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America's Cup boat question Manny at 12:38pm 07.04.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1827 On the America's Cup boats, on each binnacle there are two wheels, a larger wheel that is obviously
Raising the Mast alone Bob at 12:20pm 07.04.07 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1944 I'm looking for information concerning a system that will allow one person to raise the mast on my 2
what to do with halyard sam20916 at 3:46pm 07.04.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1234 I am having a bit of disagreement with a fellow sailor over what to do with the halyard once the sai
Bimini Top Repair peter133 at 2:50pm 07.04.07 Big Boats 0/1225 The seams on the bimini top of my Catalina 36 are separating, and I need to have them resawn. At th
Ranger 29 information wanted L Austin at 5:16pm 07.04.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 8/7693 My husband and I just bought a 1973 Ranger 29. I've been searching the net trying to find out more
Finding and owner Burgundi at 7:51pm 07.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1155 HiHow do I find out who owns a Catalina in the great state of Texas, is there are listing I can ac
The perfect storm newbies in a Mac 25 ........... Spotyapp at 11:38pm 07.02.07 Other Sailboats 7/1234 Hi we are new Mac owners, we recently aquired trinity a 86 Mac 25, we are new to boats and sailing.
26S Motor Mount- What NOT to do (1) Dan D at 11:35pm 07.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/3035 A couple months ago I posted a pic of my "yet-to-be-tested" Garelick motor mount with Honda 9.9 and
cabin curtains curmujon2 at 11:30pm 07.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1359 I'm seeking to replace the curtains/drapes on my Cat 27-1985. They are secured top and bottom to al
Why should I buy a X vs. a Y? gary neubauer at 11:18pm 07.02.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1759 I am interested in purchasing our (my wife ' I) 1st sailboat, and have an interest in:1. Hobie Cat
I'm hooked! Mac at 11:46pm 07.02.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1098 For the past few days my family and I have vacationed at St. Michaels Maryland. I have seen more sa
Boom to mast pin replacement Mike H at 1:01am 07.03.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1277 Getting a late start this year.....anyway the pin that holds the boom to the mast on my '85 28.5 has
12" Linkplates for Hunter 23 adding Furling system jamboo at 2:35am 07.03.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1193 I'm adding a furling jib to my Hunter 23 and need to add link plates. I assume this is to raise the
Replacement hatch Rich at 1:43am 07.03.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2483 Age and Mother Nature have exacted a toll on the forward hatch of my 1987 O272 and a replacement see
373 - LIGHT WIND AND POINTING UP ISSUES DAN IVES at 3:37am 07.03.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2034 WE HAVE A 2005 373 (SHALLOW KEEL MODEL)WITH AN IN-MAST ROLLER FURLING MAIN THAT WILL NOT POINT UP BE
Interested in Sailing PM at 4:46am 07.03.07 Trailer Sailors 2/1624 I live in Northern Indiana. I have always had an interest in sailing but have never really pursued
Lake Oroville, Calif. (1) jimforest at 4:54am 07.03.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1244 Does anyone in this forum sail on Lake Oroville. I have been launching from Lime Saddle Marina, and
Teak/Holley flooring source in TX John Martin at 5:21am 07.03.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1229 I need to replace the floor in my Hunter and need to find a local source for 1/2" flooring of teak a
Catalina and Santa Barbara Island trip novelman17128 at 6:08am 07.03.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1583 Thanks for all the info you have posted on this site, I have used much of it. Now several of us (cag
Wrap-around aluminum T-bar for bilge cover Jeff5245 at 6:28am 07.03.07 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1363 I am re-doing the teak and holly sole in my '82 Cherubini 33'.The aluminum t-bar which was screwe

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How to Access/remove a Northern Lights M673 generator from a Hunter 410 Sailgunner at 10:50am 09.09.21 The top of the back lazaret has screws and should come off. You can use your boom as a crane. Having
Yanmar / Kanzaki gearbox dipstick threads broke (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 09.09.21 I have to wonder why the plastic screw cap broke. Any chance it was due to overtightening over the
Hunter 34 rudder pulleys dmax at 10:22am 09.09.21 It looks like the angle of the pulleys can be adjusted - no? Could be maxed out.
Bilge Pump - Siphon BACK! Apex at 10:06am 09.09.21 It is normal to have some backflow of water into the bilge when the pump stops. There are also mo
Potable water leaking into bilge - 06 H38 Don S/V ILLusion at 9:58am 09.09.21 Any thoughts? Have you eliminated the likely sources, e.g., rudder post, shaft packing, thru hull,
SPLASH! Timm R Oday25 at 9:56am 09.09.21 A most excellent day . We've been on the hard for the second summer in a row . Shoulder replacement
If you had one of these... Davidasailor26 at 9:52am 09.09.21 And your dog would howl every time you changed a channel. :laugh: When I was a little kid my grand
Magazine article RolfSail at 9:41am 09.09.21 Not sure yet, they are gathering info for the article now. Deadline is around 9/20.
1987 Cat 22 Cockpit Fuel Tank Lazaret Floor Leaks John Marrone at 9:24am 09.09.21 Thanks you for the heads up. Will start by flooring the cockpit floor along with fuel compartment an
Potable water leaking into bilge - 06 H38 DArcy at 9:21am 09.09.21 Are you sure it isn't rain water? If not rain it sounds like it is from the tank or hoses between ta
Potable water leaking into bilge - 06 H38 dlochner at 9:18am 09.09.21 Are you connected to the municipal water system? Are you certain it is not rain water? Could it
Hunter 34 rudder pulleys ScottFreeRick at 9:11am 09.09.21 Thanks for the picture. It appears the pulley alignment is about 10 - 15 degrees off for the cable
Hunter 34 rudder pulleys (1) kloudie1 at 8:47am 09.09.21 I'll show you mine.. I've noticed no chafing on the wire rope but I do lube it every year . The pull
Keel Bolts mdibella at 8:41am 09.09.21 Beneteau Parts website: BENETEAU USA
SPLASH! jssailem at 8:17am 09.09.21 Looking good... Larry
Raymarine autopilot upgrade question jssailem at 8:14am 09.09.21 If you plan to keep the same system (Raymarine) then you may use the rest of your displays and repla
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? eherlihy at 8:11am 09.09.21 Rudy called me this morning. The new strut is being machined (presumably the bore for the cutlass be
Raymarine autopilot upgrade question SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:04am 09.09.21 Replaced older Raymarine autopilot with new "Evolution" system. Works well and was easy to install.
SPLASH! JUUD at 8:03am 09.09.21 Congrats, Roadking Larry Wish I could have been there to see it but I was washing cabin cushions all
New to me needs some work (advice) JUUD at 8:00am 09.09.21 Sure your in fresh lake water, but all the same before too long you are going to want to take her o

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