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Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question
tfox2069 at 8:42am 05.05.21
Windlass size should be determined by the weight it needs to lift. Some manufacturers, like Maxwell
Newbie questions #2
Stu Jackson at 8:35am 05.05.21
Has any 281 owner made a modification like this? You may receive an answer to this specific quest
Wanted Catalina 320
sail sfbay at 8:30am 05.05.21
One in Anacortes here: Catalina 320 boats for sale - YachtWorld Tons more 320's In California that
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"?
Stu Jackson at 8:27am 05.05.21
There's also Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure. CAPTAIN TOLLEY'S 2 oz. Crack Cure Sealant | West
STANDING RIGGING TUNING
Davidasailor26 at 8:27am 05.05.21
Although not for your specific mast, the Seldon Rig Tuning Guide at https://support.seldenmast.com/
Tohatsu 2.5 two stroke, not running
PGR at 8:23am 05.05.21
If you still have it ... I can drive over to pick it up this weekend. I live over in Lake Wales. I
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question
shemandr at 8:19am 05.05.21
As usual I'm out of my element here but I think the term Safe Working Load Or Working Load are deriv
What happened here...
rgranger at 8:17am 05.05.21
hunter 22 swing keel
rgranger at 8:16am 05.05.21
I am confused. You say you still have the ballast but the keel is gone. But the keel is the ballas
New condo development?
rgranger at 8:13am 05.05.21
OMG, I think I married a House Wren. Yuda lucky rooster then.:biggrin:
192 Mast Step
Brian S at 8:12am 05.05.21
Here's how I do mine. I use a custom made 8' long 2x4 with roller at the top that fits into the tran
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it?
LakeShark at 8:10am 05.05.21
Well the deed is done and the boat is sanded to a final wetsand finish of 800 grit (started with 220
outboard motor   (1)
rgranger at 8:06am 05.05.21
"hull speed" is a term that is real and good to understand. Yup. When your bow wake reaches the
STANDING RIGGING TUNING   (1)
sail sfbay at 8:06am 05.05.21
Welcome to the forum!! Owner's manual Section 13.16.2. BENETEAU BOAT USER MANUAL Pdf Download | Man
outboard motor
dlochner at 7:56am 05.05.21
Since the naval architects of yore tried to figure out how fast a big fat merchant ship or a warship
outboard motor
jon hansen at 7:56am 05.05.21
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/hunter-25 read this, it will justify my opinion.
Insurance Underwriter Hull Rating
rgranger at 7:54am 05.05.21
Thank you all for your comments. I have concluded that I need to switch to an insurance company tha
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19')
Brian S at 7:54am 05.05.21
What is the warp? Kappykaplan's got it. Warp=rode. Maybe warp is more British than rode? One of my
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat?
sail sfbay at 7:53am 05.05.21
I wonder whether winching the head sail furling line adds significant lateral stress to the furler a

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