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Shotty Dealers scuba hottie at 1:18pm 03.06.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/983 Anyone care to share their opinions on shotty dealers or add to a list ?
Cunningham while reefed Sean at 1:53pm 03.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1087 I'm planning on rigging both a cunningham system and single line reefing to my Mac 25 before the sea
Rookie questions - deck plate & outboard shaft length for a 27 Jon-Paul at 1:48pm 03.06.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1329 Recently acquired a 1978 Catalna 27 that needs attention. I can't find a replacement deck plate for
Suzuki DF 2.5 maintenance David at 6:27pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2075 I recently bought a Suzuki DF 2.5 for my rib boat and I've lost the manual. Unfortunately, the deale
Boating Insurance Consequential Damages Bob at 8:44pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2671 On the back page of Boat US magazine there is an advertisement for Boat US Insurance where it states
Installing bilge pump Grime at 8:24pm 03.04.08 Other Sailboats 2/1105 I purchased a 1984 Starwind 22 MrkII a couple of weeks ago. I'm new to sailing and learning. I do ha
Using spare halyard for spin. cmorin at 8:48pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1641 I have been using a spare jib halyard for my cruising spin but the problem I have is getting the sai
I am looking for a good WiFi antenna setup ruedi ross at 10:56pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1464 Has anyone used the Radiolab WaveRV antenna? See the link. Seems like a good solution, eliminates th
Ranting about manuals John at 11:17pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1295 I just got finished installing a radar I bought off of Craig's list. The radar seems to fine and I g
The SPOT sailaway78 at 12:26am 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1376 I had not long ago posted up, asking if anyone had tried or had any knowledge of the SPOT, which Was
Macgregor 19 too small for Florida gulf coast? Dave at 3:00am 03.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/7099 I have never owned a boat, and have no sailing experience. I am considering taking sailing lessons
Caladesi Island Jack at 2:18am 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1091 I am planning a trip to Caladesi Island the week of March 24th. First time there. It's not to far, a
Rig tuning Ken Juul at 3:49am 03.05.08 Big Boats 14/1554 I've volunteered to help a dockmate turn her boat. My boat just has uppers and lowers. The Hunter
Keel Bolts? saltydingo at 3:43am 03.05.08 Ericson 0/1684 I have a 1974 Ericson 27. I know they have an encapsulated keel, but when examining the bilge I foun
reverse on a 1980 27' accroy at 5:48am 03.05.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/885 hello all,I've read in the reviews on this site that the 8hp Renault leave a lot to be desired as f
Boom Vang Don Guillette at 6:38am 03.05.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/3385 Tadd5181: Sorry about the delay in answering your question. I don't like to jump in on these threads
B423 Volvo Service Recommendation Please Kulanu at 5:52am 03.05.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/957 I am looking for a recommendation for a certified Volvo tech to sevice my Volvo engine in my B423.
Looking for a whisker pole R J Swartz at 7:17am 03.05.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1033 We are looking for a used whisker pole. Where would you suggest I go to find one. We are not too c
APELCO 5160 MRKAJUN54 at 8:09am 03.05.08 Trailer Sailors 0/2001 I am need of parts for an Apelco 5160. E-mail me at kennethjleboeuf@bellsouth.net if you have any.
calibration of depth sounder RussT1950 at 7:58am 03.05.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1527 I have installed a ST60 depth sounder in my Cat 30. I am trying to calibrate the depth sounder, but

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How to rig outhaul on O'Day 272? The manual doesn't show the outhaul. Revolutionary at 8:38am 08.21.21 I don't have time for a detailed response now. But yes the reefing line looks better to me and the
Creature comforts sail sfbay at 8:33am 08.21.21 Noce job!! You vhf radio an mic at the helm looks like my Standard Horizon Matrix GX2200 with AIS/G
Creature comforts kappykaplan at 8:16am 08.21.21 Looks good, @BC Bernie ! :beer:
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION sail sfbay at 8:13am 08.21.21 Can you post a photo showing your concern? Do you have the winch manual? Are you asking what positi
Chainplate Caulking Spindrift NH at 7:42am 08.21.21 I need to rebed my chainplates and it sounds like I have the same configuration. I was planning to u
Beneteau 361 new owner sail sfbay at 7:38am 08.21.21 Good to hear you are having success unfurling your mainsail!! If your mainsial is 17 years old a re
Dish Soap Rinsing SFS at 7:35am 08.21.21 The easist way to get hot water for washing is to put a little water in the dirty skilet with a few
26D windows..... sail sfbay at 7:34am 08.21.21 Are you simply wanting to replace the tinted acrylic window? In that case, carefully remove the win
Beneteau courtesy light controller (1) Davidasailor26 at 7:29am 08.21.21
Beneteau 361 new owner (2) Swoon at 7:25am 08.21.21 Yesterday during a four hour sail I tried alternating the main in and out. It seems to be getting ea
Beneteau 361 shaft seal BigEasy at 6:32am 08.21.21 I thought the original poster was referring to the small fitting sticking up from the top of the sh
Never say never BigEasy at 6:23am 08.21.21 Bimini is an absolute necessity on Gulf coast. Have had five boats over the years and all were equip
propeller selection, and shifting Boomer2it at 6:14am 08.21.21 Thanks Roy, The units I saw online from Edson are listed at around $1300 (not sure if they are SS, f
Never say never RoyS at 6:13am 08.21.21 Plus one for the bimini. I just installed mine this season. Great to be out of the sun. I am 72, I t
propeller selection, and shifting RoyS at 6:01am 08.21.21 Installing the single lever dual function controller is not difficult. You need to find a suitable p
Backstay adjuster DougM at 5:17am 08.21.21 With my split backstay and a 48 foot mast, that triangular block system would end up near the top of
Chainplate Caulking RoyS at 5:17am 08.21.21 I redid one side with butyl tape. After a time a leak started. Tightened the screws on the slotted p
Drain Hot Water tank during non-use RoyS at 5:10am 08.21.21 The stainless steel box is full of insulation surrounding the aluminum tank. No real need to open th
Beneteau 361 shaft seal DougM at 4:52am 08.21.21 I thought the original poster was referring to the small fitting sticking up from the top of the sha
Cleats RolfSail at 4:49am 08.21.21 The backing plate document that Crazy Dave mentioned shows the sizes of the backing plates. On the

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