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Iron Keels J.B. Dyer at 4:30am 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 32/2424 Cast Iron My 21 year old boat has an iron keel and I like it. Cast iron is funny stuff, it will on
Folding Bike Storage? Bad Obsession at 3:16am 12.29.04 Smaller Boats 10/1008 My parents gave me a folding bicycle for Christmas. It is really nice and I want to get another bik
Yanmar dealer/parts in CA ??? Morrie at 2:55am 12.29.04 Ask All Sailors 19/2162 I'm stuck in Maui with a broke starter on my Yanmar. It seems no one in Hawaii stocks may parts. Can
Standing rigging Rowdy at 2:31am 12.29.04 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1049 Does anyone have a recommendation as to the replacement cycle of my stays (wires).Can anyone sugges
Buying a Catalina 25 Ed at 2:10am 12.29.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/907 I'm in the market for a newer Catalina 25 (wing keel). I'm interested in the boats from 1987-1994 an
Where to mount a fuel/water separator? Paul4360 at 1:58am 12.29.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1322 Where is the best place to mount an inline gasoline fuel/water separator? I seem to recall seeing a
Modified Rigging Sam at 1:46am 12.29.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/914 Has anyone ever considered or actual modified their rigging i.e. larger sails, taller mast, longer b
Inverter what type? Bill G at 1:03am 12.29.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1035 I would like to install an inverter to operate my LCD TV. What type is OK? The sine wave is very exp
Extended cruises Mike at 12:09am 12.29.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/888 First, my sailing experience is limited and occurred mostly when I was younger. Having said that, I'
Looking forgeneral information and owners docsavage at 11:32pm 12.28.04 Big Boats 8/961 I looking for advice and owner of Hunter 37 cutter. Thanks. Doc Savage
Crack in the bilge? Jeff Bole at 11:14pm 12.28.04 Ask All Sailors 20/3013 I was looking over a fin keel boat for sale last month and noticed a crack in the bilge. I decided
37.5 Headsail Luff Dimension Steve Carpman at 9:57pm 12.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1124 Does anyone know the headsail luff dimension for the 37.5. Although the furler has been replaced, it
Roller Furling jib line Dave at 9:51pm 12.28.04 Smaller Boats 3/996 My line to the drum of my rolling furling jib broke last season. I have a h 23 1985. I need to repl
Tiller Pilot? Ed6905 at 9:40pm 12.28.04 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1196 Thinking about a TP for my O-23.Anyone experienced in mounting one?Looks like the likely spot wo
Philadelphia Sail Expo Rob at 9:38pm 12.28.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1081 I recently received my Sail and Cruising world magazines..(its amazing how they arrive at the same t
Joining solar panel Jack Tyler at 8:21pm 12.28.04 Ask All Sailors 47/4099 I was asked a question I'm finding quite puzzling to answer and I'd appreciate hearing what you folk
New to buy a new OB motor and need advice. John Gillespie Jr. at 1:58pm 12.28.04 Ask An Oday Owner 17/1249 I need to by a new OB motor for my 1977 OD 22. It has a bracket on the transom to mount the motor. T
Christmas Day Sunset Tim Welsh at 11:56am 12.28.04 Big Boats 13/962 Went down to the boat on Christmas day and stayed the night went out for the sunset 27 degrees and s
Tuning guide for 35.5 Alan at 11:48am 12.28.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1516 Has anyone got a rig tuning guide for the 35.5??
Mast Stepfor a Columbia 43 MCKRAFT at 11:34am 12.28.04 Columbia 3/1753 My Columbia 43s Mast Step has had it, does anyone have any sugestions on obtaining a new step and th

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No Traveler? Davidasailor26 at 4:22pm 02.23.21
Beware of BoatUS Insurance dlochner at 4:20pm 02.23.21 If I read the OP correctly, Corey is not disputing the fact that his coverage was for ACV. His bee
No Traveler? 19thol at 4:12pm 02.23.21 Hey rgranger, that is a pretty fancy tap handle you have there, I'm jealous.
No Traveler? dlochner at 4:07pm 02.23.21 Given a choice between adjustable Genoa blocks and a traveller, I'd take the adjustable Genoa blocks
Pulls to port under power pbknowles at 4:04pm 02.23.21 DoB, thanks for your reply post. I was away from the boat and working from memory....you are correc
Larger wheel? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:47pm 02.23.21 So you are not a fan of a folding wheel? We got rid of those on our boat because it was annoying g
Larger wheel? daviddp at 3:18pm 02.23.21 You got me thinking. Now the pain has subsided I wonder if 2 or 3 strategically placed (folding/cla
all rope windlass Captain Larry-DH at 3:12pm 02.23.21 Rule of thumb is one foot of chain per foot of boat. You might find this article helpful. https:/
Headstay too short? kappykaplan at 3:08pm 02.23.21 Good news! :beer:
Beware of BoatUS Insurance SFS at 3:05pm 02.23.21 If I read the OP correctly, Corey is not disputing the fact that his coverage was for ACV. His beef
VHF antenna problem dleckenby at 3:02pm 02.23.21 What made you suspect the connector thus cutting it off? Initially it just looked suspect. The shi
No Traveler? Alan Gomes at 3:00pm 02.23.21
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler MetricMountie at 3:00pm 02.23.21 Why build a mold, remove the bottom skin and recore it with foam and glass the two pieces back toget
Headstay too short? Drinky Crow at 2:57pm 02.23.21 Talked to rigger today, (not the guy who was doing the work but the guy who owns company, pretty sur
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler MetricMountie at 2:57pm 02.23.21 They special ordered the one's I got.
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler MetricMountie at 2:54pm 02.23.21 Sandy, when I tore into the bottom of the seahood, I found no less than four (4) seperate pieces of
No Traveler? Stu Jackson at 2:50pm 02.23.21
Beware of BoatUS Insurance Corey16781 at 2:50pm 02.23.21 I think Dave is correct here.. The big take away is to have Liability Insurance. Over 17 years I pai
Hunter 35.5 opening in rear berth to change waste tank (7) MetricMountie at 2:45pm 02.23.21 Hope these are of some assistance, they're from a rebuild of the aft cabin bulkhead on our 1992 - 35
Be Aware of Documentation web sites! kappykaplan at 2:44pm 02.23.21 Tks, Dave. :beer:

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