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Replace my 2-blade-prop for an 3-blade prop jbroek at 9:40pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1057 We are interested in the experience of sailors who have changed their 2-blade prop for an 3 blade pr
Used Spinakers Jkevin at 9:33pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/999 Does anyone know where I can find a used spinaker! Buying new doesn't make sence. Either a Sym or
Asymetric Spinnaker and Double Handed Racing Robert at 9:19pm 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1254 Is an "Asymetrical" spinnaker a good option for double handed races? Is atraditional spinnaker dif
Flag Halyard installation question Grant Ziebell at 7:41pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1300 I would like to install a flag halyard block to the underside of the spreader. Any problems with dr
OBX HSA first meeting today Wayne6034 at 4:46pm 02.25.05 Other Sailboats 0/672 The first meeting of the Outer Banks Hunter Sailing Association, OBXHSA is happening today, Saturday
How much HP do I really need? Kirk13913 at 2:46pm 02.25.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/863 It appears that my Honda 10 HP 4 Stroke is finally giving up the ghost (early 80's model) and I have
Hoisting mainsail Ken Craft at 2:14pm 02.25.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/964 I know this is probably a dumb question but here goes:My sail is quite dificult to hoist on my Oda
Fixing knotmeter paddlewheel kmessner at 1:41pm 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 7/4428 I'm having a problem with my knotmetet -- it always reads zero! The boat had been hauled out for su
What would you do while mast is down? PhotoEd at 1:19pm 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1245 Scenario:I'm buying a sailboat (specifically a '85 Catalina 25) tomorrow and the mast is lying on t
Need standing rigging tuning specs Gary at 12:59pm 02.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1026 '84 H31Planning to get my mast back on this week, and wondering where to find the tuning specs. The
Docking alone Franklin at 12:31pm 02.25.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/4081 I'm getting my boat (1997 376 hunter) soon. I used to sail a lot alone on my 21 ft and it was easy
40cc rigging/mast dimensions Scott at 12:11pm 02.25.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1102 I am trying to locate specs for a 40cc I recently purchased. I am looking for rigging specs, mast d
Propeller question H34 The Lousianna Purchase at 11:50am 02.25.05 Big Boats 13/873 I broke my prop and to get me home installed a 3 blade with an unknown pitch. It now cruises 6 knot
H34 Propeller The Lousianna Purchase at 11:48am 02.25.05 Big Boats 0/664 I broke my prop and to get me home installed a 3 blade with an unknown pitch. It now cruises 6 knot
Hunter 340 Refrigeration Rdavis6507 at 10:28am 02.25.05 Big Boats 5/1096 Has anyone changed the ice box into a refrigerator? Electric on engine drive? Which is better? How
Rudder Mike at 8:42am 02.25.05 Catalina 30 2/1423 I need to replace the rudder. Anybody know where I can get a good salvaged one? If not, will conside
Headstay Sag Ted at 8:08am 02.25.05 C&C 4/2433 Hi Don,I know that in order to point high you should reduce headstay sag. However, there are times
Dog(s) on board Richard at 6:23am 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 4/957 We bought an American Cocker Spanial last summer and she is now full grown. I want to take her alon
Electrical System for Mac 26s Stan Breaux21640 at 6:08am 02.25.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1107 I am trying to install a electrical system in a Mac 26s. I have only had my boat about 3 months, an
Seeking a sailing opportunity in Galveston Kailani at 5:59am 02.25.05 Ask All Sailors 1/907 My wife and I are vacationing on Galveston Island 6/15 - 6/19 and are looking for a small sailboat t

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OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) thinwater at 8:39am 12.30.20 Have you tried Sealskin Socks? Warm, waterproof, and pricey, but who wants cold feet? ... Yes, pr
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) (1) Ed Caldwell at 8:35am 12.30.20 A 21 year old holding tank hose. With the big blisters and rusty looking places, I can't believe it
Nifty tool capta at 8:32am 12.30.20 I've been using my wooden hammer handle for about 60 years. Hasn't failed me yet.
CDI ff2 furling line diameter & length ? whudatt at 8:31am 12.30.20 Thanks David,that is a big help !!
320 wireless wind sensor HMT2 at 7:59am 12.30.20 I had a terrible experience with the Garmin wireless wind sensor. Gave up on it and went to wired
CDI ff2 furling line diameter & length ? Dave Groshong at 7:48am 12.30.20 General rule of thumb for length is 2x boat length plus 5ft.
Dogs as crew (2) TomY at 7:44am 12.30.20 Dogs are some of the best crew. I had a Springer in the Bahamas for one winter on our (then) sailboa
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) (1) DArcy at 7:36am 12.30.20 I got a few boat bits. For the spinaker a new halyard block, sheet block and low friction ring for t
JY15 Trailer sail sfbay at 7:17am 12.30.20 Welcome to the forum!! Might try a boat trailer company like the one below. https://rightontrailer
320 wireless wind sensor Hunter216 at 7:10am 12.30.20
feathering prop Oday 39 Opus39 at 7:08am 12.30.20 Was wondering if any on had a folding or feathering 3 blade on their oday 39. Looking at brands, pe
Dogs as crew shemandr at 7:06am 12.30.20 .I once bought a boat from a friend who had a dog. We were hanging out on the anchor one day and th
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) dLj at 6:51am 12.30.20 Gosh, for the first time in years, I can contribute to a thread like this! I got a pair of Dubarry l
Got a new sailing dinghy (1) dLj at 6:39am 12.30.20 White oak is generally listed as the easiest bending wood and red oak as second. So yes white would
Dogs as crew RoyS at 6:35am 12.30.20 Three dogs back, we had a Golden Retriever and a smaller boat. He would lay down on the cockpit floo
320 wireless wind sensor MikeHoncho at 6:35am 12.30.20 Are these really Bluetooth or a form of WiFi?
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) MikeHoncho at 6:34am 12.30.20 New pair of HH foulies,
Got a new sailing dinghy dLj at 6:33am 12.30.20 We did try strips at first. The problem is that the piece bends in two dimensions - left to right f
Dogs as crew (1) RoyS at 6:28am 12.30.20 Useless? Say it to his face.
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