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cleaning sails porsche at 11:09am 05.31.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1140 How do I clean my sails, type of cleaner and method ETC. They have some stains and are just a little
vang help kitterysurfer at 10:59am 05.31.08 Smaller Boats 12/1975 can anyone tell me how far aft of the mast should i put my pad eye for my vang?my boom does not hav
Rudder Play Karl at 10:14am 05.31.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1268 I just finished repairing some damage to the rudder on my 1980 Hunter 27, a friend came along to che
Hunter 19, good deal? DaveB at 1:03pm 05.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1147 Hello Hunter owners, I am a first time owner and came across a boat for sale, I usually have rented
bristol tiller peice jeff at 2:53pm 05.31.08 Bristol 0/2208 i need a new rudder/tiller connecter. the one that clamps the ruddershaft in the cockpit. the diamet
Traveler line cat.27 David at 4:50pm 05.31.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/940 I would like to change out my traveler line.Does anyone have an idea what length I need to buy or is
Main Sail seadaddler at 9:03pm 05.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1005 Main sail just want to thank you for advising me to buythe makita 9227 when I had been confused wha
Need a pattern Hogan at 8:34pm 05.29.08 Smaller Boats 1/939 I want to make rail pads for the stern rail seats on my Hunter 260. Does anyone have a pattern for c
Sometimes Practical Sailor is Not So Practical... (2) Maine Sail at 10:14pm 05.29.08 Ask All Sailors 47/3629 Hi All,Just yesterday it was like Christmas. I went to the mailbox and both Professional Boat Buil
Battery question volleyallen at 1:30am 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 2/2905 I purchased a 1979 22ft Cat 2 years ago from a local marina and I have really enjoyed learning to sa
New sailors. Boat questions. Crusoe at 2:12am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2045 My wife and I are new to sailing and would like to get our own boat soon.Our playground is the puge
Selector switch options ... Scott at 1:51am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1193 I purchased a Blue Sea "Dual Circuit Plus" switch to install this weekend. It appears to be much si
Battery charge line from engine 2GM20F Brian at 2:24am 05.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1019 Looking at the manual it looks like there's an option to run a charge line from the engine to the ba
35.5 bow (anchor) roller PJ at 2:43am 05.30.08 Big Boats 1/970 we have a 1990 35.5. I was trying to set up the anchor roller to use our 26 lb. plow. The way the ro
DC power problems Peter Busschbach at 3:30am 05.30.08 S2 2/1603 I have a 1984 S2 9.2A. Since winter storage, my power system has become flaky. I haven't had any pro
In market for sailboat Jon6440 at 4:14am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1032 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 2/2637 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 4/1227 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) 0/2107 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 8/1211 I mounted my new swim ladder this weekend. I looked all over for a nice one, and found this one on e

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Fumoto drain valve? Terry Cox at 8:28am 12.23.21 The annual suck is safer. Ditto.
Heave To Question Terry Cox at 8:24am 12.23.21 Last time i was boarded they told me to just continue Same here. There were five on board this rig
Should I add fiberglass LeeandRick at 8:22am 12.23.21 I need a little more data on how far you stripped. Did you strip the gelcoat off only, which should
Fumoto drain valve? jssailem at 8:14am 12.23.21 that draining from the bottom would be better I think you are right. Only question I had with the
Heave To Question jssailem at 8:06am 12.23.21 Last time i was boarded they told me to just continue Sure. If you are at the helm you have to sta
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Crusty Ol Salt at 7:42am 12.23.21 I got it I got it for a good time for a good time call In my area it is Danny's Auto Glass....
H 34 deck organizers sail sfbay at 7:42am 12.23.21 When I replaced the deck organizers on my Hunter 31 I could not find ones to match the existing bolt
H 34 deck organizers (2) Claude L.-Auger at 7:01am 12.23.21 I wanted to bring halyards, reefing lines, downhaul and outhaul to the cockpit so I needed to replac
Headsail Length and girth Crazy Dave Condon at 6:42am 12.23.21 Are you talking about a roller furled sail or spinnakers
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Dil at 6:23am 12.23.21 Actually is was thinking the one hit wonder Tommy 2 Tone, Jenny Jenny I got it I got it for a good t
Should I add fiberglass Crazy Dave Condon at 6:23am 12.23.21
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior njlarry at 6:16am 12.23.21 Easy functional fix using Captian Tolleys penetrating sealer repair.
Fumoto drain valve? RoyS at 6:06am 12.23.21 The goofy designer of my Yanmar 2QM15 thought it best to not include a drain plug. Probably saved ab
Heave To Question ifmdalvey at 6:00am 12.23.21 Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim... Last time i was boarded the
Fumoto drain valve? Justin_NSA at 5:42am 12.23.21 I've used an oil extractor in the past with very good results. No spillage if care is used. Very
Fumoto drain valve? shemandr at 5:29am 12.23.21 I've used an oil extractor in the past with very good results. No spillage if care is used. Very e
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 shemandr at 4:54am 12.23.21 I'm the guy who admitted I couldn't get my Ranger 29 to heave to. So I'm not the one to give advice
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 justsomeguy at 4:03am 12.23.21 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/heave-to-question.1249932024
Fumoto drain valve? Hayden Watson at 11:05pm 12.22.21 Access to the bottom of my oil pan would make a Fumoto useless. On my diesel, I have a banjo fitting
Should I add fiberglass Joe at 10:17pm 12.22.21

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