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Best Practices for Rigging Maintenance and Replacement CAPT Chris at 7:21am 02.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1267 Hi folks, I just sold my 29.5' Hunter (1995), as like many after a few years of enjoyment I am int
Stability Curves, Cherubinni Hunter 27 Dave at 7:22am 02.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2601 Does anyone have stability curves or capsize angle for the 75-84 Hunter 27? I tried Hunter Corp. and
9.2A Bimini wfgunn at 7:37am 02.01.08 S2 2/1914 Should have posted this earlier, but I'm going to Strictly Sail Chicago this weekend and am looking
Fitting an inverter cjport78 at 9:18am 02.01.08 Catalina 30 1/1193 I'm considering installing an inverter on my catalina 30. Has anyone got any words of advice, for e
Adding a port side deck organizer and line clutch cbsailor at 10:02am 02.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1698 I have a 1988 Hunter 33.5. I'd like to install a second deck organizer, double line clutch (and may
advice on sails Bones at 10:25am 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1028 Any thoughts on foam luff on 130% jib? Are there disadvantages over a long period of time -- we kee
Liferafts for Beneteau 40 or 43 CanDrac at 10:46am 02.01.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1439 Wondering what size life rafts fit on the liferaft compartment under the steps at the stern of the B
470 Hydronic Heater huntdmd at 2:16am 01.18.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 I am getting ready to have a hydronic heating system put in my 2000 470. Any recommendations on int
Sound Proofing ideas for Generator Discovery at 3:22am 01.18.08 Big Boats 4/1740 The 8 kw Generator on our boat is pretty loud, I would like to know anyones ideas on adding additio
H27 EXHAUST tedsbeds at 4:22am 01.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1215 I am in the process of rehabbing a 1981 H27. The original Yanmar was replaced with a Yanmar 2GM20F.
barrier paint emalsyd at 5:20am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1606 having the bottom sandblasted this winter and looking to apply a barrier coat. anyone have any expe
Check this out Mark at 4:52am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1372 We have been working on this yacht for the past few weeks and next Saterday (Australia day) Fedor wi
Replacing Teak deck hardware. jaydog5000 at 5:58am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1370 I am going to tackle replacing the teak handrails, companionway, ect on my 1985 Catalina 30'. Has a
Dutchman Boom Brake Paul Hagstrom at 6:26am 01.18.08 Big Boats 5/1455 I am considering installing a Dutchman Boom Brake on my 37' Legend (1990). Looking for feedback on d
Dave Condon at American Marine and Sail Buccob at 6:18am 01.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2159 I am beginning negotiations with Dave Condon of American Marine and Sail, to purchase a 2004 Hunter
wobbly dinette table Ernie Luboff at 7:01am 01.18.08 Big Boats 1/2059 I have a 1988 Catalina 38 sailboat with a very wobbly dinette table. It is tilted to one side and i
anyone in the Ft. Myers area? letterman at 9:05am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1525 I sent in a resume for a job and was rejected because the commute is a tad too far for them. I am g
HF Radio Ground Repair Question Rick D at 11:53am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1288 My copper ground foil runs under the battery box and I found the foil had been eaten away from some
is 5hp engine enuf for mac25 jhon at 4:47pm 01.18.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2135 i have 5hp engine will it motor a mac25 safelyError: Error: expected , but found instead
1984 Lancer 30 MK V operators Manual George16883 at 9:21pm 01.18.08 Lancer 1/2452 I'm trying (as many of you are) to get information on the Lancer 30. Particularly what I would like

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boat steers backwards??? Tally Ho at 5:54pm 11.26.21 It seems that the mechanic may have taken the steering cables off to get the transmission cable repl
boat steers backwards??? Davidasailor26 at 5:50pm 11.26.21 The mechanic must have disconnected the steering cable to gain access to the transmission cable in t
Water tank pick up Tally Ho at 5:48pm 11.26.21 Glad to hear. Always good when you solve a problem (a mystery in this case). Greg
C-36 salon table Mscheurich at 5:30pm 11.26.21
boat steers backwards??? (1) SailingFree44 at 5:27pm 11.26.21 image
A shackle is a shackle is a shackle - or NOT...... dLj at 5:27pm 11.26.21 Good cautionary post Rich. Even the best metal hardware when immersed in water will corrode. It i
boat steers backwards??? SailingFree44 at 5:26pm 11.26.21 this is what i am talking about or is the work up top, unscrewing the compass?
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 5:07pm 11.26.21 Problem solved. With much persuasion, I was able to separate the elbow for the pickup from the tank.
A shackle is a shackle is a shackle - or NOT...... Tom J at 5:03pm 11.26.21 Good cautionary post Rich. Even the best metal hardware when immersed in water will corrode. It is
Porta Pot on 23.5 twistedskipper at 5:02pm 11.26.21
Single handing Will Gilmore at 4:57pm 11.26.21 You could probably find a log template online somewhere, but just use a nice notebook that feels goo
A shackle is a shackle is a shackle - or NOT...... Tom J at 4:55pm 11.26.21 Every time I went to sleep onboard when tied to a mooring ball in Jamestown or Newport, Cuttyhunk,
Touchless Sailing D Swanson at 4:41pm 11.26.21 Good topic. Having taught myself how to sail, I take satisfaction when I have balanced the helm and
boat steers backwards??? SailingFree44 at 4:32pm 11.26.21 very funky sailing this way, how do i fix this mistake?
boat steers backwards??? Don S/V ILLusion at 4:31pm 11.26.21
boat steers backwards??? jssailem at 4:27pm 11.26.21 :plus: @smokey73 has identified your challenge. The steering cable was installed incorrectly. This s
boat steers backwards??? SailingFree44 at 4:25pm 11.26.21 I too have no idea how the mechanic pulled that off. Yes, the gearbox cable. so twist the cables at
boat steers backwards??? smokey73 at 4:15pm 11.26.21 When you say "transmission" cable do you mean the cable for forward - reverse on the gearbox for the
Porta Pot on 23.5 SkookumZac at 4:05pm 11.26.21 Yes, I recommend moving the pot out to the cockpit at night. -Z
Sailing and restoring #9874 AaronD at 3:53pm 11.26.21 How are you deploying those 200 watts of solar? 4x 50w semi-flexible panels, on the bimini with ve

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