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spreaders allengc at 7:02pm 04.06.09 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2199 last fall I had to remove my spreaders on my ranger 29. They were wired to the shroud which has a ma
Finally getting into the refit of Oh Joy. (2) CharlieCobra at 6:57pm 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1790 With the nice weather and having a crew of four, we really started getting things done on Oh Joy. I
H34 Speed with Yanmar 3GM(F) zds at 6:04pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 23/9019 Cruising along this weekend I started to wonder why I go so slow under engine power. My H34 makes
Anchor Question frmreilly at 5:09pm 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 26/3519 My Pearson 323 came with a good-sized Danforth anchor which the previous owner told me was a seconda
portlights wall nuts at 4:02pm 04.06.09 Cal 1/2104 SOS I NEED HELP GUYS AND GALS i HAVE A 1981 CAL 31 WHICH NEEDS NEW PORTLIGHTS, ALL 4 ARE IN BAD SHAP
Headliner Material (perforated cushion type) zds at 4:01pm 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 2/2298 Checking out some boats around the marina recently, I noticed a foam-like headliner material that ha
Cell Phone Video Rick D at 3:41pm 04.06.09 Destinations 1/4 Don't know if this will come out. I took a quick cell photo while sailing in Long Beach, CA last Sat
sailed yesterday!! troutsmoustang at 3:40pm 04.06.09 Day Sailers 7/1985 went out yesterday in SC and had a great time. winds were about 10 mph. I have not sailed in 16 ye
Burning Alternators jimberg at 2:39pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 5/2319 We have replaced two alternators on our Catalina 380, which is equipped with two 4D commercial batte
Reefing Mainsail jimberg at 2:09pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 4/1967 What is the best way to secure the first and second mainsail luff reefing cringles to the boom? Does
SS windows? RBDUFFER at 2:07pm 04.06.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1495 Hey guys, does any body know of a SS replacement window for the fixed windows on the 84-85, 37c?
Boom Wiggle jwieneck at 1:40pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 2/1307 I noticed last year when I was sailing to my winter harbor that by boom was rotated a bit. Where th
MacGregor 26 Owners on the Chesapeake rbillymac at 1:06pm 04.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/136 Hard forum to choose since looking specifically for MacGregor 26 owners and on the Chesapeake. My m
Construction photos of a '97 356 windsock1 at 12:45pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 2/1183 After I received help from a lot of you in locating that PVC conduit for cockpit wiring going to the
Compass light JCDSAIL at 12:31pm 04.06.09 Catalina 310 2/1827 Recently noticed that my compass does not have illumination. Is this light connected to the interior
321 walk-through transom seat pkdailey4 at 12:17pm 04.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1435 What do you do with yours when your not using it ? It seems like there was absolutely no forethought
1981 Cal 31 portlights genovese at 12:15pm 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 6/3390 Hi to all. We're trying to eliminate heavy leaks on the four fixed portlights. Anyone knows where to
Anchoring in Public Waters- TimCup at 11:51am 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 24/9388 I didn't want to hijack another thread, and I've got some questions about anchoring so here goes:
How to fix a broken swing keel cable? nimwegen at 11:43am 04.06.09 Catalina 22 4/7462 How to fix a broken swing keel cable if boat in the water? I checked the cable for the swing keel o
Tiller handle Catalina 30 1979 Hermit Scott at 11:43am 04.06.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/1496 My boat was converted to wheel steering long ago. I found the tiller in it's cover hidden away in th

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Running Gear Maintenance Terry Cox at 6:33pm 03.06.22 Hi George, no experience here with a PSS seal, but just wondering why you need to replace the cutles
HUNTER 280 ZINC ANODE CROmarin at 6:06pm 03.06.22 When I pull the boat out I will take and post a photo no problem. It was there when i bought the boa
Houston, we have a Problem - H36 Compression Post (2) chichiflys at 5:57pm 03.06.22 Slow progress to some degree. Realized the upper portion of the post is epoxied to the underside of
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? DArcy at 5:39pm 03.06.22 If you are trying to determine sailing performance you might get an idea looking at PHRF ratings. Th
Running Gear Maintenance Don S/V ILLusion at 5:38pm 03.06.22
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 5:33pm 03.06.22 Thanks, Dave, and I agree with your assessment. The boat has been sitting that long because the own
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 5:11pm 03.06.22 I have been on the fence about which way to go with this boat, and your comments, and advice are hel
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice reuabyor at 4:57pm 03.06.22 Thank you both.
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice dlochner at 4:18pm 03.06.22 What @Stu Jackson said. Also you probably want the single feed version one the MRBF holder. The exi
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice Stu Jackson at 4:09pm 03.06.22 My question is: Based on my 1000 CCA stater battery and 51 Amp alternator, what fuse(s) do I use? I
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice (1) reuabyor at 3:54pm 03.06.22
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? dlochner at 3:52pm 03.06.22 I do think this boat has potential, it just needs these items addressed. If I do all the work mysel
hunter 49 steering quadrant Tom J at 3:51pm 03.06.22 The bolt through the rod end should be tight so that the rod end rotates around the ball.
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Tally Ho at 3:44pm 03.06.22
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 3:22pm 03.06.22 I am getting some really good advice from all of you and it is very much appreciated. I think what
Hunter 25.5 standing rigging Examinator327 at 2:55pm 03.06.22 I like JoeWhites approach. But if specs is what you prefer, my owners manual for my Hunter 23.5 has
Spinnaker winches for H340 (stainless arch) DannyO at 2:25pm 03.06.22 Thanks so much for your reply. Yes, I have two ratchet blocks ready to go - I completely agree with
HUNTER 280 ZINC ANODE dlochner at 2:19pm 03.06.22 A zinc would be unusual for a sink with no connection to other metal below the waterline. However,
Boat Launches in Lake Manitoba or Lake Winnipeg Leeward Rail at 2:16pm 03.06.22 That's exactly what it is. It'll be a good test. The ramp looks flatter than most of the ramps I p
Boat Launches in Lake Manitoba or Lake Winnipeg Tedd at 2:11pm 03.06.22 It is a bit shallow slope but fine for a retracting keel trailerable sailboat. That's exactly what

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