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oday rigging Les at 2:26pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/930 Looking for a diagram of how the jib and main sail attach to the boom and mast of a oday sailboat (2
Help -- Need a Centerboard or Specs -- Starwind 19 Stuart Bethune at 1:06pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2611 I've had my '86 Starwind 19 for many years now, but have run into a major problem. We were recentl
H376 Main Cabin Leak Wind Chaser at 12:30pm 08.22.04 Big Boats 4/858 During the torrential rains over the last month, we now have a leak in cabin roof of our 376 somewhe
Battery Charger to Isolator Marvin at 12:25pm 08.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1513 Isolator/combiner question that I have not found an answer to in the archives. Will I damage the
What type of wood should I build the galley with David Blum at 12:24pm 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1173 I bought a 1980 Mac25 two months ago. It has been sitting in the Arizona sun for many years, have r
Merriman dilemma Ken at 12:16pm 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1374 Some of you may have been through this already and I could sure use the help. My control cylinder b
Losing Power and getting smoke on a yanmar 1 gm Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/2777 I have a Yanmar 1GM that produces smoke that blackens the transom, and causes low RPM. I have repalc
mounting fluxgate compass richard4457 at 11:25am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/886 I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.
black gunk on the back of your boat richard4457 at 11:21am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/908 what is the best way to get rid of the black gunk on the back of your boat after youve been running
Preventing Rust on Winches rose20532 at 10:44am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1234 I am currently restoring a Catalina 27. There are three very old winches on her, all with horrible
Oil Changer R at 10:29am 08.22.04 Big Boats 11/1081 All, I'd like some feedback on experience doing oil changes. My debate is to use a power pump or ha
Cleaning Penetroled Surface tarheel at 10:20am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1952 Several weeks ago I did a Penetrol treatment on my 1981 Pearson 323. After approximately four coats
Water ballast to fade away? Juice6576 at 10:00am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 5/864 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
New 27 footer to debut at Annapolis - No more WB Juice6576 at 9:58am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/784 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
Hunter 310 - 320 - 326 any differ. construction Wolf at 9:55am 08.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1065 Is there a difference between 310-320-326 in the construction?It looks as the floorplan is the same
It broke! V21 Gooseneck at 8:54am 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/887 I was rigging out my V21 this weekend and the gooseneck broke at the hinge. The aluminum had worn to
32 to 35' with nice lines Steve at 8:48am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1003 Okay Rob asked a nice daysailor question. Now mine is what boats have those nice lines that look gre
ST1000 tillerpilot ruedi ross at 7:42am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 1/725 I just purchased a st1000 for my 240. Then the admiral wanted a bigger boat, and we found a 260 with
Bottom Paint Help... Greg A at 7:26am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 6/1025 I am looking for info on what bottom paint is best for the central florida intercoastal waterways.
Catalina 27 refurbish Don Howle at 6:58am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1103 Hello out there,My first time on this site. My 27 Catalina is in sad shape from some storms that

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Propane heater Ward H at 6:12am 11.16.20 Feb of 18 @jssailem and @Ward H went sailing with me on a winter cruise.. much colder than expected
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why Capt Guido at 6:11am 11.16.20 Make certain the sailmaker or you measure the mainsail roach. The first mainsail replacement on my
Coupling back on prop shaft Justin_NSA at 6:05am 11.16.20 I had a difficult time finding a machine shop to fit and face my new coupling to my shaft. We are la
rust remove from swim ladder jssailem at 5:59am 11.16.20 A buffing wheel and some stainless steel buffing compound of varying fineness will get most of the t
First Sailboat Scott T-Bird at 5:52am 11.16.20 What is it that you like about the boats that get your attention? What do you know about what you d
First Sailboat Kings Gambit at 5:51am 11.16.20 My Wife will be my crew :) Sounds nice. A 37 to 38-ft boat is a comfortable size for a cruising co
Engine Controls RoyS at 5:51am 11.16.20 Does it have an engine?
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 SailingLoto at 5:47am 11.16.20 i will dig through my old omc outboard stash and see what i have. i should have a few old 2cyl evi
Mac 26s wiring questions... (1) George_NJ at 5:45am 11.16.20 I rewired & replumbed my 1990 26S, adding solar & hot and cold water to the galley sink & outside sh
Full cockpit enclosure - leaking through traveler control lines Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 5:44am 11.16.20 I caulked a small circle around mine with clear silicone stopping short of the traveler. Stops most
First Sailboat jssailem at 5:36am 11.16.20 My Wife will be my crew Which of the boats does she like?
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why DArcy at 5:29am 11.16.20 Well, it seems we are as divided over sail makers as we are for anchors. We have 4 votes for North,
First Sailboat Ferruh at 5:15am 11.16.20 Sounds good. Will you have crew? My Wife will be my crew :)
Seaward 25 Bimini Kings Gambit at 4:54am 11.16.20 The cost is mostly in the labor; not the materials. Plus, there is overhead of owning a shop, etc. I
Invest 98L <--- Oh My Gosh! kappykaplan at 4:49am 11.16.20 Quit it, Jim! Tks for the update.
Invest 98L <--- Oh My Gosh! (1) JamesG161 at 4:44am 11.16.20 Hurricane Iota is warming up in the Caribbean "Bull Pen" :facepalm:
First Sailboat Davidasailor26 at 4:26am 11.16.20
rust remove from swim ladder dlochner at 4:25am 11.16.20 Never use steel wool on a boat. Little bits of the steel will come off and embed themselves in whate
Salt Water in Bilge jibes138 at 3:33am 11.16.20 Check your keel bolts, you could have seepage through your keel joint when underway with the keel st
December/January Trips Planned justsomeguy at 2:50am 11.16.20 Booo! I'm thinking that you'll not be wearing quite as many layers... Plastic underwear, fleece a

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