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Spinnakers...Which type? Paul at 11:32pm 04.03.04 Ask All Sailors 1/914 Looking for information about Asymetric vs Traditional Spinnakers. I want a downwind sail that offe
Oversized Prop? Larry K at 11:32pm 04.03.04 Other Sailboats 6/800 We just completed sea trials for what will likely become our new boat. One of the items that the sur
HD Deck cleaning Ed at 11:30pm 04.03.04 Day Sailers 3/1049 Need soem tips on heavy duty deck cleaning. This boat has been sitting out for 5 years. It has a h
One more ? poliglow vs island girl john at 10:50pm 04.03.04 Ask All Sailors 12/2731 I have read many posts comparing the two products. I am planning on buying one of the two to do my 2
How to rig my Widgeon Erik at 7:56pm 04.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1391 When I got my boat it was without an rig. Now I asking for help. Can anyone send me som drawing or p
Propane Tank Replacement Bill Hatter at 1:29pm 04.03.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1332 Tried to fill our original Worthington propane tank, but was denied because of new regulations. Want
Autopilot Gus at 1:13pm 04.03.04 Big Boats 2/958 Has anyone installed a below deck autopilot on 1987 thru 1989, 37' Hunter Legend. If so,please send
oday 31 - chronic leakage? dan at 12:08pm 04.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1072 I looked at a lovely 1986 ODay 31 today with the hopes of purchasing. It has been a rainy week in N
mainsheet traveler help Tramp at 11:02am 04.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1127 Can someone post or send me a picture or diagram of the mainsheet set up on a 1988 hunter 33.5? the
Changing cooling fluid Jon W. at 10:33am 04.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/881
Interior material richardstj at 9:31am 04.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/902 I am looking at a 322 O'Day that had some leaking stanchions which of course stained the material in
Weather Helm Allen P at 9:26am 04.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1150 A frequent thing that comes up regarding all MacGregors is weather helm. I've sailed my M26D for a
MacGregor 26D Wanted to Buy in New Zealand. Dave Miller at 7:27am 04.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/897 I would like to buy a MacGregor 26D and am willing to import one from the USA if necessary, all expo
Question for Peggie! Gary Scheier at 5:59am 04.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1126 Hi Peggie,I cut through the aft bulkhead on our 1991 Hunter 28, removed the fuel tank and the corr
Outboard question Todd Ciehomski at 5:49am 04.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/878 I'm considering buying a new auxiliary outboard for my O'day 25. My question is, would a brand new
Parts for our older boats Rich Songer at 4:52am 04.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/955 If you haven't ordered any parts from the new company in the sale of Havencraft, I suggest you don't
H34 Fuel Tank inspection hatch PIC,,, Rusty Wiltjer at 4:21am 04.03.04 Big Boats 4/1226 In reference to a recent post about cleaning an H34 fuel tank,,,I responded with one possibility tha
Possible Fuel Leak Larry K at 3:55am 04.03.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1242 While under survey on what may become my new boat, we found what looked like a puddle of diesel oil
36cc Prop Size Larry K at 3:50am 04.03.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1075 We just completed sea trials for what will likely become our new boat. One of the items that the su
CRACK, the worst kind Turp at 2:53am 04.03.04 Smaller Boats 2/1092 I took my Hunter212 to a dealer to have a furler installed. When I picked the boat up 'someone' had

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where would you expect to find aftermarket voltage regulator Maine Sail at 3:55pm 10.13.20 Post a photo of the alt & model # etc.. It may have been upgraded but still could be internally regu
How to enter a slip with pilings ebsail at 3:43pm 10.13.20 Thanks- Lets see if anyone else chimes in
Self Furling Jib jssailem at 3:28pm 10.13.20 Sure it is ok... In fact it is safer... Just be careful not to start singing any sea chanties and s
where would you expect to find aftermarket voltage regulator ggrizzard at 2:40pm 10.13.20 "they supply power" ... to the controller, electrical panel, appliances, etc.
How to enter a slip with pilings David in Sandusky at 2:29pm 10.13.20
Arched helm seat Don S/V ILLusion at 2:19pm 10.13.20 I agree, auto pilot is definitely on the list, along with a few $1000 in other items I'd like for t
How to enter a slip with pilings Don S/V ILLusion at 2:13pm 10.13.20 Pick up one loosely, preferably the upwind one, and simply drift down or motor down on the other one
Arched helm seat shemandr at 2:09pm 10.13.20 I have often wondered what the point of an arched helm seat is. Never made any sense to me. Seems
Self Furling Jib andyb28 at 2:08pm 10.13.20 Many thanks for your replies, they are all so very helpful. I wasn't sure if it was ok to put the
My new saildrive Rick D at 1:52pm 10.13.20 A thought and nothing more... it seems to me that with all you have suffered through, trying this fi
My new saildrive Mark Maulden at 1:28pm 10.13.20 Received another email from Beta UK today. They have done their own mods to the top plate of the Twi
Arched helm seat (1) AlastairLC at 1:27pm 10.13.20
Side window (Salon) replacement SawyerCurt at 1:18pm 10.13.20 Looks like someone dropped something on it. You might be looking for this thread. Or this one.
Block and tackle mast climb thinwater at 1:17pm 10.13.20 ...I have used a nylon climbing ladder hooked to and pulled aloft with the halyard. I did not cons
where would you expect to find aftermarket voltage regulator dlochner at 1:06pm 10.13.20 It will be near the engine room. As @Ralph Johnstone said, follow the wires. The larger Red and Blac
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Richard19068 at 12:53pm 10.13.20
Arched helm seat Shaw_2112 at 12:44pm 10.13.20 While I empathize with you, the thought occurs to me that if you actually sat there for three days,
Soaked C&C rudder? DinghySailor at 12:41pm 10.13.20 I've replace two wet rudders - makes a big difference. If this rudder hasn't delaminated, you may g
where would you expect to find aftermarket voltage regulator (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:41pm 10.13.20 now am hunting for the voltage regulator Are you referring to an external alternator regulator wh
Arched helm seat Don S/V ILLusion at 12:39pm 10.13.20 While I empathize with you, the thought occurs to me that if you actually sat there for three days,

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