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Bayard Gross at 11:57am 08.02.04
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Mike16388 at 11:53am 08.02.04
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Has anyone tried adding a staysail or small jib and flying it forward of the genoa, on the spinnaker
Paul (Affinity C320) at 11:47am 08.02.04
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I recently purchased a TV for our Catalina 320, a 15" LCD. Anyway I wanted to put a hookup thru hull
Tom at 11:20am 08.02.04
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I have a MAC 22 and when it sits on the trailer there are dimples in the hull near the rear of the b
Chase at 11:18am 08.02.04
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I am wondering if barnacles can grow in the ballast tank on my 1999 26X. If so, is there a product t
Rick D at 10:52am 08.02.04
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We will launch the newly-revised guest expert forum for August next week. On the home page, there is
Jim Webster at 10:34am 08.02.04
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What is the largest outboard successfully used on a 26S ?
Bly Berken, SailboatOwners.com at 10:20am 08.02.04
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For those of you who have been consulting Chapman's trying to figure out what "apre a line" means si
Tom King at 9:21am 08.02.04
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Since the hurricane season is fast approaching, I have a question for the more experienced sailors.
Paul Akers at 9:00am 08.02.04
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I am shopping for a new mainsail and have a question about sail cloth. I have an estimate from a lo
Mark Jensen at 8:58am 08.02.04
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Hunter28's and 30's, and possibly more models, have the main sheet controlled by the halyard winch,
Stephen Ord at 8:42am 08.02.04
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Our 1980 Hunter 30 just won 2nd place in Cruising Class B in the Mackinaw, MI to Little Current, Man
lightning 460 at 8:39am 08.02.04
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Has anyone figured out how to make the birth in the main salon comfortable for a good nights sleep?
lightning 460 at 8:36am 08.02.04
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Has anyone figured out how to make the birth in the main cabin comfortable? The private cabins all
3rd child at 8:23am 08.02.04
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Ok, I know the hunter 22 is just a cruiser but my friend has a Cal 25 and we like to match race each
dkav at 7:46am 08.02.04
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I am a new daysailor owner and my stays are loose. How do I tighten them. I thought I could just tur
Don3086 at 7:31am 08.02.04
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I need to get some opinions on the keel. I was told to look for a boat with a lead bolt-on keel. I s
Tim McCarty at 7:11am 08.02.04
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Peggy, I have a Jabsco head, and though I know how you feel about Jabsco's, mine has never really gi
Tim McCarty at 7:01am 08.02.04
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I have a Jabsco Head on my boat, and, though I know how you feel about Jabsco's, it really has not g
Rob 1981 Cat 3019642 at 6:56am 08.02.04
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I haven't bought the boat yet, but the surveyor said I need a new manifold, since exhaust was leakin

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My turnbuckle has failed........
thinwater at 2:24pm 11.14.20
I think I've only seen threads pull out in stainless when they have been cross threaded or thread p
My turnbuckle has failed........
thinwater at 2:21pm 11.14.20
Not if you already have the inserts and tools. I can put one in for you in a few minutes, for peanu
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
Dave Groshong at 2:19pm 11.14.20
Doyle is reliable, middle of the pricing pack, and tops in quality. Doyle City Island NY
Question about AC wiring
Benny17441 at 2:08pm 11.14.20
Don't believe hidden junction boxes will be up to code.
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top
Meriachee at 2:07pm 11.14.20
Spinnaker crane. Moves the block forward into clear air, and away from anxiety interference. :)
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
Benny17441 at 2:06pm 11.14.20
Put it in the hands of a professional. They maintain relationships and have some open channels with
My turnbuckle has failed........
Dave Groshong at 1:58pm 11.14.20
If you send in your old rig, our prices are unbeatable! If you want to measure each piece and send
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector
Gary Ryan at 1:40pm 11.14.20
Thank u Judy and John. Appreciate the input. Hope to look at it tomorrow. I'll get some more pict
Cracked liner after keel strike   (4)
ranmanca20 at 1:38pm 11.14.20
Hi. Yes. The repair is well underway. One of the big worries was removing the keel without doing fur
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top
ontherocks83 at 1:32pm 11.14.20
On a Catalina 30, many skippers "flip" the not in use spin halyard over and aft of the upper shroud
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15
Woodrowbr at 1:31pm 11.14.20
Interesting, no cracking on wood? Here are a couple of pics of my 2GM20 install showing the rails
New Sails - advice?
hunter34austin at 1:29pm 11.14.20
I got a new main sail this year from Precision. 2 full, 2 half battens. Very happy with it. They ha
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why   (1)
Tally Ho at 1:10pm 11.14.20
When I ripped my main sail last September, I called a few places in the Chicago area, and looked at
My turnbuckle has failed........
Tom J at 1:00pm 11.14.20
FH has been hauled out for winter storage...... The task has been completed, however not without a
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
Hayden Watson at 12:56pm 11.14.20
How did your date with the adjuster go?
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
shemandr at 12:45pm 11.14.20
I think you're going to get great sails from any of them - and many other lofts. But I'd really lik
My turnbuckle has failed........
Ralph Johnstone at 12:13pm 11.14.20
Has this happened to anyone else and did you find a cause? Can you supply a picture of the two en
Wiring   (1)
Johnb at 12:11pm 11.14.20
One of the clearest I have ever read.
My turnbuckle has failed........
capta at 12:11pm 11.14.20
Not if you already have the inserts and tools. I can put one in for you in a few minutes, for peanu

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