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RE: Sail Trim/Block Placement for Broad Reaching Rick9649 at 10:44pm 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1970 My '88 Hunter 28.5 has masthead rig and a 150% genoa. I go well with Close- and Beam Reaching, but m
Fuel filter Broke sailor SV Marcell at 10:18pm 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1004 I wanted to replace my factory installed Racor Filter (the kind that you can't see what's inside) wi
Ahoy Larry Dill - Q about fuel tank mounts dduelin at 9:44pm 08.05.05 Morgan 0/1686 Sometime ago Larry posted about how his M34's fuel tank was hung using turnbuckles from the saddles
In Need of Water Holding Tank Karl at 1:12pm 08.05.05 Morgan 4/1782 I have a crack in my large plastic water holding tank.Please advise of best place to order a new o
I have a chance mbechelb at 12:53pm 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1101 to leave our Mac26X in the water (fresh water lake)for 2 months, is that okay without bottom paint?
Newbie looking at $500 Cal 21 John and Sue at 12:42pm 08.05.05 Cal 6/751 I did a quick search of the archives but did not find what I needed so here's my question. I have
High moisture reading on deck Ken at 11:52am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1467 Looking to buy a 1984 Catalina 30. Survey done and indicates high moisture in deck where standing r
genoa tracks Bob at 11:20am 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1540 Don,I want to place inboard genoa tracks for my 155,130 and 100. I know I need two tracks per side.
Docking Under Spinnaker (ALAN) Don Guillette at 9:58am 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 66/7622 Alan: It is time for you to outline the proceedure you use to dock the boat under spinnaker only. St
compression posts on the 32 john at 9:58am 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 2/879 hi any one else had compression probs on the WS 32 mast through the deck/ bulkhead. sorted mine o
Salvaged kenny1700 at 9:41am 08.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/762 Help. Texas has absolutly no salvage laws, and I'm getting nowhere with Parks and Wildlfe. This litt
Bent Rudder Shaft alo4 at 9:38am 08.05.05 Big Boats 0/1174 Our local dealer owns hull #282 and recently replaced the complete rudder because the shaft was bent
Motor Help *yks Charlie Silvia at 9:16am 08.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/956
Tuf Enuf Natural Bilge Cleaner.... Don s/v Tellico at 8:09am 08.05.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1312 Peggy or others...any experience with this product? Web site link below.Friend recommended it to
Depth Offset Wallace24042 at 7:22am 08.05.05 Big Boats 15/2585 What is the distance from the depth sensor to the top of the keel.Need data to set depth offset. Th
Golf cart Batteries David Ochoa at 6:45am 08.05.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1290 My H376 has an SRM4D Interstate battery as a house battery ( it was installed by the PO ) with a Fre
Stolen boat report Clear Lake/Galveston Bay area Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:30am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1053 Just picked this up off the CW site, posted by Jeremy McGeary, editor of CW...any of y'all in that a
New Catalina '27. Newbie needs help! Johnny at 6:15am 08.05.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1031 Hi,Bought a '79 Catalina 27 footer, and it needs some work.#1 The electrical control board (what
genoa tracks Bob at 6:11am 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 1/977 I'm placing inboard genoa tracks for better pointing during club races. I have a155, 130 and 100 he
Boat as a second home tax deduction?? NautiDuck at 6:04am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 8/2034 Someone at work told me that a boat, if properly equipped, is considered a second home by the IRS an

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Columbia28 masthead sail sfbay at 1:58pm 04.28.21 Suggest consulting with Rig Rite Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sail
Using a trolling motor on small boat sail sfbay at 1:56pm 04.28.21 Of course you could buy an electric motor with a water proof battery like a Torqeedo. I have a 503 o
Using a trolling motor on small boat shemandr at 1:48pm 04.28.21 I think the problem paddling a small light boat is the you have to lean to each side to make a paddl
Filling Fresh Water tanks Terry Cox at 1:36pm 04.28.21 Followed Peggie Hall's recommissioning water tank recommendations when we first took possession of o
Any Recommended Marine Contractors in the Southern Michigan (Lake Michigan) area? (1) sail sfbay at 1:34pm 04.28.21 Try these guys: FIX YOUR BOAT - Pier 33 OR these guys who offer a mobile service: Services Pier 100
RAM Mike installation at the pedestal. BC Bernie at 1:32pm 04.28.21 Bernie... Look up into the hole with the wires running through it. Use a bright light. Or even one
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 1:26pm 04.28.21 Thanks, David! I will keep you posted with pictures when I have the system up and running. Meanwhile
Using a trolling motor on small boat LakeShark at 1:26pm 04.28.21 I am sure a trolling motor will work just fine. My concern would be with the battery when you capsi
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands duck21 at 1:23pm 04.28.21 OMG sorry, didn't know that! I LOVE the Washburn marina, those guys are pros. And I have recommend
Recommend a broker in Deale, Tracey's Landing, MD tfox2069 at 1:01pm 04.28.21 I used Dave Townley out of Annapolis as my Buyer's Broker, but of course he also sells boats. VERY
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? JamesG161 at 12:52pm 04.28.21 Hot and neutral breakers tag list V=277V, C=30A, and TC=37.5A. I assume TC is tripping current. OK
Matchin color of cabin top nonskid for gelcoat tepair u0958901 at 12:39pm 04.28.21 I took the sliding hatch to a paint retailer and they mixed paint that closely matches the color of
C&C 29 Mark II pedestal brakes Mag Soliton at 12:16pm 04.28.21 Keep in mind that the "brake pads" are meant to provide friction to the wheel turning, not meant to
C&C 29 Mark II pedestal brakes Mag Soliton at 12:13pm 04.28.21 If you take the pads out, you may be able to clean them and rough them up a little or replace the p
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Musetta at 11:54am 04.28.21 ::sigh:: One more thing to check. :confused: Thank you Stu. I believe my Racor is a series 230.
I am about to begin replacing my original Raymarine instruments, radar, and GPS, in stages on my Beneteau 361 - 2001 SeaTalk system in stages. Davidasailor26 at 11:07am 04.28.21
Occasional loss of engine power on Hunter 356 Stu Jackson at 11:07am 04.28.21 then primary filter trap (if I can find it!) It's incorrectly called a trap. What it really is is
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 10:53am 04.28.21 Very well done, thank you! What it star board made of? I am not familiar with the name. Harry
I am about to begin replacing my original Raymarine instruments, radar, and GPS, in stages on my Beneteau 361 - 2001 SeaTalk system in stages. (1) Davidasailor26 at 10:49am 04.28.21
Compass vs GPS justsomeguy at 10:31am 04.28.21 dvwH8Qij0JY

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