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standing rigging Hunter 1976 30 Bob at 4:42am 12.20.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1505 Does anyone know wh made the original rigging for the 1976 Hunter 30. Mast, Boom etc. I seem to re
Water in the bilge? 245 scuppers pdshoa at 4:26am 12.20.05 Seidelmann 1/1462 Water in your bilge and can't find the source? Take a look at the scuppers on your boat. I couldn't
Replacement Rigging Lines skipper737 at 3:29am 12.20.05 Catalina 30 9/1558 I am about to replace halyards and sheets etc. I am interested in advise as to where to purchase th
What music do you listen to while you sail? Bad Obsession at 3:22am 12.20.05 Ask All Sailors 54/3560 Just curious....What is your favorite music to listen to while you sail.If my wife isn't around I
Surveyor in Annapolis Area Charlie at 1:59am 12.20.05 Bavaria 7/2764 Just reached a deal on purchasing Cat's Paw, a 2001 Bavaria 40 CC out of Rock Hall, MD. Looking for
Winter Doldrums.... Rod at 1:39am 12.20.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1090 When I get bored in the winter I tend to go through all the photos I took during the sailing season
Catalina 30 side Line Drawing durell at 1:37am 12.20.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1740 Does anyone have or know where I can get a clean line drawing of the Catalina 30. I want one clean
seaquest or syquest 26 1969 mike @ lvn2sail@aol.com at 1:36am 12.20.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1905 Have acquired a 1969, 26 ft pleasure craft (according to title). Was sitting in a field on a Trailr
Rub Rail Rick Ellis at 1:05am 12.20.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/909 I am in the process of re-doing my hull and am going to replace the rub rail. Whats the easiest way
Used Asymmetrical sail Tom Rivers at 12:08am 12.20.05 Big Boats 2/1137 Looking for advice on a good source for purchasing a used asymmetrical for my Hunter 40.5. Also some
VC TAR Chuck at 11:42pm 12.19.05 Big Boats 1/894 Has anybody removed or redone their vc tar, what is the best method?
Touching Up Bottom Paint FREDD at 11:15pm 12.19.05 Big Boats 6/969 I'm touching up the ablative bottom paint on 35.5 where it has worn thin. I came to notice there is
inner forestay ericson 38 len at 9:09pm 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 4/2204 looking for info to add forestay to ericson 38 (for storm jib) - ? how you attached it to deck - ? r
Engine Replacement - C30 Barney Rubble at 8:08pm 12.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/1916 I am considering buying a 'project' boat - 1982 C30. Hull and decks, rigging are structurally sound
test Phil Herring at 2:45pm 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 0/660 test
Yanmar 2QM20 Oil Line Kirby13889 at 1:44pm 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 0/1278 The Yanmar 2QM20H in my Ericson 32 has an external oil line which takes oil from the crankshaft, ext
Seward Sailors Travis at 12:46pm 12.19.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1105 Are there any other Seward based sailors on this forum?
Seward Sailors Travis at 12:39pm 12.19.05 Ask All Sailors 0/905 Are ther any other Seward, Alaska based sailors on this forum?
engine size nicolas at 11:51am 12.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/909 What is the biggest engine for a 26D
Masthead Rig for 28' Triton oldragbaggers at 11:49am 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 0/970 We have a 1960 Pearson Triton, hull #69, which we are going to rebuild. Our boat did not come with a

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Lead keel, non-copper paint JamesG161 at 9:24am 04.20.21 By the way.. It is Cuprous Oxide that is in the paint. Thus, it is already Oxidized as is the Lead/A
Lead keel, non-copper paint JamesG161 at 9:14am 04.20.21 yes, Odessy HD is replacing it. I did not find that link, but I would suggest calling them for more
Lead keel, non-copper paint Davidasailor26 at 9:13am 04.20.21
Lead keel, non-copper paint Crazy Dave Condon at 9:08am 04.20.21 Just read Trinidad SR is being pulled
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? jssailem at 9:08am 04.20.21 You are spot on @berner73. You need to assess your hardware and know what it can and cannot do. On
Lead keel, non-copper paint JamesG161 at 9:05am 04.20.21 Not sure if this wold work on lead but Petit Paints Just talked with Pettit Paint expert. He told
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? (1) berner73 at 8:55am 04.20.21 When i've gone up the mast, i've attached every halyard available to myself. This. We use an ATN
Fuel Filter Question john renfro at 8:53am 04.20.21 I know the adventure of tracking something down and the excitement of success in capturing your prey
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DArcy at 8:50am 04.20.21 I agree, mooring cleats need to be very strong and your point about using 4 bolts cleats is importan
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? berner73 at 8:32am 04.20.21 Our boat came to us with a fixed footed main in generally good condition. We used those sails for a
Motor mount just not lifting any more pclarksurf at 8:16am 04.20.21 I was looking at @RussC's set up -- but mine, like yours requires the downward and slightly outward
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? Calif. Ted at 7:54am 04.20.21 Wouldn't tightening the outhaul be sufficient for dropping a loose footed main? Do they still work
Replacing standing rigging with mast up Alan Johnson at 7:50am 04.20.21 Pull the mast, fabricate a fixture to store on deck, ship rigging to Cable Railing - Stainless Steel
Looking for - Origo 3000 sail sfbay at 7:45am 04.20.21 .................My Cat30 has an old pressurized alcohol stove that is past its due date............
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? jssailem at 7:43am 04.20.21 Two views of solo sailing from Erik Aanderaa. Erik solo sails in the North Sea off Norway. In this
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? Justin_NSA at 7:21am 04.20.21 Wouldn't tightening the outhaul be sufficient for dropping a loose footed main? Do they still work w
Lead keel, non-copper paint Crazy Dave Condon at 7:16am 04.20.21 Not sure if this wold work on lead but Petit Paints has a tie coat process to paint propellers which
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DianaOfBurlington at 7:09am 04.20.21 Butyl tape, like silicone, offers no strength in a practical sense; and cleats need to be STRONG - r
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 7:05am 04.20.21 Back to sailing.... and chemistry.... I made this years ago and used it as my desktop screen saver
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? rgranger at 7:01am 04.20.21 Therefore rig your boat to work well in the worst conditions; Amen!:beer:

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