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Why Men Don't Write Advice Columns! JonBill at 11:07am 08.28.08 Sails Call Lounge 16/3200 Why Men Don't Write Advice Columns! Dear JonBill, I hope you can help me here. The other day
Who says production boat can't cross the ocean Jim at 10:39am 08.28.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1535 This raft made it!
sailing down wind peconic bay at 9:49am 08.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1552 I sail a catalina 27T and always struggle when sailing down wind. I find it difficult to keep the j
Hunter 23 Regatta Brian M H23 at 8:54am 08.28.08 Smaller Boats 3/1540 So (sadly, a little late) I have discover that the Indian Lake Hunter 23 regatta (something you read
pop top markwelles at 8:54am 08.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/2285 What does the stock pop top arrangement supposed to look like and how does it work?
Poptop enclosure, parts, etc. phdoc at 6:01am 08.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1546 I just bought a 1983 MacGregor 25' with a poptop, but the previous owner did not have the enclosure
wiring question John at 4:15am 08.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1116 I am combining my two present batteries into one house bank (by connecting the positives). If I conn
To a great sailing weekend! r.w.landau at 6:54pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1625 Labor Day, I hope everyone has the day off and that they use it to connect with the people they love
Repairing a Push Pull System (1) Arby at 5:43pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2480 I bought a 1979 Catalina 27 this year and have been enjoying the added comfort and accomodations as
9.2A Bimini RussB at 4:47pm 08.27.08 S2 16/2199
Has Anybody Done the Great Dismal Swamp Canal ITMaster at 4:29pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 18/2057 I am wondering if anyone has been in The Great Dismal Swamp Canal and gone through the locks. I hav
Weather & sailing conditions bill@tahoe at 4:20pm 08.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1225 What is the normal conditions in late oct. to mid nov. in the MDR to Catalina area ?
Oh Joy is finally feet dry CharlieCobra at 3:32pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 17/1433 We went to push her over with the dinghy but ended up sailing her into the haulout slip. Here's a vi
Oh Joy is finally feet dry CharlieCobra at 3:15pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/881 We went to push her over with the dinghy but the motor died. Good thing there was a breeze to sail
Well, Oh Joy is finally feet dry. CharlieCobra at 2:29pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/937 We went to push her over with the dinghy and the motor died so we had to sail her into the haulout s
Passage 45cc Slipin Away at 2:08pm 08.27.08 Big Boats 1/1332 I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
Strut/Skeg for a Hunter 37 Cutter il grido at 1:46pm 08.27.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2376 Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
Maxprop "chatter" Don S/V ILLusion at 12:52pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1155 Anyone with a Maxprop that sometimes "chatters" when switching fwd ot reverse? Or, do I have a trans
Bolts for motor mount Kevin at 12:42pm 08.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1160 I'm finally back in business after getting a kick up rudder from Idasailer. I'm in the process
OK MYSTERY OIL TIME sailormanbigd at 11:55am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 28/2047 i removed starter and loosenned the v-belt so there is no external drag on the engine and it still w

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Jibing The Mainsail Tally Ho at 3:08pm 01.10.22
mast raising (1) MacBeane at 3:07pm 01.10.22 Thanks! You're correct about the lever, and I've figured out how it works. I am working with my 14
New to us Hunter 40.5 baycloud at 3:06pm 01.10.22 Welcome! I am also new to this forum having just bought a 40.5 a few months ago. The people here hav
Jibing The Mainsail shemandr at 2:57pm 01.10.22
mast raising (1) Tally Ho at 2:56pm 01.10.22 I think your Johnson lever is also known as a highfield lever. It is used to tension or remove tens
New tool :) Justin_NSA at 2:54pm 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M rgranger at 2:50pm 01.10.22 It seems it would be easier and better for the boat to simply cover the whole thing. How would tha
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan (1) Tally Ho at 2:49pm 01.10.22 I think there might be missunderstanding here. I was referring to the stainless steel rudder post
New tool :) rgranger at 2:48pm 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Jibing The Mainsail IllinoisJim at 2:40pm 01.10.22 I've always sheeted the main all the way in and then steered though the jibe being prepared to immed
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 2:36pm 01.10.22 Thinking about this. By adding the noodle you have created a floating rope fender. In a reasonable
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 2:34pm 01.10.22 I have made three of them, two of natural fiber rope, and one out of synthetic rope. But it was lon
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... garymalmgren at 2:31pm 01.10.22 You are right King:s Gambit. That was the first time that I have been caught out and it won't happen
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 2:30pm 01.10.22 Greg... The ColRegs are pretty clear. They are literal in their construction. I try not to read too
Winter Cruising Question (2) colb218 at 2:29pm 01.10.22 Good News! We made it off the dock yesterday. A quick trip over to Semiahmoo to fill up at their fue
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 2:28pm 01.10.22 Greg, are you still blaming this Progressive video for your lack of very basic knowledge? (how is i
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Don S/V ILLusion at 2:26pm 01.10.22 It seems it would be easier and better for the boat to simply cover the whole thing.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 2:25pm 01.10.22 Update on Fiberglass Gelcoat renovation and Rub Rail finished. Starboard Side mage finished. Big
Boat and trailer Marshall-Sevilla at 2:01pm 01.10.22
Point to ponder: furling the jib kappykaplan at 1:07pm 01.10.22 For storm prep we do that with both spinnaker halyards, wrapping them each in opposite directions.

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