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Giot furler maintenance rlgales at 5:01pm 03.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1245 My 1988 Oceanis 350 has a Giot furler and I would like to know how to perform maintenance on it, if
Checking mast rake Mac Daddy at 4:32pm 03.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/3042 I know the halyard trick when the boats in the water. But on the trailer I need to level the boat fi
First sail of the season (pictures) (4) walt at 4:08pm 03.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 34/4102 Tried out do it yourself battened jib, saw a Bald Eagle, need more downhaul on both sails next time.
Single handling an O'Day 272 PatSul22 at 1:51pm 03.06.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3148 Im looking to sail my oday 272 single handed. Does any one suggest any ideas on how to handle the ma
Headliner Peeling Away Attalia32 at 1:30pm 03.06.09 Ask All Sailors 15/8807 We have a "new" '85 Jeanneau 32 (Attalia), and it came with the vinyle headliner, (and sides) in the
For the DIY guys sailaway78 at 12:35pm 03.06.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2063 If someone is so inclined, and has the time there is a hell of a deal on a boat on ebay right now.
Ranger 22 Mast Wildthing at 11:50am 03.06.09 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/2722 My Ranger 22 mast has a severe permenant bow to port, which will not come out all the way by tuning
Holy Chainplates! (3) emergpa1 at 11:36am 03.06.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2326 Hello, What a beautiful day, 7o's with light breezes. But my boat is on the trailor, and I have a lo
In search of a trailer Mr Rickey Point at 11:27am 03.06.09 Trailer Sailors 7/2691 Hello gang, I've been kicking around on a little 16' Kent Ranger for the last couple of years on t
Scared the living sh... Roger Long at 9:56am 03.06.09 Ask All Sailors 13/1846 ..it outta me! You have to be careful laying up thick epoxy laminates so they don't go into feedba
Good news paulj at 7:50am 03.06.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1481 USCG boat Looks good...... http://www.wvec.com/news/topstories/stories/wvec_local_030509_yorktown_
Finally got my Oceanis 350 PICANTE at 7:43am 03.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1605 After 9 long months of searching for a boat, finally got a 1991 Beneteau Oceanis 350.
waterproofing spray for bimini? richk at 6:18am 03.06.09 Ask All Sailors 14/10371 What to use? Rich in Annapolis
New hatch lock (1) paulj at 10:04pm 03.05.09 Catalina 310 3/1646 Installed a new lock for hatch today. Can open at night and without Cheater glasses. paulj :troll
Years produced-Hunter models Andy1237 at 9:46pm 03.05.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/2489 I thought that the knowledgebase had a listing of what years a particular models of boat was manufac
VHF Radio Mount Location Suggestions (1) gweisheipl at 7:09pm 03.05.09 Mid-Size Boats 11/2147 To: All Owners of 31' 1983 Hunters I am looking for photo suggestions or ideas where to mount a ne
Po' boys prepreg Roger Long at 2:02pm 03.05.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1728 I'm sure this has been thought of before so I won't claim any credit but it worked so spectacularly
Bow roller replacement (1) David Knauer at 1:36pm 03.05.09 Big Boats 3/1512 I've been following a tread from a few days ago requesting info for a new bow roller set for a Hunte
It doesn't take much to stop a bilge pump. (1) Roger Long at 1:27pm 03.05.09 Ask All Sailors 9/1879 My boat has a manual pump that the helmsman can work while desperately steering towards that speck
Outboard gas vs inboard diesel - A comprehensive approach Skipper at 11:56am 03.05.09 Ask All Sailors 35/9567 I believe this topic has been discussed many times prior, however not in a direct approach in terms

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Jabsco Head Swap: Bolts kappykaplan at 6:50am 06.21.21 re the nuts for those nuts "integrated" into the fiberglass, or will I need to find access undernea
Yanmar 2GM20F Failure - reality check needed Fredct at 6:36am 06.21.21 Update for completeness. Changed air filter (old one was oily, filthy). Changed Raccor 10 micron
What's in your toolkit? shemandr at 6:32am 06.21.21 I've posted this before but a rubber mallet. A quality pair of shears. If you have a Yanmar 7 & 10
Paceship PY26 Anchor (1) sail sfbay at 6:24am 06.21.21 OR mount it on a raised teak base using a stainless steel deck plate as a pattern so there is suffic
1990 Hunter 18.5 Stay T-Ball Receivers (3) Dhozer at 6:21am 06.21.21 I hope I posted the pics correctly! I'm not sure how to figure out which backplates I need, but whe
Paceship PY26 Anchor Nemo Nusquam at 6:21am 06.21.21 Consider stowing on a rail bracket like the Windline Rail Mount Anchor Bracket Windline Rail Mount
Compound after wetsand, or straight to wax/polish? sesmith at 6:08am 06.21.21 One thing I'd add. You mentioned not wanting to use a buffer. If so, I would wet sand up past 1000
Paceship PY26 Anchor (1) sail sfbay at 6:02am 06.21.21 Consider stowing on a rail bracket like the Windline Rail Mount Anchor Bracket Windline Rail Mount A
2000 H240 SnapFurl CF500 issues Crazy Dave Condon at 5:50am 06.21.21 Picture of entire sail first and how attached to furling drum please. In the future put your ques
tachometer not accurate Maine Sail at 5:47am 06.21.21 Charge bus simply means; anything else charging the batteries when you ran this test? A 3/8" belt
H240 Compression Post Water Ingress SolentHunter at 5:45am 06.21.21 I had this problem last year on my previous '98 240. I first noticed the leak at the base of the com
1990 Hunter 18.5 Stay T-Ball Receivers Crazy Dave Condon at 5:43am 06.21.21 There are backing plates that should be on the mast for the t balls. Advise boom/mast manufacturer
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 5:43am 06.21.21 Being you have a 310 and I a 30 w/ dinette, I didn't think you had the same location options as I h
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 5:41am 06.21.21 An important note. The round sensor rotates in the fitting used to attach the unit to the boat. Th
What's in your toolkit? (1) Pagan Baby at 5:38am 06.21.21 195469these have saved my bacon many times!
How far down should she be dunked? SailingLoto at 5:36am 06.21.21 The bracket is somewhat adjustable. . Thank you for highlighting that paragraph. I was getting r
What's in your toolkit? dlochner at 5:32am 06.21.21 A foam garden kneeling pad. You will spend a lot of time on your knees. :biggrin:
Roller furling RocheDen at 5:31am 06.21.21 thank you - will do...i think i can get there tonite or tomorrow to take pictures.
H260 Model Year Differences? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:30am 06.21.21 Your welcome sir
Roller furling Crazy Dave Condon at 5:28am 06.21.21 Take a picture or two and send them. I also want to see how the line exits the furling drum. Inc

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