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jiffy reefing John at 12:17pm 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1013 I rigged my c22 today but still have a question whether I should always have the jiffy reef lines ri
Water Balasted Fred at 11:54am 05.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/924 Just recently purchased a Hunter 23.5. The boat is in a slip in salt water. The balast tank is ful
mast help bob15578 at 11:39am 05.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1075 I could use some advice in lowering the mast(no clue). thanks
Raising a mast chris88 at 11:38am 05.01.05 Smaller Boats 7/843 Is it possible to raise the mast on a 1974 Hunter 25 with 2 people? I hate to pay the marina to rais
buying a used macgregor please help rich and susan needy at 11:28am 05.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1039 we have been looking for a used macgregor. what should we look for? this is new to us, never owned a
To Beneteau or not to Beneteau Diana B at 11:20am 05.01.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1101 We're thinking of buying a 2000 B 331, but will be using it to cruise =from South Florida over to t
Raymarine C 70 Interface Marc14857 at 11:06am 05.01.05 Big Boats 1/872 I just installed a Raymarine Radar System with C 70 plotter GPS etc. I also have a Garmin GPSMAP 76
Dimensions for a cruising spinnaker Hunter 95 26' Rb at 10:45am 05.01.05 Smaller Boats 1/1008 I would like to get a cruising spinnaker for my 95 H26does anyone have the dimensions? Luff, Leach,
fuel pickup tube wburris at 10:18am 05.01.05 Bigger Boats 2/1232 Has anybody removed the pickup tube from the O'Day 39. What is involved? I have female elbow at the
fuel pickup tube wburris at 9:46am 05.01.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/748 Has anybody removed the pickup tube from the O'Day 39. What is involved? I have female elbow at th
displacement of Hunter 22 Jay at 8:55am 05.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/823 I am interested in a Hunter 22 but need to know the displacement and ballast of the swing keel model
C22 Keel winch problem Randy at 8:00am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/956 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 3/2126 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 3/877 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 13/1065 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 6/1313 *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 3/1470 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 1/1020 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 9/1238 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 1/1599 I am frustrated with the working jib on my '22...How big a Genoa can I put on her, and how big a d

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Bottom Paint FlimFlamII at 4:15pm 03.28.21 An epoxy barrier coat should be waterproof and not subject to the same type of blistering as polyes
Hunter 456 and replacement compass shemandr at 4:08pm 03.28.21 Try these guys. I've never done business with them but at least you can start a discussion with the
MAC26M. THE GOOD/BAD/ UGLY chip veres at 3:53pm 03.28.21 I think it's important to rig a system to empty the ballast tank before you bring it up the boat ram
Flushing an Engine with Fresh Water? Tom J at 3:53pm 03.28.21 To be honest, I am not sure, but I imagine it is raw water cooled only. Hence the suggestion to fl
Might be buying a Catalina 36 Tom J at 3:50pm 03.28.21 I live on Kauai and am looking at a clean very original Catalina 36 in Honolulu about 95nm from hom
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40 eherlihy at 3:47pm 03.28.21 Looks like the bedding compound (5200?) is no longer doing its job. I suggest that you remove and th
Flushing an Engine with Fresh Water? SailorElliot at 3:46pm 03.28.21 To be honest, I am not sure, but I imagine it is raw water cooled only.
Engine panel cover. Worth it? nveater at 3:41pm 03.28.21 I got one- it fit fine, and I was able to drill the screw holes after consulting you tube for instru
Hunter 41ds sewer tank Nachismo at 3:32pm 03.28.21 Thanks for all the info!
O'Day 26 Backstay length Castrilper55 at 3:25pm 03.28.21 JSSailem points out an important application of Pythagorean theorem - one I was thinking of sending
Hunter 456 and replacement compass FBD at 3:05pm 03.28.21 That is what I wanted. I read where someone said that compass was not being serviced. So I thought I
Hunter 456 and replacement compass shemandr at 2:54pm 03.28.21 What is wrong with it? Service for compasses exists. You can question if it's worth it but service
Might be buying a Catalina 36 jon hansen at 2:46pm 03.28.21 this is a short sail across some deep water. no big deal. check your gear and shove off.
Might be buying a Catalina 36 jon hansen at 2:44pm 03.28.21 True, not needed, and I've traveled hundreds of miles without one, but If I was the captain and saw
mast wiring q's dlochner at 2:39pm 03.28.21 thanks Dave, I think I'll get 16/3 for the deck/steaming light and 16/2 for the anchor light. Does
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. (7) Tally Ho at 2:39pm 03.28.21 Welcome to the forum @2weelz4me . Nice picture. It helps to have a bit of context to the image. L
mast wiring q's fred1diver at 2:38pm 03.28.21 thanks Dave, I think I'll get 16/3 for the deck/steaming light and 16/2 for the anchor light. Does t
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. jssailem at 2:24pm 03.28.21 PB Blaster, Seafood, or Brake Fluid might work. Here is a video test of penetrating fluids. st8dkGzJ
mast wiring q's dlochner at 2:23pm 03.28.21 16 ga. Not because of the current because of the weight of the wire. Some would even say use 14 ga.
mast wiring q's fred1diver at 2:21pm 03.28.21 ok, so I bought the mason's line, waiting on a fish tape of the right length, now since all my light

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