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Older roller furler set-up help. Talisman at 9:56am 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1053 Hello all, (I have an Oday 22 (1973) sailboat.) I could use a little direction here. I have an
Last call-CDI furler parts sailaway78 at 8:25am 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1695 As many of you know I recently broke a headstay and ended up having to replace the furler. It is a
problem steering astern Royston at 7:45am 08.08.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/4970 When steering astern , getting a dreadful kick to port almost 90 degrees before any steerage. In ast
Sun screen stains Gary at 7:30am 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2053 I have some pink sun screen stains on the gelcoat in my cockpit that i can't seem to get off.Does an
part runner at 6:46am 08.08.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1016 Hello I have an older sailboat and I am really a beginner. Last weekend I stepped on a cap and it cr
Follow-up on Navman wind instrumetns jviss at 5:09am 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 0/915 Just wondering about the Navman wind instruments erratic point problems; has this been resolved? Is
Diesel Fuel Additives ??? Maine Sail at 4:59am 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 45/9799 Hi All, Ok, for years I'd been using fuel additives for my diesel and bought into all the "stuff"
Catalina owners must have all the answers Dean5735 at 4:58am 08.08.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/936 By the looks of this Catalina forum, the Cal owners all turn to us for answers to their problems. I
Dinghy Repair Question sailaway78 at 10:26pm 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1371 I guess I should fess up for the reason first. Backing down to set the anchor and got the dinghy pa
Another win Tim R. at 7:42pm 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 1/974 Although we had a great start, our first leg last night was lousy because we were not prepared when
renault rc8d z280nut at 6:55pm 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1752 Would love to find someone that has renault rc8d parts or engine running or not. MY has stuck into f
traveler parts for Pearson 303 Mark at 6:51pm 08.07.08 Pearson 4/2227 My last post didn't get through in full. Does anyone know where I might locate a stop pin for the S
Traveler pin replacement Mark at 6:45pm 08.07.08 Pearson 0/1299 Does anyone know where I could find a replacement pin for the Schanfo would be greatly appreciated.
Exhaust hose dimensions and availability. RJ9757 at 5:35pm 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/982 Hello all. I just changed the mixing elbow on my '87 H31. Again. Now THAT'S a fun job! Anyway,
hunter 31 1986 boom replacement henry m. francis jr at 10:39am 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1257 Hello, I need to find a boom for a hunter 31 1986 or a suitable replacement that is not stock. A
Jib or Genoa Kjoe at 10:16am 08.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1489 my venture 21 has two forstays. both have blocks at the top the Genoa fits on the front one and the
Gas Question bffatcat at 10:08am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2837 I recently replaced my 20 year old 8hp Mercury a new 4 cycle 8hp tohatsu. The dealer told me that
Safety Tip... Check Clevis Pins before you set sail!!!! abk at 9:37am 08.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/5482 At the risk of looking like a moron, I have posted this for new sailors and seasoned ones too!!!
Yanmar SB8 diesel starting problem peterstump at 8:52am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 6/6333 The SB8 is a single cylindar engine, in a H27(1977), that has performed well until recently. The en
Skylight Leak Neil McDonald at 7:00am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1205 Leaking skylights are an ongoing problem with my H35. Water seems to enter through the holes for the

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Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs DArcy at 5:00pm 01.26.22 Masts are generally supported like a B&R rig. There are definite issues to deal with when there's
Oday Mariner 19 portlights (1) Will Gilmore at 4:48pm 01.26.22 Hi Chris, Are you a member of the Mariner Class Association? I recommend it. In case you didn't
Lewmar hatch size 05 H33 Scott B at 4:06pm 01.26.22 You might the hatch on this site: Hunter Parts (hunterowners.com). I would measure to be sure. Migh
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? patbratton at 4:04pm 01.26.22 I am HOT into planning a long yearned-for "bucket list" adventure... I am 65 now, still fit and ful
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S stickinthemud57 at 3:47pm 01.26.22 Interesting idea. My boat is equipped with baby stay mounts on the deck and stays of the appropriate
Hunter 33, started some work azambella at 3:41pm 01.26.22 You should check out Boatworkstoday on youtube. He does a real serious core repair and goes through
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S Tedd at 3:03pm 01.26.22 If you were to put a tube diagonally from near the top of the aft stanchion to near the bottom of th
Hunter 28 Growl at 2:55pm 01.26.22 Thanks Terry
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs Will Gilmore at 2:47pm 01.26.22 Those aft mast designs look like they would be difficult to get good forestay tension due to the st
Oday Mariner 19 portlights Chris Jones at 2:42pm 01.26.22 Welcome to the forum!! Does it look like the one in the photo below? They look like framed and no
Lewmar hatch size 05 H33 sail sfbay at 2:28pm 01.26.22 You might the hatch on this site: Hunter Parts (hunterowners.com). I would measure to be sure. Might
Hull Nivale at 2:27pm 01.26.22 Thanks to everyone. I have to install my new GPS / depth sounder. I'm afraid the transducer put insi
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs DArcy at 2:19pm 01.26.22 Those aft mast designs look like they would be difficult to get good forestay tension due to the ste
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. Davidasailor26 at 2:17pm 01.26.22 What would this mean... "GAIL WARNING is a shoal draft model with centerboard, allowing her to ven
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? Caboteur at 2:16pm 01.26.22 Remember, entering the Great Lakes via the St Lawrence requires going up stream against the current
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Tater at 2:04pm 01.26.22 Thanks Rick. I talked to the previous commander and the ball is rolling.
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. sail sfbay at 1:37pm 01.26.22 Suggest buying a good quality starter boat within your budget locally and that will get you sailing
Oday Mariner 19 portlights Dave Groshong at 1:13pm 01.26.22 Try Mark at: MarkPlastics.com
Wind angle CapitalistSailor at 12:43pm 01.26.22 A drone is a good idea. You might also want to try binoculars.
Fresh Water Hose Replacement Issues buddybear at 12:35pm 01.26.22 Need some advice please. I am in the process of replacing all the fresh water hoses in ZoeVie. Tw

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