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Man Overboard System Rick9619 at 12:03am 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1469 We are entering the Newport to Ensenada race this year for the first time. One of the boat requirem
Connections on Trailer Pierre at 11:20pm 01.31.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/849 I will buy a 26X this year, I need to know the type of electrical connection on the trailer, is this
Asymmetrical Spinnaker pdkearney2002@yahoo.com at 1:13am 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 10/2074 I am interested in learning how to rig/sail an asymmetrical spinnaker sail for my Pearson 30. I have
It just doesn't pay to race a 216 Mr.Ernie at 1:18am 02.01.07 Smaller Boats 5/2139 I finally got back on the 216 last weekend and received a shock when we received our starting times.
! loose footed or not? sailor5017 at 1:16am 02.01.07 Big Boats 10/989 hello I have a 91 37.5 in need of a new main. I am considering going to a fully battened loose fo*
Loose footed main sailor5017 at 1:24am 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1035 hedllo: I am buying a new main for our 91 37.5 hunter. Is the conversion to a loose footed main a
Flushing AC coils Tom H at 2:22am 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 4/976 How often do you flush through your AC seawater circuit to rid the system of sedement and filth? Doe
2007 Off Soundings Bob Todd at 2:39am 02.01.07 Other Sailboats 0/795 Arthur,You DID get my confirmation for the Spring Off Soundings, didn't you?Cheers,Bob
Masthead Light Recommnedation for O'day 25 Ernie14784 at 2:47am 02.01.07 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2473 Hello everyone. I'm about to re-step the mast on my O'day 25 and want to replace the masthead light
Winter repairs Jerry10776 at 2:58am 02.01.07 Smaller Boats 1/930 Well, having finished my first year with the 23, I can say that I'm happy. It's fleet of foot and r
Can I remove my forward bulkhead? H23 Fastang50 at 4:16am 02.01.07 Smaller Boats 10/3244 Hi All, I've been thinking of making some modifications to my cabin for the coming sailing season.
pendent flag for top of mast (1) gypsyorchid at 3:36am 02.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/3984 I just recently purchased a jolly roger pendent flag 10 x 16. I would like to mount it on top of the
Wiring for lights David Stanley Smith, Campbell River, BC at 4:31am 02.01.07 Other Sailboats 2/1010 When I acquired my Sandpiper, the wiring had obvioulsy been modified somewhat from the original manu
fin to wing russ imler at 5:50am 02.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1157 Hi,Can a fin keel be altered into a wing keel on the catalina 30 model? If this can be done and if
Installing Shore Power Deucer at 6:48am 02.01.07 Smaller Boats 18/2876 Folks,Has anybody install shore power on their 260? I'd like to do it before summer sailing seaso
Lewmar Hatches Not staying open Shippy at 6:33am 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 6/4051 I searched teh archives and couldn't come up with much on this topic. On my Hunter 356 boththe forw
Need H37c help please... John12573 at 9:28am 02.01.07 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1309 Hi all,I am rebuilding an H37C and cannot find a stut. The P.O. replaced the strut with a flat topp
Balboa 26, 27, 28.. Brothers or Cousins? Fairwind at 12:24pm 02.01.07 Balboa 2/2966 I'm looking at Balboas and I'm a little confused...the 26 and the 28 seen to share the same transom
Looking at boats this weekend... Brian D at 1:33pm 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 40/2313 First, Saturday, 10:00. 31' Pacific Seacraft Mariah. Asking $55,000, down from $65,000. Year is 1978
Sail Care csobalvarro at 1:41pm 02.01.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/958 Just a quick testimonial for SailCare. If anyone's on the fence about trying them out like I was, le

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Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters sail sfbay at 7:12am 07.31.21 .........I always kept the chart plotter covered; however, with it being mounted at the helm, guess
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 Red_Dog at 7:11am 07.31.21 What is that shorthand for Justin? 30T = 30 Terrific feet of Fun? I do like that, 30 Terrific 30
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters (1) sail sfbay at 7:03am 07.31.21 It is worth trying Novus but I have never been sucessful removing uv damage for plastic, only scratc
How old is too old? FastOlson at 7:01am 07.31.21 Replies 9 and 10, among others, seem like a really good way to view this. The basic FRP construction
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters BigEasy at 6:59am 07.31.21 I followed that Raymarine procedure that you mentioned and it worked beautifully. Easy and effectiv
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36 Hunter (1) tfox2069 at 6:55am 07.31.21 Found a better photo actually showing my panel and switch.
Trailer for oday 25 sail sfbay at 6:54am 07.31.21 From what I see the tandem trailer will work with modifications. Obviously check the tire thread th
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners Ken Cross at 6:52am 07.31.21 Please note that the OP said they are seeking public comment. Commenting here doesn't get it to the
1996 Barnett 1400 Darin Harvey at 6:44am 07.31.21 First of all I'm sorry for your loss. Secondly I would refrain from selling anything without researc
How old is too old? Tally Ho at 6:43am 07.31.21 I think if you like the design, and the boat has been well cared-for, it is fine. Get a survey to m
Beginner Questions sail sfbay at 6:28am 07.31.21 Another option to consider is keep the boat at a marina with the mast up on a trailer assuming there
Beginner Questions sailme88 at 6:27am 07.31.21 The six Ps of life do apply here.. You appear to be be using the first 2 Ps that negate the last
Cat 22 Outboard Options Gene Neill at 6:22am 07.31.21 Six horse is the overwhelming favorite around here, unless electric start is important to you. Mos
Cat 22 Outboard Options sail sfbay at 6:21am 07.31.21 Interestingly enough same question came up on this thread: (4) Outboard motor \| Sailboat Owners Foru
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) Nodak7 at 6:05am 07.31.21 The pics here look like a powerboat thread, not a sailing thread? If you are really sailing, you a
Beginner Questions rgranger at 6:04am 07.31.21 I'll offer some perspective, since I recently jumped into this hobby. First off, there's really no
Trailer for oday 25 ray dann at 5:54am 07.31.21 My boat is the centerboard. Definitely will check on brakes and the modifications. It sounds like
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Don S/V ILLusion at 5:46am 07.31.21 Too many variables and unknowns to make an informed judgment - Size and condition of batteries? Si
Rudder woes, don't trust it! Gene Neill at 5:42am 07.31.21 Dang, man. I'm sure glad you at least found it! I don't remember our original rudder vividly enough
Mary E Crazy Dave Condon at 5:40am 07.31.21 I am glad everyone is safe. The boat will be raised. Hope the problem can be identified. Knew the s

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