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O'Day 192 Head Stay - Proper Rigging? Tim at 1:51am 04.25.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1621 I'm installing a new Flexible Furler #1 on my O'Day 192. The deck fitting for the head stay has 3 h
Can a sailboat capsize? jveatch at 3:04am 04.25.06 Big Boats 16/16811 We're new to sailing, and the first question we're often asked is, "Can a sailboat (like a Hunter 36
How do I gracefully raise and lower sail? Drake57 at 3:42am 04.25.06 Ask All Sailors 11/10707 I've been sailing Spirit 28 a year now and still don't know proper technique for raising and lower s
Computer Fans Doghouse at 3:56am 04.25.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1215 I was looking around the other day, and researched the spec's for some 120mm computer fans. Yup the
Installing tiller pilot on C 27 mikem at 4:27am 04.25.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1156 I am getting a Simrad TP 22 for my Cat. 27. Anyone have any installation tips for this. (i.e. hardwa
Topping Lift Paul at 4:38am 04.25.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1786 Aux main halyard as a topping lift? I don't think so! They better check the set up if you ask me.P
Keel Not Completely lowering Bruce at 5:18am 04.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1050 After almost one year of work restoring a used 1979 Venture 22, I finally put it in the water and wh
hunters cheap justin at 6:14am 04.25.06 Smaller Boats 5/1007 I have found a hunter 1984 model , that is currently in a wet slip and currently runs and sails fine
original main sheets clint at 8:35am 04.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/856 does anyone know what the original sheeting for a '71 Mac Venture 24. Or even an improvement on it (
resetting breakaway jim stevens at 7:06am 04.25.06 Trailer Sailors 5/2242 I need to reset my surge brake breakaway lever. can any one out there direct me to a web site that m
Pivot bolt on keel Frank at 8:45am 04.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1072 Does anyone know the dimensions of the bolt that the keel pivots ( hangs )upon ? I tried IDASAILOR,
clew on loose footed main Bill at 10:04am 04.25.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/901 I am looking for a better way to connect the clew of my loose footed main on a C-30. The current sl
Rattle Under Power arkayp at 10:09am 04.25.06 Catalina 30 8/1920 We own an 88 Cat 30 that we have completely reconditioned over the past two years; however, we are s
Battery selection mark7478 at 10:19am 04.25.06 Other Sailboats 3/947 I know that lots of you use 12v batteries. What's the very best one?Thanks.Mark
Bristol Sail boat plans Todd Swinton at 10:46am 04.25.06 Bristol 0/2006 Hello folks, I have been the proud owner of a 24' 7" Coarsair Sailstar Bristol for 5 great years. I
boat jacks Tom Colley at 11:34am 04.25.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1220 I bought a Starwind 22 this Spring; it was delivered by seller and launch...I have it docked; I nee
Pendant Housing? NYSail at 9:50am 04.25.06 Other Sailboats 1/934 Hello all,Just a question. My P36-2 is a shoal draft with centerboard. The pendant runs through pi
Pendant Housing? NYSail at 11:47am 04.25.06 Ask All Sailors 2/926 Hello all,Just a question. My Pearson P36-2 is a shoal draft with centerboard. The pendant runs th
MOB Don Guillette at 8:39am 04.25.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1692 OldCat: I've put my response here as I did not want it to get lost in the stopping topic. The MOB me
Toilet overflowed Stan at 1:17pm 04.25.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1447 I had the most horrible experience the other day. I arrived on myboat after a week of absence to f

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Beneteau 311 Kitchen Sink Drain B311Vancouer at 9:41am 06.24.21 Thanks, all, for the replies. I'll have a closer look on the weekend and post what I find.
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? jssailem at 9:27am 06.24.21 Hi @rhiggins . Congrats on your new to you boat. Nice that your wife enjoys the upgrade. When you s
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance Leeward Rail at 9:16am 06.24.21 I use Simple Green for everything, cars, house siding, etc. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/thre
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance Hardhead at 9:10am 06.24.21 Will look that up, thanks I have an 87' as well, and I bought it a few years ago. The fiberglass
H410 Start Battery jssailem at 9:07am 06.24.21 I have NO ACR!!!!!!!! Easy Don... We agree with you. Hunter in there wisdom decided after your bo
Sailing to Catalina Island? kappykaplan at 9:03am 06.24.21 I think about the edge of my boat as a 500 ft cliff. I plan to stay on the boat. :plus::plus::plus
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance John Marrone at 9:01am 06.24.21 Will look that up, thanks
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? Sailfanatic at 9:00am 06.24.21 I would prioritize the reefing lines ( reef 1, reef 2 and main halyard) as those lines where operati
Caught in a Storm jssailem at 8:59am 06.24.21 Exciting video Bill. I am guessing, seeing the weather developing and the fact that the crew thought
H410 Start Battery Don Lucas at 8:49am 06.24.21 So I gave up trying to figure out the issue with the switch. Ordered a replacement 1-2-both-off to r
Sailing to Catalina Island? jssailem at 8:44am 06.24.21
Sailing to Catalina Island? (3) jssailem at 8:33am 06.24.21 When is the best days of the week/times to leave for steady wind and low waves? The conditions you
Oxidation Remover - is this stuff worth it? Is it just cutting compound or polish? MikeHoncho at 8:33am 06.24.21 Wet sanding needs to be reserved for the most worst cases. Most oxidation can be dealt with with co
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. Wade Gizzy at 8:31am 06.24.21 If you have a permanent 'home port', it is much easier to fix it up with fenders and lines, and lea
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table CapitalistSailor at 8:27am 06.24.21 TButler, the height of the table in my Beneteau 311 is 29 1/2" above the floor (sole).
Sailing to Catalina Island? SailorElliot at 8:19am 06.24.21 Most Tiller AP's can be set to hold a course bearing. If this bearing is into the prevailing winds,
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? rhiggins at 8:18am 06.24.21 On the H26 there is a glassed in aluminum plate for this purpose Wow that's awesome. I'll have to
What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance? rgranger at 8:15am 06.24.21 ... many of which are my grandchildren. I'm in between crews. My four kids are all in their 20s
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? rhiggins at 8:14am 06.24.21 Is your topping lift a "control" line? If not, then tie it off on a cleat on the mast, if there is
Sailing to Catalina Island? jssailem at 8:12am 06.24.21

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