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Forestay Frank at 9:11am 08.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/942 I was setting up the mast when i noticed that there wasn't a forestay, am i supposed to use the self
'79 Cherubini - Replacing the propellor Aaron Norlund at 8:27am 08.11.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1283 Hi there all,I have a '79 Cherubini Hunter that we're nearly finished doing a lot of exterior work
Versitlie Capri14 Omega Fred Rose at 8:14am 08.11.05 Other Sailboats 6/1906 I have a little Capri Omega 14, built in 1982. It is an open fiberglass boat from bow to stern. The
replace dome light in aft birth of hunter 260 Tim2853 at 7:54am 08.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1808 I need to replace the bulb inside of the dome light in my aft birth but I want be sure not to damage
keel ratchet handle Harry B at 7:32am 08.11.05 Chrysler 1/1797 I recently purchased a C-20, and I'm not sure how the keel ratchet is supposed to work.I can turn it
Marine Surveys In August Guest Expert Forum Rick D at 7:23am 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 0/824 See the home page to suggest a topic or ask a question. The forum begins next week, but you can post
Catalina 30, Sail to the Caribbean??? wayne williams at 7:19am 08.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1250 I am interested in taking my '89 Catalina 30 (M25XP diesel) to the Caribbean for a couple of months.
Main furling stuck Tim Richards at 7:01am 08.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2008 We recently purchased a used 1993 Beneteau 400. We are not use to a furling main. We didn't put eno
Brass Seacocks dwayne13628 at 6:37am 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1224 Howdy Sailors, I just bought all new seacocks for my boat but noticed / realized they are brass. Now
Spinnaker pole position Nick H at 6:32am 08.11.05 Yamaha 6/2917 I am having trouble setting my spinnaker pole when on a run. I usually end up with it resting again
Trailer Surge Brakes Dave at 6:18am 08.11.05 Smaller Boats 1/1034 Need quick info. I have a 84' C22 swing keel, with what I would suppose id a 1984 single axle traile
Storm Preparations Broke sailor SV Marcell at 6:15am 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1037 Tropical Storm Irene is headed for the Outher Banks, ETA Tuesday. Thinking of the possibility it mi
Ice Box organization Tony Litvak at 6:08am 08.11.05 C&C 6/4523
Chicken Jibe Don Guillette at 5:51am 08.11.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 21/9078 Mates: You know there is an easier and safer way to jibe the boat and it is called a chicken jibe (w
Thanks for the setting up the forum Phil:) Eric at 5:36am 08.11.05 Other Sailboats 0/712 Thanks for starting up this forum for Sandpiper 565 sailors Phil. I'm hoping we'll see lots of 'pipe
Fixed Keel Daysailor Mark Mazour at 5:19am 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2465 I unfortunately have to down size from my S2 7.3 to a boat that i20' or less, slip rent financial re
looking to buy a boat need info renchermh at 5:18am 08.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/917 I'm looking at a 1990 macgregor 26. It in good shape and the guy is asking 5,800.00 with trailer and
Tiller Tamer Mac Bentley at 4:58am 08.11.05 Smaller Boats 3/1482 I'm looking at the $25 tamer on this site. I have a tiller extension that can lock the tiller in pla
H22 Hatch Weight Capacity Mark G at 4:53am 08.11.05 Smaller Boats 1/924 Does anyone know how much weight the plexiglass companionway hatch on an H22 can hold? I try not to
Droopy shrouds Dick Westwood at 4:51am 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1444 I tried this on the Cal site, and got some good input, but wanted to get some broader thoughts.Whi

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Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 (2) rgranger at 9:09am 04.14.21 ... as I have arthritis in my hands. But not in his head...:biggrin: It is why he is such a good se
Yanmar 3YM30 fails to self prime Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 04.14.21 All in my experience are, until this. Have I just been lucky? Never given mine a second thought w
B361 Battery replacement Guan at 9:06am 04.14.21 I simply use a Group 24 lead acid for my starting battery. Going to have my existing checked starti
B361 Battery replacement Guan at 9:03am 04.14.21
Capsized transport in GOM. Leeward Rail at 9:02am 04.14.21 Uhm? Thanks for the pic - I couldn't imagine what is was from the photos I saw. I could see that
Marine Air Conditioner (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 04.14.21 Connect it to an audible alarm or go the whole nine yards and use an interlocking relay for a shut
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day matatooie at 8:52am 04.14.21 I'd keep looking for a boat that fits your needs, if the current owner has no idea how it works cha
Thinking about painting my hull HEINZIR at 8:47am 04.14.21 I didn't do anything special but I think I (accidentally) discovered the secret to a near perfect ap
Capsized transport in GOM. shemandr at 8:36am 04.14.21 Uhm? Thanks for the pic - I couldn't imagine what is was from the photos I saw. I could see that
Hunter 260 Mooring Challenges Crazy Dave Condon at 8:36am 04.14.21 First before asking questions, what set of mooring ball would the boat be attached to and is the bal
Hunter 260 Mooring Challenges John Marrone at 8:34am 04.14.21 a 12V Salt Water Pump, OKay...did not know these pumps were available. So Salt Water is a good wash
Time for New Insurance jmce1587 at 8:33am 04.14.21 BE. check with State Farm. Went with them after problems with Progressive. They have boat only an
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 8:21am 04.14.21 Replaced about 100 floor pans or teak and holly dole. It is glued down. DO NOT DRILL OR YOU WILL B
Capsized transport in GOM. Leeward Rail at 8:13am 04.14.21 I guess they got caught out... I hope the captain didn't choose to go out in 38' waves. Photos app
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together EmmanuelC at 8:12am 04.14.21 Big Easy, I got in touch with Wichard and they gave me a list of riggers from their network around h
Time for New Insurance fullbore at 8:03am 04.14.21
H356 Polars Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 8:01am 04.14.21
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 (5) rgranger at 7:47am 04.14.21 Mine looks similar but it is not real wood. It is some sort of faux wood. If yours is real wood, you
Capsized transport in GOM. JamesG161 at 7:38am 04.14.21 The Weather Channel had a report about a capsizing in the GOM yesterday afternoon. In effect, we h
A4 to M-35 on C 30 ? sail sfbay at 7:25am 04.14.21 You might be able to replace engine with a smaller, lower hp engine. You might find this article hel

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