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Packing gland higgs at 11:41am 09.26.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1341 I put 200 hours on my engine this year and after the cruise, pulled the boat into its slip. After a
Heading south and 50 miles a day???????? sailaway78 at 11:37am 09.26.06 Ask All Sailors 10/945 I read on a post somewhere that someone was heading south out of NY or NJ, and planning on making 50
Hurricane avoidance william at 11:36am 09.26.06 Ask All Sailors 31/3480 You are underway on course 050T and your maximum speed is 13knot. The eye of a hurricane bears 100T,
Outboard Motor on a Cal 29 paulierogers at 3:15pm 09.26.06 Cal 8/2564 I just bought a 1972 Cal 29 complete with a Universal Atomic 4 (Fresh water cooled)engine. The Atomi
replacing fuel tank Alice A. at 11:19pm 09.24.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1010 Hi, all. It appears we may have to replace the aluminum diesel tank on our '92 Legend 37.5. Has anyo
leaking rub rail robin20026 at 11:50pm 09.24.06 Mid-Size Boats 6/1769 When underway and the transom is under water I have quite a water leak coming through the hull to de
ODay 280? Grant at 11:49pm 09.24.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1727 I am looking at getting a bigger sailboat and have found a 1989 Oday 280 for a fair market price. I
Strip this! (or) Who's your favorite stripper? soling42 at 12:00am 09.25.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/959 Now what were you thinking?Can't believe how tough the urethane is on the exterior wood work for o
Cabin Light Gremlins Kal at 12:33am 09.25.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1115
PHRF Charlie at 2:43am 09.25.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1041 What is the PHRF rating for a Cherubini 30, circa 1979?Fair winds and following seas,Charlie
Question for Catalina 30 owners Brian D at 3:08am 09.25.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1508 I would have posted this on the Catalina Owners forum, but it said it was for owners of Catalina boa
proper wood to use for upgrades matthew cosmas at 3:08am 09.25.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/976 I plan to add a captins chair behind the wheel, I removed the decking and will be replacing it with
two questions Paul Walchenbach at 4:10am 09.25.06 Big Boats 1/1072 first issue: back-stay tension. my head stay seems to "sag" going to weather in 12+ true. don't
No hot water to the galley sink? jack boats at 3:57am 09.25.06 Big Boats 5/2795 My water heater seems to work fine, as I am getting hot water in both heads. However, I don't get a
Fresh Water Tank venkat at 4:30am 09.25.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/956 Can someone tell me where is the deck-fill for fresh water tank in a 1984 hunter 31? I believe my ta
Height of P26 compression posts DLM at 4:41am 09.25.06 Other Sailboats 3/852 I have a 1971 P26 that had 3 inches of water in the bilge when I bought it. THe bottom of the compre
Ports Dorian at 5:02am 09.25.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1077 I need to replace my head ports. Does anyone know of windows which do not open? I own an O'Day 25
sling points Ray Lewis at 5:53am 09.25.06 Catalina 30 2/1605 Does anyone know where to find the sling points on an early 30-1981. I would like to mark them perm
Catalina Parts? BC at 5:41am 09.25.06 Smaller Boats 1/1190 I need aluminum rub rail sections (same as C-22) and a mast step. Has anyone had a good experience
rudder post leak Dan at 5:20am 09.25.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2525 My Cat 30 1981 is leaking where the rudder stuffing box connects to the fiberglass "post". How is it

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Chain snubbers dLj at 12:12pm 08.02.21 @Stu Jackson - just a FYI - I'm reading his graphs. It will take me some time to digest it. One of h
Mainsheet traveler system LeeandRick at 12:06pm 08.02.21 Give Garhauer a call. They will actually talk to you and help you along. https://www.garhauermarine.
Mac 25 upper shrouds & spreader positioning (7) Dan Wray at 11:51am 08.02.21 Another spreader issue, the mast side of the spreader has been damaged by the head and nylock nut of
Batteries BobH57 at 11:41am 08.02.21 I replaced my three old 4D gel batteries last summer with 200AH AGM's from Renogy last summer. Could
Chain snubbers Stu Jackson at 11:36am 08.02.21 Primary has 300 feet of all chain. @dLj, one of the more interesting anecdotes I picked up about t
Reconnecting cut transducer cable on Standard Horizon DS35 jssailem at 11:19am 08.02.21 As a place of reference, my 1974 boat came with 2 transducers. One was in a oil bath attached to the
Sail question jon hansen at 11:13am 08.02.21 john is correct, that if it were not ordered, then it is not correct. all my mains overlap the back
Batteries gfrazzle at 11:07am 08.02.21 Thanks to all for the inputs!
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) jssailem at 11:05am 08.02.21 I agree that is the last place I saw them. Think they were at the Annapolis show as well. Weren't th
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) Ward H at 11:04am 08.02.21 @ward. Looks like one of those Closed Cell Foam seats from the same company that makes closed cell
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) jssailem at 10:59am 08.02.21 @ward. Looks like one of those Closed Cell Foam seats from the same company that makes closed cell f
Batteries Ward H at 10:57am 08.02.21 Might be well worth your time to read this thread by Maine Sail. AGM Batteries - Making The Choice
Batteries sail sfbay at 10:53am 08.02.21 Ditto AGM's.......but the forum will offer their recommendation and why they chose them. In the mean
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) (1) Ward H at 10:50am 08.02.21 I was on a friends boat taking a photo of a Bimini frame and noticed this raised seat on their C34.
Sail question jssailem at 10:45am 08.02.21 Supporting @Joe's observations, the sail was mis-designed for your rig. Not being there when you o
Contact with Crazy Dave (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:41am 08.02.21 Are they from Nigeria? Could be worth millions...;) My Dear Mr. Crazy Sir, If you could be so ve
Batteries Justin_NSA at 10:39am 08.02.21 You must already have a smart charger to handle the AGMs properly. I would stick with AGM
HR43 mk1 - salt water entry into the aft cabin - help wanted Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 08.02.21 I am attaching two photos and a video Can you try again to attach the video ? May offer some fur
Replacing internal outhaul (1) wdonovan at 10:07am 08.02.21 A tip: This stuff makes fishing a rope with a messenger so easy. Instead of sewing end to end, I use
Life line specs and material jssailem at 10:03am 08.02.21 The issue of chafing, like all on a boat, can be addressed. You may have to reach a compromise; Like

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