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pointing with a catalina 400 larrys at 11:02am 08.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/928 asked this last year and had two responses. just bought new 135 north sail jib, I need to know if ex
taking on water under sail Steven M at 11:55am 08.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 10/857 My trusty 22 is taking on water under sail. This started last year. Taking on about 2 gallons per ho
Need help deciding on a Daysailer djmeaney at 11:34am 08.31.06 Trailer Sailors 18/8878 What kind of Daysailer should I buy?After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and
What kind of Daysailer should I buy? djmeaney at 11:31am 08.31.06 Day Sailers 2/1226 After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and had a few kids) I finally repaired my
Mac 26S Trailer on a long haul? SeacretSailor at 2:53pm 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1347 Hey guys, quick trailering question: I just bought a 1991 MacG 26S in Houston and will drive/traile
Is bottom paint required, etc...? charlyhound at 11:10pm 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1382 I have never owned a boat but just bought a little Hunter 19. I don't intend to sail it until next
120 amp alternator? John at 11:50pm 08.29.06 Big Boats 14/1721 I am currently cruising in my Hunter 38 and have a 40hp Yanmar with a 60amp alternator. I am finding
Is this a Columbia? (1) Jerry Jones at 12:11am 08.30.06 Columbia 3/1596 The registration says it's a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. No hull ID#. Someone said it looks like
34 citation swing keel missing john williams at 12:08am 08.30.06 Other Sailboats 0/766 I am looking for info on the swing keel that is supposed to be on this boat. Would love pics or draw
Adjustable backstay? Dick Westwood at 2:03am 08.30.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/2588 I sail a Cal 20. This off season's project: replace the standing rigging. It's been suggested that I
loose struts on a 91 catalina 42 George at 1:51am 08.30.06 Big Boats 1/1298 Diver indicated my struts wobble. I checked them myself and it's more like a click. no water seen in
rudder,skeg repair Silent Magic at 1:48am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1622 I need to repair a fiberglass crack that runs top to bottom on leading edge of rudder post. Would li
Battery Cables Shippy at 3:16am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 23/1540 I need to learn all I can about battery cables, including sizing, installation and a good source to
Sailtime boat owners: Would you do it again? blockboy at 2:33am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1022 I am interesed in the opinions of the sailtime owner members, particularly those who are now selling
373 Forum Jerry at 2:20am 08.30.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1364 Does anyone know if there is another forum out there dedicated to Beneteau 373s?
Hunter 25 vs. MacGregor 26 for my first boat? viperidae at 3:45am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 26/6931 I am intersted in a smaller sailboat that will be used for day or overnight trips on the Chesapeake
Replacement windows Drock at 7:32am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1743 Does anyone know where I can get replacement plexiglass windows for the side lights on a Mac 22?
Looking at getting new sails / Sizes for 25.5 clif at 6:59am 08.30.06 Smaller Boats 7/1072 I am looking at getting new head sails for my 1984 Hunter 25.5 Only one came with the boat I bough
Cowl vent replacement gpd955 at 5:52am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1158 I am going to replace a leaky cowl vent (actually it only leaks because one of the screw holes is st
Motor mount- hands on experience Ben-26C at 8:24am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/724 am seriously considering installing a motor mount to help with steering or change my engine (9.9 4 s

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Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose Mr. Dave at 9:38pm 01.15.21 That large vang fitting is going to wreak havock on your sail if you roll it, especially if the wind
Perkins Prima M50 - Volvo MD22 JamesG161 at 9:32pm 01.15.21 I have this engine as the Volvo MD22L-B in my h40.5. My engine starts instantly and runs strong. Th
Bike Rack HMT2 at 9:03pm 01.15.21 Clever. But I would sure hate to bang into that bike on my way to the head in a heavy sea. Sometimes
12 volt charging at marina Project_Mayhem at 8:31pm 01.15.21 And the marina didn't throw him out? Electricity in fresh water is very deadly, a little less so in
12 volt charging at marina dlochner at 8:21pm 01.15.21 FWIW, I have kept my boat on a mooring not too far from my home for many years. I have an AGM batte
12 volt charging at marina HEINZIR at 8:00pm 01.15.21 FWIW, I have kept my boat on a mooring not too far from my home for many years. I have an AGM batter
12 volt charging at marina Hunter216 at 7:56pm 01.15.21 Thanks to all for the education. To bad I didn't know about this forum BEFORE purchasing the sailb
12 volt charging at marina dlochner at 7:47pm 01.15.21 Thanks to all for the education. To bad I didn't know about this forum BEFORE purchasing the sailb
12 volt charging at marina dlochner at 7:44pm 01.15.21 My dock neighbor did this, not with one cord but multiple 12awg plugged into one another. He did th
Only in Florida dlochner at 7:42pm 01.15.21 Many ski boats and similar, No heads. Not even a private place for a port-a-potty. So, if you need
Prada cup on TV JRacer at 7:42pm 01.15.21 I preferred the 12's off Freemantle. This is more like Pro drag racing. leave on them (win the start
Loose footed main with Mid-boom sheeting jssailem at 7:41pm 01.15.21 Hayden, my new sail is loose footed. It is working great. It replaces my footed mainsail. I have boo
12 volt charging at marina Project_Mayhem at 7:35pm 01.15.21 What about buying a 200 ft (est) extension cord and running it from my dock (with flag) to the moor
Mast hauling fees Project_Mayhem at 7:27pm 01.15.21 Chicago Harbors charge around $5-6 per foot. The price list doesn't list if thats the price of the m
Loose footed main with Mid-boom sheeting Hayden Watson at 7:21pm 01.15.21 I took the bolt-rope foot out of the boom a couple of years ago and fully agree that it is a game ch
12 volt charging at marina ricksoth at 6:54pm 01.15.21 Thanks to all for the education. To bad I didn't know about this forum BEFORE purchasing the sailbo
Installation of Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot windsurfer at 6:53pm 01.15.21
Mast Raising on a Capri 25 (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:51pm 01.15.21 Those levers that @Hunter216 mentioned are awesome. I had one on the forestay of my last boat along
Only in Florida Kings Gambit at 6:51pm 01.15.21 That's just wrong! :huh: Many ski boats and similar, No heads. Not even a private place for a port
Installation of Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot windsurfer at 6:46pm 01.15.21 Thanks careened. How does the rudder sensor connect? Here is the way I installed it in our boat. I

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