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Highlights from this weekend's MS Regatta Tim R. at 7:17pm 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 4/988 We placed 2nd in our class behind a very fast C'C 35. Our Class had 4 Ericsons in it. Our 35-3, anot
Again with the Centerboard HukilauMike at 6:43pm 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1100 Arrgh! The centerboard on my Oday 23 stuck when I retracted it into the well. It hasn't happened f
Internet Access goinsailin at 6:22pm 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 1/931 Hey everyone, I am new to these forums but I have an important question. I'm looking to purcha
Need a manual for Hunter 280 Newby at 6:21pm 08.17.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1199 We purchased a used Hunter 280 which did not have its original manual. We have tried to find one fro
Here's an interesting site that anyone can use! Joe11688 at 5:34pm 08.17.08 Day Sailers 2/1519 One of our club members sent me this neat chart site. Check it out. Smooth Sailing! Joe
Need lamps for 83 Hunter 34 Power panel Island Girl 34 at 5:26pm 08.17.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1260 Hello all, I am new here. Have been lurking and reading for a while now. After 7 years in my Pe
A great day Paul356 at 4:35pm 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1224 A beautiful sailing day in Milwaukee today. Warm west wind, and warm flat water. Hope you all made
bad transom rookie at 3:51pm 08.17.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1063 I have a Catalina 27 (1974) sloop with an outboard. The transom is cracked where the motor mount si
Diesel not started for 18 months rumrunner at 12:32pm 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1170 I've finally come to grips with selling my hunter 28.5. Since I moved away exactly 3 years now, my
Yanmar 2gm 13 Manual Kim at 10:48am 08.17.08 S2 2/4140 I'm looking for a manual for a Yanmar 2 gm 13 RWC. Can anyone advise? Thanks
Zincs Kim at 10:42am 08.17.08 S2 4/1345
polars for beneteau 456 pdillon829@yahoo.com at 9:12am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1145 looking for polars for a beneteau first 456, standard draft and rig, frers design anybody cast any l
Night Sail!!!! MoonSailer at 7:44am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1297 I have been night sailing a few times in the Gulf of Mexico sailing between Pensacola and Panama Cit
To: Maine Sail Jim Seamans at 6:38am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1027 Sent you an email via the SBO about a week ago. Did you get it? I've seen no answer. Jim
Donating a boat Landlocked at 6:37am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1432 I listed my 1986 Newport 30 for sale 8 months ago. Initial listing price was $19,999. I have lowered
How to thread reefing line thro boom Sailoff at 6:36am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2640 Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
How to thread reefing line thro boom Sailoff at 5:04am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1030 Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
Liiking for Y-37 nodrama at 8:59pm 08.16.08 Yamaha 4/2736 I am looking for a Y-37. Any info would be great
where to cleat RNC725 at 8:32pm 08.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/988 havent sailed in almost 10 years just got a 91 M26s when hauling the main or jib where does everyo
New sails/running rigging blackcloud at 6:47pm 08.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1135 The sails on my 1998 Hunter 310 (UK sails) are looking a little worn. How long can sails be expecte

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Help with halyards at mast head Ben4195 at 10:52am 01.28.22 I believe your jib halyard is supposed to go through that fairlead-type thing you see in the picture
Adding an Hour Meter jssailem at 10:47am 01.28.22 The other point often made by others (not you) is that you use more fuel if you hare working again
Adding an Hour Meter Stu Jackson at 10:13am 01.28.22 Stu, in most cases that is true, but as you well know depending on conditions fuel range can signif
Adding an Hour Meter Benny17441 at 9:02am 01.28.22 The meter "needs" to be neither at the cockpit control panel or on the electrical panel down below.
Headliner jssailem at 9:00am 01.28.22 I was trying too hard to make it look original There is the question, why? When exploring a hobb
3M 5200...how to make it non-stick on bolts jssailem at 8:26am 01.28.22 This sounds like a first time project. I learned that trying a mock up or test bed is a best pract
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage Benny17441 at 8:26am 01.28.22 What size is the chain? Anything over 1/2 inch would be dead weight.
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Siamese at 7:11am 01.28.22 I agree Gene. My comment above was not directed towards the CD customer service department, which i
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode Jacktar at 7:03am 01.28.22 I single hand so for short stays, easier to lower anchor from stern cleat, and have access to motor
Boat History RoyS at 7:01am 01.28.22 +1 on using the documentation number to discover history as recommended by Sail SFBay above. When I
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage Rich Stidger at 6:33am 01.28.22 Same issue. I just stop the chain and kick it down with my foot. Edited to add: 5/16 G4 chain
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint seadaddler at 5:27am 01.28.22 That sounds way too $$$$$ check out Bottom paint store I just did bottom on my 07 H-36 used 3 gallon
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) J_Stone at 11:17pm 01.27.22 Nice job not only on the trailer but the excellent documentation. I know that someone else, maybe a
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) J_Stone at 11:15pm 01.27.22 I would suggest the following: 1. Add wheel fenders to prevent hull damage from road debri.
Question about cockpit table attachment to deck JoeWhite at 9:41pm 01.27.22 Yes, C36
Oil shortage BigEasy at 8:55pm 01.27.22
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode pclarksurf at 8:04pm 01.27.22 So off the stern not off the bow? In my version the crate stays in the cockpit where it is stable
help cutlass bearing h41 question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:28pm 01.27.22 i redo my question, the stern bearing is like the cutlass bearing, the shaft is touching that ? V
Question about cockpit table attachment to deck AndyL at 5:58pm 01.27.22 Thanks for the info. Was that on your Catalina 36?
'76 Chrysler 15' Light air at 5:52pm 01.27.22 You never know unless you ask. The Catalina I have was over $1,000 higher than what I finally paid

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