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Setting up the reef on an H23 Tazilla at 7:31am 04.10.05 Smaller Boats 6/859 I am trying to set up the reef for the main on my 1986 Hunter 23 but cannot figure out how to run th
bow george at 7:21am 04.10.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1028 I just purchased a new 45# CQR, however it doesn't fit on my anchor roller! Any ideas without replac
threshold problem msail3216752 at 7:16am 04.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1187 I have a 1976 catalina 22. I am wanting to replace the threshold and trim in the companionway. I k
rudder repair Jim Beckle at 7:07am 04.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/943 Rudder is cracking due to water inside freezing over the winter. Any suggestion on how to repair th
Rear maneuver Ersin14832 at 5:47am 04.10.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1584 I have a Beneteau 361, 27 hp (year 1999). My boat is shifting seriously to the port side when I star
Model differences between Cal 25/2-25 Sandra at 4:48am 04.10.05 Cal 1/631 Does anyone know what, exactly, the differences are between a Cal 25 and a Cal 2-25? I purchased a 2
Fuel Tanks on Mac26M Brian at 3:48am 04.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/802 When sailing the 26M the tanks slide out from the compartments when healing.I'm sure Im not an isola
Portsmouth Yardstick Ian Cairns at 3:46am 04.10.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1083 Hi,I am considering the purchase of a Spirit 260, and I wondered if anyone knew the Portsmouth Yard
battery cables kcsail at 2:56am 04.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/955 Any ideas on running battery cables from battery in rear of cabin to motor. I see no holes, should I
Quick Setup for the Hunter 216 Ranger Paul at 2:18am 04.10.05 Smaller Boats 26/6147 I trailer sail. The biggest time consumer during set up has been the adjustment of the shrouds. I
Removable Teak Companionway Hatch Strip? BobSail at 2:03am 04.10.05 Smaller Boats 8/1285 I would like to apply some varnish to the teak strip mounted atop the Lexan companionway hatch cover
Portlights Jamie at 12:46am 04.10.05 Big Boats 1/791 Hey everyone!!! I am far away from my boat, and on my way to a giant marine flea market in Port Cana
Interlux fiberglassbottomkote ACT Rick at 11:40pm 04.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1687 Anyone have any experience or advice with this paint.Boat currently has fiberglassbottomkote, inte
Getting ready for spring PrincessoftheLake at 11:22pm 04.09.05 Big Boats 5/923 We took the tarp off of the Jolly Swagman yesterday and are getting ready for spring. During my ini
Acetone to clean the hull Flan at 11:13pm 04.09.05 Smaller Boats 3/2993 Has anyone ever used acetone to clean their hull/deck. I have some nasty black "stains" from tarp t
Fix or replace Marine Air 16K Victor at 10:56pm 04.09.05 Big Boats 3/1394 It looks like the compressor in my P42's Marine Air 16K air conditioner has packed it in. I am looki
Above water line Blisters Bud Leist at 9:33pm 04.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1443 I recently (last fall) purchased a 1981 Catalina 30. Rebuilt Atomic four, beatiful bottom with a bar
Shrink Wrap-Do It Your Self Bob at 9:05pm 04.09.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1105 Can anyone provide some info about doing shrink wrap yourself? Every fall we on the average dish out
VHF Transmission George at 8:11pm 04.09.05 Big Boats 2/1136 I have a Standard Horizon VHF at the nav station with a RAM mic in the cockpit and a mast mounted an
Report on repropping a H33 with a 2qm15 Jim Logan at 2:06pm 04.09.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1033 As part of the work I had done while I was in the boatyard last week, I replaced the 2 blade CDI fea

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12 volt charging at marina justsomeguy at 8:29am 01.12.21 Suggestions? https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/agm-batteries-making-the-choice.124973
Cracks in keel dlochner at 7:59am 01.12.21 Just reading about encapsulated keels, I don't really get what would be the reason for fairing comp
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration justsomeguy at 7:56am 01.12.21 I'm not sure of your concern regarding the stacking, Not concerned at all. I was only pointing to
Military Sail Boat? Justin_NSA at 7:56am 01.12.21 One of our members has a trimaran on a mooring ball in the cove. Lightning struck his boat and blew
Beneteau 373 Single Handing (1) JRacer at 7:55am 01.12.21 Depends on how your traveler is rigged, cleated. On my 310, I have exposed cam cleats and just have
Bimini Wind Effect dlochner at 7:54am 01.12.21 We just had a cover made for our bimini last Fall. When retracted there's a lot of "sail" area stil
Military Sail Boat? JamesG161 at 7:51am 01.12.21 Since the past unlucky owner is a friend of mine, I do know a lot about that Ketch. He had a chain
Cracks in keel Scott T-Bird at 7:48am 01.12.21 @Scott T-Bird Encapsulated keels are normally a part of the hull mold and ballast is added from th
Bimini Wind Effect Justin_NSA at 7:43am 01.12.21 We just had a cover made for our bimini last Fall. When retracted there's a lot of "sail" area still
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger? Ron20324 at 7:43am 01.12.21 https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool?gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ8lERHTbVkeJv44nTN
Bimini Wind Effect sail sfbay at 7:35am 01.12.21 If there is wind flow thru, you will have more a lift effect, so secure your Bimini down well.......
Military Sail Boat? Justin_NSA at 7:26am 01.12.21 It has been sold. You mean the owner paid someone to take it ?:biggrin: It would be nice if the jo
Bimini Wind Effect JamesG161 at 7:23am 01.12.21 My experience is the Bimini has had no effect If there is wind flow thru, you will have more a lif
Military Sail Boat? jssailem at 7:23am 01.12.21 That would be a story in the making.
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 7:20am 01.12.21 Well not so fast.... How did that Bear climb up that railing? :facepalm: You can't see his tiny hu
Bimini Wind Effect dlochner at 7:20am 01.12.21 I've not noticed any significant effect with a Bimini either. Since the Bimini is mostly horizontal,
AIS Receive Problem Identification jssailem at 7:19am 01.12.21 I agree Richard. Having the opportunity to contact a boat/ship by name is a great way to make direct
Funny Friday!!! JamesG161 at 7:18am 01.12.21 I think the contractor should use this in his references! Well not so fast.... How did that Bear c
Bimini Wind Effect sail sfbay at 7:16am 01.12.21 My experience is the Bimini has had no effect on my Hunter 386 and Hunter 46 motoring or sailing. T
Funny Friday!!! JamesG161 at 7:16am 01.12.21 Both are extremely loud party favors. Don't forget the 8 Missile launchers as the back up to the 5

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