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Rope Word - What do you call this? rpwillia at 8:44pm 07.20.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2286 Even seen on a pole where rope is wrapped around as a scuff cover? I would like to do that to my spi
whats the best reaction Douglast at 8:21pm 07.20.09 Ask All Sailors 26/4210 hope this is in the right forum...anyway i was in a brisk wind coming at me from the North and i was
Hunter 30g Windvane Wire Replacemetn hancock at 8:12pm 07.20.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/1036 I need advice on replacement of the wind wire from the mast head (truck) down through the outlet at
not enough head room in cockpit on c25 tall rig bppleas at 7:31pm 07.20.09 Smaller Boats 3/2255 Have a 1980 c25 tall rig and really like the boat but don't like the lack of head room. Have been th
Canvas Work (1) Bad Obsession at 6:02pm 07.20.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2055 This year I started to learn how to do my own canvas projects for my boat. I am learning as I go al
WANTED: KENYON or Compatible 5" Round Wind Indicator Dial RobertLangdirect at 5:53pm 07.20.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1278 I recently bought a Pearson P31 hull no 14. I am in the process of making instruments work. Am mis
seaward 22 centerboard help! diannedri at 5:31pm 07.20.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1723 Centerboard fell out. How does it attach?
raising the keel ktpa18 at 4:59pm 07.20.09 Day Sailers 2/1331 So I have never sailed before and decided to buy a 15 ODay daysailer. She was very old and had been
Point roberts to Sunshine Coast? teucer at 4:48pm 07.20.09 Destinations 22/9484 Hey Guys, I am going to take my Hunter 33 this friday and cruise / sail/ motor sail it for 10-12 d
escape rumba question Pam at 4:03pm 07.20.09 Trailer Sailors 10/37529 Does anyone know of an owner's manual or rigging diagram for an Escape Rumba? I just bought a used
Boom Vang Mast Bail tomgrigsby at 4:01pm 07.20.09 The Cherubini Hunters 2/66 I've been doing a bit of informal racing, found I need to add a vang and would like a bit of advice
not enough head room on c25 tall rig bpleas at 3:55pm 07.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1215 Really like this boat but don't have enough head room. Been thinking of having two feet taken from t
Replacing sheaves in deck organizer sobelsky at 3:01pm 07.20.09 Catalina 22 4/5157 The two sheaves on my deck organizer that trail the main halyard and boom vang lines back to the coc
Want to see a 2000 plus macgregor vb va or near Big Mac at 2:25pm 07.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/844 Anywhere within 80 miles of Virginia Beach Va. Contemplating buying one and only referrence is olde
stability huntercando at 2:25pm 07.20.09 Smaller Boats 9/2316 I am a relative newbie to sailing. Started 6 years ago with a 16 foot Tanzer and learned a lot by tr
Want to see a 2000 plus macgregor vb va or near Big Mac at 2:25pm 07.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/838 Anywhere within 80 miles of Virginia Beach Va. Contemplating buying one and only referrence is olde
Gennacker Tack Rigging and tacking Ulyses at 2:23pm 07.20.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1292 I'm seeking advice on how to rig the tac of a gennacker on an Oceanas 390. Do you use a line throug
Add Shore Power to H260???? yadayada at 2:09pm 07.20.09 Smaller Boats 6/1535 I am going to add Shore Power to my H260 and wonder what type of outlet boxes anyone has mounted for
Dinghy vs Canoe dna at 1:37pm 07.20.09 Sails Call Lounge 2/7858 We are at the point where we need to replace our dinghy and are weighing the pros and cons on a cano
Replacing wich and cable on a swing keel Rosasco at 1:08pm 07.20.09 Catalina 22 2/1413 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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Window Advice rlongfield at 6:13am 04.01.22 @Joe @Calif. Ted So you both think I should just do a complete reseal of the windows? I assume it's
Reuse shrink wrap? All U Get at 6:11am 04.01.22 I did it using a lot of shrink tape, but it gets brittle so any harsh winds can rip it apart. We so
Icom m802 All U Get at 5:59am 04.01.22
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jviss at 5:36am 04.01.22 Could the fuel pump be connected to the windlass electrical system? The only relation between the
Reuse shrink wrap? Maine Sail at 5:09am 04.01.22 Shrink-wrap does not like to re-shrink after a winter..
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. (2) TomY at 4:27am 04.01.22 I don't know. Not even sure I can properly describe it... But as a FYI, I've been on boats where t
Reuse shrink wrap? dlochner at 4:09am 04.01.22 Oh yeah. Humping that cover up the boat ladder and lifting it over the boom was at the limit of my
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 11:27pm 03.31.22 Ok so by way of an update: At this moment by passing the fuel tank and picking up fuel from a 22L je
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? thinwater at 10:41pm 03.31.22 I agree with the understanding, On a larger boat, the knot is to secure a sail shackle (in my case)
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:16pm 03.31.22 As you have discovered, the original through hull fittings for the early mk1 boats is rather suspect
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:43pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/lamina
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jssailem at 9:39pm 03.31.22 Disconnecting the battery bank from the engine while running is not a recommended test procedure. Su
Rub rail and deck hull joint. Joe at 9:22pm 03.31.22 5200 for hull/deck joint would be my choice. Here's a WM advisor you should read if you haven't yet
Window Advice Joe at 8:31pm 03.31.22 This issue is very common for many production boats of the era. However, you should be able to find
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Benny17441 at 8:30pm 03.31.22 The only relation between the engine and the problem you are having would be an electric fuel pump.
New Catalina 30 Owner Stu Jackson at 8:21pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/laminat
New Catalina 30 Owner (2) mikeracca at 8:08pm 03.31.22 I had to find a few buried screws to dig out and then I was able to get my counter out. I found the
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal TimFromLI at 7:31pm 03.31.22 I just removed mine, 1993 Beneteau 45F5. 30mm shaft and a looks to be aproximately 1 7/8" stern t
hunter 49 steering quadrant (1) Screen Saver at 7:17pm 03.31.22 Ok, I went aboard today, and here is the correct linkage attachment to the quadrant Unless there w
Reuse shrink wrap? shemandr at 6:49pm 03.31.22 Oh yeah. Humping that cover up the boat ladder and lifting it over the boom was at the limit of my

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