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Helm to seat distance Geoff Kloster at 1:19am 07.18.06 Other Sailboats 2/963 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 5/944 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 4/1109 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 5/1031 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 7/1308 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 0/928 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 5/1065 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 4/1443 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 11/1680 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 5/1650 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 6/1120 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 3/2138 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 5/1224 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 3/921 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 5/1733 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 3/1380 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 1/993 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 2/1058 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 6/1038 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 8/1378 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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Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 1:59pm 07.12.21 Yes, you tighten the allen bolts on the six wheels prior to putting the cover on. The bolts hold th
Navico Simrand WP-30 Richard19068 at 1:56pm 07.12.21 Nope. Is that something I should do? Should I loosen them before disassembling and then tighten aft
Navico Simrand WP-30 dmax at 1:53pm 07.12.21 Yes, you tighten the allen bolts on the six wheels prior to putting the cover on. The bolts hold the
Hunter Stainless Arch Georgedoyle at 1:47pm 07.12.21
Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 1:47pm 07.12.21 Good luck and please post how it goes. I'm curious about those 3D printed ring rollers. Sorry for
Venture 24 pop top. sail sfbay at 1:46pm 07.12.21 Welcome to the forum!! Same question came up on these threads: Pop Top Struts? \| Sailboat Owners Fo
Autohelm MikeHoncho at 1:41pm 07.12.21 Autohelm 3000 has no way of connecting to any other component except a wired remote and I think a w
Navico Simrand WP-30 Richard19068 at 1:32pm 07.12.21 I think I see what you mean...the edge of the rollers may be worn so new rollers would have a sharp
Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 1:16pm 07.12.21 Have you had it apart for inspection? Sounds like you must have since the ring is popping off. The
Navico Simrand WP-30 (1) Richard19068 at 1:07pm 07.12.21 I'm looking for WP-30 wheel pilot parts. If you have an old unit sitting around I'd love to buy it
Navico Simrand WP-30 dmax at 12:53pm 07.12.21 Mine was different, I assumed it was original. The heads of the bolts were accessible from the outsi
Tach stopped balmar 614 NYSail at 12:47pm 07.12.21 If your tach gets its pulse from the alternators stator, then it's your solar causing the reg to sh
Brand new EV-100 Wheel pilot with "NO DRIVE DETECTIED" error. Hayden Watson at 11:39am 07.12.21 Time for a mea culpa. <edit for jssailem ;)> I found my problem and it was all relating to my "knowi
240 center board twistedskipper at 11:37am 07.12.21
Dark Days Roland5048 at 11:29am 07.12.21 While the jet skiers aren't really a problem for us sailors here on the GOM, they are a problem when
Engine Stalling 3GM30F odaydokay at 11:28am 07.12.21 Sorry....That is completely different that the Fasco electric with a ratchet off bottom containing f
1990 Hunter 18.5 Soft Vang (3) rgranger at 11:15am 07.12.21 Usually there is a tang at the base of the mast to which you shackle the vang. It often looks like
Looking sternward... Michael Davis at 10:58am 07.12.21
Autohelm sail sfbay at 10:45am 07.12.21 Same question came up on these threads: ST 6000 to garmin 741xs - HELP \| Sailboat Owners Forums Gar
Oops message kappykaplan at 10:28am 07.12.21 I just checked my preferences and the box is checked for "Receive news and update emails", but I'm n

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