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Genoa sheet set-up Ben 1973 V21 North Carolina at 12:32pm 08.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1090 I searched the archives and didn't really see what I wanted to know. Where would I mount the tracks
sailcare references? Kevin at 12:21pm 08.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/872 The sails on my 1979 Oday 23 appear to be original equipment (they were made by Neil Pryde). I am t
tacking with a traveler mortyd at 11:32am 08.18.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/5859 i have a catalina 30mkii with a garhauer traveler. like so many things in sailing i get all kinds of
Wind speed unit wire lead Skipper D at 11:29am 08.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1032 Has anyone pulled a new wire lead for a mast head wind speed unitwithout using the plastic conduit t
Comments on 376 vs Catalina380 Ernie at 11:15am 08.18.05 Big Boats 16/3146 We're moving up to a larger sailboat from our MacGregor 26 trailer sailer. This weekend we are viewi
Ericson 25 Swing Keel Frank Beretta at 11:10am 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 1/1319 Has anyone had any experience repairing a worn swivel pin on an E-25 swing keel?
Passages on West Coast LookoutNW at 10:32am 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 3/743 Anyone made the passage from California or Oregon to the Puget Sound area? I am curious as to the ro
Boat Sellers Statement of Condition Potter Shaw at 10:11am 08.18.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/2626 Approx. 5 years ago, I downloaded an extensive document which was an "Sellers Statement of the known
r33 toe rail ??? pete at 9:22am 08.18.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1550 Hi ya'll, I'm doing repairs to a r 33, 1976 and have a toe rail that needs to be replaced (port side
Yanmar Compression Release Ken Bell at 7:58am 08.18.05 Big Boats 9/3151 The 3GM-34 Yanmar Diesel in our Hunter 37 has required that I use the compression release several ti
Annapolis MD to New London, CT Bill Coxe at 7:58am 08.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/4521 My Admiral and I are hoping to start bringing our newly-purchased Oday 40 from Annappolis to New Lon
oday 272 LE barrylerner at 7:48am 08.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 11/3701 I am looking to buy a nice used 1987 272 oday LE, but have some concerns about the reliability and s
Bilge Pump Lockman at 7:24am 08.18.05 Bigger Boats 0/987 I recently purchased a 1978 ODay 30 - love it!!!!! - one question the bilge pump is in a small reces
Sunbird centerboard Lucky14691 at 7:11am 08.18.05 AMF 1/3319 My centerboard does not like to go down on its own and when I do have it down it clunks a bit when
Mystic Nissan repair? Richard at 6:16am 08.18.05 Big Boats 1/773 Anyone know of an outbaord motor fixer in the Mystic area? Our 3.5 Nissan won't shift into gear.R
Lower Hudson River Warren Jaffe at 6:02am 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 3/2101 I have a mini vacation planned for the last week of August and plan to stay at the Liberty Landing M
Brian and Stephanie Bosley John P12803 at 5:55am 08.18.05 Smaller Boats 2/1691 Has anyone heard of any updates from this wonderful cruising couple?I have just read through and v
Caps for lifeline stanchions. prdewolf at 5:30am 08.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2209 Does anyone know where I can easily purchase endcaps for my lifeline stanchions. I am missing sever
Raising the main prdewolf at 5:28am 08.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1040 The main on my 1997 Hunter 310 is very difficult to raise and lower. I have to winch it all the way
I am considering the purchase of a1988 Hunter 37.5 Tom st John at 5:25am 08.18.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1210 I am thinking about purchasing a 1988 Hunter 37 and would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Th

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Swivel hoist rings for jacklines instead of pad eyes? (1) cristoslc at 12:49pm 04.26.21 Thanks for the feedback, all. As I mentioned, I'll be starting with folding padeyes (also Wichards).
Loose Prop Strut (1) Johnb at 12:40pm 04.26.21 on my 83 HC 37 I wrapped a line and loosened the strut. It leaks badly. it has two bent 3/8" thro
I am about to begin replacing my original Raymarine instruments, radar, and GPS, in stages on my Beneteau 361 - 2001 SeaTalk system in stages. Harry Mathias at 12:39pm 04.26.21 Sorry, I am new to this forum and I thought that it was on my signature. It's a Beneteau 361 - 2001.
Imagin my surprise rgranger at 12:25pm 04.26.21 Looks good to me.....
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources rgranger at 12:22pm 04.26.21 ....(snip) I'll be strapping a set of Grannie's bloomers to the boom :worthless:
Replacing H240 stern portside mooring cleat Doug J at 12:18pm 04.26.21 Finally can report that I complete the reinstall of the port stern mooring clean on my H240. Over t
Found a 2003 C310 (3) JRT at 12:16pm 04.26.21 Thanks to @Ward H got her cleaned up. We chatted about the history of those batteries and they have
Refinishing Hatchboards (1) rgranger at 12:10pm 04.26.21 - no chance to find the water. You can't say that outloud... :yikes: (this is not going to end wel
Globe Run Dry Impellers dlochner at 12:09pm 04.26.21 Thanks guys. I bought the impeller last year, so I'm probably past the stock that had problems. I'
H23.5 trailer (1) rgranger at 12:03pm 04.26.21 You mentioned changing the lift line.... see attached PDF for a step-by-step how to... Also I am cu
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources seanmadian at 12:00pm 04.26.21 Thank you ALL for the replies.... Can't say I'll be strapping a set of Grannie's bloomers to the boo
H23.5 trailer joetr1955 at 11:59am 04.26.21 Welcome to the forum!! An internet search on Hunter 23.5 trailer looks like yours. Does your sail
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources dlochner at 11:40am 04.26.21 I built a SailRite riding sail a few years back. It is a pretty easy afternoon project. So far it ha
I am about to begin replacing my original Raymarine instruments, radar, and GPS, in stages on my Beneteau 361 - 2001 SeaTalk system in stages. DougM at 11:39am 04.26.21
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands Scott T-Bird at 11:35am 04.26.21 If @duck21 still has his ears on, I'll add some local knowledge.... I'd love to hear it even if @d
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources jssailem at 11:35am 04.26.21 You can invest in a riding sail, I suspect the Sailrite kit is a pretty good DIY package. Or you can
Hull Number JuanMarcos at 11:30am 04.26.21 Juan, on my 1984 First 38 the number is on the upper starboard side of the transom, inside of the s
Refinishing Hatchboards (1) jssailem at 11:28am 04.26.21 I found the image of my hatch boards. The boards and the beautiful inlay were a gift from my buddy,
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources (3) sail sfbay at 11:22am 04.26.21 Using your topping lift to attach a riding sail is a good plan. Sailrite sells a kit for $108 Ancho
Smart Plug Installation BC Bernie at 10:51am 04.26.21 Thanks for the pictures. My existing receptacle doesn't look near that good. Did you need to crawl

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