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Mast vibrates Doc at 1:57pm 09.05.04 Big Boats 1/1147 All my rigging is tight, yet my mast "pumps" (vibrarates/slaps the halyards) do I need to get used
Boom height for bimini Randall at 1:39pm 09.05.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1302 We sail in south Texas, so we need SHADE! I want to install a fixed bimini with enough standing hea
lake Roosevelt in Washington douglas at 1:37pm 09.05.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1491 I will be sailing lake Roosevelt this next weekend if anyone is interested. I'll launch from Keller
Pulpit anchor stowing Bob at 1:09pm 09.05.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1295 Hello...I have a Venture 21 that has a bracket attatched to the pulpit for stowing a danford anchor.
Looking for used main tall rig 30 John at 12:33pm 09.05.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/900 I have a 1977 Catalina 30. The main is quite old and has a few tears and pin holes. The material is
Catalina 350 Sailguy at 10:20am 09.05.04 Big Boats 1/1127 Does anybody know what the factory cost (before markup) is for the new Catalina 350?
throttle cable -hunter 34 Bob Cunningham at 10:09am 09.05.04 Big Boats 6/1264 the throttle cable on my 1983 H34 snapped at the point where the cable slides inside a collar with a
Cruise/Trip Planning and Routing Tools Bill Saint at 7:23am 09.05.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1112 I'm a lake sailor ready to move to the coast (Charleston SC). What is the best tool for trip/route p
Motor Mate Chris and Cynth at 7:20am 09.05.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1886 Checking to see if anyone has experience with the installation of a Forespar "Motor Mate" on a 310.
Looking for Mac 26S or 26x Ben.B at 7:06am 09.05.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/865 Hi,I am seriously looking for a MAC 26 but still undecided which one. I am hesitating between the
Keel retrofit Paul at 6:36am 09.05.04 Sabre Sailboats 9/2311 I am considering altering the keel on a 34' Sabre from a 6' draft to a bulb/wing shoal draft keel.
water entering from anchor locker blueplanet at 6:34am 09.05.04 Big Boats 5/3359 While this hasn't been the greatest summer in Vermont this year we have enjoyed some good winds to s
water entering from anchor locker blueplanet at 6:26am 09.05.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/881 While this hasn't been the greatest summer in Vermont this year we have enjoyed some good winds to s
Finally got to sail a new 33. Juice6576 at 3:39am 09.05.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1266 Yesterday, my wife and I got an opportunity to take a test sail on a new Hunter 33. The boat was loc
Wow-did I ever just get lucky..................... Marcus14919 at 3:22am 09.05.04 Big Boats 1/939 Hi all, and my condolences to our Florida friends-I posted recently about my 3GMF Yanmar which by
New Mooring System, what do you think? John at 3:12am 09.05.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1143 New Mooring product developed after Hurricane Marty. Anyone interested? Please check out http://w
PHRF racing Alan at 2:34am 09.05.04 Racing 0/1740 ....last weekend, we got our butts kicked by a Wyliecat 30. I sailed on a Pearson Flyer with a ratin
Triming main using the traveler Kirk Magee at 11:18pm 09.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1089 Coming from a sailboarding background, I'm used to doing everything with my arms and legs. Since pu
Stepping a mast on 240 Oday Dwight3406 at 10:08pm 09.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/2096 Whats the best way to step the mast. From the Back or the Front. I was thinking of tring to from the
For Sale: Lifelines and Lifeline Cushions Gagews at 6:24pm 09.04.04 Smaller Boats 0/1350 If interested, I have a pair of lifelines and lifeline cushions for sale that are in excellent condi

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Stern tube hose rgranger at 2:52pm 02.06.21 .... I noticed a slight wear on the shaft . How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Benny17441 at 2:48pm 02.06.21 A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question rgranger at 2:44pm 02.06.21 ... I cannot even recognize any of the components he is naming. :plus::facepalm:
Compass Mount for Hunter 30 (3) shaun12345 at 2:39pm 02.06.21 So far this approach is working out beautifully. Attached are some photos of the piece 1. beforehand
Goiot Manual Windlass dlochner at 1:29pm 02.06.21 the front lid of the anchor locker lid has a gap which i suppose is for the chain/rode to slide thr
Goiot Manual Windlass georgetheleo at 1:26pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go"
Goiot Manual Windlass jssailem at 1:24pm 02.06.21 Your answer might be found in these links... How is your French? http://goiot-systems.com/en/support
Goiot Manual Windlass kappykaplan at 1:21pm 02.06.21 How about some photos? :beer:
Goiot Manual Windlass Rick486 at 1:21pm 02.06.21 I owned one of those years ago. My wife hated it so I replaced it with an Ideal electric windlass. T
Bow damage repair Chris Carpenter at 1:13pm 02.06.21 Thanks! I will try to get some picture posted. I plan on feathering out the broken gel coat and re
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question DArcy at 1:11pm 02.06.21 I wouldn't get too wound up about unsolicited advice around here, although you did ask about anythin
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question BarryL at 12:59pm 02.06.21 OK. I'm moving on.
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 12:52pm 02.06.21 They may be the attachment points for a "Wheel Pilot". Over time they wear out and are discarded/st
Bow damage repair Don S/V ILLusion at 12:31pm 02.06.21 Some pictures may help get some reliable advice. Generally, if the damage is in the glass, grind it
Bow damage repair dlochner at 12:29pm 02.06.21 Use gelcoat to seal the underlying fiberglass. After that a little barrier coat and then bottom pain
Cargo Ship snaps in half JohnShannon at 12:24pm 02.06.21 Benefit of the DSC radio, is it will keep its head even as you lose yours, and put out a good positi
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question sailormanbigd at 12:04pm 02.06.21 Geez! First off its not my first sailboat! @nd it comes with great sail inventory. If you can't addr
Stern tube hose JoeWhite at 12:03pm 02.06.21 Delochner has a good point. If the hose is longer it will twist easier and potentially ki prematurel
Beneteau F42 Traveller Removal Michael Davis at 12:03pm 02.06.21
Stern tube hose dlochner at 11:42am 02.06.21 While you have this all apart, take the time to check the shaft to see if it is still straight. Bron

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