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Putting back interior evita golaski at 4:43am 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/673 Hi Everyone ! We recently got 1985 Ericson 38` 200 .It sunk in hurricane a while back and previos ow
Tiller and Rudder cover John S at 4:38am 08.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1187 Here is the finished product-protection for my IdaSailor rudder and new extended tiller. This will k
Hunter 29.5 boat cradle mesurments Mario7470 at 3:58am 08.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1291
Modifying the tiller to expand cockpit use Phil003 at 3:52am 08.18.05 Smaller Boats 11/1247 We just love the roominess of the H26 cockpit except when we anchor or dock we keep running into the
h216 article in Sail magazine Jeff Prideaux at 3:50am 08.18.05 Smaller Boats 4/878 I saw in my August edition of Sail magazine a nice little article about camp-sailing the H216 in Bos
End stop replacement on genoa track Ron M at 3:22am 08.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1040 Need to replace the plastic end stop on my genoa track. However, the s/s screw doesn't want to back
Vented Loop on Head Intake Line Steve at 3:08am 08.18.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1372 Peggie,I was reading a thread on vented loops and noticed one installation that had a vented loop
Cradle for an Albin, Cumulus 28' Tall at 3:08am 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 2/4050 Hi Everyone:I recently purchased an '82 Albin Cumumlus sailboat and will need to have a cradle bui
Anchor Well Ken at 2:26am 08.18.05 Smaller Boats 8/1066 Just purchased a Hunter 240. I need help on how to handle the extra anchor line. We need about 8
All Chain Rode Mark Juetten at 2:18am 08.18.05 Big Boats 6/824 Have had trouble with the fall of all rope rode on 376. This is a common problem on 376's. After m
trailerable weekend cruiser cblock1852 at 1:56am 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 9/2110 AllI have no sailing experience at all, but have been bitten by the bug. I am looking for somethin
Hunter's "KNOTLINE " Magazine ??? Mitch at 1:52am 08.18.05 Big Boats 3/980 Just wondering.... Haven't received seen or heard of a new one in over a year. Any info on this??
fully battened mainsail mike scott at 1:39am 08.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1139 My co-owner and I have had a problem since we had a new (fully battened) mainsail fitted last year t
main sheet placements capt'n steve at 1:36am 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/757 I would like to move the main sheet and traveler off the coach roofand place infront of pedistal. S
Stern Pulpit Replacement Paul Walchenbach at 1:35am 08.18.05 Big Boats 0/982 I have damaged (beyond repair) my stern pulpit and need to replace it. Mine is a 1998 Cat 36. I like
replacing stern pulpit stainless Paul Walchenbach at 1:16am 08.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/947 I have damaged (beyond repair) my stern pulpit and need to replace it. Mine is a 1998 Cat 36. I li
Answering questions MarkDB at 12:48am 08.18.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/1090 Charlie:There are a couple of questions that were asked a couple of days ago that you did not answe
Bowthruster for 40.5 cosel@optonline.net at 12:43am 08.18.05 Big Boats 6/1113 Has anyone out there installed a bow thruster on a 40.5? If you have any information I'd love to he
WATERMAKER ADVICE Jack19387 at 12:33am 08.18.05 Big Boats 2/978 I am planning to start cruising in the next eight months and would like to install a water maker on
Clam cleat replacement for mainsheet Chip14366 at 12:24am 08.18.05 Catalina 30 2/1798 I have an 89 C30. The original clam cleat, which controls the mainsheet, needs to be replaced. I a

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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 9:30am 04.26.21
3-oz Dacron Genoa--#6 Luff Tape? Jackdaw at 9:22am 04.26.21 King, Assuming you are talking a traditional constructed dacron sail, I couldn't see anything more
2007 H38 - What chain works with Simpson-Lawrence gypsy? (1) sail sfbay at 9:21am 04.26.21 ..........so I'm going to get a foot and double check. I may go to G43 and 9/16" 3-strand nylon.
How to remove paint streaks after painting. jssailem at 9:18am 04.26.21 5vjAXB3G4Ys
Length of halyards JohnShannon at 9:12am 04.26.21 Plan to use the halyard for anything else? Like hoisting a dinghy where you might need some more len
Length of halyards shemandr at 9:06am 04.26.21 A few extra feet of tail isn't such a bad thing if you want to end-for-end the halyard on a schedule
Smart Plug Installation jssailem at 9:05am 04.26.21 Pimping your SmartPlug. Who would have thought?
The fit of my stem fitting ... jssailem at 8:59am 04.26.21 Be sure you give the metal shop the radius of the bend at the bow. I would also ask the shop to pass
How to remove paint streaks after painting. Don S/V ILLusion at 8:56am 04.26.21 To be clear, what are "paint streaks"? Brush streaks, drip marks, etc...? What kind of paint? So
How to remove paint streaks after painting. dlochner at 8:55am 04.26.21 Anyway, any suggestions on smoothing without resanding, painting? Can I buff it out? It will depe
3-oz Dacron Genoa--#6 Luff Tape? jssailem at 8:55am 04.26.21 KG. Perhaps @DrJudyB will suggest conditions for your sail. My understanding is that it is not jus
2007 H38 - What chain works with Simpson-Lawrence gypsy? flightlead404 at 8:53am 04.26.21 On the boat now and just checked the windlass and chain. The gypsy has 7 pockets, there's 100' (rea
Loose Prop Strut shemandr at 8:48am 04.26.21 Once the strut has changed position doesn't alignment of the shaft become an issue? For my situatio
The fit of my stem fitting ... Scott T-Bird at 8:46am 04.26.21 It looks a bit ,much of a gap to me. I would want it to sit flush in boat directions. With the forc
Smart Plug Installation Hello Below at 8:44am 04.26.21 Did you need to crawl into the space where the fuel tank and water heater are located or was it all
The fit of my stem fitting ... jssailem at 8:31am 04.26.21 It looks a bit ,much of a gap to me. I would want it to sit flush in boat directions. With the force
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands Scott T-Bird at 8:24am 04.26.21 Hello! Very adventurous trip! As others have said, there would be numerous places to stop along th
Broken Mast Head Ben4195 at 8:15am 04.26.21 You're more than welcome. I'd be happy someone can use it. Just gotta put my hands on it. I think
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together EmmanuelC at 8:09am 04.26.21 Don't know if you want to repair it yourself but Profurl Genoa Furler - Spares for: B29 Furlers \| M
Length of halyards sail sfbay at 8:08am 04.26.21 Do you have an opinion on the best length for halyards led to the cockpit? I used 2.5x my mast heigh

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