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In market for sailboat Jon6440 at 4:14am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/964 I have a sailing friend (yes, really) that's between boats and is looking for a 'trailerable' sailbo
Need Replacement Fix Portlights Cal 2-27 cal-sailor347 at 4:11am 05.30.08 Cal 2/2540 I have a 1977 Cal 2-27. The fix portlights are leaking and getting in bad shape. There is still a s
Loose footed Mail Tom23400 at 4:39am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1191 Hi..I'm new to sailing. Under what conditions would you adjust the out-haul?
Ranger 33 mast maker lynnblack at 4:47am 05.30.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2039 Trying to locate a gooseneck band for the mast on our Ranger 33. Also, might anyone know who the mas
My New Swim Ladder Steve Braverman at 4:55am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1157 I mounted my new swim ladder this weekend. I looked all over for a nice one, and found this one on e
Bose 3-2-1 Mark15051 at 5:21am 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1664 Our Bose 3-2-1 stereo keeps blowing some sort of fuse in the "Acoustimass Module Base" or in the rad
shroud tension jeff kepner at 6:21am 05.30.08 Pearson 1/1730 I snapped a turnbuckle Memorial weekend and need to replace it.I would like to know the tension sett
Cockpit Cushions strobeone at 7:52am 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1031 Can someone lead me to a cushion manufacturer or a good set of cushions for a Hunter 23.5?? Need re
broken companionway step HatTrick at 10:56am 05.30.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1329 I have a 1993 510 with a broken companionway step. I have attached a photo with dimensions etc . A
Stinky Head Ted at 8:47am 05.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1132 Recently purchased this boat and it requires alot of cleaning. I cleaned the head, area under sink a
amazed at sailing performance of my Mac 26D (1) Paulie17782 at 10:52am 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1168 Hi everyone,i have been slowly getting used to our Mac 26D which we bought this year.my wife who
table Pride at 11:20am 05.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1180 I own a 1993 30 foot tall rig Catalina. The dinette table inside is what I am asking about. The un
Original Gelcoat Newbie Question Captain Juan at 3:12pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1086 Quick question....81 Mac 25I was going to compound buff and wax my Mac 25 this weekend. But, I ca
First time rigging 26D, need some advice Mzmrizu at 2:37pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1053 First time rigging my 1988 26D, need a bit of help:1. Should there be a wire or line extending fr
Outboard for 1978 Catalina 27 Bill Walker at 2:23pm 05.30.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1293 I am considering purchasing a 1978 Catalina 27 which is powered by an original equipment Atomic 4 ga
Anchor roller Mike4116 at 2:02pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1213 I would like to install an anchor roller on my 1980 O'day 28. I'm weary of hauling the anchor throug
I found this while surfing about George Oday! jackhartjr at 1:52pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1289 Hi folks, while surfing I found this article about George Oday.Have fun reading!Jack
H260 upper rudder assembly bends Nelson at 12:05pm 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 7/1091 I have a 1996 Hunter 260 (26?) which I sail alot. I am now noticing that the two black upper rudder
O'Day 272 keel removal Hubert at 11:39am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1050 Has anyone removed the keel of a 272? I'd be grateful for a full account -- especially regarding
I am looking for sails, please! Leesfer at 5:43pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/894 I just became the owner of a 1969 Macgregor Venture 21. The boat, however, did not come with sails

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Sailrite Sail Kits Garbonzo at 8:32am 09.13.21 So, the long arm version of the sailrite machine is pretty much required for a sail kit build (maybe
Dyneema for traveler? Davidasailor26 at 8:22am 09.13.21 During a tack the boom surprised us with a violent slam as it swung across. Off-topic, but the boo
NEW SAILS dmax at 8:02am 09.13.21 I have taken mine off, it wasn't stuck so very easy. Looking towards the stern, the packing nut loos
Which westerbeke is this on my 2001 Beneteau 331? Ryd at 8:02am 09.13.21 Probably will berth at Marina Bay but hoping to check out RYC in the future
Dyneema for traveler? Project_Mayhem at 8:01am 09.13.21 Dacron/polyester it is! Thanks everyone!
Dyneema for traveler? Marmalade at 7:53am 09.13.21 Xerox - photocopy machine Kleenex - facial tissue Dacron - polyester
Dyneema for traveler? Ward H at 7:52am 09.13.21 I agree with @jssailem , the traveler line is one that you do want to have some stretch in it so it
Dyneema for traveler? Project_Mayhem at 7:49am 09.13.21 Good point on the lack of stretch. Is there a significant difference between dacron and polyester? I
Teak seats and trim. sunlover at 7:49am 09.13.21 +1 Another happy user of Semco Worth the price?
Bringing dogs aboard sail sfbay at 7:47am 09.13.21 Curious how you all handle the dogs needing to use the bathroom. Use a pee-pad? Teach 'em to use the
Bringing dogs aboard dmdiehl64 at 7:40am 09.13.21 Curious how you all handle the dogs needing to use the bathroom. Use a pee-pad? Teach 'em to use the
Dyneema for traveler? jssailem at 7:38am 09.13.21 During a tack the boom surprised us with a violent slam as it swung across. Our traveler cleat stri
Replacing Catalina 310 rubrail Monheganlover at 7:04am 09.13.21 Thanks!
it's cooling off (1) Orbweaver at 6:59am 09.13.21 Here's the pic I tried to attach from my phone, but the connection just wasn't fast enough to proces
Yamaha 35CS - Any information? jssailem at 6:55am 09.13.21 Hello Kelsey I have not been on a Yamaha 35CS. Looking online there were not many available for s
Heat exchanger zinc anode. njlarry at 6:50am 09.13.21 Most small engines have a zinc in the raw water side of the heat exchanger attached to the engine. L
catalina 30 kloudie1 at 6:49am 09.13.21
Replacing Catalina 310 rubrail sail sfbay at 6:46am 09.13.21 Might start with Taco Marine who sells rub rail sections: Catalina Yachts Rub Rail TACO Marine or ch
Synthetic oil for a M-35B JamesG161 at 6:44am 09.13.21 Diesels oils are CE, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4, CH-4, CJ-4 ( not the Jeep ), CK-4. True, but main cha
Synthetic oil for a M-35B sailme88 at 6:39am 09.13.21 Whether or not you make the switch, your old selection must be diesel rated. That means a "C" ratin

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