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Topping Lift While Reefed Brent4763 at 11:25pm 07.04.04 Smaller Boats 4/965 This weekend while sailing in very strong wind conditions I noticed that the leech on my main was ma
Spreader droop and shroud tension Ken Palmer at 10:59pm 07.04.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1179 Last week I noticed the lower starboard spreader had a definite droop, at least 10 degrees. This was
depth and speed/distant gauges jim inFW at 9:01pm 07.04.04 Bigger Boats 1/1025 The problem is that both when turned on show 000 but never register any other info, when I took deli
311How do they perform? Chip14366 at 8:31pm 07.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1505 I was looking at at 311. The owner seldom gets a chance to use it and is ready to let it go. The a
Deck Polish ? Gord May at 7:47pm 07.04.04 C&C 1/1957
MacGregor models Bill12506 at 3:36pm 07.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1100 I don't write often to the forum but I have to say this. A lot of people are under the impression th
Has anyone modified the table in the 26? lorbrkiss at 2:05pm 07.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/849 My husband and I have an ongoing debate about the large table inside the Hunter 26.My vote is to m
Changing Fuel filters Hatter at 2:04pm 07.04.04 Big Boats 1/891 I have read some articles about changing fuel filters and bleeding the system. Does anyone have pho
Need Trailer for a '86 25 SK Cat---> Cobra at 1:36pm 07.04.04 Smaller Boats 2/938 Wanting to move up from the 22' Cat. I've found a 25' Swingkeel but No Trailer (and I don't think th
1976 Fixed keel Oday 22 drawings Scattered Focus at 1:22pm 07.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1073 Hello...Does anyone have any directions in which to point my nose towards a good profile drawing o
Hope I'm not asking too many questions. . . mtc4180 at 11:24am 07.04.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/901 Regarding the '78 H27 I'm looking into. . . I've done a bit of research online/marinas and noticed t
help with boom c-22 1981 wildbill1012000 at 11:04am 07.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1185 just got a c-22 and need to know if the boom goes up the mast past the slot where the sail goes in,h
Beneteau Headliner dwessner at 10:51am 07.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2289 You may have already addressed this, but my search showed no matches. I have a First, vintage late
Check the shackles Jojo at 9:51am 07.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/840 Because of a recent near disaster I'm posting a warning and would like to know if it is alright to w
C36 Aft Cabin Insert Vela at 9:46am 07.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/884 Bought a C36 this spring, still figuring out how everything works. Spent a few nights aboard so fat
A/C Issue JFraser605 at 8:55am 07.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1079 I'm a new 380 owner. My A/C was working fine until I shut off my shore power. When I restrated sho
is my hull cored?? Bob1757 at 7:59am 07.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/957 i have a 1978 o'day 22 and need to know if my hull is cored or solid. anybody?thanksbob
Change to a 3 bladed prop airflow at 7:33am 07.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/834 I have a Hunter 326 with a 18 HP Yanmar that has the factory installed 2 blade prop. I'm looking to
1972 Cal 27 Jim22759 at 7:10am 07.04.04 Cal 2/519 I just purchased a 1972 Cal 27 Poptop. It is a boat I have known for several years and have been sa
sailing performance RAE1138 at 5:57am 07.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/900 I am considering buying an O'Day 27'. I would appreciate any information from owners on its sailing

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Help me with mainsail please! Bubbadog at 11:08am 08.10.20 I think that means I can go SAILING tomorrow! Thanks again everyone...
Foamy Water sail sfbay at 11:01am 08.10.20 A couple of possibilities: As the water pressure drops across the valve, the dissolved gases in the
Foamy Water jviss at 10:58am 08.10.20 Found this on an RV site: "It's just the residual pink antifreeze coating the inside of the pipes.
M25xp oil pan replacement jviss at 10:47am 08.10.20 A woman I have been talking to at Engine Power Source (my local Kubota dealer referred me) just sen
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? FlyorSail at 10:46am 08.10.20 My 2002 310 has them and the switch is under the power panel, e.g., rpm, start, etc. under the wheel
Foamy Water Ron20324 at 10:43am 08.10.20 I do believe the screen on the faucet output is called an "airator". Same as at home. But not as foa
M25xp oil pan replacement Franzcat at 10:43am 08.10.20 A woman I have been talking to at Engine Power Source (my local Kubota dealer referred me) just sent
Help me with mainsail please! kappykaplan at 10:41am 08.10.20 would appear to be the main sheet Agree . . .
Tohatsu 9.8 ron2photo at 10:36am 08.10.20 Mine does the same thing. I think it just takes time to stop the prop
Foamy Water FlyorSail at 10:35am 08.10.20 Maybe you should cut back on the :beer: Or drink more!
Foamy Water FlyorSail at 10:35am 08.10.20 if the foam goes away quickly it may just be air in the lines. Both hot and cold, or just one? If
Deck leaks on Marlow Hunter 37/40 Don Lucas at 10:30am 08.10.20 Marlow-Hunter was not responsive to the Marina staff, even though they were a small Hunter dealer
New to us, 1981 Catalina 22 Hull #10001 Naglfari at 10:30am 08.10.20 No more ominous that for a porta potty. :) I had hull #10496, great boat. Aha! Too used to brown
Help me with mainsail please! (1) Bubbadog at 10:21am 08.10.20 The next big news pertains to the last item out of the sail bag...see attached photo...would appear
Help me with mainsail please! (1) Bubbadog at 10:19am 08.10.20 Ok folks...thanks a big gob for all the help and suggestions. Just got home from the marina and thi
Top it up and hope???? odaydokay at 10:15am 08.10.20 Thanks, fellas, sounds like a plan. Could have been worse. Lost one overboard a few years back and
New to us, 1981 Catalina 22 Hull #10001 Stu Jackson at 10:14am 08.10.20 Just before that aforementioned crack are these four wooden dingles. Some kind of brace for the din
New to us, 1981 Catalina 22 Hull #10001 (2) Naglfari at 10:07am 08.10.20 Thanks for the insights. Must have had some terrible dreams and woke up to post.. Glad for some reas
Foamy Water odaydokay at 10:07am 08.10.20 Air or detergent would be my two guesses.
110VAC Outlets Justin_NSA at 10:02am 08.10.20 I love that movie! "Look at me"

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