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Pinning a broach SailboatOwners.com at 11:24am 02.18.07 Ask All Sailors 23/1858 You and your crew are in the middle of an important race. So far, you, the boat, and crew have been
Mast Wiring for Dummies ... Scott at 11:14am 02.18.07 Ask All Sailors 11/10045 I have to admit that electrical wiring is not my strong suit (by far) and since I am installing new
Question about cable for a wind instrument ... Scott at 11:31am 02.18.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1151 I bought a Simrad IS12 wind system to install. Not knowing entirely what to expect, I have received
Boat coshions & hull lining Brandon at 12:30pm 02.18.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/1969 Does anyone have a set of old cushions for a Ranger 26 that they would like to part with? I am inter
Need Guidance on Common H34 Problems... bythenbrs at 12:14pm 02.18.07 Big Boats 14/1262 I am evaluating a 1984 H34 for possible purchase. Can anyone help me out with a list of the recurri
Manufacturer's Assistance Mr.Ernie at 2:29pm 02.18.07 Smaller Boats 3/961 You would think that it would be a real asset to have someone from Hunter that knows our boat inside
Diesel: To treat or not to treat catwithhat at 2:46pm 02.18.07 Ask All Sailors 38/2040 Hi, My boat here in Puget Sound stays in the water all year round. Usage in the winter is less (an
Boston Boat Show seadaddler at 9:44pm 02.16.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/940 I am in CT having breakfest at my son's house getting ready to go,any one elsse going.
Gate or ball valve? brass or S.S. R. Bounds at 10:30pm 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 11/2158 Small thru hulls on my boat are ball vlvs. and 2" are gate valves. Any reason they can't all be ball
keel and outboard christian15198 at 9:51pm 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1112 what is the rule of thumb for running my 9.9 outboard on my 20 ft daysailershould my retracktable k
Forward hatch replacement Flying Wasp at 10:46pm 02.16.07 Smaller Boats 7/1947 Has anyone replaced the forward hatch?Which brand/style was the replacement? Any advice on the ins
Standing rigging StuartCasteel at 12:44am 02.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1745 Can anyone tell me the best way to rig my boat on the hard in order to trim my standing rigging. Las
Back Friendly Genoa Trimming Jim Kelly at 1:46am 02.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/923 I am looking for advice re setting up a block ' tackle system for trimming my 155% Genoa on my 1990
Lead Weight in Mac26S swing keel Jim Kelly at 1:54am 02.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1451 Last season I added 25 pounds of lead shot into the keel of my 1990 Mac 26S. I strengthened the ce
3 hour tour DanW9494 at 2:52am 02.17.07 Smaller Boats 5/903 I am getting my h216 ready to go to San Diego to slip for a week, while we stay in a hotel. I want t
Length of Exhause Hose? Jeff M10656 at 3:02am 02.17.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1049 Wanting to order some exhaust hose to replace the full run from the muffler to stern outlet for my '
water in bilge alans at 4:37am 02.17.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/974 hi, i just went to check o my boat. all is well bu i have a curious problem. my mechanic winterised
new sail MIKE1009 at 5:58am 02.17.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1169 I am looking to purchase a mainsail for my 322 oday . I cruise the Long Island Sound and race once a
Call for opinions T37 Phil at 4:55am 02.17.07 Ask All Sailors 1/910 on a 1980 S2 8(b). I have an opportunity to pick one up very reasonably. It has a 15hp OMC gas eng
Almost sailing jacques LeBlanc at 4:51am 02.17.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1160 I found a mac 25 for $1000 but needs a trailer,found a trailer but needs an axle.Its a 4 in drop ax

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Rig tuning physics jssailem at 10:14am 08.16.21 Google fact checks Is that what is known as an Oxymoron?
Rig tuning physics Meriachee at 10:13am 08.16.21 Google fact checks?
Rig tuning physics jssailem at 10:11am 08.16.21 it would seem that keeping the mast in column, as desired, My understanding of the rig tensions is
How long has it been since you cleaned your unmentionables? jeepbluetj at 10:09am 08.16.21 They certainly do. The Garhauer blocks in my mainsheet (2004 vintage) just recently lost all of thos
Rig tuning physics Ralph Johnstone at 10:06am 08.16.21 New people on this forum need to realize we are all experts (haha) and do their on research. Good i
Rig tuning physics Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 08.16.21 Just to chime in ... it was perfectly clear to me that Jon was talking about lower shrouds vs upper
Electric Head not working rreichert at 9:21am 08.16.21 I did try testing the motor with a volt meter but did not get any reading. Breaker was on but not su
Surveyor in Idaho? (1) brobertson at 9:14am 08.16.21 Tedd, I've used Navigation Services Unlimited, Capt. John Finney, and was pleased with the survey. I
Fuel Cap Winch (1) jssailem at 9:09am 08.16.21 Doug... SailsfBay in post 4 shows an 8 point tool. 8 points is two squares offset by one notch. I am
Electric Head not working Davidasailor26 at 9:06am 08.16.21 I have a hunter 41DS sailboat with a Jabsco electric forward head that is not working at all. No wa
Replacement windlass for the Leroy Somer MTB 82 MIBELLA at 9:04am 08.16.21
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? eherlihy at 8:55am 08.16.21 Called Rudy again this morning. He says that "it should be ready this week."
Refurbishing an Kenyon alcohol stove Leeward Rail at 8:10am 08.16.21 I still use my forty year old Kenyon. I have never had an explosion or fire like others report Peo
326 Head Door Retaining Clip jdrutten at 8:05am 08.16.21 My 306 has this part if I recall correctly: Hunter 306 door catch holder I imagine it might be simi
Whisker pole sail sfbay at 7:54am 08.16.21 Might want to see this Forespar instructional video on setting a whisker pole on the jib sheet, exce
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Maine Sail at 7:43am 08.16.21 Recently, we went on a trip. After 4 days, our batteries were depleted to 58%. Returning to home
A few 260 upgrades rs1sensen at 7:42am 08.16.21 Did you install those spinlock cleats for your jib sheets (white w/red tracer line) ahead of the wi
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Maine Sail at 7:42am 08.16.21 I have a 150 Balmar with a 614. We have had some 100 deg weather and I'm finding I need to supply
Refurbishing an Kenyon alcohol stove shemandr at 7:40am 08.16.21 I have fond memories of my mother lighting the alcohol stove on my Dad's cabin cruiser. Flames woul
A few 260 upgrades Joe at 7:13am 08.16.21 Did you install those spinlock cleats for your jib sheets (white w/red tracer line) ahead of the win

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