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John Wressell at 11:27pm 08.17.05
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Does anyone know where I can find hull line drawings,mast plans,etc. to build a model of my Ericson
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I have just puchased a Hunter 30 1978 model that was damaged in a hurricane in 2003. I intend to res
Jim Seamans at 11:02pm 08.17.05
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Got to figure out if we are going to watch the tear down with you again? Jim
Gerry Saoirse at 10:19pm 08.17.05
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I have been advised to carry a spare lower sail batten in case we accidently break one on our trans
Paul Aubrecht at 10:08pm 08.17.05
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a 356?I am going to replace both the batteries in my 356 and would like to replace with more amp hou
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Hi! My wife Armelle and I own Galaad, a Bavaria 44 Ocean, since january 2004. She has beeen launche
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Hi to everybody, I am the inventor and designer of the Furlboom, in boom furling system that is av
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i HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY HONDA 50 O/B. WILL NOT IDLE, HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 7 WEEKS JUST FOUND OUT TO
Gary at 2:02pm 08.17.05
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i HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY HONDA 50 O/B. WILL NOT IDLE, HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 7 WEEKS JUST FOUND OUT TO
g meyer at 1:25pm 08.17.05
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Do regulations for non-fixed AICW bridges specify that once they start to open they have to open to
Rick19356 at 12:28pm 08.17.05
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I have a basic tuning question. I have a H-33.5 fractional rig. Close hauled, we can point about 3
Earl at 10:17am 08.17.05
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I have a 1974 Faryman Diesel on a boat I just purchased the previous owner had the engine rebuilt in
John Mahaffey at 9:17am 08.17.05
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My 1987 Hunter 31 has a Isomat Mast ' spars. The goose neck (NB-26) is broken. Have contacted Char
Sherry at 9:10am 08.17.05
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I am preparing to replace my entire sanitation system - head, hoses, and holding tank. I am plannin
Dennis23381 at 9:09am 08.17.05
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I just purchased a cat 22('76), does anyone know where I can find an onwers manual?
Brian Scott at 8:55am 08.17.05
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I'm buying my first sailboat in spring of 2006, or earlier if something interesting turns up. What I
JohnS12875 at 7:49am 08.17.05
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One winday fall day I took my then girlfriend and my sister out on the Hobie 16. Once we got out to
carl sutherland at 7:16am 08.17.05
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have a stewart warner boost pump just downstream of the primary racor fuel filter. noticed the othe
Harry at 5:47am 08.17.05
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I am interested in a Beneteau circa mid-1980's. Something like a First 38. They all seem to have he
BBC30 at 5:16am 08.17.05
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The dark-tinted windows in the hull of our P 42 have turned almost opaque. They look terrible from i

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Low "reefing" holes in main sail
dlochner at 9:10am 04.07.21
It is a flattening reef. Sometimes you only want to take out some of the sail's fullness, the flatte
Low "reefing" holes in main sail   (1)
ricksoth at 9:05am 04.07.21
I realize I messed up the photo. Here is an update. I think I understand the hole now at the tac
Low "reefing" holes in main sail
dlochner at 8:58am 04.07.21
That is for a Cunningham. The Cunningham applies tension to the mainsail luff drawing the belly of t
1985 31H chainplate rebedding
jmce1587 at 8:47am 04.07.21
Send me a PM on questions on this. Did this repair before. Jerry https://forums.sailboatowners.co
1983 H30 Chainplates
jmce1587 at 8:44am 04.07.21
2004 Hunter 33 with Yanmar 3YM30 won't start....occasionally
FastOlson at 8:40am 04.07.21
Occam's Razor.... should be invoked before doing some (apparent) overthinking! :) First, remove an
CENTERBOARD HELP
SlicRic at 8:38am 04.07.21
Back to your vessel. I can help with two questions. I see on gjenvick.com that your draft with the C
1985 31H chainplate rebedding
xavierspl at 8:35am 04.07.21
I would not expect you to turn the deck chainplate. Can you slack the shrouds at the turnbuckles f
New Owner of an H34
WasabiRush at 8:34am 04.07.21
Welcome to the Bay. We have our H34 at Herrington Harbour South, come down for a visit. Since th
CENTERBOARD HELP   (4)
SlicRic at 8:30am 04.07.21
@twodzusfittings My cable snapped at the board. You can barely see a few steel strands in the photo
1985 31H chainplate rebedding   (1)
sail sfbay at 8:29am 04.07.21
I would not expect you to turn the deck chainplate. Can you slack the shrouds at the turnbuckles fa
1985 31H chainplate rebedding
kloudie1 at 8:22am 04.07.21
The tie rod is welded to the deck fitting, so it does have to be turned.. 4200 or sikaflex or someth
Smaller Jib for Beneteau 311 for Windy Days
Jackdaw at 8:21am 04.07.21
Good Stuff Capitalist! Couple of notes: Mylar IS PET (polyester), in film form. Spun into threads
Window films
thinwater at 8:17am 04.07.21
Much better thanks. Have you noticed any problems with the edges of the film as I would think this
Generator for Westerbeke 10 2 diesel
wayneR at 8:16am 04.07.21
Replaced the alternator on my M25 3 cylinder Universal with a Balmar and never regretted the change.
Oday 34/35 vang
wayneR at 8:10am 04.07.21
My vang failed last year and I had a new one spliced out of 3/8" double braid. Works fine with Scha
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks?
mm2347 at 8:07am 04.07.21
Squiggle Tool, Melrose, MN 56352 does a good job of color matching from a paint chip. They can also
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints   (3)
william24424 at 8:06am 04.07.21
WARNING! DIY has limitations. I painted the deck, including non-skid. Roll & tip....tip & roll...bru
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks?
wayneR at 8:04am 04.07.21
Rudy doesn't carry gel coat any more but Jamestown Distributors sells colored gel coats in qts and g
Poor Kermit
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