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Autopilot for a First 38 sailexa at 12:08pm 06.24.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1235 I have a new (to me!) First 38, 1980's vintage. Needs an autopilot. I suspect a below decks linear
Hunter 306 reef line rigging Whirling-dervish24280 at 11:50am 06.24.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1483 Can anyone help with the proper configuration for the reef lines on a 306? I'm not sure if I re-rig
Floor repair gmoritz at 11:25am 06.24.04 Big Boats 6/1017 I have a Hunter 34 1984 and this weekend on a sail the access plate at the bottom of the steps suppo
272LE Rudder and Keel in 1FT. of water at low tide Bril at 10:34am 06.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1077 Is it a problem to keep my boat in one foot of water at low tide ? It is in very soft mud. My draft
headsail rigging question rick19416 at 9:59am 06.24.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1539 Hi,Have a 32 foot sloop with a slab reef, hanked-on headsail. Currently the headsail sheet is a s
Weather helm problem Charlie14030 at 9:56am 06.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/831 I'm a friend of a local M22 owner, I myself sail a Freedom 21.This last weekend I jumped aboard the
Raymarine ST 4000 John1534 at 9:34am 06.24.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1260 When the autopilot in installed properly and is disengaged ( turned off) is there some resistance on
heating system aeb at 8:59am 06.24.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1460 Any recommendations on a heating system? I was "told" to ask about Webasto or Esbar? Thanks in advan
rig my rudder jmathews at 8:57am 06.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/927 i have a mac 22 venturer. i have recently restored it. i am having a problem with the rudder. will s
life line replacement JAMES620 at 8:34am 06.24.04 Big Boats 4/1096 I need to replace some life lines on my 340 does anyone know a web site that can make them up. Or be
Tohatsu 5 HP gas drip Tex22678 at 8:23am 06.24.04 Smaller Boats 4/1493 I have a 5 HP Tohatsu OB on my 1996 Hunter 19. It has given good service and except for the vibrati
Fixed Rudders? Tip at 8:19am 06.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/851 I am interested in buying a 26S and using a 6 to 10 hp outboard. As I understand it the rudders are
Transmission Mojito at 8:10am 06.24.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1024 I have been experiencing difficulty in getting my boat to change gears from forward to reverse even
Portable Air Conditioners Robert 19994 at 7:17am 06.24.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1306 I am buying a used Hunter 33 and am going to buy an air conditioner. Has anyone had any experience w
Yanmar 3GMF vibration Dan17941 at 7:11am 06.24.04 Big Boats 17/2344 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a 3GMF 20hp. Engine ran fine last season, was able to get above 2000 RP
This WEB site is going DOWN HILL :( :{ grr ;{ Tom M.11775 at 7:03am 06.24.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 8/1332 With all the "new and improved" changes made here lately you might be led to believe that the site h*
1975 Venture rebuild, where can I find parts, Duke3378 at 6:21am 06.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1201 I am rebuilding a 1975 Venture, I need to know where I can find a parts list for this boat, or owner
Shower curtains and hooks for Cat 30 bgregg at 6:14am 06.24.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1128 Where can I buy the proper shower curtains, hooks and "slides" for a Cat 30?All I have are the trac
Looking for advise on O'Day 240 Chris7463 at 5:37am 06.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/7551 My wife and I are novice sailors. We are looking at an O'Day 240. I don't think that there were m
Bonding Mark at 5:33am 06.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/908 Oday 35I have a 35 Oday that I purchased three years ago. Each year(season 6 months) both my shaft

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OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) (1) Whatfiero1 at 5:56am 12.31.20 Garman sail pack
sail cover: Clips vs twist lock fasteners Indysailor at 5:53am 12.31.20 My favorite cover had a bungee running through grommets on one side of the bottom and hooks on the o
Berth headroom 36 vs 38 shemandr at 5:49am 12.31.20 The aft berth on my H356 was hard to make up because you have to be on it while you make it up. Som
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) sailme88 at 5:40am 12.31.20 This should save me enough money on fuel to afford a couple more boats next year. just need to find
Berth headroom 36 vs 38 (1) daviddp at 5:26am 12.31.20 Have you looked @ A Catalina 38 or 40? I think they are similar priced depending on year and condit
Slow or fast charge deep cycle batteries? Maine Sail at 5:18am 12.31.20 The charger you have has 3 charging outputs. When multiple batteries are connected maximum output (
Slow or fast charge deep cycle batteries? Maine Sail at 5:12am 12.31.20 Quote: "Lead Acid Batteries" AGM = Lead Acid Batteries GEL = Lead Acid Batteries Flooded = Lead Ac
What size outboard for 26c George_NJ at 4:42am 12.31.20 I use a 6hp Tohatsu Sailpro that I bought barely used for $500. It moves the boat easily to hull spe
Berth headroom 36 vs 38 senang at 4:08am 12.31.20 That is also the way I do it, but it remains acrobatic in the dark:cool:
Antifoul prop while boat in water Captain Larry-DH at 3:28am 12.31.20 What about lanolin grease? Tried it. Someone should kill that urban legend. It works until it wea
Dogs as crew (2) Rick486 at 3:19am 12.31.20 Then, and now. My best friend.
Sailing with a System - Do you Mark your Boat/Rigging kappykaplan at 3:09am 12.31.20 I mark my dock lines . . .
Antifoul prop while boat in water kappykaplan at 3:02am 12.31.20 Not familiar with lanolin grease. Any brands you could suggest? Lanocote is one brand.
Sailing with a System - Do you Mark your Boat/Rigging jon hansen at 10:31pm 12.30.20 most of the members here prolly need to watch this video a couple of times. i wonder how many membe
Texas December Racing (1) Bill19233 at 9:42pm 12.30.20 Don't believe everything you read THAT much, but do remember to ease off offwind. If you tell the c
Through deck wires for mast lights Mark Maulden at 9:32pm 12.30.20 Those are solder cups. The wire is inserted, heated on the long side of the cup and apply solder to
Oh the Weather outside is frightful... SoSound at 9:25pm 12.30.20 OH MY GAWD! My mouth just started watering uncontrollably. I may drive there for lunch! Thank you f
Through deck wires for mast lights Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 9:10pm 12.30.20 Pretty much what I have
Adding midship cleats - to pot or not? rgranger at 8:41pm 12.30.20 Nice upgrade
Through deck wires for mast lights Gene Neill at 8:28pm 12.30.20 I am freshwater and not overly concerned about salt and corrosion, but definently curious as to wha

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