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MY 1986 C30 recently had an "issue." About a foot of water in the cabin. To make a long story short
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Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?
snoopy_ at 2:01pm 01.17.21
d-marko, Thank you much, I will give it a try next Friday; next day off. I would love to get this
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?
d-marko at 1:58pm 01.17.21
Yes. Separating the drive unit from the foil is the key to getting enough clearance to access the tu
Prada cup on TV
cb32863 at 1:38pm 01.17.21
From what I have read so far, it was the force of " landing " that caused the hole. Have seen some s
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?   (1)
snoopy_ at 1:29pm 01.17.21
d-marko, Damn. :( Now that you ask, I don't think I was sliding the drive unit up and over the foil
Prada cup on TV
Davidasailor26 at 1:28pm 01.17.21
wondering if the Patriot didn't receive some hull damage from it's "event". she was sitting awfully
Prada cup on TV   (1)
RussC at 1:02pm 01.17.21
wondering if the Patriot didn't receive some hull damage from it's "event". she was sitting awfully
Prada cup on TV
RussC at 12:59pm 01.17.21
This is the schedule page. Subject to change of races are cancelled. https://www.americascup.com/e
1994 Hunter Legend 35.5 Battery Charger Location
Ralph Johnstone at 12:58pm 01.17.21
I'm sorry, but with that meagre description you've given, even the smartest of electrical types here
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?
d-marko at 12:55pm 01.17.21
Alright half way there. Just to confirm: you were able to slide the furling drive unit up over the f
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Ralph Johnstone at 12:32pm 01.17.21
How much drinking was involved that night? I mean by you, not the alleged captains of those mysteri
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?   (3)
snoopy_ at 12:29pm 01.17.21
I was defeated today. I used my jib halyard to relieve the forestay, then loosening the tension on
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Tally Ho at 12:21pm 01.17.21
I took your advice as much as I could. I just got off the phone with the marina. The dock boy guy h
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:20pm 01.17.21
fresh water fittings.
Ralph Johnstone at 12:11pm 01.17.21
2 and a half gallon Poland Spring water jugs... stow very nicely and the spigot makes using easy.
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:09pm 01.17.21
Wow...I had to look that up...sure enough...engine under the V! will need to disconnect the shaft a
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Head Sail at 11:44am 01.17.21
The boats tied together at the mast would have a damping effect on wave and wind action. Prevents b
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Kermit at 11:27am 01.17.21
Hey, @Kermit sounds crazy but I'll bet you money if you talk to the owners, they will have an exact
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Kermit at 11:10am 01.17.21
I can't imagine the forces on those mastheads should they get out of rhythm. Could it be a halyard
Prada cup on TV
shemandr at 11:02am 01.17.21
I didn't think they could actually fly.

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