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setting up my jiffy reefing... Ross in Tampa at 1:49am 05.11.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/3320 Don,My boom on my 25 Oday is set up for jiffy reefing. I have a single reefing point installed in
Sailing Partners Don Guillette at 2:07am 05.11.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/2608 A message from Lyle Hanna (Vancouver, BC)made me think of something that proves sailing is a small w
Correct model for my Oday 27? Ramm at 2:56am 05.11.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1029 I purchased my boat a couple years ago which I thought was an 1976 Oday 27.Thinking of moving the
weight on main sheave Tony at 4:25am 05.11.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/2168 I've just bought a west marine bosun chair and will plan on going up the mast for some work over the
Core removal for furling line Rex at 5:02am 05.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2830 Does anyone have "splicing" directions for removing part of the core on a furling line. Hood wants
Harness and tether; a death trap? Jim at 5:13am 05.11.07 Ask All Sailors 43/7577 An article in the new sailing breezes magazine (see link) seems to suggest that a harness and tether
seepage with each sail Jon at 6:53am 05.11.07 Catalina 22 17/1583 My new Catalina 22 Sport has a bone dry bilge (now) when in the marina, but when I take it sailing,
Missing Atlantic sailors Raleigh500 at 6:52am 05.11.07 Ask All Sailors 30/6297 Does anyone know what type of 54-foot boat they were on? I am talking about the missing boat that w
centerboard cable replacement in an Islander 17 AJ at 11:14am 05.11.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1254 Within 1 hour of purchasing a 17 foot Ocean Islander - I was turtled in my lake in high winds. Afte
Keel Attached NYSail at 12:03pm 05.11.07 Other Sailboats 11/1491 Hello all,My previous boat (1977 Cal 34 III) had a dropped in lead balast glassed into the keel so
keel attachment NYSail at 12:04pm 05.11.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1601 Hello all,My previous boat (1977 Cal 34 III) had a dropped in lead balast glassed into the keel so
Swim Platform for O'day 34 (1) Rosetta Stone20538 at 12:46pm 05.11.07 Bigger Boats 0/1272 Hey guys - I added a teak swim platform to my 34. I will take pictures of it installed this weekend
Deck Hatch Rick19254 at 12:58pm 05.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/995 I need to replace my Deck Hatch any ideas it has split on the seem and is leaking a brownish liquid.
how much wind? tom farner at 12:55pm 05.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1022 I drifted out into middle of reservoir off anchor and at night with pretty high winds--no sails. Mo
S1 AutoPilot Rudder Reference Unit gweisheipl at 1:50pm 05.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1153 Does anyone have any photos of the S1 Autopilot Rudder Reference Unit installation or tips on how th
Watch out for the Marine Store scam.... Captain Bob at 10:53am 05.11.07 Ask All Sailors 19/6038 Hey Guys, Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping at West Marine
Heater Webasto in HR 37 Isa Marie at 5:07pm 05.11.07 Hallberg-Rassy 3/2378 Dear owners of HR 37!Have you ever had any problem with the Webasto heater in your yacht?What pro
beneteau 235, how does it sail? George Klesel at 4:20pm 05.11.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1286 How does this boat sail?I have read it is very tender over 20 knots.
where and how do I install a bilge pump FixinHer-up at 3:17pm 05.11.07 Catalina 22 6/6338 My old but well cared for 76' c-22 needs another bilge pump installed( I think ) so where ans how t
Water in the Bilge Pres Broussard at 8:55pm 05.09.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/1432 I discovered about an inch of water in the bilge last night was wondering how it could have gotten t

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Small dog Ramp/Step Recommendations for hatchway Catalina 27 Head Sail at 8:54am 09.11.21 14lbs? Pick him up? I tried a ramp, no joy and my dog bites when I try to pick him up... so he sta
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) sail sfbay at 8:49am 09.11.21 Just to add to jssailem's recommendations above..............contact the vhf radio technical serice
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) (2) jssailem at 8:44am 09.11.21 If not you can buy these at a local electronics store. You can also have them installed for you. no
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) (1) jssailem at 8:38am 09.11.21 I am replacing the antenna because the coax cable is different. (boat is a '78 and I'm replacing th
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder JoeWhite at 8:33am 09.11.21 And a wire coat hanger and 1/8" curtain pull string are good tools to use for such project.
Do you make a Wifi hotspot? Do you use a dedicated one? jssailem at 8:33am 09.11.21 Can someone provide an explanation? In looking at the options for a mobile hotspot, I come to the qu
Electra Scan Mixer Motor Overload teacherspet at 8:01am 09.11.21 Thanks for the info
Teak seats and trim. (2) sail sfbay at 8:01am 09.11.21 Treat the teak and then cover with canvas and/or foam covered canvas. Photos of what you are trying
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder HeatherE at 8:01am 09.11.21 haha David, I am off to do boat yoga! :) -Namaste
Electra Scan Mixer Motor Overload sail sfbay at 7:40am 09.11.21 Good question for Electroscan technical serice department Electroscan Treatment System \| Raritan Eng
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder Davidasailor26 at 7:39am 09.11.21
Spinnaker halyard preventer wheel? (1) sail sfbay at 7:35am 09.11.21 Here you go: FORESPAR Spinnaker Shackle Guards \| West Marine
grinding sound starting?? sail sfbay at 7:30am 09.11.21 My guess is your starting battery voltage might be low. Time for a replacement battery and take a l
O'Day 28 wheel and binacle. sail sfbay at 7:27am 09.11.21 I'm dreaming of replacing my tiller with a wheel.............I know there is a lot involved, but hop
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) sail sfbay at 7:19am 09.11.21 Welcome to the forum!! Are you sure you cannot reuse your existing antenna? I have replaced many V
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) BigEasy at 7:17am 09.11.21 Heather, I have been sailing for a long time & do most projects myself. Still hire a rigger to do
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) Pagan Baby at 7:16am 09.11.21 An alternative to think about if money is tight (always the case with a boat) and your not heading t
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) HeatherE at 7:07am 09.11.21 Hi John and Pagan Baby: Yeah, good point. I am not a climber (yet) haha... I think I will bite the
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) kappykaplan at 7:05am 09.11.21 I would hire a rigger, arrange for someone to go up on a crane or drop the mast. :plus::plus::plus
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder HeatherE at 6:58am 09.11.21 Hi! Thanks! It's a Raymarine i40. I bought a soldering iron last week (for antenna PL-259 connect

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