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OC 281 in-mast furling (1) Bill C320, Papillon at 5:30pm 09.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1136 I actually have a couple of other views but would have to keep sending them as new posts to get them
I need to relace insulation in the engine... Benny at 3:06pm 09.01.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1075 compartment. I seen replacement sheets not long ago but can't remember where. I guess I'm sufferin
Looking for sail spec. Patrick at 1:57pm 09.01.06 Day Sailers 2/1111 Hope someone can help. I have a Rhodes 19 and I'm looking to buy new sails but i don't know the exa
Belt dust Graysailor at 10:15pm 08.30.06 Big Boats 7/1034 Getting a lot of belt dust on my refrig compressor. How does one align the pullies?
cutting cockpit cushions Tony F at 11:33pm 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/955 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter 27 and have some high density foam cushions that were left over f
birthday present help Robin at 2:38am 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1200 Hi! This may sound a little strange but I'm not quite sure how else to go about this. My husband lov
Assistance Needed W/ Bilge Pump (Again) gpd955 at 3:02am 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 24/2171 After months of dealing with my bilge pump, I am seeking some advice.PO had a Rule 1200 with about
Need the spreaders for 85 Mac 22 Benjamin at 4:30am 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/993 I currently came into possession of boat, and learning sailing. Thanks all for a great site.I am m
Future Plans Bad Obsession at 6:54am 08.31.06 Catalina 30 4/1358 I have a 1990 Catalina 30. Eventually I am thinking about re-doing my sails on the boat (I have a f
looking for a P42 visit Ted at 6:50am 08.31.06 Big Boats 3/809 I'm considering the Passage 42. But I haven't had the chance to actually board one. I'm in the Detro
Idasailor performance rudders Randy Shanks at 8:55am 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1058 Has anyone tried the new idasailor performance rudders on the 26M? If so how did they perform? Did
Fuel Magnets Brad Hoff at 10:07am 08.31.06 Big Boats 4/1245 Wondering if anyone has had any experience with fuel magnets? Is this just all hype or do they actua
Strictly Sail St. Pete Roll Call! Captain Bob at 10:16am 08.31.06 Smaller Boats 1/942 I heard a rumor that BoatBabe will be there.And I, ConchyJoe, will be there giving away really coo
How to keep Mast Vertical George H260 at 10:26am 08.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1983 Need tips on keeping mast verticalYesterday, while under sail, the "T" bolt of the forestay popped
Hunter backup rudder system newly anonymous at 7:12am 08.31.06 Big Boats 1/1531 I just found out that Hunter is making a backup rudder system for the 38, 41 426. 44 and 46 for $750
C27 propeller shaft packing width Brian Stipak at 7:11am 08.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1118 Can anyone tell me....What width shaft packing material for the propeller stuffing box does a C27
pointing with a catalina 400 larrys at 11:02am 08.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1029 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 10/969 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 18/10511 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 2/1335 After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and had a few kids) I finally repaired my

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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
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 zimboy at 9:47am 08.02.21 @BigEasy ad @jssailem thanks for the great ideas and help.
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) flightlead404 at 9:46am 08.02.21 The previous owner of our boat designed this seat for our 08 H36 which we have since also replicate
Mary E Calif. Ted at 9:44am 08.02.21
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) flightlead404 at 9:44am 08.02.21 Regarding the dodger, unless your boat is prone to splash coming over the bow and into the cockpit
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) flightlead404 at 9:42am 08.02.21 Here was my solution and it works great! Interesting. For me, mounting it on the swing up helm "
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) flightlead404 at 9:37am 08.02.21 To add to the last post, have your local canvas shop fabricate a fit-for-purpose cushion is contour
Yanmar 2gm20f stem seals Charles Erwin at 9:04am 08.02.21 I have top clearance at .027 - .035. GM shop manual at p 2-21. By the way what is the reason for st
Sail question Jumpstart at 8:45am 08.02.21 I have a flicker, dyneema backstay and double ended backstay controls in the cockpit. My Vangmaster
Life line specs and material sail sfbay at 8:40am 08.02.21 Lots of dyneema lifeline experience on these threads: See post #2 that discusses Project_Mayhem's c
Bayview Mac Race? Jumpstart at 8:35am 08.02.21 Pretty much same as Marmalade. We went left after start with our A1.5. Great boatspeed but could not
Sailboat as 'investment"??? sail sfbay at 8:24am 08.02.21 ..........After almost twenty years it is safe to say that our investment paid off handsomely.......
Life line specs and material Project_Mayhem at 8:24am 08.02.21 Dyneema is prone to chafing which in some cases may be an issue
Non-working Adler Barbour Cold Box Unit Hayden Watson at 8:24am 08.02.21 These units are pretty reliable and easy to repair. Mine has quit a couple of times in the past 20
HR43 mk1 - salt water entry into the aft cabin - help wanted kloudie1 at 8:21am 08.02.21 Welcome aboard.. I can't be of much help; not familiar with the construction, but look carefully at
Rig Shimmy (4) Artey1 at 8:14am 08.02.21 Saturday I did more investigating and started rig tuning. I started by measuring out the prebend usi

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