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C22 Keel winch problem Randy at 8:00am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/948 Hey All,went out to sail for the first time this year, and had a wonderful time except the keel win
Difference between Genoa and regular jib... Steve at 7:48am 05.01.05 Columbia 3/2067 I am switching to a genoa on my Columbia 22'I am learning about luff, leech, foot, etc....is it co
Swim plate form storage Joe Wieneckew at 7:47am 05.01.05 Big Boats 3/837 I am a new 1992 37.5 owner and was wondering, the storage on each side of the swim plate form do not
Sailing speed Wayne at 7:46am 05.01.05 Big Boats 13/1001 I just purchased a new feathering 3 bladed prop for my 386 Hunter. I know I will get a boost in perf
JIB CABLE Frank940 at 7:14am 05.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1300 *CRY Just rasing mast noticed Jib cable was broken holding on by a few threads.Warning Check your's
Lubricate Turnbuckles Paul at 6:23am 05.01.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1457 Last year the turnbuckles had a mind of their own. They did not turn easily and when it came time to
Spreaders for standing rigging George Mercer at 4:45am 05.01.05 Day Sailers 1/1001 I need to purchase both sets of Spreaders for my 17' day sailer. So far I have not located a source.
considering H-C 37 Brian Steffy at 4:12am 05.01.05 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1204 I plan to purchase my first boat toward the end of this season. I have been to your forum a number o
How big a genoa Steve at 3:57am 05.01.05 Columbia 1/1565 I am frustrated with the working jib on my '22...How big a Genoa can I put on her, and how big a d
packing gland C-270 Ken at 3:40am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1499 Just replaced packing gland on a Catalina 270 but seemed like it could have used 4 layers of packing
Care of teak and holly sole Ron H. at 3:03am 05.01.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1115 Recent new owner of a Catalina 36 which has a beautiful teak and holly cabin sole. Just wondering w
216 keel fix John6017 at 1:38am 05.01.05 Smaller Boats 3/924 I have a broken keel on a 2003 hunter 216 - the keel is dropped down on the trailer and appears to h
Installing electric start outboard Moe2077 at 12:15am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1100 I am installing an electric start outboard on my 22 ft Catalina. Any recommendations as to how to ru
Cutlass Bearing Question David at 10:25pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1909 I just paid to have my cutlass bearing replaced. I ordered direct from the manufacturer and was sure
Nissan/Tohatsu 2-stroke, 8 hp - oil in motor case Rich L at 9:30pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1201 I can't figure why this season the motor seems to leak a little oil into the casing. I replaced and
Holy cow!! did you see.... pop Alan at 2:54pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1026 ...the phrf ratings for the Cork 1720. Hot little boat but 42 seems a bit toooo low don't you think?*
Pictures of topping lift John6017 at 12:58pm 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/1605 Just bought a used hunter 216 and am trying to figure out the rigging. Does anyone have pictures of
Bending new hand rails Debra B at 12:44pm 04.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1453 I am still undecided about making versus buying, but several people are telling me that making new h
Boat Stands Arturo DeVitallis at 12:35pm 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 6/815 Any 23.5 owners out there that have used purchased boat stands for doing a bottom job? Been looking
Anchor storage forward on 25 bill R at 12:05pm 04.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/831 First let me say I am very new to sailing. My wife and I went out today in what looked to our inexp

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Exhaust elbow rust HandsOnTech at 6:06pm 03.07.21 When I had to do this years ago, I used fiberglass elbows. So far, so good. No rust. Making the bl
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021. chuckwayne at 6:00pm 03.07.21 we'll be cruising Maine this summer - as usual! Escape lives in Falmouth, 45 minutes from our home i
Cover pic? Really? Scott T-Bird at 6:00pm 03.07.21 Every action has an effect. That picture was an opportunity to show woman's sailing as it really i
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant (1) HandsOnTech at 6:00pm 03.07.21 Yes, Terry. The blue circles are the bracket and the bolt holding it. It is still unclear how you ar
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 5:58pm 03.07.21 Went to check today. I dont think we are quite there yet. ps and the almond tree in bloom but I
Summer in the Salish Sea (1) Meriachee at 5:50pm 03.07.21 Went to check today. I dont think we are quite there yet.
Mast stepping/raising (H26.5) Joe at 5:47pm 03.07.21 You're correct about the issue with swept back shrouds. My Nacra beach cat was like that... If you
Furler Line Size and Type for 170??? Dave Groshong at 5:36pm 03.07.21 The Harken site indicates 5/32 max, which means you really need gloves on to handle it comfortably
Screws that attach swim platform not holding on 1999 hunter 340 Ed Caldwell at 5:36pm 03.07.21 Pictures? Did you mean the swim ladder?
Hunter 456 cutlass bearing LawsonL at 5:24pm 03.07.21 I had time to work on it today so I was hoping for an answer before tomorrow.
Mooring in GA/SC? shemandr at 5:11pm 03.07.21 @rgranger: Sorry I didn't remember you are in Charleston. We might have gathered for a beer at Salt
Rope for lazy jacks - H310 wdonovan at 5:03pm 03.07.21 My question is solely about what type of rope to use for a lazy Jack that is also used as a topping
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021. Ward H at 4:54pm 03.07.21 Might have a chance to crew on a trip to Maine this summer. Excited about the possibility!
Furler Line Size and Type for 170??? kappykaplan at 4:32pm 03.07.21 You can remove the core from the line closest to the drum to prevent the drum from over filling.
Water Heater Install in O'Day 34 Tally Ho at 4:27pm 03.07.21 Not too difficult to install one from scratch, but certainly easier if there was one in there previo
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? HMT2 at 4:24pm 03.07.21
Covid-19 Vaccination Don S/V ILLusion at 4:16pm 03.07.21 But social deprivation. Denying individuals the opportunity to buy food. Denying individuals the
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 kappykaplan at 4:09pm 03.07.21 Looks great! :beer:
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? Ralph Johnstone at 4:08pm 03.07.21 I have to replace with NEW teak and holly veneered marine plywood on at least one large section.
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 (3) SailingLoto at 4:00pm 03.07.21 A little varnish work for a change of pace.

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