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Macgregor parts Steven Mudd at 7:52am 01.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/895 Has anyone had any dealings lately with Field Supply Co.? They supposedly took over the parts busine
Furling Jibe 4 Ericson 29 Tom Logan at 7:47am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1097 I just bought a 1972 Ericson 29 and it has a furler that 'in not' attached to the stay. It has what
Slapping Main Captain Dave at 7:46am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/963 I have a 2002 Hunter 356 with a furling main. When the wind is over 15 knots it seems like I can not
Headsail: Size Matters Andreas Weidlich at 7:42am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/939 A storm just shredded my ageing 110% genoa jib on a Hunter 31. I plan to purchase a new genoa and ma
Removable bowsprit (1) Jose Venegas at 7:29am 01.19.04 Ask All Sailors 0/2788 I saw this elegant removable bowsprit in a French boat at a Brazilian marina last December. Does an
engine low oil pressure ??? domenech at 7:20am 01.19.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1183 Universal 25XP Engine alarm goes off after running for five minutes, Mechanic mentioned it could be
Q for 375 owners Ricky P at 7:01am 01.19.04 Big Boats 4/691 I'd like to ask a favor of any 375 owner who can provide the info I need. I'm planning the replacem
Clew Sheeting angle on 140% Genoa Bob Early at 6:02am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1009 I get different suggestions from friends and a who race and cruise. I have "fixed" blocks with snap
in-mast furling main bruce at 5:56am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1068 I have a 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 300 (essentially a rebadged First 310). I love the convenience of th
Reefing Points Steve at 5:39am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/885 I have the original Doyle oem mainsail for my Macgregor 26x. It comes with 1 reef point which appear
Converting to Stackpack system Fixermajixer at 5:11am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1166 My last boat had a Doyle Stackpak sailcover and I liked it very much. Now I have a 1994 Hunter 30T w
Fuel Pick up tube Monty16708 at 5:06am 01.19.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1047 While redoing my fuel system(fuel pump, Raycor filter and new lines) on our 1985 Catalina 30, I deci
Cutting an oversized roller furling sail Paul Marx at 4:57am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1035 I recently purchased a used roller furling genoa for my 24 ft S2. The luff, leach, and LP all seeme
Outrageous Prices Andy Horning at 4:56am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1092 I have been sailing and raceing most of my life. Last year I bought a 1990 Hunter Legend 40 in San D
rust stains Allan Gibson at 4:30am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/854 HI, I have a high quality mainsail that came with my Mason, but it looks as if someone stored it fo
To Bill Columbo Dwain Lentz at 4:13am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/979 I purchased an APC from you in October. I want to let you and those here know what a wonderful job
Genoa Mike Dumont at 4:10am 01.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/896 I have a 1989 Hunter 30 with the standard fractional, roller furling jib. I am interested in buying
when is it time to replace Norm at 4:09am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/731 What are some indicators that it is time to replace a sail. I'm not exactly a guru on identifying p
Sail Cleaning Stuart Gordon at 4:01am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/812 Once it gets above freezing, and I start thinking about taking my sails out of the basement and gett
Boom vang additions David Wrate at 3:59am 01.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/883 Greetings, we have recently puchased a Hughes H25 circa 1980. It came with 3 sails; main with one se

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The Perfect Hat Grotto at 8:33am 06.29.20 Tilley air flo hat is my go to hat. Big brim and relatively cool. Expensive, but lasts many years
Backstay Chainplate Replacement jssailem at 8:32am 06.29.20 Not practical. You could. You could also mount a Beckson View plate Screw-Out Deck Plate by Beckson
In Board Shrouds drewlamparello at 8:32am 06.29.20 Dumbest thing Gerry did was slap the word "Sport" onto the the C275 name. That's how we ended up wi
Electrical Gremlin - strange faint noise Morgan donor at 8:29am 06.29.20 Nicro Solar vent fans? Although thay make enough noise usually easy to ID. Maybe you got a good one?
Rub rail replacement on a 1985 Mac 25 Seadoc at 8:27am 06.29.20 Thanks, sail sfbay. Will check those references!
Glow Plug key or not to key? LeslieTroyer at 8:23am 06.29.20 Remember glow plugs draw about 11A each, so a relay is recommended, with a relay 15srconds is all yo
Backstay Chainplate Replacement larchmont_oday at 8:18am 06.29.20 Sorry for the novice questions - but I can't imagine being able to get my hand up there, nevermind b
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? SawyerCurt at 8:15am 06.29.20 We converted all of our interior lights to red/white LED and it is a Great upgrade! Alan - Did you
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. jssailem at 8:10am 06.29.20 A creative mind is a wonderful thing to have.
Boom kicker Justin_NSA at 8:09am 06.29.20 Thanks all for the advice. Ordered a kicker today. Should i still use the pigtail when not sailing
H240 ballast tank Boatnic at 8:07am 06.29.20 Hello, I own a Hunter 23.5 which is nearly identical to the 24. I had to replace the gasket on my ba
Glow Plug key or not to key? j_schoenfeld at 8:05am 06.29.20 got me excited! Thought I had forgotten how glow plugs work. Had to go "Google" it to see where I ha
Backstay Chainplate Replacement jssailem at 8:03am 06.29.20 Those are not screws they are bolts with a slotted screw head. The chain plate has to be thru bolte
Furling Genoa - ownres manual says not designed for reefing John G. Davis at 8:01am 06.29.20 I recently purchased a Daysailer 3 and am figuring out the rigging. It has a Harken furler with wh
Backstay Chainplate Replacement larchmont_oday at 8:00am 06.29.20 Thanks for the reply. I am OK with the bolt rattling around - just wondering how to attach the new p
Glow Plug key or not to key? jssailem at 8:00am 06.29.20 Yes. you are correct. Just thought fuel - the air/diesel mix in the cylinders sounded more exciting.
Backstay Chainplate Replacement jssailem at 7:58am 06.29.20 Welcome to the forum. Oh you are starting with the challenges. Good for you. That looks like one o
Glow Plug key or not to key? j_schoenfeld at 7:56am 06.29.20 heat the fuel? I thought glow plugs were to heat the air in the cylinder.
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak jssailem at 7:50am 06.29.20 When you have exhausted all the possibilities, you next best friend is the guy on the travel lift.
leaking stern pulpit flange odaydokay at 7:47am 06.29.20 No, I did not seal anything up so guess I have to wait for next winter....You don't mean fun, you me

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