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Helm to seat distance Geoff Kloster at 1:19am 07.18.06 Other Sailboats 2/801 I posted this in the ask any sailor column and got no resonse. If some of you Pearson folks have not
It finally happened! White Sail at 2:33am 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 5/889 It actually hit a rock. I was on the north side of West Island (for those who know the area) Luckil
Quick Attach rigging terminals QP Chuck at 8:08am 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1064 I will soon be replacing my standing rigging. I intend to use swageless terminals. I have heard a lo
Students lOOking for a project boat.... -Landlocked at 7:46am 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 5/938 Howdy,2 students/friends are in search of benevolence, to aid in education. We are hoping to find
What to do, Tropical Storm Doghouse at 6:53am 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1191 I am in a very well protected marina with floating docks. However, it looks like we will be having
o'day 25 c/b pendant gene at 6:33am 07.18.06 Day Sailers 0/833 The old pendant on my 1976 O'day had a cable tail imbeded into the c/b. The replacement uses a rope
o'day 25 c/b pendant gene at 6:32am 07.18.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1012 The old pendant on my 1976 O'day had a cable tail imbeded into the c/b. The replacement uses a rope
Backflow? windy24518 at 6:26am 07.18.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1364 We have a catalina Mark 11 with a manual pump head. While docked we have air bubbles in the tank - a
Raising the Centerboard Howard18951 at 6:02am 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 11/1574 I recently purchased a 2003 Hunter 240 that is fairly well equipped. However, there is no winch han
mainsail sheet rigging edwina14264 at 6:00am 07.18.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1551 Dear Fellow Sailers, I am hoping someone will be able to tell me how to attach the mainsail sheet
fuel tank for Oday 222 pbud at 5:55am 07.18.06 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1031 I know some time ago there was aposting on fuel tanks that will fit the fuel locker for the 222. I a
windpilot tiller tamer john at 5:54am 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1990 I bought an Oday 240and love it. When I purchased it , the tiller had a tiller tamer by 5the name of
Mast clip to hold cabin top to mast Chris Petty at 5:18am 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 5/1041 I need help locating and identifying the proper name of the part that slides up the mast in the groo
Capsizing? avoy at 4:53am 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 3/836 Just wanted to get some feedback on if the 240s are prone to capsizing. How strong of winds they wi
Z-Spar mast on '93 HUNTER 30T & Whisker pole loop. NuNees at 4:53am 07.18.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1518 My mast has a groove on the froward side of the mast. runs all the way to the top. So does the Z-Apa
Peggy, a question about white vinegar..... AXEL at 4:31am 07.18.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1295 Peggy, sorry if this has been asked before, the search function doesn't work that well here. You men
c/b pendant gene at 8:30am 07.18.06 Day Sailers 1/901 well my messenger broke and the pendant is jammed about 3 inches or so above the cabin floor. I hav
Daytona Beach John at 9:33am 07.18.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/992 Our family will be in Fl. for the week of july 22nd to 30th. Any boby out there willing to afternoon
Electrical system advice needed Scott21120 at 9:29am 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 6/954 Our 1983 boat had the original battery charger in it, which I believe has given up the ghost. I rec
CDI furler upgrade?? Scott at 9:15am 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1305 We have an old CDI 8/9(??) furler on our boat, and at the most inopportune times, the line on the dr

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Halyard ends... 580R? 721-2? Sheet material? dlochner at 8:57am 01.05.21 Lots of great info and thanks to everyone who responded. I was concerned about downsizing and scre
Bilge floorboard covers and headliner stains Mark Lauer at 8:50am 01.05.21 Hey there Mark - I saw this thread on the forum and showed it to my wife without saying anything.
Halyard ends... 580R? 721-2? Sheet material? David Walsh at 8:46am 01.05.21 Lots of great info and thanks to everyone who responded. I was concerned about downsizing and screw
Bilge floorboard covers and headliner stains Mark Lauer at 8:44am 01.05.21 The flooring laminate is probably Lonseal. I put it in my boat. The manufacturer recommends a speci
1980 Hunter 33 sail replacement and jib trim suggestions/advice??? Sailfanatic at 8:33am 01.05.21 My Cherubini era 33' is due for new sails. Bought the boat last year, and have been living/sailing
How to Service Furlex jib furler? Sailfanatic at 8:19am 01.05.21 I recently purchased a Hunter 29.5 (1996 model) with a Furlex fuller. Prior owners apparently didn
Diesel valve adjustment cagreen75 at 8:06am 01.05.21 I have been working on engines professionally for over 40 years and have adjusted many valves just l
1991 Hunter 37.5 window coverings sail sfbay at 7:47am 01.05.21 The thread below addresses your question. Once you determine the material consult with a cleaning c
Really? You expect 2021 to be better? Tell me how! rgranger at 7:35am 01.05.21 I worked 5 1/2 days a week in the public, managed to stay covid free so far and sailed 42 days in 2
New Owner O'Day 23 sreidvt at 7:34am 01.05.21 It does take a long time. A helper is invaluable so that one person can turn the nuts below while th
1991 Hunter 37.5 window coverings Oceanwanderer at 7:34am 01.05.21 The window coverings are the origional as far as I can tell. I think it is manmade but before I try
How to Service Furlex jib furler? rgranger at 7:18am 01.05.21 I just now typed "furlex furler maintenance" into google and got a bunch of YouTube vids. Note the
in board sheeting? jssailem at 7:04am 01.05.21 Experimentation is always more fun. Perhaps reading about the science of sails and the aerodynamics
Really? You expect 2021 to be better? Tell me how! Justin_NSA at 6:54am 01.05.21 I retired a year ago,right after Christmas. Turns out that for once i finally made the right decisi
2004 Hunter 326 Edison Helm kjretlaw at 6:39am 01.05.21 I've had to remove those in the past to run new wires. You can reach them as Ken states from the af
Really? You expect 2021 to be better? Tell me how! Ranger_12 at 6:31am 01.05.21 I worked 5 1/2 days a week in the public, managed to stay covid free so far and sailed 42 days in 20
Really? You expect 2021 to be better? Tell me how! shemandr at 6:28am 01.05.21 ... But the truth of the matter is, my sailing this past summer was not stolen by covid, but rathe
Looking for a Seaward 24 (1) Noodat Lady at 6:15am 01.05.21 I know that I am going to get laughed at for my ignorance, but what is this?
Diesel valve adjustment RoyS at 6:09am 01.05.21 I cannot see how penetrating oil will help as these are bathed in oil all the time. I would try a sm
1982 Catalina 27, outboard well model travelingjerryb at 5:14am 01.05.21 Joe, I cannot thank you enough for your well thought out reply. I am kind of leaning towards a bran

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