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MAIN SAIL TRAVELLER - MIRAGE 33 HUGH BAXTER at 3:59am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 0/1225 Has anyone ever relocated the the mainsail traveller from the original cocpit location to the cabin
Propane lockers Honeyman at 3:02am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1426 I've seen some interesting and inventive projects regarding propane "lockers", some in the archives
modify to electric toilet Tom Chastain at 2:51am 08.14.05 Big Boats 14/1323 Broken handle on toilet pump has me thinking of electric replacement on 2003 H 356.I see Jabson ha
Buying a boat Bob Tompson at 1:49am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1182 I love to sail and have been using a frends boat for 4 years. He just moved to MO and now I'm lookin
Another for Phil or Darren? Alan at 1:38am 08.14.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1074 In the Hunter Racing forum, TJ posted "My Race to Mackinac". I'm sure I made a post in responce, but
Welding on trailer! Dennis at 12:29am 08.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/763 I completed welding on my trailer and just wanted to thank all those who answered my question concer
Garmin StreetPilot /Magellan RoadMate Nautical Use ncgarya at 12:08am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1415 I travel to new cities fairly often for my work. Several times I have rented a car with Hertz's Neve
Choke Before the Bell at 11:56pm 08.13.05 Ask All Sailors 9/2593 I have never used an engine choke before. Can anyone tell me how to position an outboard engine cho
missing forestay, Hunter 23 Eric at 11:36pm 08.13.05 Smaller Boats 3/922 I just acquired a 1986 Hunter 23. It is in excellent condition, in the water, should be ready to sai
"bouncy" foredeck , problem? rik19502 at 11:19pm 08.13.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1986 i am purchasing a cheoy lee offshore 27 (1971), and noticed that the foredeck above the v-berth area
Mainsail Removal Beneteau First 285 Dan Wampler at 10:43pm 08.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1759 For the first time I attempted to change my Mainsail to a new footless Main. To my surprise, the cha
Gulfstar 44 centre cockpit kairos at 8:19pm 08.13.05 Other Sailboats 2/1700 We are considering buying a Gulfstar 44 to cruise from Auckland NZ to the Pacific Islands. Would be
Morgan 33T Regi at 6:50pm 08.11.05 Morgan 3/2724 If anyone has any information on rig specifications for a Morgan 33T, Such as I, E, P, etc... spread
RE: cruisin' in a 25.5... Phil Herring at 3:20pm 08.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1036 Wow, that made my week! What a terrific photo essay. That really _is_ one well equipped, well-orga
Rudder Replacement - H22 Annie at 2:07pm 08.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/753 I'm in the process of repairing a boat that sunk. She lost her rudder, broke her drop keel and mangl
Best finish products/ techniques ArtificialReef at 1:13pm 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1243 I have been looking at a lot of different products trying to figure out which would be best to clean
Future propane retrofit Honeyman at 12:52pm 08.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/944 Currently have CNG on my 94 35.5 and I'm about to complete a holding tank replacement. In planning f
Mooring question Bubbaloo at 12:20pm 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 5/965 I need to install a mooring outside my marina to use because at low tide we can't get in/out. We ar
fuel tank leak and how to get it out Rick Brown at 11:46am 08.11.05 Other Sailboats 0/725 I have a leak in my fuel tank and don't know exactly how to get it out. Anyone every had to replace
crew wanted gary clayton at 10:03am 08.11.05 Columbia 1/1489 I AM LOOKING FOR ONE CREW MEMBER WHO MAY BE INTERESTDE IN SAILING A COLUMBIA 28 TO LAKE ONTARIO FROM

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Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Ward H at 5:51pm 04.15.21 Considering a backing plate spreads the load over a larger area than commonly used washers, 3/16" or
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? Ralph Johnstone at 5:49pm 04.15.21 If you could photograph the entire system, it would go a long way towards figuring out exactly what
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Jackdaw at 5:46pm 04.15.21 Most builders use only the 4 corners.
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Ward H at 5:45pm 04.15.21 Earlier Maine Sail posted you should have 1/2 of the regulated voltage at the AC Tap. Have you rec
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches smo10018 at 5:38pm 04.15.21 Was wondering what do you think a safe thickness would be for a backing plate for the clutches? Wou
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches smo10018 at 5:27pm 04.15.21 Yep good points will use all six holes. Thanks for the advice. Sean
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Ward H at 5:13pm 04.15.21 I just replaced an original triple rope clutch (Garhauer) on my C30. It was mounted with 6 bolts an
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches FastOlson at 5:06pm 04.15.21 Please do use all the mounting holes. These parts are engineered for XX pounds of stress, and their
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 4:54pm 04.15.21 I found a video online, you might look on YouTube. I suggest setting pulse to 12 and then go from t
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 4:49pm 04.15.21 Also make sure your ground is still grounded while the engine is running. It probably is but I wou
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? dlochner at 4:37pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please...re: twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are currently pl
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas Franzcat at 4:37pm 04.15.21 Thanks for the great input. I change my filters regularly and keep the tank full or near full. I tre
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches kappykaplan at 4:35pm 04.15.21 With the appropriate backing plate, I would think 4 bolt holes would be fine. What's the pattern fo
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? dLj at 4:29pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please...re: twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are currently pl
rudder rigging question chip veres at 4:16pm 04.15.21 If you encounter the bottom as much as I do, you can make the downhaul of bungee cord. Chip V.
Swing keel vs Dagger ? chip veres at 4:14pm 04.15.21 We love our Mac 22 with a 500 pound swing keel. One of the "tricks" is to put in the lock bolt BEFO
Twin rudder problem CaymanMom at 4:08pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please, twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are plastic, one of mi
6-pack Charter Looking for More Capacity (Catalina 30) - USCG Inspected Vessel Requirements dlochner at 3:34pm 04.15.21 I run a 6-pack sailing charter on a Catalina 30. For a 6-pack, the CG doesn't require any inspectio
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 sail sfbay at 3:08pm 04.15.21 If you want to remove the floor, make a template and fabricate a new piece from teak and holly from
Prevent engine starting in reverse Sail Savannah at 3:07pm 04.15.21 Thanks for the input everybody! I've decided for the moment to just leave it in neutral

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