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Prebend HAL at 8:19pm 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1555 Design? Why prebend the mast, with the luff specially designed to match that curve. Why not straight
Epoxy air bubbles Kerry13709 at 8:15pm 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1671 Thought I would bring this here so as not to step on Jim's fine looking varnish job.I checked my ep
BWY Boom Vang? dancing bear at 8:09pm 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1205 Has anyone purchased this Blue Water Yachts Boom Vang kit? Is it a great value, or just cheap? D
Southern California = Newbe advice widget at 10:29pm 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1268 I am new to sailing So. Cal. (home port MDR) and would like advice for sailing to Catalina Island an
New Radar JFitz at 12:18am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1188 I'm looking at a JRC 12" Radome Radar. Bought their 18" Radome model 9 years ago because the size an
mainsheet conversion Trev at 12:17am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1506 The PO converted the mainsheet to the middle of the boom, I would like to convert it back, as I find
Engine Oil Analysis NancyD at 12:14am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1316 Has anyone used this oil analysis kit or something similar, and were the results useful? (Disclaime
Propane Tank Cole at 12:34am 02.04.08 Catalina 30 3/1482 I am trying to replace my old propane tank that sits in the lazarette locker. A standard tank is to
SingleSide Band Antennas Captain Rick12250 at 1:02am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1113 I have a 2000, Hunter 460. I want to install a single side band radio. Since I have no back stay on
Inner forstay for 42 Silverdart at 1:24am 02.04.08 Big Boats 4/2257 I have a new 42 and it is being commissioned as we speak. I'm thinking of having an inner forstay fl
Help needed with CDI FF2 install Joe A at 1:53am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/952 I have installed the FF2 with no trouble, and I'm in the process of routing the furling line. Since
auto-pilot / tiller-pilot Scott R21226 at 2:30am 02.04.08 Day Sailers 2/1268 Are there any O'day 25s with tiller-pilots out there? What kind are they and how hard are they to i
Extended Weekend Brian M H23 at 2:44am 02.04.08 Trailer Sailors 7/2321 I know those of us with "trailer" sailors tend not to go on long trips, but what's the best thing yo
linked boom end and tiller (1) walt at 4:29am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1219 Not long ago there was a thread on hove to and Ottowa Bob mentioned an idea of connecting the boom e
Movung Up - Hunter Value Greig18131 at 5:09am 02.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1271 I've owned an H-31 1985, my first sailing vessel, for four seasons now here on the Chesapeake Bay. I
Folding Propeller kawabonga at 7:31am 02.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1275 Does anyone have information/experience relating to folding propellers for a new model B49 (2007) wi
What size outboard shaft for H23 ? logic2 at 7:42am 02.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1085 Hello,I'm looking to buy an outboard motor (t least 6HP or larger 4 stroke) for my H23 and would li
Power Consumption Question. Bad Obsession at 7:51am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 56/3057 I am thinking about making an overnight sail from Colonial Beach to Hampton. I have gotten use to s
Dodger Recommendations Jack19679 at 7:56am 02.04.08 Big Boats 8/1410 We have a 44DS and are looking to add a dodger. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations both on
Question re: Hove to Napa Ed at 8:19am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1120 In todays Latitude38 online is a mention about Gitana 13 waiting to go around the horn. The article

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Furling main replacement pk104 at 11:31am 09.27.21 I recently replaced my furling cross-cut Dacron mainsail. Most sail lofts can fabricate one for yo
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? Benny17441 at 11:28am 09.27.21 Inflation.
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues (2) Nodak7 at 11:24am 09.27.21 How do you get the bloody thing out? I cannot remove the shaft from above as the circlip is corrod
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? DougM at 11:18am 09.27.21 Also if you are comparing boats within the US, fresh water boats tend to bring more money than salt
Teak seats and trim. sunlover at 11:12am 09.27.21 The 35s5 has individual teak 'slats' glued into seat top recesses. Ours were separating and split, q
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues flightlead404 at 10:54am 09.27.21 How do you get the bloody thing out? I cannot remove the shaft from above as the circlip is corrode
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump? JoeWhite at 10:54am 09.27.21 You must turn off all circuit breakers so that the signal fed from macerator side does not feed to a
Teak seats and trim. (2) Hollyberry at 10:53am 09.27.21 The 35s5 has individual teak 'slats' glued into seat top recesses. Ours were separating and split, q
H26 from lake to sea CaptainRan at 10:31am 09.27.21 Might get a hold of these group Hunter Association Puget Sound (hunterpugetsound.com) That's great
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table (6) Hollyberry at 10:28am 09.27.21 Okay.. Dimensions: Height 29.5" above cabin sole Opened table 34.5" wide, 39" fore and aft The 'box'
Furling main replacement Deleted member 117556 at 10:17am 09.27.21 The previous owner of my boat had the mainsail fabricated by Super Sailmakers in Ft. Lauderdale. I
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? Head Sail at 9:58am 09.27.21 The US boats are in US dollars, European boats are in Euros. Hamburgers seem cheaper in Europe but
Finishing Etiquette Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 09.27.21 Good points Scott and Sam. Light air maneuvering definitely is more tense than in a good breeze. Sit
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? danm1 at 9:28am 09.27.21 I think you may be seeing lower prices on Mediterranean area boats that are more numerous and stay i
Finishing Etiquette swshogren at 9:26am 09.27.21 why not fall off and sail away from the line with the wind and current in your favor getting well cl
Any advice for Anacapa Island day trip? JackOlsen at 9:07am 09.27.21 Thanks. I've got Fagan's book. But it's on the boat in a bag. I'll retrieve it and take a look at
Any advice for Anacapa Island day trip? jeepbluetj at 9:01am 09.27.21 Ditto Fagan's book. (I've got a copy in the chart table, assume most in SoCal do too) Weather is yo
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? sail sfbay at 8:58am 09.27.21 I'm in the market for a used 30'-35' coastal cruising sailboat... experienced sailor. A quick search
gel coat on textured areas markwbird at 8:41am 09.27.21 No easy fix here except to just leave it as is. You may have to channel your inner Michaelangelo an
Rudder cables - need some help markwbird at 8:38am 09.27.21 Replace the cables and anything else that is worn.

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