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The spinnaker halyard on my 56 ft mast broke. My problem is that the mast has internal halyards. Doe
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As it is a pain in the a## to change the halyard tension on my roller furling jib, I am wondering if
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Where do I find this part?
alexco38 at 8:21pm 04.08.21
The best way to get "ALL" the water out is vacuum cleaner. With shore power (can use inverter): htt
Halyard wrap with Furlex
No Rush at 8:07pm 04.08.21
If you have a back stay tensioner, adding some tension before furling also helps.
Halyard wrap with Furlex
chuckwayne at 7:39pm 04.08.21
There is a furlex version - I've replaced mine
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom?
Jskosmo at 7:37pm 04.08.21
As always - thank you SO VERY MUCH!
Halyard wrap with Furlex
Dave Groshong at 7:32pm 04.08.21
There's likely a furlex version as well, I will check with Selden
Halyard wrap with Furlex
Ted at 7:30pm 04.08.21
Dave is correct. Another type of halyard deflector is the one made by Harken it's very easy to insta
Dynaplate
Brian D at 7:29pm 04.08.21
The main reason for having a Dynaplate is to establish a ground plane for a HF or SSB radio. While
Dyneema lifelines on Hunter 36
AndyL at 7:17pm 04.08.21
Andy, I just replaced my lifelines on our 2009 H36. Used stainless steel. The shrouds come close to
Hunter 170 Bow Cover specs and Spinnaker specs.
JerryA at 7:11pm 04.08.21
Having owned a 2005 H170 anything H170 on ebay always peaks my interest. I've seen used covers on eb
Dynaplate
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:36pm 04.08.21
I can think of no valid reason for using a dynaplate as a substitute for proper RF counterpoise.
Where do I find this part?
Phil Herring at 6:34pm 04.08.21
How many collective hours do you suppose the members of this forum have spent in that isle. Lol
Dynaplate
dlochner at 6:26pm 04.08.21
The main reason for having a Dynaplate is to establish a ground plane for a HF or SSB radio. While t
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing
dlochner at 6:19pm 04.08.21
If nothing else, foiling boats give us old geezers something to talk about while waiting for the wea
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom?   (1)
Capn John at 6:14pm 04.08.21
It should most certainly NOT be positioned aft of the outhaul car. It is intended to keep the car f
Cargo ship in the North Sea
Captain W at 6:08pm 04.08.21
Some more footage XNrgxShyJbs
Winch removal
Dalliance at 6:07pm 04.08.21
Shaft Zinc Placement
JoeWhite at 5:37pm 04.08.21
When the propeller is moving the vessel forward and backward it also moves the engine back and forth
Halyard wrap with Furlex
JoeWhite at 5:21pm 04.08.21
The wrap is due to the head of the jib too far away from the top of the furler. The jib needs to be
Halyard wrap with Furlex
Dave Groshong at 4:58pm 04.08.21
I don't see a halyard deflector/restrainer: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13602

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