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High and dry Steve Feinsilver at 11:46am 11.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1360 Because of some remarkably bad weather here last weekend (winds up to 50-60) I was unable to get to
Mast step Briann at 10:49am 11.02.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/970 I have discovered by way of a moisture meter that my mast step was wet. Expecting to find a soggy me
Retrieving ownership proof from a previous owner Bill Pollock at 12:20pm 11.02.06 Smaller Boats 3/1930 I owned my sail boat back in 1996-1999. I'm appying for my captains license and need to show proof t
single handed mast raising on an H23 (1) chiefjgreene at 9:48pm 10.31.06 Smaller Boats 7/1161 Has anyone tried John Sylvesters method of securing the mast while raising it?See http://www.sailbo
BVI Sailplan Jason at 7:04pm 10.31.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1478 We have chartered a 40' with Sunsail Nov 11-17. Our first time to the BVI's and have read all of the
Only three barnacles on my prop & shaft! John T1594 at 10:19pm 10.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/952 I had the boat hauled yesterday (sigh!) and was surprised to find that I had only three barnacles on
Help deciphering my Trailer Tires? SeacretSailor at 6:59pm 10.31.06 Trailer Sailors 5/2309 I'm a new Trailer Sailor ' I'm wanting to understand my trailer's tires, mainly so I'll know they ar
capsize sunandsea at 9:48pm 10.31.06 Yamaha 4/2155 HiWe just bought our Yamaha 25II and we do not have any sailing experience. Could anyone tell us a
Hello all sailaway78 at 10:53pm 10.31.06 Ask All Sailors 5/914 Today we are laying over a day in Bellhaven NC. Had planned on doing grocery shopping and laundry i
Outboard maximum size? Mark at 11:23pm 10.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1368 Hello everyone. I have been an Oday 22 owner for about 8 years now. Recently she was pirated and t
S37 mast height sailaway78 at 10:44pm 10.31.06 Seidelmann 1/1744 Have a question about the mast height on an S37. Book says 48.6, but went under the bridges in Cape
Maximum outboard size? Mark at 11:39pm 10.31.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1087 Hello everyone. I have been an Oday 22 owner for about 8 years now. Recently she was pirated and th
Repairing a power winch Dan at 11:51pm 10.31.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1062 My power winch trips the breaker when the sail is about halfway up the mast. It also draws more amp
Universal M25 Replacement Jim22199 at 11:58pm 10.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/4505 Looks like I might have to replace my old engine, any opinions on what is a good brand and model wou
Engine chocking off Hugh4753 at 10:29pm 10.31.06 Big Boats 11/1061 Recently my engine has been shutting off when I get below 1000rpm. Usually while docking which can
Strange Problem Forrest at 2:07am 11.01.06 Other Sailboats 1/875 Yesterday while docking I discovered the boat would not go in reverse.I have the Yanmar 2GM20F eng
Hatch Handle Alan at 1:18am 11.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1078 Hi,I'm looking to replace a broken hatch handle and am having no luck. The handle is from a moori
Water in engine Russ at 1:05am 11.01.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1809 I have a Hunter 420 Passage, 2004 model, with a 56 hp Yanmar. When I cranked it 2 days ago, the eng
z-Spars in-mast furler (1) Bill at 1:02am 11.01.06 Ask All Sailors 2/2870 I have a 10 year old Z-Spar in mast furling system on my Beneteau OC281. The furler works ok but I
Cast Iron Keel Maintenance brian20169 at 2:19am 11.01.06 Bavaria 4/4134 I finally get the opportunity to preview a Bav30 on the 11th of November. Today's question regards t

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Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 jssailem at 2:59pm 07.15.21 I agree it depends on the rig configuration. My little 15 footer was designed like a tank. I consult
1987 Cat 22 Lazy Jacks Rigging sail sfbay at 2:57pm 07.15.21 Does this lazy jack diagram for a Catalina 22 in this link help? Lazy Jacks - Anything and Everythi
Replacing water tank jssailem at 2:53pm 07.15.21 Our member @Peggie Hall HeadMistress always recommends Ronco Plastics for quality tanks. https://r
Retractible Keel Line Replacement rgranger at 2:51pm 07.15.21 I'm also in Charleston, and would be happy to help. Would be nice to meet some other owners in the
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 shemandr at 2:51pm 07.15.21 I think that would work well. But if the Javeling is fractional the upper mast may not be able to s
Retractible Keel Line Replacement rgranger at 2:50pm 07.15.21 Is this similar to your configuration? Yes. You can see the line going around the wheel of your
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 (1) jssailem at 2:45pm 07.15.21 Looking at image, I suspect the jib halyard was used to fly the spinnaker. I know that is what I co
Determining Trailrite C22 1982 VIN sail sfbay at 2:45pm 07.15.21 Welcome to the forum!! Have you contacted TrailRite at Contact Us - Trailrite Trailers ?
A New Record! jssailem at 2:37pm 07.15.21 Can the first Christmas sales be far behind?
Reverse Steering Characteristics jssailem at 2:33pm 07.15.21 This shot of prop wash on the rudder will swing the stern back to starboard. This is a great tool.
Hunter 212 Spinnaker's sail sfbay at 2:28pm 07.15.21 Welcome top the forum and congratulations on about to purchase a sailboat!! Doubt it was an option.
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Sanfelice at 2:25pm 07.15.21 Sounds like a Harley Davidson ad. Over 30K invested ,sell for 19K. :biggrin:
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker skunther at 2:23pm 07.15.21 I will rewire the windlass positive directly to the combiner switch, bypassing the 100a C Series bre
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view sailcapt340 at 2:22pm 07.15.21 Brian, Thank you. Your second solution would work. The eave of the roof, combined with thin wire
Catalina Mk II (1992) Alternator Regulator Issues Maine Sail at 2:09pm 07.15.21 Thanks for info Maine Sail. I went to your website and it is (after just scratching the surface) a
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Brian D at 2:06pm 07.15.21 If you plan on using the flag pole, you will have to do some leg work. You said the pole is 18 ft,
Peggy Hall - Vinegar sitting in toilet after pumping dry skunther at 1:42pm 07.15.21 Much thanks, I will follow that procedure when wrapping up. On a side note, I noticed the pump had l
Catalina Mk II (1992) Alternator Regulator Issues Stu Jackson at 1:39pm 07.15.21 @Ken_Cat30 In addition to Maine Sail's excellent website, this collection may be of use to you, to
Replacing Forward Berth Mattress DayDreamer41 at 1:39pm 07.15.21 There are Youtube vids of persons who have purchased standard mattresses, took them apart shaped the
Dark Days Captain Larry-DH at 1:31pm 07.15.21 My wife recently told me she would like us to get jet skis. This will only lead to less sailing.

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