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Sailing in gear Connie at 12:02am 07.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1056 We have had much discussion about the proper placement of the gear shift when under sail. Some say
Maptech Embassy guides p323ms at 11:33pm 07.19.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1051 I have a couple of the Maptech Chartbooks. Generally they seem to be a good buy. I also have a coast
Spinnaker for new Hunter 33 MichaelStacy at 11:30pm 07.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1520 Anyone know the approximate dimensions for a spinnaker for the new H33's? I am looking at a 'cruisi
Homemade cockpit cushions Kevin C 26S at 10:24pm 07.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2620 I got a bit of sticker shock looking at custom cockpit cushions, and started wondering if anyone has
Raising the Mast William Carter, Jr. at 10:19pm 07.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/950 I just bought a 1972 O'Day Mariner 2+2. I'm having trouble raising and lowering the mast. The mast
Replacing standing rigging on '92 Mac Jim M at 9:50pm 07.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/998 The port side spreader off the mast sustained some damage while lowering the mast last season and I
Homemade furler... Dave M26D at 9:21pm 07.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1369 There was a recent thread about a PVC furler...I didn't read any of it, so this link may have alread
Rounding Up Paul8753 at 8:21pm 07.19.04 Ask All Sailors 9/2024 Recently was sailing in winds of 12-15kts. Pointing very well with minimal heel. Main and genoa set
Lateen sails Ron at 5:01pm 07.19.04 Ask All Sailors 0/929 Hello, I'm new to this forum and have a general question. Is it possible to flake (fold between
Looking for REAL wind generator performance data Rich Stidger at 4:48pm 07.19.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1058 I am considering installing a wind generator with the intent that it will provide the bulk of my ref
Electric WInch Maintenence rfrye1 at 3:49pm 07.19.04 Big Boats 1/916 My 1998 H376 has an electric winch (Lewmar) I use to raise the main and trim the main sheet. Aside f
How much should a survey cost? txsailor at 3:16pm 07.19.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1157 Looking to purchase a cat 30 in the near future, and I was wondering how much a surveyer should cost
Weathered gelcoat Bill18593 at 2:56pm 07.19.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1009 If penetrol is not the answer, what is a good sealer / treatment for the deck and cockpit? I've use
Ready to learn new2sail23 at 2:25pm 07.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/799 Well here she is, finally in the water, rigged and ready to go!WOOHOO
426 vs 44 mast struts Steve B22166 at 1:33pm 07.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/960 I have noticed that the earlier 426 had mast struts and the newer, 44's do not. I am wondering why t
wheel steering Ken Greavett at 1:32pm 07.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/885 I purchased a 1995 26ft hunter last august. It has an Edson steering system with a single 12 ft cabl
H23 Trailer Rims and tires Gaston at 1:30pm 07.19.04 Smaller Boats 11/1153 My trailer has Remington Tires (size 27x8.50 RI4LT). They look like a off road tires and searching i
C30 with M18 Alarms at IDLE with Warm Engine Kilgore at 1:27pm 07.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1640 I have a Universal M-18 in my 1984 Catalina 30. The engine has about 1200 hours on it, and I have h
Hunter 340 Furling Gerald Davies at 1:17pm 07.19.04 Big Boats 5/3810 I am considering moving up from a 1988 Hunter 30' to a 2001 Hunter 340.I notice some of the 2001 34
Manual Head Jim at 12:33pm 07.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1302 I'm having a problem finding a replacement manual pump for a mansfield/sealand pump. Do you have any

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My new saildrive Stu Jackson at 10:26am 12.18.20 At least things are progressing Good news, thx for keeping us updated. Good luck with the new one
Spinnaker on marlow hunter 31 jssailem at 9:55am 12.18.20 Spinnaker of an appropriate size providing the rest of the standing rigging is in good condition sho
jssailem at 9:46am 12.18.20 Welcome @conoreng. We are pleased to see your beautiful boat and have you share the aspects of saili
Will Gilmore at 9:45am 12.18.20 She is based here in Cork Southern Ireland. Many years ago, I sailed into Cork aboard my father's
Guide-on assist for trailer.... Hardhead at 9:44am 12.18.20 That keel needs a centerfold in Playboy. Wow!
My new saildrive (1) jssailem at 9:36am 12.18.20 Maybe this is the charm you've been waiting for. It is the Christmas season. ghty list :yikes: for
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Allan12210 at 9:34am 12.18.20 I'm lurking here. Here is the link to my post for the inspection port in my fuel tank. https://hunt
AC75 New Zealand (1) Hunter216 at 9:25am 12.18.20
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Ralph Johnstone at 9:21am 12.18.20 Good info from the replies so far. Just keep in mind the no drips while the prop shaft is static an
Shrink Wrap not done! Tom J at 9:20am 12.18.20 Yes, after first looking for a Catalina 400, I sold my Catalina 36 and bought an Elan Impression 43
Guide-on assist for trailer.... (2) pclarksurf at 9:17am 12.18.20 I too have used a wide (stoltz) roller and pad -- fairly effective for my purposes. As noted by @wa
My new saildrive Terry Cox at 9:14am 12.18.20 Wow, what a story, Mark. This has been quite an adventure. Maybe this is the charm you've been waiti
Clinometer Terry Cox at 9:11am 12.18.20 Do you sail up at Shelter Bay? Yes, Jack. San Juan Islands are very special. Territory becomes eve
My new saildrive Mark Maulden at 9:11am 12.18.20 Latest..Beta sent me the new modified (by Beta) top plate and I installed it a few days ago. Fired
Shrink Wrap not done! RIBrooks at 9:04am 12.18.20 Thank you for your concerned advice, I am acting on this now..
Do I need a main downhaul? H26 (1) joecool911 at 8:47am 12.18.20 188310
Hunter 333 real or myth? Scott B at 8:45am 12.18.20 Provide documentation and or hull number Starting at Pg 54 is data for the 333, https://sbo.sai
Shipping from Michigan to California davidhammer at 8:42am 12.18.20 For use in salt water? Salt water will kill zebra mussels but fresh water is a different story W
To screw or not to screw? MikeHoncho at 8:37am 12.18.20 Millions of trucks have nothing. Metal to metal is not an issue. For taking up the slack/slop in a
Shipping from Michigan to California Crazy Dave Condon at 8:35am 12.18.20 For use in salt water? Salt water will kill zebra mussels but fresh water is a different story

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