries. $550 after core discount
Paddlewheel Protection lehighsail at 10:53am 04.26.22 What a great idea to clean it when you go for a swim, just take a toothbrush along. I'm putting aw
Another Battery Question..... Boomer2it at 10:51am 04.26.22 :plus: How old are the existing batteries? 2019 I believe
Another Battery Question..... kappykaplan at 10:40am 04.26.22 Mixing old batteries with new is not such a good idea :plus: How old are the existing batteries?
Another Battery Question..... sailme88 at 10:38am 04.26.22 Mixing old batteries with new is not such a good idea.. the weaker ones will always draw down the s
Need help selecting Chartplotter/Radar to go with Raymarine instruments twodzusfittings at 10:35am 04.26.22 I wish I had thought this one out a while back. I got a terrific price on a Garmin 74 DV. I had a Ra
Catalina 315 Fuel Gauge Skipper John at 10:31am 04.26.22 Thanks, all. I was hoping for a better fuel gauge reading... the one on our Catalina 30 was perfectl
Oceanus 400 transducer location? Rattlenebang at 10:18am 04.26.22 I've already lifted it: used a bit of thickened epoxy that was more thickener than epoxy and it came
Oceanus 400 transducer location? Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 04.26.22 Welcome to the site @Rattlenebang. Being a master of hindsite, I can only recommend that you should
Mooring ball pickup - single handed Terry Cox at 9:41am 04.26.22 Hi Rick, in our early cruising years I tried an assortment of tools and techniques, but have settled
So I found this bolt ... Serenity on Hudson at 9:36am 04.26.22 The window on my new 1968 VW was making noise so I took the door apart and found a glass Heineken bo
So I found this bolt ... Benny17441 at 9:28am 04.26.22 People drop things and then figure it is not worth it to hunt them down and just leave them. If it
Build a Better Boat Hook? dLj at 9:23am 04.26.22 I add this to my kit bag 2 years ago when I started to land at docks in Canada where they use "Bull
ignition key cover Catalina 30 1978 vintage Benny17441 at 9:21am 04.26.22 Could always relocate the Key Switch from the panel to a more protected location. Can you really s
Annual WAxing ROutine tfox2069 at 9:16am 04.26.22 If you follow Mainesail's advice (I sure do), then you'll notice he doesn't recommend you use any s
Paddlewheel Protection Scott T-Bird at 9:08am 04.26.22 You absolutely need speed through the water (paddlewheel) if your electronics are interfaced to sho
So I found this bolt ... jssailem at 9:04am 04.26.22 Guessing, it may be a set screw or cover hold screw to something. Perhaps the starter motor cover.

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