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Setting Sail Trim with an In-Mast Furling System Tracey at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1414 I'm new to both the B'R rig and In-Mast Furling System on my boat. How would I depower the rig in h
Measuring Sails for PHRF Handicapping Tim C350 April IV at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1023 So I'm thinking of getting an official PHRF rating for my Catalina 350, and just about everything on
Sail trim Quiz Mr.Ernie at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1015 Don, I sail a Hunter 216 and also have read and am using the info from your book and charts.The qui
Farymann in cal 27 Bob at 2:06pm 02.13.05 Cal 7/2832 I have a 1974 CAL 27, a very well kept and remodeled boat. The Farymann A30 engine doesn't start and
Port to Starboard tack Mark at 12:40pm 02.13.05 Smaller Boats 10/1060 This will get the brain waves going ( I hope)I have sailed the 260 for a few years and have always
autopilot for Macgregor 26X ex-admin at 12:32pm 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1073 I'm thinking to install an autopilot on my Macgregor26X. Could not find any adwise on the forum. Is
MacGregor Window Replacement Mods John S at 12:27pm 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1847 For those who have replaced their older Mac windows- has anyone opened up the existing holes in the
MacGregor 26S Owners' Manual messingaboutinboats at 12:24pm 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/5159 We recently purchased a Mac 26S. We would like to find a manual for it. Does anyone have one?
New Tohatsu 4 HP in Motor well Ray at 11:55am 02.13.05 Columbia 0/1271 Hello,Just bought a Tohatsu 4 hp outboard, put in the motor well, but the tiller arm rubs on top of
Night Sailing Basics Bob at 10:51am 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 73/5413 Can someone please provide some basic info for sailing at night?The waters I sail (daytime) are usu
Autopilot on 1996 280 Ted11249 at 9:39am 02.13.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/935 I am looking for suggestions for an autopilot for my 280. I have looked at both the Raymarine 4000
Mac Window replacement John S at 9:05am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/787 I removed all of my pink windows this PM. I'll be picking up 3 new ones from IdaSailor tomorrow. Of
Chainplate Position.....I blew it!!! Gary at 8:59am 02.13.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1006 84' H31Thanks to all your help, I am about to finish my mast project. Today, one big stumble though
Step upgrade on swim ladder John S at 8:59am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/864 These steps are available from IdaSailor. If you have ever stood on the naked rung of a stock swim l
Leak Karen at 8:58am 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1244 I have a leak in the aft of my sailboat. The leak is thought to be coming from where the exhaust hos
Forward deck layout John S at 8:56am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1042 Here is the way I installed the deck hardware on my bow. I have installed two skene chocks to help w
Winch Installation John S at 8:53am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/765 Here is my solution to getting the boat against the Vee. I bought this winch at Harbor Freight. It e
Transom and outboard well John S at 8:50am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/833 Here is the transom of my boat. I have beefed up the outboard clamping area with a 1/4 thick reinfor
Adjustable Backstay install John S at 8:47am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/807 Here is my adjustable backstay. Allows easy turnbuckle assembly when stepping mast. It really can be
Adjustable backstay John S at 8:44am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/701 This is my adjustable backstay. About $20 for a new backstay cable 4 feet shorter.

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Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup dLj at 2:37pm 01.31.21 The other thing I recommend is to use split closed-cell pipe insulation on the pennants so they fl
Beneteau 35S5 Hatch Ron20324 at 2:32pm 01.31.21 Lewmar front birth hatch seal size and where to order? Is your boat "Watergate" Back Creek Annapol
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup Captain Larry-DH at 2:28pm 01.31.21 Hey SailFanatic (Capt. Larry) and any others that want to chime in -- I am going to go with two of
MOB System Heads Up LloydB at 2:23pm 01.31.21 it's clear now it's me not you:what:
Forward head will not stop filling Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:13pm 01.31.21 What's the make/model/age of the toilets? Also the solenoid valve, if you know it? Are the intake
M-25XP Running Too Cold? Sail Savannah at 1:44pm 01.31.21 Thanks for the input everybody. Had a chance to take her out today and after running at 2300rpm (my
Three Bridge Fiasco sail sfbay at 1:42pm 01.31.21 Nice summary,!!
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch? Rob Benson at 1:27pm 01.31.21 Yes, both sides of cockpit. Appreciate the feedback will grab some photos to see if the mystery can
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 1:24pm 01.31.21 Hi Rob, I had a 150 on my 28.5 on Lake Ontario and found it overpowered the boat more often than no
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 1:22pm 01.31.21 That's a very interesting discussion. Thanks for posting the link. It essentially led to an answer
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 1:20pm 01.31.21 Probably not a good idea to go bigger. Here's why: Jib Size Selection 101 Jib Size Selection Tha
Barbecue Beefs (2) TomY at 1:14pm 01.31.21 On one of the hottest days on record in 2018, we grilled in Rockport Mass. under the awning. Here's
Three Bridge Fiasco Slider at 1:11pm 01.31.21 Well, I started at 9:51 and finished at 4:49. Went to the golden Gate 1st at about 2K then headed f
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Knotallthere at 1:09pm 01.31.21 Hi Rob, I had a 150 on my 28.5 on Lake Ontario and found it overpowered the boat more often than not
Hunter 35.5 #2 and #3 foot length Sailfanatic at 1:02pm 01.31.21 Thanks I appreciate it, I am thinking of installing a track tighter to the center line to help with
MOB System Heads Up dlochner at 12:45pm 01.31.21 I've always felt the main value of a Lifesling is making and maintaining contact with the MOB. It g
Oceanis 37 loose stanchion Slider at 12:40pm 01.31.21 You can get to the nut on the bolt that goes though the deck by taking out the panel at the back of
MOB System Heads Up thinwater at 12:28pm 01.31.21 There is nothing that says you can't use a M.O.M. on a power boat. All you need a place to mount it
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit CaptainRan at 12:21pm 01.31.21 Did you make that motor mount board? No, the boat came to me with the motor mount.
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit Jimmy at 12:15pm 01.31.21 Here are pictures of the remote control throttle and gear mechanisms for the Honda 9.9. Did you ma

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