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Rick at 12:44pm 05.08.07
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The water diesel fuel separator is being replaced on the boat since the current model hasn't been su
DIGGER at 3:41pm 05.08.07
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We are having problems with tacking, especially in strong winds, with the genoa sheets. the leeward
Stephen Blake at 11:14pm 05.06.07
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Transom angle 272 Sorry to bug y'all but this info would really help a lot. I'm hoping any one of
Tom at 11:30pm 05.06.07
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Our Dodger is going to need replacement inthe next year or so. I am thinking that I'd like a hard Do
Ctskip at 11:32pm 05.06.07
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I live in the center of the country and it's difficult to find a reputable manufacturer of stainless
SaiMo at 11:30pm 05.06.07
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Hello, I have een MacGragor 26 build in 1991. Comming winter I want to leave the boat in the water.
Sonny10775 at 11:48pm 05.06.07
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Just recently got my sail back from SailCare, and was trying to get the battens back in the pockets
Don Guillette at 12:15am 05.07.07
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I'm about running out of sail trim subjects and instead of just picking some aspect of sail trim and
John S at 1:36am 05.07.07
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Saturday I crewed on a boat in a race at our local Lake Lowell as part of a series of the Southern I
Betsy and Harry Isley at 1:57am 05.07.07
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Hello! We find that docking/ undocking our Catalina 25 is difficult w/ tidal currents and crosswind
MattM at 1:49am 05.07.07
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Searching the post doesn't show any previous items for my issue. Forgive me if it's been done and I'
Fernando Daleccio at 2:25am 05.07.07
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I am looking for the complete assembly for the main Sheet traveler track. Doing a mayor bright side
novelman17128 at 4:23am 05.07.07
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I am still looking for a crew member to sail on my 22' Venture docked at Alamitos Bay Marina, Long B
JoshGray at 5:13am 05.07.07
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Monday morning the Coast Guard rescued six people from stormy seas off the coast of NC. Apparently,
Jeff at 4:11am 05.07.07
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that I would use as numbers on my genoa? My Hull ID # is HUN35549M82G. Might it be 355 or 549 ??
jreedae at 4:04am 05.07.07
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I had the feeling that my water ballast tank is not full enough. I put the tip of a screwdriver int
jreedae at 4:02am 05.07.07
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This may be a silly question......but is there anything that keeps the 23.5 centerboard down? This
MikeWilkinson at 3:30am 05.07.07
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I have always preferred doors as opposed to hatch boards. While the H33, H36 and H38 don't come wit
Velero49 at 3:22am 05.07.07
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Who replaced your valves in the Annapolis area? Did Hunter cover all the cost? Thanks Velero
Paul Z at 3:20am 05.07.07
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Rebuilt Venture 24 is almost ready to go; I have some nice marine grade wire to use for the masthead

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H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order?
shemandr at 2:15pm 08.04.21
On my H356 with roller main I would go to a reef in the main at around 15 -17 kts. true. At that po
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
jeepbluetj at 2:00pm 08.04.21
Jack, where are you pulling your weather data from? We're also planning on going over on the 12th.
NOT buying H34
markwbird at 1:56pm 08.04.21
Share the survey with the owner.. ask him to pay for the survey.. If he won't, it's your prerogat
Marine Traffic Time Warp!
kappykaplan at 1:49pm 08.04.21
Maybe your AIS was spoofed - had a post about that earlier this week. :beer:
How do I access the underneath the table in the cockpit? One of the screws holding the table side up has fallen out!
JamieB at 1:35pm 08.04.21
If it's really a screw, just install another screw. If it is a bolt and nut combo, and you can't f
How to remove / grease the helm of an Oceanis 400.
JamieB at 1:32pm 08.04.21
Ok got it off with a wheel puller. Thanks for the suggestion. Have greased the hell out of it and ho
Chain snubbers
Captain Larry-DH at 1:31pm 08.04.21
I've always been curious why anyone would buy any chain other than anchor chain, BBB, The reason I
Shroud on deck
Dave Groshong at 12:55pm 08.04.21
It must have been loose, those T-ball fittings normally wouldn't fall out if under proper tension.
Shroud on deck
sail sfbay at 12:55pm 08.04.21
.......I will have to drop the mast...... Probaby prudent. Might look at pages 47-48 of your manua
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
Maine Sail at 12:49pm 08.04.21
Thanks for that. I have two sets of "in series" 235Ah 6V batteries that are run in parallel to prov
Shroud on deck
patbratton at 12:47pm 08.04.21
no. it is my shroud. I will have to drop the mast.
Shroud on deck
sail sfbay at 12:40pm 08.04.21
Never have..............did you discover where the shroud came from, ie.e., your or a neighbor's sai
HR43 mk1 - salt water entry into the aft cabin - help wanted
Alan Gomes at 12:32pm 08.04.21
Excellent idea for better detection, but far more important, the acetone will wash out and dry the
HR43 mk1 - salt water entry into the aft cabin - help wanted
Ralph Johnstone at 12:18pm 08.04.21
On second thought, acetone would be a better - although riskier - detection medium because 1) it's
Interior flooring base
sail sfbay at 12:17pm 08.04.21
What are the dimensions of the wood you are looking to replace? You have some options: 1) teak from
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order?
DayDreamer41 at 12:10pm 08.04.21
On our 41DS I reef the main to about 50% when we see 15's gusting to 20 after 20 kts start bringing
1986 C&C 33-2 mast internal structure
sail sfbay at 12:09pm 08.04.21
First question comes to mind is who is the mast manufacturer and do you have a traditional, non-furl
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order?
Kings Gambit at 12:06pm 08.04.21
No backstay, no cunningham. I do have a traveler, which I use initially. Still working on sail tr
Reefer Drain
sunlover at 12:02pm 08.04.21
well, no obvious valve on the shower sump pump, but once, I had my flashlight light out I kept looki

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