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Is Acetone a dewaxer? deeman7777 at 10:49am 08.31.05 Ask All Sailors 8/17241 Check the archives and web and can't get a definitive answer.Is acetone sufficient for dewaxing?
Compression Post Leak Jason Alexander at 10:38am 08.31.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1313 So my compression post of my Catalina 28 is leaking a very little bit around one of the screws that
Finishing that varnish job Jim on Whiskey Girl, 1973 C-27 at 10:04am 08.31.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1034 I've spent way too much time redoing the varnish from bare wood, and am down to the last coats. But
keel pin removal bob (k7rkd) at 9:44am 08.31.05 Other Sailboats 3/656 Trying to replace the keel pin on my 25 ericson I tried to drive it out but it didn't budge how is
internal mast furling martin15395 at 8:26am 08.31.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1062 I am researching the purchase of a 26M for use on the Bay or Lakes nearby. One feature that I noted
re bayfield 36 Fred Lloyd at 7:57am 08.31.05 Other Sailboats 3/1482 Does anybody know how many bayfield 36 were built, and what size of fuel tank they have, and what si
turtle a 216? John6017 at 6:46am 08.31.05 Smaller Boats 7/941 Just wondering as a new 216 owner if anyone has capsized their boat and under what conditions? Does
toe rail wanted rebecca at 6:28am 08.31.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/748 Hello!Would anyone know where i could purchase a toe rail for my 31ft.? (port side)I need either a
Stern Ladder Jerry at 6:04am 08.31.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/991 Anybody have an idea on a vendor for a replacement stern ladder for a 1979, 27 foot Hunter. I would
Need suggestions - elec. box on H23 bleathen at 5:45am 08.31.05 Smaller Boats 5/773 Twice now I have broken a switch or two on the electric panel of my H23 as I clumsily stepped into o
Hatch board replacements Hunter 25 KennyH at 5:38am 08.31.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/903 I purchased a 1981 Hunter 25 about a year ago. It looks like the hatch boards where remade out of r
WP32 cable colors? JimG2886 at 5:29am 08.31.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1055 I acquired a used WP32 wheel pilot, and the junction box and cable were not included. Can anyone he
Weight of a 25' Hunter Jeff W at 5:13am 08.31.05 Smaller Boats 2/1029 I recently purchased a used 25' Hunter setting on a cradle in Milwaukee. I need to ship it to Madiso
Inverter and reverse polarity issue Alex 2740 at 4:41am 08.31.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1735 We have installed a very basic 1000 watt inverter on Nepenthe (1992 Legend 35.5) for the very rare A
Minimizing the pain Bruce Keller at 4:20am 08.31.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1243 Peggie, I can't find the answers in the archives....so forgive if this is a recent repeat...I am cha
Folding Gori Prop cmorin at 4:04am 08.31.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1115 I am trying to get the necessary boat information to order the correct size folding prop but it is a
trailer question andydavidson at 3:57am 08.31.05 Smaller Boats 6/885 Does anyone know how I can get the demesions/plans to build a trailer for a Hunter 23? AD
Sail size Gene at 3:05am 08.31.05 Big Boats 2/809 Does anyone has information regarding what are the sail sizes for the Hunter Legend 35.5?Main size
Conditions of South Shore Harbor, Lake Ponchatrain Scott Ivey at 2:23am 08.31.05 Ask All Sailors 7/978 My brother and wife live on a 53' yacht, moored at the South Shore Harbor on Lake Ponchatrain. I ha
Big marina fire in Gig Harbor Washington patrick at 1:33am 08.31.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1288 at the Harbor View Marina. It looks like covered moorage to me. Estimated 40 plus boats destroyed

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Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 10:51am 10.30.20 IMHO I would caution against relying on this practice, assuming you are flying an asym from your st
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way Rick at 10:48am 10.30.20 Can you elaborate on that. Not sure if I KNOW what you are referring too.
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 10:48am 10.30.20 land on the marina poles. Look close, his boat pushed one bollard over. He probably just found ou
make stanchions removeable? Sailfanatic at 10:44am 10.30.20 My P31-2 came with welded bases. I had a local shop cut the bases off, then re-used the stanchions w
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? kappykaplan at 10:43am 10.30.20 I haven't flown my 150 in years - too overpowered even with two reefs in the main. My other headsai
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 10:41am 10.30.20 Grapefruit cross pollinated with an Orange, smaller and sweeter. Solar winds harvested, about 300
What shackle for halyards? Sailfanatic at 10:38am 10.30.20 If your jib halyard runs through a halyard retainer at the masthead (often added for the furler) and
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Davidasailor26 at 10:34am 10.30.20 +1 for the advice above about depowering the kite and easing the sheet before pulling the sock down.
Invest 95L shemandr at 10:33am 10.30.20 It might be better to drift away from your slip and end up on some marsh or field than land on the m
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? odaydokay at 10:30am 10.30.20 I am a tad over 6 feet and I do not hit so it is at least 6'1", probably a bit more.
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Sailfanatic at 10:28am 10.30.20 ... Turn downwind until the asym becomes blanketed by the main, loosen sheet and pull the sock dow
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 10:27am 10.30.20 Thanks sfbay. I've read that article and enjoyed it. The feedback from O'Day owners on the FB group
Invest 95L (3) JamesG161 at 10:25am 10.30.20 OK all, I am going to start a new post on the full, start to finish, of my boat's returned to servic
Spinnaker working loads? Sailfanatic at 10:23am 10.30.20 Those winches should be fine, although I think most people who fly asym cruising chutes just use the
What shackle for halyards? Dave Groshong at 10:11am 10.30.20 Tylaska are the cream, Wichard thimbles are nice too, nothing wrong with the more utilitarian Rons
What shackle for halyards? BarryL at 10:07am 10.30.20 Hi, I like Tylaska. https://www.tylaska.com/product/halyard-shackles Barry
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line BarryL at 10:04am 10.30.20 Hello, Congratulations for flying the spinnaker! As mentioned, you don't want to just 'blow the ta
Mast Up Compression Post Fix - Hunter 34 DJAY at 9:59am 10.30.20 I did it on an H31; very similar construction to your H34. Loosen rig, two jacks (I used two bottle
Cordage Scott T-Bird at 9:58am 10.30.20 The exception. Older boats with older ST (Barients, Barlow, OLD lewmars etc) winches will often ha
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 9:58am 10.30.20

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