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My used boat came with 7/16" main and jib sheets. I needed to replace them both with longer lines an
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I'm replacing the boom on my Cat 30, which has brought up the question of main sheeting. Has anyone

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Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
Davidasailor26 at 1:39pm 04.13.21
A furling mast needs to be straight to accommodate the furling mechanism, so the structure of the ma
Just repowered my Catalina 36 Universal mp25xp with a rebuilt. Starts right up but when I take my finger off the ignition it just dies.
Jops at 1:27pm 04.13.21
I am replacing my fuel lift pump from the little cube type to the cylinder type. Having an electric
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend   (1)
mxwmxw at 1:17pm 04.13.21
beside the rake there is a 6 or more inches of bend. When the sail is all the way up the boom does n
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
danstanford at 1:17pm 04.13.21
Some bend is generally desirable, especially with a conventional non-furling main. How many inches
Diesel fuel line ?
marchem at 1:15pm 04.13.21
JK_Boston - 5/16-inch ID for fuel supply and return 50 feet did the whole boat. 5/8-inch ID for the
Diesel fuel line ?
2 OLD PIRATES at 1:04pm 04.13.21
JK_Boston - 5/16-inch ID for fuel supply and return 50 feet did the whole boat. 5/8-inch ID for the
New Whisker Pole - Mast Ring Location
shemandr at 12:50pm 04.13.21
Someone else's 135 might be cut with a higher or lower clew height.
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
Davidasailor26 at 12:48pm 04.13.21
Some bend is generally desirable, especially with a conventional non-furling main. How many inches o
Fresh water pump specs
Roger Holloway at 12:43pm 04.13.21
I found the model on one of my other pumps. The original pump is no longer available. The replacem
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
shemandr at 12:41pm 04.13.21
I wouldn't cut the forestay unless absolutely necessary. It controls the rake of the mast which has
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
SycloneDriver at 12:24pm 04.13.21
What brand/model is your tachometer? Tach, not alternator.
Prevent engine starting in reverse
odaydokay at 12:23pm 04.13.21
My bad. I got that mixed up. You are 100% correct. Forward is a no-no. Neutral and reverse fine.
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
sail sfbay at 12:10pm 04.13.21
Ok then, cut OR replace the forestay with one with the required length and install a turnbuckle to a
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26
Thaniel at 12:00pm 04.13.21
Based on what I've research (for mine) it looks like it is glued in. Refinishing in place is probab
Hunter 26 toilet
DeliriousSailor at 11:45am 04.13.21
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
tylcole at 11:44am 04.13.21
What model tach are you installing? I'm not sure exactly, they don't have the precise model name
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26
DeliriousSailor at 11:42am 04.13.21
It feels like it is secured by adhesive. Thought it might be secured by the rubber gasket runnin
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
mxwmxw at 11:41am 04.13.21
I don't have photos now, I won't be able to supply them until mid May. I'll post them when I can. A
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26
sail sfbay at 11:39am 04.13.21
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new boat!! This is a long shot.......drill out the
H356 Polars   (1)
davidpbush at 11:26am 04.13.21
Found this one on-line once. Unfortunately, I need the Hunter 37' wing keel version!

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