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Working on many items. Any idea on where to start on a keel. the glass is in rough shape. Anyone hav
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I am thinking of replacing our main with a full batten one. My question is does it make adjusting t
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A few weeks I posted this, and appriciate all of the input it received.. "I am perplexed! I purchas
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On that last post, reply to the batten question; I'd posted an opinion on 'Para-Anchor' or a parachu
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Dear all, Can I have your opinions about new Oceanis 43 ? I am about to get one.. I had Oceanis 311
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Trying to get in touch W/Ron Draper S-25 "Attitude" Hull # 17. S-25 #17 was my boat bought new in 19
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Planning on doing repair work when I get back from deployment next year since the boat won't be goin
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I am planning on a 500 mile drive with my MAC26 on the trailer. I have the stock trailer with one a
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Does anybody know the approximate cost of re-rigging a 37.5 in the US..Thanks...
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"Good Old Boat" magazine. In discussing a recent article about how certain charities benefit vetera
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Hello I am a big guy and I am wondering if you can put a bigger wheel on the Ranger 33.. I saw it do
John at 8:42am 12.13.07
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What size winch should you use on a 1990 Hunter 30 for the halyards running back to the cockpit?
captain at 9:10am 12.13.07
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I need help.... I am in a new marina and obviously at a new slip. I am the last boat from civilizat
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Hi all, had a good day on the boat today. I can't hardly wait to come home and see what you all have

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Windlass foot switch
chuckwayne at 8:45pm 04.07.21
I have a Simpson Lawrence vertical windlass with Lewmar deck mounted foot switches for up and down.
Mystery Cable   (1)
rgranger at 8:41pm 04.07.21
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Hydrofoils future impact on sailing   (1)
rgranger at 8:35pm 04.07.21
Does teleflex control cables fit Volvo-Penta control??
sail sfbay at 8:29pm 04.07.21
Yes. I just replaced 4 on my 1984 Symbol. Need to know the length.
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom?
BigEasy at 8:25pm 04.07.21
Looks like a mechanical stop to prevent the outhaul car from being tensioned beyond a set point. Th
Cutlass Bearing for Beneteau 36cc
Jskosmo at 8:24pm 04.07.21
I ordered one off Ebay last fall - from eBay seller YACHT PARTS PLYMOUTH LIMITED eBay seller ID yach
There's a hole in my boat
rgranger at 8:24pm 04.07.21
Looks about right 8-)
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom?
Jskosmo at 8:19pm 04.07.21
Should have mentioned - this boat has a furling main
37C keel attachment ?
buzzbaysnagger at 8:06pm 04.07.21
I'm noticing a few more things about this keel that makes nervous.. What is the construction of this
Motor mount size question   (1)
Benny17441 at 7:49pm 04.07.21
This is what the stern of the 14 looks like, I don't think is compatible with the 17 but you be the
Low "reefing" holes in main sail
ricksoth at 7:38pm 04.07.21
:plus: To use the flattening feature, do I leave the Cunningham alone and just pull down at the cl
CENTERBOARD HELP
twodzusfittings at 7:28pm 04.07.21
so I found this on the web. But my boat is five feet longer. Really looking for answers to my questi
Winch removal
Justin_NSA at 7:13pm 04.07.21
Or a Japanese pull saw. They have very thin blades.
Winch removal
ggrizzard at 7:07pm 04.07.21
dlochner has the answer. You can buy a multi tool for about the cost of a weekend rental. You will
Mystery Cable
ggrizzard at 7:00pm 04.07.21
Next question... Is there a swing keel under the boat? Is it up or down? Are you in the water or on
Mystery Cable
dlochner at 6:56pm 04.07.21
If you have a centerboard boat, that cable should eventually find its way to a winch. From your desc
There's a hole in my boat
dlochner at 6:54pm 04.07.21
So far, so good!
Winch removal
dlochner at 6:53pm 04.07.21
Use an oscillating tool with a scraper blade. Slowly and gradually slice into the sealant. The thin
Mystery Cable
ubgu at 6:53pm 04.07.21
Okay.....so Hunter did make a centerboard version of the 30.....but all that's there is a cable.....

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