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Question on vent line / sealander traveler pjbrownva at 3:47am 07.23.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1318 Peggy,I am hoping to get your opinion on vent issues related to the size and the locationfor a ve
O'Day 23 main sheet question Dave E at 3:32am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1149 I have the original, factory pully system on my main sheet, which includes a cam cleat with notched
Potomac hammered by thunderstorm Jim Seamans at 4:09am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1270 We had a once in a summer thunderstorm go through on Thursday July 19 in the afternoon. All of this
I Blew My Outhaul Peter Milne at 4:00am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1165 While sailing a couple of days ago, the outhaul let go or at least partly. The clew of the sail fle
Refastening Bracket to Edson Pedestal peter133 at 3:58am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1303 The screws that fasten the bracket holding my Autohelm drive motor to the Edson wheel steering pedes
Rigging a Widgeon A Cook at 3:58am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/902 I just purchased a 1984 Widgeon and I am looking for some assistance with the rigging. Any owners o
Just what every sailor wants ... ;) Scott at 4:18am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1340 My wife and I had an anniversary over the weekend. Honest to God, she bought an anchor and a chain
how old is my boat? (1) dave at 4:18am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1080 i have recently brought a catalina 22 and would really appreciate it if someone out there could tell
Putting down new floor....epoxy? r. gallagher at 4:25am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1262 I just purchased my teak and holley flooring and will begin the task of replacing my cabin sole. I r
New links library Phil Herring at 6:36am 07.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/735 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library
New links library Phil Herring at 6:39am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/898 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library
New links library Phil Herring at 6:38am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/896 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library
New links library Phil Herring at 6:40am 07.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/967 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library
Install a cooler under the V-berth SHAD at 6:17am 07.23.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1089 Has anyone with a 22 foot Macgregor put in a an ice cooler under the V-berth? I've seen them on som
Hey Oreana or John S Abby Normal at 6:06am 07.23.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/921 Any chance you could talk the fine fellows at Idasailor into making mast slug gates like we've been
automatic bilge for hunter 22 rsqare at 5:58am 07.23.07 Smaller Boats 3/949 Has anyone installed an automatic bilge pump? Thinking of using the thru-hull where the deck dischar
Hunter 216 design. Lee C - H31 at 8:10am 07.23.07 Smaller Boats 2/1136 Inside my H216, on the left side of the centerboard housing, where you step the mast, there is a met
Shroud adjustment or replacement Chilly Willy at 8:11am 07.23.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1188 I have a 1981 Mac 25. The port side upper shroud adjuster is adjusted all the way in but the shroud
Help! Insurance,State Farm Canceled La Bella Vita at 8:24am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1997 The unthinkable has happened. Confused it never happened before.No moving violations in the last 3
How to install sail battens busyengineer at 8:38am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 3/7480 I have an old 1977 Hunter 25 with (I think) the original sail. It has 4 pockets for approximately 24

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hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:17am 07.17.21 Talked to a friend who works for a company that sells aircraft systems and has traveled to both coun
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:07am 07.17.21 Not sure what the frequency difference will be between your boat and the shore in the UK. I can tell
Throttle position while sailing? sail sfbay at 7:04am 07.17.21 .........Curious if anyone knows of any information or recommendations from the manufacturer on the
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 6:34am 07.17.21 Suggest asking the marina what amperage they supply, either 16 or 32 amp likely and adapter type. Fr
I have a Horizon 1500 windless. I have never been able to get it free drop the anchor, does this windless have that ability? sail sfbay at 6:28am 07.17.21 Manual emailed!
hunter 49 power in the UK? sail sfbay at 6:25am 07.17.21 16 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz and 32 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz. Suggest checking with the induvial marin
hunter 49 power in the UK? Whatfiero1 at 6:12am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
line diameter Hunter 49 Zencra at 6:09am 07.17.21 thanks for replies, I went with a low stretch 12mm and works well.
Bayview Mac Race? Marmalade at 6:06am 07.17.21 Same class! Our first year taking the Legend 37, so lots to learn. Really looking forward to it, w
Confused on outhaul rigging (1) DougM at 5:32am 07.17.21 196298 This is how the outhaul is supposedly set up in a US spars boom. The block with becket is not
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? Joe at 5:32am 07.17.21 So..... this 34 ft boat only has two winches? And they are located a distance from the helm , next
Swim ladder thinwater at 5:32am 07.17.21 A short rope ladder, tied from old rope. It should be tied narrower than this one, tied rope ladder
So we did it... kappykaplan at 5:24am 07.17.21 Congratulations! :beer: We like pictures!
Swim ladder BlowMeAway at 5:24am 07.17.21 I agree with @shemandr that the boat will list when boarding from the sides of the boat, but easily
Swim ladder Joe at 5:09am 07.17.21 The over the gunwhale type may be your best option though it could be difficult to fit... although
Swim ladder DougM at 5:03am 07.17.21
Swim ladder shemandr at 5:02am 07.17.21 Some version of this: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--2-step-over-platform-telescoping-s
Swim ladder dlochner at 4:57am 07.17.21 There are folding ladders, like this one from Defender that might be a better option. The mount on t
Throttle position while sailing? DougM at 4:51am 07.17.21
Got a new sailing dinghy Davidasailor26 at 4:48am 07.17.21 Thank you for the post. You learned a valuable lesson. Not All Dyneema is created equal. Here is an

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