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Leave rudder down? GregS at 1:16am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/939 What's the downside to leaving the rudder down between sails? It's a Ida rudder with no bottom pain
Rigging instructions for minifish Scott at 1:13am 08.15.05 AMF 1/7228 Looking for rigging instructions for minifish II
Downwind on a 92' H28 Steve at 1:07am 08.15.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/921 I was out the other day running with the wind when I noticed that the main was being poked by the sw
BVI Yacht Charters John at 12:54am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1158 I am thinking of chartering a sailboat with BVI Yacht Charters in February 06. Does anyone have any
re: todays question on speed Mike4116 at 12:46am 08.15.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/961 About 10% responded that their O'day sailed faster than 12 knots. Ahhhhhhh, haaa, haaa, haaa!Eith
windvane RandleCorfman at 12:36am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 2/921 I have noted some smaller sailboats with windvanes atop the mast, and am interested in purchasing on
dodger Steve Wallace at 12:31am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/719 I saw a Sovereign 7.0 on ebay that had a dodger, Anyone have a dodger for a Sovereign 7.0 for sale?
Uprighting capsized capri RandleCorfman at 12:29am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 4/3198 I just had a learning experience in uprighting my 14.2 capri after being caught off guard by a wind
Bilge pump for '82 Hunter 27'? Rich Woodward at 12:21am 08.15.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1437 I am curious if anyone has come up with a good solution for a bilge pump for the Hunter 27'. I curr
Arkansas River Lake Dardanelle p323ms at 12:17am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 2/3477 Is it possible to get to Lake Dardanelle in a sailboat??? I saw a reference to a lock on the river.
Picking up a Mooring Ball.... Jack at 12:11am 08.15.05 Big Boats 4/1072 I looking for the "right" way to pick up a mooring ball, both when singlehanded sailing and with oth
What Size Shaft Packing for H30T Stuffing Box? Mike Jaeger at 11:48pm 08.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1105 Can anybody tell me what size. Also, has anybody usedTeflon impregenated Flax packing. Thanks in ad
Rust Dan "Rode to Nowhere" at 11:11pm 08.14.05 Smaller Boats 7/1161 After 2 weeks in salt water, pin point rust spots seem to be starting on the stanchions. Does
Head and Water Tank Leakage? Dave Myatt at 10:59pm 08.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/941 Hi Recently, I discovered moisture and mildew in the v-berth between one of the cusions and the ar
prop pitch jeff everson at 10:14pm 08.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/761 i am purchasing a 50 hp tohatsu what pitch prop is best for crusing and which is best for pulling so
tell tails Ken Juul at 10:06pm 08.14.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1556 What is the recommended method for putting telltails on a in mast roller furling main? I've tried t
Furling Jib - Lock Up? Sandpiper20958 at 9:54pm 08.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1212 Dear Folks:I have a Schaeffer unfurling jib on a 30' Catalina. I purchased the boat last Spring.
Outboard thing-a-ma-bob? Before the Bell at 9:45pm 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1103 I'm new to outboard motoring, I was a day sailor for many years and sailed a 16' boat w/o any utilit
Keel Damage? John P at 9:39pm 08.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1346 When returning to the marina one night, I solidly hit something submerged. Once back out into clear
New sail advice Lang Smith at 9:35pm 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1495 It was a sad day yesterday when my mainsail split in two on my 76 Oday 25. On the other hand, you ha

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Catalina 30 Running Rigging Diagram Hayden Watson at 6:00am 04.25.21 I am not familier with the rigging layout on the Mk1 boats and it is very possible that yours has be
Rudder Question: Crack in Fiberglass snoopy_ at 6:00am 04.25.21 I am looking to re-glass the post for this season. I will order the new rudder from Foss, but I wan
COVID restriction violation RoyS at 5:59am 04.25.21 Space station? I am surprised that they have not gone berserk and killed each other. Looks like Hell
Catalina 30 Running Rigging Diagram (1) Hayden Watson at 5:55am 04.25.21 Here is the sail plan diagram from my owners manual. I have all 21 diagrams from the manual loaded
Anti Fouling Paint RoyS at 5:54am 04.25.21 Be careful. Some paint companies would like you to sand off most of the previous coating and then re
Rudder Question: Crack in Fiberglass johndlundiii at 5:49am 04.25.21 We literally just went through your exact problem after pulling out boat out last year end of season
Catalina 30 Running Rigging Diagram reuabyor at 5:44am 04.25.21 Despite a lot of google search, downloading the brief owners manual, and running through multiple p
Motorized ball valves Bob S at 5:01am 04.25.21 Wouldn't it be a lot cheaper and simpler to install a deck access plate as below in the side of the
Frozen seacocks,how to cure? DAVA390 at 4:43am 04.25.21 Thank you Capta.
Ordering a Prop Shaft for Yamaha 25 MkII RitSim at 4:40am 04.25.21 I just ordered a new shaft for my B411 from General Propeller in Bradenton FL. joyg@gpcprop.com. My
Stepping up! rgranger at 4:39am 04.25.21 I first met Kevin on the water. It was a cold and windy September 2010 and I was out on the lake d
Newbie 35.5 owner...Checking water level? DLLawrence at 4:31am 04.25.21 No level indicator installed ? Not to my knowledge, unless I'm missing it somewhere.
Anti Fouling Paint Joe at 12:10am 04.25.21 Instructions are on the can. Follow them. If it is bare fiberglass/plastic you may need to add a l
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 11:07pm 04.24.21 You might have to double clutch.
Motor mount size question timlho at 9:40pm 04.24.21 Oh dude, you have the fancy plastic mount...I am quite jealous, but no way am I paying $150 for a bl
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together joker460 at 9:16pm 04.24.21 Don't know if you want to repair it yourself but Profurl Genoa Furler - Spares for: B29 Furlers \| MA
COVID restriction violation Benny17441 at 8:57pm 04.24.21 Floating clip board and woman's hair and padded areas looks like a photo op in a barf aircraft used
H26 Shore Power Adapter Benny17441 at 8:48pm 04.24.21 Yes, your boat will have a 30A shorepower plug. That inexpensive adapter is all you will need to b
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler (1) SandyFrank at 8:33pm 04.24.21 I have done what you are doing and your job is looking very nice. Thanks Rich! Rolled on the gel
Stepping up! (1) caverun at 8:04pm 04.24.21 @rgranger Yes, sold it to Kevin- he pulled it home today. Great guy, so happy it is going to a good

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