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bedding size for a vee berth Larry7060 at 4:31am 05.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/2674 We have just purchased a Hunter 30, 1981, and I'm trying to devise bedding for the vee berth. What
3.5hp Nissan Outboard results Greg S. at 3:01am 05.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1120 The results of the Nissan 3.5hp outboard on a Mac21:We took the first voyage in our Mac21 yesterda
Cabin fumes in O'Day 25 Eric at 1:59am 05.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1247 I took my O'Day 25 on its first overnight trip this weekend and noticed how easily gas fumes can get
Autohelm 6000 - 1984 gcc at 1:39am 05.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1248 I am looking for a computer for the Autohelm 6000 - Year 1984.
Pen - Lan masthead unit gcc at 1:37am 05.22.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1134 Does anyone have a masthead unit for Pen-Lan instruments?
336 Mast Weight Wilkie24304 at 1:11am 05.22.05 Big Boats 3/994 Does anyone know the weight of the mast for a 1995 336? Wilkie
Tides 'n Stuff... Jonathan at 1:10am 05.22.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1059 Hoo Boy! Less than ten days until me and my boat are winging (read: creeping) out way up to our new
Aft berth mattresses Jean De Keyser at 1:01am 05.22.05 Smaller Boats 6/1025 Does anyone know where I can buy new matresses for the aft berth (below the cockpit) for a H260?Tha
Strange object in centerboard housing Pete at 12:47am 05.22.05 Smaller Boats 1/702 I was checking the rope that's attached to the centerboard eye after removing the table and sheave t
Shrouds on Cal 28 George Berrier at 9:47pm 05.21.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1306 I am looking at buying a 1986 Cal 28 and after looking at where the shrouds come through the deck I
CDI Furler FF2, for 26S Doug J at 3:13pm 05.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/2197 I'm thinking of adding a CDI furler to my boat. But I'm not sure what to do with the forestay. Doe
Where to find engine filters, parts, etc... eallen at 2:17pm 05.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/916 Hello,I am in the process of replacing all the filters, hoses, impeller, zincs, etc... on my 99 Ca
Maiden (for me) voyage Brian Young at 1:10pm 05.21.05 Smaller Boats 2/811 So after a multi-month ordeal finding, buying, and getting a 260 hauled almost 800 miles I've finall
shallow water rudder gary nelms at 3:04am 05.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/912 I bought the 26 D to get in and out of a very shallow channel. It can get 1.5' depth at low tide. P
hunter 40 tonyp1 at 12:25pm 05.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1146 i dont auctally have a hunter 40 yet but im close ive looked at a couple but not got serious enough
Cleaning the hull Harry at 10:57am 05.21.05 Ask All Sailors 1/960 Does anyone have any advice on cleaning the hull?
How to win races Mr.Ernie at 10:26am 05.21.05 Smaller Boats 0/726 Be lucky! We race against all the big boats and the way we handle handicaps is by delayed starts.
cracks Toby at 9:31am 05.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/809 I was wondering if there is anything i can do for pressure cracks on the boat. They are just small l
Boom oxidation on a Cat 30 John at 9:16am 05.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/955 I purchased a 1977 Cat 30 last summer. The boat had been left uncovered with the sails on for two ye
Abandoning a sail william at 8:44am 05.21.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1288 Canceled a good sail trip today from cape cod to newport, done the trip many times however with gale

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simple question, about spinnakers ontherocks83 at 11:17am 03.17.21 Okay... I think I answered my own question about the drifter... https://www.uksailmakers.com/encyc
Bottom paint for ACP material? dlochner at 11:12am 03.17.21 You might give Petitt Paint a call and ask about using Hydrocoat. https://www.pettitpaint.com/produ
Solenoid M. Maron at 11:02am 03.17.21 Got one just like it. This may help with testing to see if your wiring is correct.
Solenoid M. Maron at 11:01am 03.17.21 NEVER use starting fluid with glow plugs I seen a logger blow his hands right off starting a John D
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal Justin_NSA at 11:00am 03.17.21 yeah...that coupler looks like it's going to give you problems. Order a Buck Algonquin split coupler
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal ontherocks83 at 10:58am 03.17.21 The only caution I would give on such a short time table is based on the troubles I had with mine. M
C22 Swing Keel/Fiberglass Repair? LakeShark at 10:58am 03.17.21 @C_Level the mould idea may be the way to go if needed but based on the pictures I would simply buil
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021. Captain Larry-DH at 10:55am 03.17.21 Was planning on it this year, but now it'll have to wait until I get my next boat. :huh: (It's time
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal (1) jonelli at 10:40am 03.17.21 As of this moment, here's what my coupler looks like. My PSS seal is at least 6 years old, but gues
Sailing with cabin top hatch open? Claude L.-Auger at 10:32am 03.17.21 Bring in the lazy sheet first so it is up against the mast. Tack and bring in the new lazy sheet. T
Hunter 26 sail plan? Crazy Dave Condon at 10:30am 03.17.21 Rob, I am speaking to a question not specifying added gear. Concur with you on the traveler sir. H
C22 Swing Keel/Fiberglass Repair? C_Level at 10:26am 03.17.21 It sounds like your on the correct course for the repair. The Hangers are held in by weldments tha
Sailing with cabin top hatch open? Sailfanatic at 10:20am 03.17.21 Bring in the lazy sheet first so it is up against the mast. Tack and bring in the new lazy sheet. T
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Dalliance at 10:19am 03.17.21 Have to say it looks much better than I thought it would. Good job.
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems tb_gb at 10:17am 03.17.21 Thank you everyone for the great suggestions. This weekend I am going to play with it again, keepin
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021. dLj at 10:14am 03.17.21 @TomY Maine is still on my hot list for sailing this summer. I got my first shot about a week ago, s
Mac 26classic LAZARETTE...set up and access Cowpokee at 10:09am 03.17.21 If I keep the 3 or 6 gallon gas tank in the laz I'd build a sturdy shelf for it, rather than try to
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems Dave Groshong at 9:56am 03.17.21 If the halyard is 22 years old, it needs replacing, with Dyneema, we offer Samson MLX3. https://s
Looking for boat bike ideas? dLj at 9:49am 03.17.21 Electric folding bikes are the way to go. These seem really good to me. But the decent ones are pr
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail Rick486 at 9:49am 03.17.21 Whew. 'Cause I've done it with the pigtail once. Arrgghh. I only did it once also.....:(

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