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I caught the mouse Ctskip Allmand 31 at 7:24am 11.07.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1079 I trapped the critter and just for you, Fred I released him on shore away from my slip. He was last
312 series Ctskip Allmand 31 at 7:20am 11.07.05 Other Sailboats 0/910 The guy who just surveyed my Allmand, mentioned that he thought it was a 312 series. I never heard o
Telltales Don Guillette at 6:01am 11.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/1786 Mates: Anyone who knows me or has read my book knows how much importance I place on telltales. In fa
I've been using this forum for years and... Tim McCarty at 6:01am 11.07.05 Catalina 310 3/2041 Just noticed the C310 section. Excellent! Thanks Phil H. I really hope other 310 owners monitor t
Used Cal 31 sails Dick at 5:45am 11.07.05 Cal 2/434 I'm looking for used sails for a Cal 31 in Good to Excellent condition.
Example of a "neutral detergent"? Jim at 5:34am 11.07.05 Big Boats 2/10123 Yanmar owner's manual suggests use of such to wash/clean the air filter/element. Any/all suggestions
first 285 owners - do you rate them? Louis Holub at 5:23am 11.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/829 We have looked at a couple but are unsure as to their sailing / stiffness / seaworthyness.Can any o
Dipstick - The mistery of reading it Windwalker at 5:15am 11.07.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/806 The two engines I have owned over the years seemed to give me fits when attempting to read the oil l
Autohelm ST 4000 Don at 5:12am 11.07.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1436 I have a 1992 Hunter 35.5 with the Autohelm 4000 self steering. The system worked well for the 1st s
Prop Selection Stephen Parfet at 4:02am 11.07.05 Seidelmann 4/1221 I am changing from a three bladed to a two bladed prop to help my light air racing speed. I can que
mast? jeff at 3:26am 11.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/903 does anyone know model isomat mast was used on a 1985 Hunter 31
When changing the drain hose on the head sink Jeff at 3:23am 11.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1005 is there a special hose that is used here, or what. The hose that is presentlyin place looks almost
Dual Battery Hook up Cory at 2:55am 11.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1574 Dual Battery Hook up with an Isolator.Will this work:I have a model 490 - 90 amp. rated isolator
Removing Chainplates Craig522 at 2:52am 11.07.05 Ask All Sailors 8/2373 I have visible steel chainplates, where I can see one side of them. Some of their paint is bubbling
Sailing / Mooring in Chicago area Tim at 2:05am 11.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/2873 Hello all. I am moving to the Chicago area in the next year and was looking for recommendations on
Wild Rides on Sunday - Whoopie Jim Seamans at 1:29am 11.07.05 Big Boats 7/722 We had gone to Smith Creek just off the Chesapeake Bay at the Potomac River on Saturday. Spent a gre
AC for 29.5 rickster19492 at 1:27am 11.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/962 Would like info on AC for 29.5,Best units, installation etc.Tried hatch and companion-way units and
Irwin 41 Centerboard needed rhumblines at 1:10am 11.07.05 Other Sailboats 4/854 I am looking for a replacement centerboard fo a 1984 Irwin Center Cockpit. If anyone has any ideas
Flushing the fresh water system Nosocks at 12:57am 11.07.05 Big Boats 2/759 It was suggested at a diesel class I atteneded that "at least for the first time" changing the anti-
sea water inlet/strainer glass viewing piece Dick at 12:54am 11.07.05 Other Sailboats 1/1156 In the intake for sea water, I have a strainer surrounded by a 3/3/4" x 4" circular glass "pipe" sec

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Wiring dlochner at 6:53pm 11.14.20 Sometimes its easier to start over and sometimes its easier just to tap off of an existing line (gr
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why gettinthere at 6:52pm 11.14.20 I've done some work for Mack Sails and have had discussions with the owners about sail construction.
New Sails - advice? (2) Sailavie1 at 6:25pm 11.14.20 That boat is about the only production boat that could carry that sail That one and all other Hunt
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why David in Sandusky at 6:06pm 11.14.20 When I was buying my first set of sails in Cleveland, the situation was similar. I went with the sai
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta nightowle at 5:57pm 11.14.20 When time, money, and opportunity present themselves I highly recommend you visit Saba in the Nether
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top (2) kloudie1 at 5:33pm 11.14.20 As M. Auger, my spin block is on the port side.. I have two jib halyards and a spin halyard.. The sp
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why Kings Gambit at 5:12pm 11.14.20 Of those you mentioned, North has the best customer service plan. I have a 3-yr-old Quantum mainsail
Autopilot for 30T stephen_i_w at 5:00pm 11.14.20 I installed an Ev100 on my previous boat and my current one came with one. They work OK steering to
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector Gary Ryan at 5:00pm 11.14.20 I had asked Selden if they had any information. They came back and said that our furling system is
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top Joe at 4:55pm 11.14.20 Clip the halyard shackle to your spinnaker pole's mast ring. If you don't have one of those, then a
Cracked liner after keel strike nightowle at 4:54pm 11.14.20 From experience, I'd say you'll be fine with these repairs now that you've found a reliable yard. I
Newport 27 Through hull replacement sbcwolff at 4:40pm 11.14.20 The linked article says "All through-hulls are bronze, but they're fitted with PVC gate valves." "
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top Hunter216 at 4:10pm 11.14.20 I recently rigged up my Hunter 34 with a spinnaker and it's boatloads of fun. I absolutely agree!
Autopilot for 30T Rxsail at 4:06pm 11.14.20 Where did you find the the above mentioned deal?
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 4:06pm 11.14.20 187253
Wiring Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06pm 11.14.20 What is the model and manufacturer? Ate the wires color coded? Do you have AC as well as DC?
Wiring Project_Mayhem at 3:49pm 11.14.20 Sometimes its easier to start over and sometimes its easier just to tap off of an existing line (gra
Newport 27 Through hull replacement Richard19068 at 3:41pm 11.14.20 We just got a Newport 27 this year, and reading the Newport 27 article, it has me wondering about u
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 Project_Mayhem at 3:31pm 11.14.20 This was posted on the Saildrive mailing list a couple of months ago Amazon.com: DB Electrical SAB01
black marks Project_Mayhem at 3:27pm 11.14.20 I haven't tried acetone, but the PO warned me against using it for a reason I don't really remember

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