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Reefing / Furling Head sail Scotian at 6:07am 02.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1061 I have a furling head sail and if the wind is strong will furl the sail in part way and boat and spe
When? Critter at 6:03am 02.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/903 I have been sailing many years, owned several boats from my old Lightning to my present Pasage 450 b
Batteries / Charging German17099 at 6:02am 02.21.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1235 I have a 2001 First 40.7 with a Volvo MD 2040 engine and, although I love the boat, I see that the b
Too Much Stabilizer sjs at 5:41am 02.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/871 Last November I began winterizing my C270 and then got tied up at work and asked my boat yard to win
Installing Holding Tank Libby at 5:21am 02.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1523 I have a "73" Catalina 27. A friend and I are installing a holding tank for the head in the V birth.
what gel coat to use on 26s Ryan at 5:18am 02.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/780 I just bought a 26s with some needed repair work. The bottom paint needs to be redone (i think) and
Water problem Barry Loker at 4:35am 02.21.05 Smaller Boats 8/1216 I have had a 1978 22 for 2 seasons. Water is always in the bilges up to the battery holder but never
Vibration Noise Dan Miles at 4:08am 02.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1135 I have had this C30 for 2 yrs and have always noticed a harmonic type vibration noise when motoring.
Deck Maintenance Robert9885 at 2:52am 02.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/953 My wife and I just bought our first sailboat, a 1981 Catalina 22. The boat is in good shape. I have
replacement bimini Ed13740 at 2:22am 02.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 10/1425 HiI have a 1981, 30 foot Hunter and need to replace the bimini. Any suggestions or advice.ThanksE
fresh water tanks Don Hall at 2:11am 02.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/978 I have a 1986 35' O'Day sloop. Due to the hurricanes in Florida I have had to be away from my boat
Don, Can't decide whether to add head sail RobG at 2:08am 02.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/839 reefing furler or not. My Oday 222 has a free flying furler (Schaefer Small Boat Furler) good for do
Draft Position Don Guillette at 2:00am 02.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1010 Mates: Last week we discussed draft depth (belly) and angle of attack. Now we'll discuss DRAFT POSIT
BIMINI TOP C27 Gregg W. at 1:21am 02.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/954 Hello: I have a 1981 C27 std. rig model with the wheel and the traveler over the entry to the cabin.
Standard Horizon VHF repair Sea Gypsy at 1:16am 02.21.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1609 In trying to contact Standard Horizon about returning my radio for repair, I discovered that they ma
Hampton Roads Oday Sailors Jonathan Romero at 12:51am 02.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/835 Just a query?? How many Oday Captains are there in the Norfolk area?? Anyone interested in meeting a
Rear Holding Tank Vinny Chianese at 12:15am 02.21.05 Big Boats 18/1045 As most 40 owners know the holding tank in the prior to 1990 models is under the cabin sole and is 6
stale ballast Justin at 12:15am 02.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/946 We are going to leave our Mac26S in a lake slip this year. Are there things to consider when keeping
Best Reverse Cycle AC Unit Bob at 12:07am 02.21.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1598 We are going to install a reverse cylce AC unit in our 1988 Catalina 30 this summer. The feedback I
story in Cruising World Tom Monroe at 11:52pm 02.20.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1128 Wife gave me a subscription to Crusing World for Christmas, which is kind of like giving a case of b

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BELT DUST StanleyJ at 6:50am 12.29.20 The belt dust decreased significantly when I switched from a Gates Premium belt to a Dayco top cog b
Coax connections at the mast finding41 at 6:45am 12.29.20 I'm with the double female group. One tip. Tighten the heck out of the one side of that connector yo
Hunter 33 rudder split Mike16211 at 6:39am 12.29.20 There are only 4 screws holding the floor in place. 2 just at the steering pedestal and 2 at the b
Hunter 33 rudder split Mike16211 at 6:39am 12.29.20 I dug a hole in the ground to drop the rudder to get access to the top for the repair. The boat is
Gas struts for 1990 26s finding41 at 6:27am 12.29.20 I know someone on here has done it. Maybe Sumner...? (Search under members and go to his website. WO
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:19am 12.29.20 Be glad to help from the perspective as a former desler
Diesel valve adjustment jon hansen at 6:14am 12.29.20 i like blaster too. i'm thinking heat, lots of heat, would be my choice. then impact wrench. it r
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) Joncons at 6:08am 12.29.20 A whisker pole for my 26X
Victron Smart Shunt lemoiney at 6:07am 12.29.20 I installed the BMV-712 Smart, which is basically the same unit with a display, this past June in my
Hacked? Davidasailor26 at 5:54am 12.29.20 FWIW, hackers don't sit at a computer and try endless combinations, they have programs that do that
Hacked? dlochner at 5:50am 12.29.20
Hunter 33 rudder split Scott B at 5:39am 12.29.20 I have about 6" of clearance to the ground which may be enough for me to at least see the top area.
Hunter 33 rudder split daviddp at 5:34am 12.29.20 I have about 6" of clearance to the ground which may be enough for me to at least see the top area.
Diesel valve adjustment All U Get at 5:32am 12.29.20
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 SailingLoto at 5:32am 12.29.20 Be cautious if removing a bulkhead as it may be there for structural purposes to support the deck.
Windows - really? Jumpstart at 5:30am 12.29.20
Hunter 33 rudder split Mike16211 at 5:29am 12.29.20 Are you able to drop the rudder far enough to expose the top of the rudder itself? The area at the
Hunter 33 rudder split daviddp at 5:26am 12.29.20 Drill 2 holes in the rudder, a vent and weep, if you get above freezing it may dry out over the wint
Hacked? Davidasailor26 at 5:24am 12.29.20
Pedestal Guard options with out Drilling? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:23am 12.29.20

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