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Reefing part 2 Manny at 1:10pm 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1061 Okay, now a roller furling reefing question. Yesterday and today I tried unfurling approximately a t
Restoring the Hull Vernon King at 3:22pm 06.22.07 Catalina 22 1/1222 I have purchased a 1973 Catalina 22. I would like to restore the boat and sail next summer. The hull
Jabasco Head Problems Greg W at 2:43pm 06.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/868 OK, after fixing or replacing almost everything on my new used boat, I now have a toilet issue. P
I am looking for an affordable traveler track. caguy at 4:53pm 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1063 I have an extra car from a Hobie 18 but need the track so I can move the main sheet to the front of
Balsa Core-dry rot solution question Skippercanuck at 9:54pm 06.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/5896 Water entering into the space between the outer and inner halves of the deck causes rotting of the b
To sell or not?? Brian M H23 at 12:21am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 60/3610 Well, i did something kind of stupid. I listed my hunter 23 on cragislist for $6000, thinking that
Sailing with dogs... Paul H at 12:27am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1506 I was wondering if any of you bring your furry faithful companions along with you when you sail. My
Leaky Prop shaft Capnbluering at 1:11am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 0/978 I recently got my Inboard Yanmar YSM-8 running (the boat has been sitting in the water, untouched fo
roller reefing for an O'Day 23' rizz at 2:08am 06.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/3363 I am interested in setting up a roller reef for my O'Day 23'.I prefer to be able to set the jib at d
Roller furling in heavy wind. Pthelen at 2:10am 06.21.07 Day Sailers 3/2440 This is my fist season on my boat and I went out in a heavy wind on a small lake with my nine-year-o
What do you use for cradle pads? Marybeth and Rip at 3:02am 06.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3281 We are refurbishing our cradle. It is 20 years old. The four pads have plywood squares with carpet o
spare mainsail whisperwill at 2:57am 06.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1215 Hi,I am looking for a a back-up mainsail for my 25 and have been surfing over the web with limited
better foiled dagger ("keel") walt at 3:21am 06.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/902 Im wondering if anyone has run a 26C with the original dagger (either drop down or swing) and then r
steering problems bobcat17801 at 3:26am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1615 Was sailing this last weekend in a good strong wind and medium surge...it was great. In the last few
Where to start! yks on my 1996 26' Steven at 3:29am 06.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/901 Hello all! I just purchased and 1996 Hunter 26' and did so via email and photos. I know this was cra*
web site for minney sand sailor at 4:16am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1123 *cry the link i have doesnt work .does anybody have one that does
Block Island or Martha's Vineyard Rob2435 at 5:05am 06.21.07 Destinations 9/7460 Thinking about heading to Block Island in August. It's rather a long sail from NYC so my thought is
Centerboard Gasket Debi at 5:44am 06.21.07 Day Sailers 1/1993 I have just completed the restoration of my 1972 Daysailer and need to replace the centerboard gaske
I need help.with rigging- need pics if possible Wendy at 6:16am 06.21.07 Other Sailboats 3/998 New boat owner needs help with almost everything. Does somone know where to get a manual?? I had a
Just purchased a 1997 Hunter 340, need suggestions Heather at 6:26am 06.21.07 Big Boats 10/3265 Hi everyone. We took delivery of our 340 in April. After sailing every weekend since then we are s

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Jib Halyard Swivel problem? Two Sails at 7:13pm 09.18.21
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing DougM at 7:12pm 09.18.21 Omit the blocks mounted between the boom and the mast base completely and go straight to turning bl
Propane Locker on Beneteay 41S (2) Davidasailor26 at 6:36pm 09.18.21 Are other model Benny s made like this??? At least by the Oceanis 37 they had this figured out. Th
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler walt at 6:09pm 09.18.21 At least while I have a sailboat.. I hope you keep yours as a sailboat (looking forward to November!
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler LeeandRick at 5:59pm 09.18.21 Several trawler to sailboats and sailboats to trawler designs around. The Willard and Fishers come t
5200 or West Epoxy DAVA390 at 5:40pm 09.18.21 wood was glued to the hull, plastic battery tray was screwed into that wood. Gonna wire brush rem
Fuel delivery issue Fleet at 5:29pm 09.18.21 Problem solved. Replaced just the lift pump. Engine started up and the alarm went off at key posit
replacement of in-deck solar and of interior ceiling lights SandyFrank at 5:12pm 09.18.21 I removed the panel and glassed in that solar panel spot. I guess the intention is that you can lea
SPLASH! JUUD at 4:55pm 09.18.21 JUUD, I walked down to get you but you weren't there. Sorry I missed it! I had to to run into T
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing Tally Ho at 4:43pm 09.18.21 It looks like a pretty tidy setup. My roller furler seemed like it would jam and not load the dru
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing (1) skunther at 4:31pm 09.18.21 I believe your problem stems from the lines not leading in at the proper angle. You want a fair lea
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) Tally Ho at 4:29pm 09.18.21 Hi Greg, I spliced them together and it worked! I definitely need to redo it, because they aren't
5200 or West Epoxy dlochner at 4:18pm 09.18.21 No need to use pressure treated wood. Use a decent exterior grade plywood and coat it with neat epox
it's cooling off Orbweaver at 3:59pm 09.18.21 And our season aboard Serenade has come to an end. Yesterday we went up to the lake and had a nice a
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) HeatherE at 3:28pm 09.18.21 Hi Greg, I spliced them together and it worked! I definitely need to redo it, because they aren't v
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running BigEasy at 3:13pm 09.18.21 I have an idea to try as I cant get to a boatyard for awhile. Idea is to put a hose clamp over the
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler Deep Sea at 2:50pm 09.18.21 Sweet looking ride FastOlson but that is no sailboat conversion. I like the two person cabin with t
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5 (1) SandyFrank at 1:50pm 09.18.21 Battery installation complete. to deliver box 2 of 2 of 0/2 (red) cable to hook up to the new main
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? jssailem at 1:41pm 09.18.21 when some buildings were wired with aluminum wire Yes. I believe the buildings had wire connectors
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) jssailem at 1:38pm 09.18.21 We had a wire like that recently on another post, that was the depth sounder wire for a I40 raymarin

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