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Short Handed Racing Question - Asymetric Spinnaker Orie and Friend at 7:52pm 12.20.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1314 We sail double handed on a 41'.Our traditional spinnaker setup is getting a bit too difficult for
Replacing VHF on 29.5 (1995) VictorB at 10:35pm 12.20.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1179 I am having trouble finding a VHF with the same or close to the same configuration as the factory in
Beneteau 423 Don764 at 10:31pm 12.20.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2305 We are starting to search for a Beneteau 423 and have a question.Is the center seat in the main cab
Daggerboards Only oreana123 at 11:10pm 12.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2509 Somewhere between forgetting to put the dboard down, and just leaving it at the end of its tether, i
Winter project for North and South sailors alike Paul F at 12:04am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1072 I am always playing with maps. And found this new to me site for US Photo Maps (link below). It is
gulf Coast get together (1) Chuck Creel at 12:15am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1130 Time is drawing near for the first gulf coast get together dinner at fly creek in fairhope,Al.So f
Refrigeration Rob19574 at 1:48am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1145 Hi All -I hope everyone is well. I am about to order a new Isotherm Refrigerator for my Catalina
fuel vent Rich (P303) at 9:24pm 12.20.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1477 Qustion regard the fuel vent. I am up here in the northeast, boat is on stands and covered up; bio
O'Day 22 window size Enis at 9:11pm 12.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1293 Hi, I am away from my O'Day 22 for the holidays but have a chance to have window curtains made for
Carpet stuff on cabin walls. replace w/ vinyl? brobins75 at 2:05am 12.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1047 Hey,I got this 1986 40 legend pretty cheap, but I need to rebuild the interior. The previous owne
Considering a Mac 26M? mykcoon at 4:14am 12.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/2657 I'm hearing, from non-Mac owners about the poor pointing ability of the Mac 26M to windward. Is it
Lattitudes and Attitudes Free Jan edition online Don S/V ILLusion at 4:07am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1284 see link - I read this will continue online monthly. Makes me all warm and fuzzy after spending $$ t
Valet Parking rdavis18724 at 4:44am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1351 Oh lot attendant, it's the gray two seater convertible..
30 foot cruiser acer Charles at 5:47am 12.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1044 Hello all,Am familiar with the Cat 310 and 30MKll and am looking at obtaining one of them.Can an
Hunter Marine holiday closures Phil Herring at 6:11am 12.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/767 The folks at Hunter have informed us they'll be closed today and will not reopen until Monday, Janua
From one O'Day sailor to another, MERRY CHRISTMAS (1) Chuck R at 6:21am 12.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/924 MAY THE SPIRIT OF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BRING CHEER, PEACE, AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS.CHUCK ' RICK
batten for my sail Phillip at 8:25am 12.21.07 Trailer Sailors 3/1684 I lost the top batten on the main sail for my Catalina 16.5 - any recommendations on where i can fin
Day rental-Punta Gorda or Boca Grande shorty at 9:54am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1255 I will be in Punta Gorda for a meeting 01/21 so I would like to rent a boat for a day sailing Sunday
Dee Caffari dismasted Scott B at 8:20pm 12.19.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1112 Dee Caffari "the first woman to sail single-handed, non stop around the world against the prevailing
Silicone Beads for Non-skid painting Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 11:18pm 12.19.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1206 Would anyone know of a source for the tiny silicone beads that can be purchased for use in painting

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Hunter 23.5 Mast Raising with Roller Furling sail sfbay at 7:47am 08.09.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on yoiur new sailboat!! Too bad the previous owner removed
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? Project_Mayhem at 7:43am 08.09.21 That's it! Thanks!
Network Power Connection- SeaTlkng Calif. Ted at 7:38am 08.09.21 Not clear how I can separate the circuits without cutting a wire in the SeaTlkng bus cable. Not in
Head motor hung Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:36am 08.09.21 Yep...I'd say it's definitely time to replace it. And I'd replace the whole pump motor assembly ins
Network Power Connection- SeaTlkng (1) jssailem at 7:33am 08.09.21 ST4000+ control head Fred You have Control Head, fluxgate compass, and the drive motor. The dri
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? eherlihy at 7:30am 08.09.21 I called Rudy last week. He told me that he still needs to follow up with the foundry where the new
How much chlorine for 40 gallon tank? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:28am 08.09.21 What is the correct amount? Is one for shock and the other for maintenance? The directions in my bo
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? (1) jssailem at 7:18am 08.09.21 You talking about a Hawse pipe? p://www.rodholderdepot.com/hawse_pipes
Rigging with Roller furler (2) sail sfbay at 7:16am 08.09.21 ...........The instructions show something about a pulley being attached near the point on the mast
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? Project_Mayhem at 7:15am 08.09.21 All valid points. I'll probably get an anchor that fits the bow hooks and store this one in the bert
I lost a second batten! jssailem at 7:14am 08.09.21 Orbweaver... You not sailing much till you have lost a batten or two. I remember a brisk day maybe 4
Sailing to Catalina Island? Kings Gambit at 7:10am 08.09.21 Thank you! I assume that if I can handle waves a foot above and wind 5 knots more than what the for
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? (1) jssailem at 7:05am 08.09.21 Or closed toed sandals..
Engine control protector. sail sfbay at 7:05am 08.09.21 Taps Plastics is my local, go-to custom-cut plastic retailer, albeit they are a west coast company.
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? dlochner at 7:03am 08.09.21 I looked it up. It's rated for a 39-45' boat. I got it for free. The size makes stowing it a bit di
fastnet race jssailem at 7:02am 08.09.21 Jon... An exciting bit of film. So much tradition in that race. As challenging as the Sidney to Hob
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? Project_Mayhem at 7:01am 08.09.21 That's way overkill for a boat your size! It's larger than the fortress I carry on my boat. I look
Identify this sailboat? Jack9772 at 7:00am 08.09.21 Looks like an 11 Meter, modified to fly masthead spinnakers...
Engine control protector. jssailem at 6:58am 08.09.21 Tap Plastics can be your friend. Will even cut and shape the plastic to order (i.e. rounded corners
Engine control protector. Project_Mayhem at 6:58am 08.09.21 Don't these usually come with a transparent hinge to lift the bottom section to get at the controls

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