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coast to coast shipping recommendations wanted Randy Thies at 2:56pm 08.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/996 I am wondwering what experiences people have had shipping boats longer distances. My C 34 is in Ft
Will a dolphin's tail bring the bow down? Jib at 1:55pm 08.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1707 I am considering putting a hydrofoil type fin on my 50 Honda to bring the bow down when powering. A
To furl or to hank...what's a sailor to do? OC at 1:48pm 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1744 I have to replace the headsail on a C27. Currently it is equiped with a Hood single line furler that
Should you sail while in gear? Rick at 1:46pm 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 19/1581 I keep getting conflicting advice and am hoping to find some consensus here. When under sail and the
Should you engage your transmission while sailing Rick Evans at 1:44pm 08.30.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1423 I keep getting conflicting advice and am hoping to find some consensus here. When under sail and the
Bracket at base of mast Steve deForest at 1:38pm 08.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1008 I am wondering what the purpose is of the type of bracket on the mast that is about 2 feet from the
Remove the water from Racor Fuel Water Separator Leon Loh at 1:30pm 08.30.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/2231 I installed a Racor gasoline water separator, 320R-Rac-02(S3228UL) w/metal bowl, on my 27' ft Catali
Boomkicker Gerry Bogert at 12:44pm 08.30.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/997 I am thinking of installing a boomkicker and would like to hear opinions for and against. It should
Barton Furler Carl at 12:34pm 08.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1451 Hi guys,I have a Mac 24When I looked at the sails, the jib had been converted for a furler (luff
Does anyone race a H26 Rich at 12:29pm 08.30.04 Smaller Boats 11/1121 I would like to hear from anyone that races a Hunter 26 (1995/ water ballast) I would really like to
WHAT TO PURCHASE? JOHN at 12:21pm 08.30.04 Trailer Sailors 3/1510 WHAT IS A PERSON TO PURCHASE?.... NEW VS USED ..... I WOULD LIKE A DAYSAILER BETWEEN 16 TO 20 FEET.
E-mail ring for 1970 to 1973 Macgregor Venture 22 Richard at 11:58am 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1403 I am wondering if there is any interest in a brining together MacGregor Venture 22 owners from 1970
electrosan Bryon Thomas at 11:56am 08.30.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1644 Just purchased boat w/ electrosan system, and want to move it to more convenient location. How far f
Should you put your engine in gear while sailing? Rick Evans at 11:51am 08.30.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3052 I keep getting conflicting advice and am hoping to find some consensus here. When under sail and th
Mast Holder for Bow Pulpit OkieSailor at 11:43am 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 5/2073 Check the photo forum for a new idea on how to carry the mast when trailering to the lake.
PHRF Mike at 11:14am 08.30.04 Racing 3/1989 I have a Hunter 28.5 that I sail solo on Lake Michigan. Does anyone know what the Americap and/or t
Refrigeration on a 380 Eric Mitterndorfer at 11:10am 08.30.04 Big Boats 6/1628 We purchased a 2001 Hunter 380 from a broker over the last winter. The freezer/fridge is powered by
engne additives gary8041 at 10:37am 08.30.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1605 I have igm yanmar on a hunter 27 1982. Ipurchased boat this yearand i don't know what if additivies
installing wind transmitter R.David Oberle at 10:16am 08.30.04 Big Boats 14/1138 I want to install a Wind Transmitter on my Hunter Legend35 this Fall, and wonder if I can install it
272 halyards Brian at 10:05am 08.30.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/999 This is a repeat but must have not posted right the first time. I'm looking to fly a gennaker so the

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Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 8:13pm 02.10.21 Let's see if my wife and I vaccinations occur tomorrow since our first vaccination appointment on Mo
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler Rick D at 8:09pm 02.10.21 If you have to drill it, order left handed drill bits from McMaster... way better to have the drill
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 8:06pm 02.10.21
5200 or Epoxy? dlochner at 7:55pm 02.10.21 Thickened epoxy on the back to set the board in place. Make the board a little larger and then taper
Possible new 26.5 owner Justin_NSA at 7:46pm 02.10.21 Nice looking boat! You should have a lot of fun with her. Why are there no pictures with the boom? T
Masthead real estate (1) dlochner at 7:42pm 02.10.21 First get rid of the steel and use fiberglass or aluminum. Mount the antenna on the side of the mas
5200 or Epoxy? Ralph Johnstone at 7:41pm 02.10.21 When I'm attaching anything to the rough interior hull, I use a piece of 3/4" plywood calculated out
Covid-19 Vaccination jssailem at 7:36pm 02.10.21
Fin keel dimensions shoal vs standard weekendrken at 7:35pm 02.10.21 One picture is worth a thousand suppositions.
Managing the Mal de Mer? Kings Gambit at 7:33pm 02.10.21 Never Never let them go below... This is a view I take issue with. Go below, lie down, eyes closed
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 7:31pm 02.10.21 Both my wife and I have had the first Moderna shots. Both of us had a sore arm for about 24-36 hours
H26 Battery Panel / Wall bmorr at 7:29pm 02.10.21 it would be easier if you want to move the batterys to put them in the " L " space or indention at t
3GM30F runs rough when starting (1) mermike at 7:10pm 02.10.21 The Yanmar Operating Manual GM Series says open the throttle half way for starting. I do that and th
Masthead real estate (1) Ward H at 7:07pm 02.10.21 Different boat but I did what @PaulK suggested and put a cover plate on the masthead. Allows for mo
Covid-19 Vaccination Bob S at 7:06pm 02.10.21 @dmax I saw her on the news. Great site, good for her. My daughter told me she heard the state is a
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 6:46pm 02.10.21 what do you think...thumbs mistake
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 6:44pm 02.10.21 thanks yes you had the location right. Now I'm rethinking the placement of the batteries behind that
Fin keel dimensions shoal vs standard Captain.Olives at 6:43pm 02.10.21 Thanks for the input thus far. I may give Catalina a call tomorrow to see if they have any input an
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler Marmalade at 6:41pm 02.10.21 If you have to drill it, order left handed drill bits from McMaster... way better to have the drill
Transmission Fluid Tally Ho at 6:32pm 02.10.21

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