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Mike Gibson at 7:37pm 06.21.04
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Hi out there in Beneteau land. Can anyone help me with a solution to why my anode at the rear of my
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Hi there These discussions are great and have helped me with a number of uncertainties Now here i
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As sailors we are always discussing the finer points of sailing. Sometimes we are so caught up in th
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My self furling main is difficult to unfurl. Does any one have a suggestion as to how to correct th
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I've been holding off saying anything in fear of jinxing the deal, (we sailors are a superstitious l
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Need to replace the lines on my Cat 22's 150 genoa. Don't have the old one to compare. Any advice on
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I just bought a 1974 O'Day 22' that I am very excited about. My question is, is there a place for a
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I have a problem with the exhaust on my oday 30. the exhaust pipe broke at the last elbow right befo
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I took delivery today on an new UK "Passagemaker I" 125% headsail. It replaced the cheap one (110%)
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I would like some advice on sending my sails in for reconditioning.
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I have a 5hp nissan motor on the back of a 240. I am considering adding an electric trolling motor a
Doones at 11:35am 06.21.04
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I need a bow pulpit and rub rail for a 1978 Catalina 30 damaged in Hurricane Isabel. Any suggestion
Before the Bell at 11:05am 06.21.04
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Does anyone know if the boom length on the Hunter 25 was reduce on the newer models? I've viewed a
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I am going to purchase a new boat before the end of the year but I cant seem to find a dealer that h
Before the Bell at 10:44am 06.21.04
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Doesn't look like I'm going to get my boat "off the hard" this season. If there is anyone in the So
Bruce10858 at 10:25am 06.21.04
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Antbody done this? How did it work? What kind of windlas? How heavy is your anchor? Cahin or rop
Michael15993 at 10:20am 06.21.04
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Im looking into sailing schools and I see that there are two certifications out there. What is the d
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I am thinking about purchasing a new Hunter 146, I like the price and the fact that 4 people can be
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Recent Replies

Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok?
Claude L.-Auger at 10:51am 01.07.21
Newport Bob it's probably because it makes easier to proove to the authorities when boarded for insp
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
Sailfanatic at 10:41am 01.07.21
You should not mount any hardware on the aide of the boom that you can avoid, as during an accidenta
Eye Splice double-braid
jssailem at 10:36am 01.07.21
For the same reason, (preserve the fibers, do not let them break) you want to do the long bury using
in board sheeting?
jssailem at 10:23am 01.07.21
I was just wondering if the loss of sail area would be worth the pointing ability with a blade on t
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok?
Newport Bob at 10:19am 01.07.21
Scott, wondering why you want a valve and lock? Concerned with someone operating pump while in no di
Stability numbers for a Yamaha 33
Arctic Hawk at 10:16am 01.07.21
Yes, that would also be nice to have.
Stability numbers for a Yamaha 33
mermike at 10:05am 01.07.21
No, but if you ever find polars for a standard or tall rig, let me know!
Eye Splice double-braid
All U Get at 9:49am 01.07.21
Great write up.:biggrin: Whip locking dyneema has been shown to weaken the splice to the strength
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok?
Terry Cox at 9:41am 01.07.21
Our boat has a similar setup as yours except Hunter used a wye fitting rather than a tee. I like the
Max-Prop Reconditioning
Bob S at 9:34am 01.07.21
Wondering if they would sell the parts to refurbish yourself? I will be doing mine when I replace th
New dinghy for 2-hp honda
jon hansen at 9:33am 01.07.21
my personal testing is that with one person only, using an attached(duct tape or similar) 5' stick
Eye Splice double-braid
jssailem at 9:29am 01.07.21
Great write up.:biggrin: eema has been shown to weaken the splice to the strength of the whipping th
Eye Splice double-braid
All U Get at 9:16am 01.07.21
in board sheeting?
capta at 9:04am 01.07.21
The staysail stay is on a Highfield lever. That staysail is a bit small for a blade, but I would lik
Rope Clutch or Spinlock PXR?
Brian D at 9:00am 01.07.21
I removed you duplicate post and moved all the replies to this thread. So you lost one posting but r
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration   (1)
Hunter216 at 8:53am 01.07.21
The only concern that I can come up with is - might there be a situation where the boom would be in
Upgrading line clutches H34
Mike Oldak at 8:44am 01.07.21
ask my partner about the bent stanchionS.....;(
New dinghy for 2-hp honda   (2)
Meriachee at 8:40am 01.07.21
Here is the new 8' Aquamarine and the 2.5 Suzuki. It might be persuaded to plane, but as yet, has no
Electric Cooler Wiring
jssailem at 8:37am 01.07.21
I was looking at the Dometic at the Seattle Boat Show in 2020. Sppecifically the CFX395DZ. It has 2
What is this?
Ron20324 at 8:32am 01.07.21
... A lot of the powerboats at my yacht club have a flag holder on the bow pulpit for the club burge

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