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Info on sailing NC Sounds Kevin C 26S at 10:32pm 07.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/894 Hey,I went out sailing with some friends in the NC sounds on their boat (a 38 footer). We had som
Lewmar traveler track Brian M H23 at 10:18pm 07.25.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1267 Does anyone know of a traveler car that will fit on a lewmar size-0 track and not be the cruddy lewm
Traveler adjustments Bill at 10:12pm 07.25.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/4255 Don,I have your book and sail trim charts, and I think they are very well written. Unfortunately I
Crack concern ells at 9:58pm 07.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/874 I have an Oday 19 that is developing a crack in the lower right corner of the companion way opening.
Spider Webs J. Styrlander at 2:53am 07.26.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1740 Has anyone a good method of ridding my mast head of spiders and their webs? My Windex and Wind indic
Tell Tale Placement NYSail at 3:38am 07.26.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1504 I am sure I have seen a link that illustrated / told of the correct placement of tell-tales on the s
Jib sheet rigging H22-how do i lead the sheets? newsailor130 at 4:11am 07.26.07 Smaller Boats 7/1890 sorry for another dumb question. How am i supposed to lead the jib sheets on the 1981 Hunter 22? It
Winch handle Joyce13081 at 5:24am 07.26.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/901 We have two winch handles----a Titan and a Schaefer, and neither one locks into the (original?) Maxw
solar charger- where to place? jtm at 6:49am 07.26.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/1203 I am in need of finding a location for a solar charger on the 28.5.I have one of those 2w Sensei(o
Bolts holding sidestay plates Birch Burdick at 6:57am 07.26.07 Day Sailers 3/1063 Question: I recently inherited a Daysailer II from a friend. I am having some probems with the brac
in mast furling, mast rake Sandy at 8:38am 07.26.07 Big Boats 6/2809 I own a catalina 387. The backstay tension cannot be brought to spec, as it bottoms out. What is t
fluxgate compass location - 1986 Huntre 34 George H260 at 9:20am 07.26.07 Big Boats 7/1230 Hi All.I'm installing my new raymarine s-1 auto pilot (I hope) and the manual wants me to locate t
1994 Hunter 26 Bimini Bulldog at 9:09am 07.26.07 Smaller Boats 8/1406 I'm trying to fit my 1994 Hunter 26 with a bimini. I don't have the stern rail seats and need some
Does anybody elses 343 list to port? Bimini/Dodger HawaiiDave at 8:54am 07.26.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2196 I just bought a new Benny 343 and it has a noticable list to port...anybody else have this problem?
Hunter 26.5 Running Rigging Specs - diagram needed jerseywaters at 8:42am 07.26.07 Smaller Boats 3/3237 Hi - we are happy Hunter owners having just purchased a Hunter 26.5, 1989. Someone helped us get th
H26 downwind; how much sail on spreaders Fred at 1:29pm 07.26.07 Smaller Boats 12/1297 Question for folks who have sailed their H26/260s a lot; How far do you let the boom out? It seems l
1984 Mac 25 w/ wheel and bowed mast ??? Alexander at 1:03pm 07.26.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1208 Looking at a Mac 25 (1984). The current owner bought it w/ a wheel... When I move the rudder the the
New Packet Weekender owne trontek at 10:58am 07.26.07 Other Sailboats 28/5135 30 or so years ago, used to own a 28' Seabird Yawl(1927, I think). Traded it for a bicycle built for
Help for a new 27' owner Bernie at 10:54am 07.26.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1156 Dear Fellow 27' owners, Hi, I just upgrade from 22 to a 27 and I was wondering if anyone can provi
Owners Manual for 1977 Hunter 27 marich at 10:41am 07.26.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2139 Could someone please help me find an owner's manual for a 1977 Hunter 27'? I purchased this boat a

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Overheating issues, it can't be this hard! Richard19068 at 10:16am 08.25.21 How long does it take to get to overtemperature?
Raw water cooling system question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 08.25.21 Ditto to everything above, except multiply by two. The only place you will find solid pipe supplyin
O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts (4) Richard19068 at 10:02am 08.25.21 I have a 1985 O'Day 31 which I assume is similar to yours. Haven't had any problems with the chainpl
Galled stanchion removal DArcy at 9:53am 08.25.21 I'm curious about the galling on your screws. Galling generally occurs when materials of similar har
Help Identifying my Furler jssailem at 9:11am 08.25.21 Tim, You will want to moderately restrain the furling line as you pull the sheets to unfurl the sail
H31 speed control cable markwbird at 9:02am 08.25.21 Remove it and take it with you to the Marine supply store (chandlery) and get another one just like
Raw water cooling system question sail sfbay at 8:56am 08.25.21 ...........The suction pipe from the sea cock all the way to the rubber water hose that feeds the wa
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove seadaddler at 8:56am 08.25.21 My 07 H-36 came with a microwave and we use it a lot and my wife does have frozen foods for when we
Invest 99L JamesG161 at 8:50am 08.25.21 Waxing up my surfboard. Remember to use the right method... "Wax on, Wax off" Jim...
Invest 99L All U Get at 8:47am 08.25.21 Waxing up my surfboard.
Old dinghy like a Dyer Dhow in shape FastOlson at 8:45am 08.25.21 Also.... it may be an unauthorized splash-mold product copied from another better-known dinghy; and
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 sail sfbay at 8:43am 08.25.21 .........We live in Ottawa and are planning a trip out to teach ourselves how to sail. Our choices 1
Ottawa area sailor feel like offering a week lesson sail sfbay at 8:27am 08.25.21 These guys offer private instruction in Ottawa: Learn To Sail Ottawa & Kingston (advantageboating.co
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 rgranger at 8:20am 08.25.21 46 years ago, I got my first sailing lesson... it lasted about 10 minutes. He did not use sailing
Prop Specs vmaks at 8:18am 08.25.21 I suspect that any prop shop experienced in dealing with feathering or folding props could do the w
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 8:06am 08.25.21 i'm blunt. no ruffled feathers at all. i enjoy sharing the skills of sailing. by being blunt i h
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 jon hansen at 8:03am 08.25.21 i'm blunt. no ruffled feathers at all. i enjoy sharing the skills of sailing. by being blunt i ho
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 7:59am 08.25.21 My other post, on Jon's advice: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/ottawa-area-sailor-feel-l
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 7:55am 08.25.21 do you know the 'rules of the road' by heart? I think I've been pretty clear on what I do and don'
37c projects TLSailing at 7:53am 08.25.21 Salty Tails, what paint did you use to cover the white parts on your topdeck/ cockpit? I also have a

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