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Windlass operation and "neutral" Jim Dort at 1:05am 08.18.04 Big Boats 3/1722 During a recent anchoring, and after clearing a minor chain hangup, the chain, with the rope rode fo
Windglider? blewispunk at 12:57am 08.18.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1232 Has anyone used a windglider before? Saw an ad for these in cruising world and looked into them and
jib bag gary8041 at 12:57am 08.18.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1210 Looking for jib bag for my 110 jib any sugestions who has the best deal?
boat manuel gary8041 at 12:50am 08.18.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1135 Does any one have a manuel for a h27 1982?
cabin lights gary8041 at 12:48am 08.18.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1073 How do i remove the lens to change the bulb?
In the SF bay area for a couple days Griffin at 12:42am 08.18.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/849 Hi gang!I am in SF for a few days and wondered if anybody needed crew for a late afternoon/evening
hull i.d. tom c at 12:37am 08.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/944 i WAS RECENTLY GIVEN A CATALINA 22, I AM UNABLE TO FIND THE HULL NUMBER AND THE STATE WILL ONLY ACCE
stiff sea cock handles Ron at 12:29am 08.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/2292 My 1994 C320 has non-metal sea cocks. Although they are opened and closed regularly, they have beco
JY 14's Split from bow to stern?? Drew at 12:25am 08.18.04 Day Sailers 3/7463 I was talking with a owner of two JY 14's that he has used only a couple of times on each. After the
Durabak-18 Non Skid Kevin B at 12:14am 08.18.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1304 An article in the current issue of Good Old Boat describes using a product called Durabak-18 (Applie
super beach cats paul at 11:30pm 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1268 does anyone have a reccomendation for a much larger beach cat style cat?I just sold my Hobie 18 and
1989 33.5 Compression Post ? Robert at 4:28pm 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1237 1989 33.5 (333 Interior)Issue: With a straight edge on the top side of the mast step. It is concave
356 Leech Flutter Again ! Marc P at 1:29pm 08.17.04 Big Boats 5/918 I know this has been discussed several times but I do want to vent my frustration with the leech fl
3 blade propeller don mantle at 12:39pm 08.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/680 AS AN ADDITION TO MY PREVIOUS ARTICLE.I HAD THE PITCH ON MY PROP 16X13 THREE BLADE CHANGED TO 16X11
Fixing Nicro solar vents Peter J. Brennan at 12:31pm 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 4/7277 I'm sure everyone knows those Nicro solar-powered vents that run 24 hours a day. They are not actual
Pedestal steering Bob Wicker at 12:20pm 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/943 The wheel on my 1981 H33 will not turn to move the rudder to port and starboard as it should. The wh
rudder post leak ernie Johnston at 10:58am 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/886 anyone have any experience repacking the rudder post. I think that is where my leaking is coming fro
looking for the perfect c-25 jim savicki at 10:52am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 2/1136 Hi guys and gals. I am in the market for a c 25 with a wing keel and an inboard. I currently hav
Catalina 34 or 36 resale ease Paul at 10:41am 08.17.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/975 I sold my C30 a couple a years ago and it sold pretty fast. My wife and I plan to go cruising in 3 t
Harken Furler not furling on '95 26' Rich Lewis at 8:22am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 1/958 Since I shortened my forestay a few inches to adjust my mast rake, the Harken furler won't furl. The

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Covid-19 Vaccination Ward H at 12:58pm 02.08.21 First Covid-19 Shot Feb 4th (Pfizer). Went to a NJ Megasite. Nothing but a sore arm afterward.
Fusing to busbar (1) dlochner at 12:56pm 02.08.21 I am re doing some wiring and want to install a + bus to connect the solar controller, battery char
Covid-19 Vaccination Alan Gomes at 12:55pm 02.08.21 Not sure how CA is handling it, in NY when I was given an appointment for the second shot the day I
Fusing to busbar Ron20324 at 12:54pm 02.08.21 What kind of fuse and amperage?
hatch lock (2) Rick D at 12:48pm 02.08.21 Has anyone installed an inside hatch lock. How did you do it. Thank you....Gary This is on my 40.5
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 12:45pm 02.08.21 Camping delayed since first and second shot scheduled for Feb 11 and March 4, respectively, in San F
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? wsconner at 12:41pm 02.08.21 Based on a lot of good info offered here, and my diminishing boat budget this year, I've evolved my
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 12:40pm 02.08.21 then go camping for a month and either return for the second shot OR try to get it where we are cam
Transmission Fluid Mark Maulden at 12:22pm 02.08.21 DEX III is all you need. WalMart has a Super-Tech High Mileage ATF which is DEX III. You can also*
Purchasing a Trailer - Cat 22 Retractable Keel (1) DaniRing at 12:18pm 02.08.21 Just looking at the pictures that looks to be a bit bigger than what you will want. Dual axle is n
Top Down Furler Azure at 12:10pm 02.08.21 Thanks Steve, I am considering replacing my AT cable with one a foot longer and your input is helpfu
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water? Crazy Dave Condon at 11:44am 02.08.21 Because there is a one inch pin that goes thru the bracket holding the centerboard in place. As a de
Changing Rub Rail On H270 Crazy Dave Condon at 11:39am 02.08.21 260 & 270 are same hulll. Picture of damaged rub rail please. Introduced boat and sold them.
Hunter 33 - batteries Justin_NSA at 11:35am 02.08.21 There's always the risk of not having a dedicated start battery that you may not have enough juice t
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water? Drhoppy at 11:34am 02.08.21 Sorry centerboard bracket has to come out I'd love to hear the reason why.
Hunter 33 - batteries (1) buddy0 at 11:22am 02.08.21 Congratulations on your new Hunter! I also own a 2005 Hunter 33. Last year I took out my start bat
What to do with a leaky battery Head Sail at 10:58am 02.08.21 That was my thought too, but then I noticed the word "used" (sigh) I could see possibly buying a
What to do with a leaky battery FastOlson at 10:54am 02.08.21 Why would you not take it back where you got it? That was my thought too, but then I noticed the w
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 10:40am 02.08.21 Yea, I quite looking on that site because it seems all the ads are years old.
hatch lock jssailem at 10:36am 02.08.21 Now in support of Gary's quest, there are reasons to be able to lock the hatch boards to keep them f

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