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Sails Luffing Matt at 11:32pm 03.31.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/2129 When we are sailing close hauled, we trim in the sails and the top of both leeches, Main and Genoa,
A new face, voice, and fingers joins our team Phil Herring at 11:11pm 03.31.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1236 Sara Johnson, an accomplished cruiser and frequent forum user, has joined our customer service team
Cabin Lights Wayne Kelly at 11:03pm 03.31.04 Smaller Boats 1/795 On my 1979 Hunter 25 the two lights that are mounted side by side in the middle of the cabin near th
Beta forum update Phil Herring at 10:44pm 03.31.04 Ask All Sailors 12/949 I've installed some new code this morning that will keep you from bouncing out of the new forums whe
Upgrade Rigging John Radcliff at 10:39pm 03.31.04 Day Sailers 3/1151 Has any one tried to upgrade from the Hunter shroud adjusters to a screw type? I was thinking of do
Hatch leak bob at 10:16pm 03.31.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/836 Slider hatch entering the berth takes in water when not closed and pushed to extreme right.Looks lik
Vision 32 - Racing = contradiction in terms Richard Stanley at 9:37pm 03.31.04 Racing 11/1927 I am a new Vision 32.Did my first race and wow !! I was dead lastIs racing a Vision 32 a cntradict
Small craft caution Bill Welsch at 8:22pm 03.31.04 Big Boats 4/1636 Checked the archives as well as US Coast Guard and NOAA sites and cant find the distinction between
New Headsail for Vision 32 Richard Stanley at 8:14pm 03.31.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/915 I have a Hunter Vision 32 and need to replace the headsail. Does anybody have any experience with ma
Motor Mount Steve at 7:20pm 03.31.04 Smaller Boats 2/782 The motor mount on my 1995 23.5 is cracked and I'd like to replace it. Any ideas about how to do thi
Sticking Sliding Hatch Barb at 2:03pm 02.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1447 The sliding hatch on our B361 sticks becoming very difficult to close/open. We've cleaned it and tr
Whisker pole installation Doug Washburn at 1:12pm 03.31.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1099 One of this year's projects is going to be the installation of a whisker pole on our H31. I would a
Which cruising boats Mark & Hayley at 12:37pm 03.31.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1403 :) Hello all... This may have been answered a thousand times before, or alternatively, may just be
Jib Cover/Slip for 216 Robert at 12:22pm 03.31.04 Smaller Boats 10/1346 Quick Question:It looks like the jib on the 216 does not have the same protective cover along the
racing crew duties Ric at 12:02pm 03.31.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1513 I'm organizing a crew of 6 to 8 to race a J-44. Anyone know of a crew duties listing to get the boys
what happed in here? steven f. at 10:05am 03.31.04 Destinations 7/1472 This used to be a great forum. Where did everyone and all the articles go?
marina's going condo steven f. at 9:58am 03.31.04 Ask All Sailors 30/2084 I've noticed a disturbing trend down in south florida. Marina's are going private/condo one after a
H23 furling jib Craig at 8:58am 03.31.04 Smaller Boats 4/732 I am buying a Harken 00AL furler for my 1986 H23. I also want to buy a furling jib or genoa. Witho
What size alternator do I have on my Yanmar? Lori at 8:55am 03.31.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1832 I have a 1991 35.5 Hunter Legend with a 3 cylinder Yanmar 3GM30F (diesel). I believe the engine was
Knot Meter Placement Joe Spadaro at 8:49am 03.31.04 Day Sailers 1/1132 I recently purchased an SR Mariner knot meter. Seeking advice as to the best location for the place

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Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? jviss at 10:56am 07.12.20 Thanks, John. You are right, not objective, but interesting, nonetheless.
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? LeeandRick at 10:55am 07.12.20 We've had the exact cooler for about 14 months. One thing we have learned is to pre-cool the inside
Introduction and first question BigEasy at 10:54am 07.12.20 It might be a good idea to experience the boat over night. It is a different experience even at the
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor (1) Michael Davis at 10:45am 07.12.20 The boat is in pretty good shape, with good sails, new 9.9 Yahama with 4 hours. Have bill of sale o
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor jssailem at 10:38am 07.12.20 :beer:
New San Diego Sailor needs mentor! jssailem at 10:38am 07.12.20 My you're in a philosophical place this morning.
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? jssailem at 10:34am 07.12.20 Here is a comparison review. Perhaps more subjective than objective... https://overlandsite.com/camp
New San Diego Sailor needs mentor! Brian D at 10:34am 07.12.20 Knowledge, without experience, is nothing. With experience, knowledge takes on a life of its own.
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor kappykaplan at 10:32am 07.12.20 Me, too! :beer:
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor jssailem at 10:28am 07.12.20 I try to check the auto correct feature, but sometimes stuff slips by these eyes.
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use? (2) jssailem at 10:26am 07.12.20 our marina wants to see a current photo of your boa Not sure why...
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor kappykaplan at 10:22am 07.12.20 I was okay with "placed in the water in 1986"! :beer:
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor jssailem at 10:20am 07.12.20 Thanks --- better?
Slab reefing jssailem at 10:18am 07.12.20 The reefed sail will always be a compromise over the unreefed sail. Fortunately the reason you reef
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor kappykaplan at 10:09am 07.12.20 placed not he water in 1986 @jssailem I know what you meant, but this isn't it! :beer:
Introduction and first question jssailem at 10:08am 07.12.20 Doing the Great Loop is awesome. But I think it's better done in a trawler than a sailboat honestly
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor jssailem at 10:04am 07.12.20 Your new to you boats was launched in 1986. You should with care look to the sky and affirm that the
Job sheet tracks ChrisLee at 10:03am 07.12.20 ijust attached my companionway cover snaps to this very location on my H-26 and I can tell you that
Introduction and first question dLj at 9:57am 07.12.20 Nice list of things offered up by everyone. I'll only add a couple things. There are rubberized glov
jssailem at 9:56am 07.12.20 Looking up the O'Day 40 I discovered it is a Mast head Sloop built in the period 1985 to 1989. Mast

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