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Position of 245 on trailer Sharon M Too at 10:47pm 09.22.07 Seidelmann 1/1463 I am rebuilding a trailer for my boat. Does anyone know the correct position of the boat on the trai
Bang goes the upper shrouds Anthony Pogson at 8:20pm 09.22.07 Smaller Boats 2/865
In mast furling higgs at 11:00pm 09.22.07 Ask All Sailors 29/3824 Yesterday we pulled a brand new Benny with in mast furling. The couple wanted their mainsail out of
another hin question Don Crowther at 11:23pm 09.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/863 So I'm looking at this hunter forsale and ask the broker to send me the HIN. He does and it's HUN311
Mast rigging larrywa at 1:17am 09.23.07 Catalina 22 1/1301 I am new to sailboating. I recently purchased a 1982 Catalina 22 and I'm learning as I go along. U
forestay connection Serendipity at 1:16am 09.23.07 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 5/3135 Purchased '93 Hunter 23.5 in April. Having difficulty connecting forestay pin. I use winch block '
Standard Horizon Knotmeter Replacement? Neuse Sailor at 1:34am 09.23.07 Catalina 30 1/2738 Can anyone recommend an easy alternative to the Standard Horizon model?
I bought a new to me boat. (1) CharlieCobra at 1:59am 09.23.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1256 Yesterday, I got an email on a boat that an associate knew about. I liked what I saw, went to see h
jib halyard michael rizzella at 1:38am 09.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/956 I want to replace the jib halyard. Any recommendations as to diameter and quality of line?Approxiate
Keel Bolts Kaptin-Jer at 4:04am 09.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1386 I have an Idylle 11.5 built in France. Can anyone tell me what method of Keel bolt fastening was us
how can you keep the cabin extra dry and smelling? Ryan Blocker at 4:10am 09.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1804 I just purchased a 1995 hunter 430 and am currently finishing up replacing both holding tanks (what
negotiating purchase price -options/upgrades grevay at 3:16am 09.23.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1024 I'm about to purchase a new beneteau 43 and would like to know what I can negotiate for in terms of
Were do I buy a sail for my Mcgregor 26 Randy Bussart at 3:15am 09.23.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/958 My jib sails edge is ripping all the way downI need a new one. Were do I buy one
purchasing new beneteau-options/upgrades grevay at 2:59am 09.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1023 I'm about to purchase a new beneteau 43 and would like to have some guidance with how to negotiate a
Great Photo Of "Falkirk Wheel" Cap'n Ron at 5:15am 09.23.07 Ask All Sailors 0/795 Thank you Mr Higgs.ONe I was sent by a mate was a side view of several 60ft ferrys going up ' down a
centerboard cable for Catalina 250 DK at 5:48am 09.23.07 Catalina 310 1/1575 I need information about replacing the cable for my centerboard. can any direct me to a site where
Hunter 45 Legend Shaft Seal Options Gregory at 6:13am 09.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/764 I am researching options for replacement of my 88 Hunter 45 Legend a durable shaft seal, other than
Main Halyard aft Chuck Turner3968 at 9:27am 09.23.07 Catalina 22 2/1459 Has anyone run the main halyard aft on a 22 sport? There is no flat area on the top of the boat for
gimbaled mount, Beneteau 42.3 Star of the Sea21664 at 9:19am 09.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1533 I have a new 42.3 Beneteau, I need direction on where to locate the a gimbaled mount for my radar
Shallow keel: how to reduce drift? Prieus at 9:07am 09.23.07 Ask All Sailors 14/2385 Hi,How can I increase pointing or decrease drift besides centering the sails.I heard that an "ott

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ANGLE OF HEAL FOR RACING upwinddan at 1:01pm 07.27.21 Thanks for all your comments. I may have misrepresented myself. I am not exactly a novice. My office
Catalina 22 being parted out? sail sfbay at 12:50pm 07.27.21 You can find used Catalina 22 parts here: Catalina 22 Boat Parts \| Boat Parts & Inventory Informatio
Unknown source of seawater ingress 2004 Catalina 350 Strgzr at 12:49pm 07.27.21 Help! IN the past month I started to detect a small amount of sea water ingress (1/2 cup per day) i
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis sunlover at 12:32pm 07.27.21 "divers" is French for miscellaneous. i.e. "Spares" From the pics, it looks like you have a manual
Catalina 350 extended range fuel Strgzr at 12:16pm 07.27.21 I have noticed a huge difference in fuel burn based on sea state. We see .75 per hour in seas unde
What's the Best Additive to Help Boat Paint Flow? 31seahorse at 12:13pm 07.27.21 Beyond the thinning concern is the method of application. If roller and brush are used I have heard
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis jeepbluetj at 11:45am 07.27.21 "divers" is French for miscellaneous. i.e. "Spares" From the pics, it looks like you have a manual
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? finefurn at 11:21am 07.27.21 Looks like a standard method of repair. Are they leaking, if not, forget about it and go sailing
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis (1) sunlover at 10:49am 07.27.21 I just returned from filling up my LP tanks. One was empty, but the other had some gas in it. A
Rust sealer for steel keel Charles Erwin at 10:44am 07.27.21 Ospho is an orthophosphoric acid solution. The value of Ospho is that it converts iron oxides (rust)
Widening the cuddy access on '74 Javelin? shemandr at 10:42am 07.27.21 Oh, and template the bulkhead prior to cutting.
Widening the cuddy access on '74 Javelin? shemandr at 10:41am 07.27.21 I just looked at the two versions. That is a small door. One difference between the boats is that
Widening the cuddy access on '74 Javelin? (1) sail sfbay at 10:32am 07.27.21 So you want to go from the small access door on the left to an open access on the right? If you do
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? Dave Groshong at 10:30am 07.27.21 Dow Corning 795 is the sealant you want, screws are no longer required: https://shop.hunterowners.c
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? rgranger at 10:22am 07.27.21 I would not assume Hurricane Damage. Ports leak over time and need to be reseated.
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? sail sfbay at 10:19am 07.27.21 Are they leaking? The fixed portlights on my Hunter 386 and now Hunter 46 has screws on windows uti
Relocation/Sea Strainer/Fuel Filter etc? ScottySailor at 10:08am 07.27.21
Led replacement? ScottySailor at 10:07am 07.27.21 Wow George a big thanks to you for going above and beyond. much appreciated. scotty
1987 Cat 22 SK Lazy Jacks John Marrone at 10:07am 07.27.21 Thank you all for the help. Previous owner called back and advised he never used the Lazy Jack, off
Led replacement? (3) Georgedoyle at 10:00am 07.27.21 196562196563196564

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