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I'm seeking advice on how to rig the tac of a gennacker on an Oceanas 390. Do you use a line throug
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I am going to add Shore Power to my H260 and wonder what type of outlet boxes anyone has mounted for
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We are at the point where we need to replace our dinghy and are weighing the pros and cons on a cano
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I recently bought a 1974 Catalina 22 and it looks like the winch for the swing keel is very old, if
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As some of you know, I purchased a 1975, 25' Lancer a few months ago. One of the problems I have is
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This past weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, there were easily a lot more sailboats out on San Franc
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I'm hoping someone might have an idea what the deal is. I have a 1985 H34 with a Yanmar 3 cylinder.
Andy Lifland at 11:33am 07.20.09
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Does anyone have any experience with an asymmetric spinnaker furler, such as Facnor's ASYM-FX? htt
Rob19574 at 11:23am 07.20.09
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Hi all - My inspection hatches on my Polyethylene water tanks leak where the they screw into the tan
mckee1952 at 11:08am 07.20.09
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A Tribute to Walter Cronkite You were there when we needed you, In those dark day?s when everyth
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Hi Guys n Gals, I am thinking of buying a 1997 Hunter 310 boat looks good but if any one could give
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After the July 4th weekend, I generally change my Hunter 336 (3GM30F) oil and filter as I do again i
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After the July 4th weekend, I generally change my Hunter 336 (3GM30F) oil and filter as I do again i
Mike H. at 9:55am 07.20.09
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I just replaced the toilet and holding tank in our Hunter Vision 36, 1994, and the smell is back. N
Mike H. at 9:49am 07.20.09
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Just got a used Bombard Tropik inflatable. It's in good condition, however, no oarlocks, seat of fl
MarksTRI at 9:30am 07.20.09
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Hi to all... Has anyone tryed to paint there sails... flexible paint, what kind and where to purchas
jayncee at 9:26am 07.20.09
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When our boat is anchored or at the dock with the wind forward, there is really a tremendous amount
DavidD2047 at 9:26am 07.20.09
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Does anyone know the manufacturer and part number for the bow navigation lights? The lens are home
isail4sanity at 9:25am 07.20.09
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OK, another problem with the least used part of the boat, my 15 horse, 1978 OMC Saildrive! I have wa

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Problem Raising the Genoa on a Furlex 200S
dkinzer at 6:17pm 03.30.22
Also, i hoisted the upper swivel to the top of the mast today, almost effortlessly, and then hauled
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..   (1)
jssailem at 5:59pm 03.30.22
great function must be a part of the definition, i'm thinking. There is little in the way of wood
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch?
jssailem at 5:54pm 03.30.22
Interesting @sail sfbay I put my sail numbers in, then played with the wind speeds and the tensile s
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Load on an on mast main halyard clutch?
jssailem at 5:39pm 03.30.22
Richard... Your boat and what you do is always ok.. That said, consider. Rope clutches have to fai
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch?
sail sfbay at 5:37pm 03.30.22
Check this link: Main Halyard Load (lakesiderigging.com)
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
jon hansen at 5:30pm 03.30.22
i'm thinking it is more than age. like john's cal, the design has stood the test of time. those old
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
dLj at 5:21pm 03.30.22
WOW.. I never knew the standard... Lets see. My boat was launched in 1974. So that makes her 48 yea
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
jssailem at 5:17pm 03.30.22
at least 20 years old WOW.. I never knew the standard... Lets see. My boat was launched in 1974. S
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel.
Screen Saver at 5:16pm 03.30.22
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How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel.
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SeaStar Solutions (formerly Teleflex Marine), a leading supplier of marine steering and control syst
TV removal Hunter 50
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 4:30pm 03.30.22
I have removed the TV. You do not need to remove the frame. You can get access to the bracket holdin
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Screen Saver at 4:23pm 03.30.22
Is it a metal or plastic tank? We cleaned our plastic tank by cutting a hole in it pumping the fuel
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Problem Raising the Genoa on a Furlex 200S
dkinzer at 4:01pm 03.30.22
I dropped off the head sail at a sail loft today for it to be inspected. They said that the luff and

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