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Computer Hell and more Jim Willis at 6:17pm 03.14.04 Other Sailboats 2/811 My windows machine started to get really flaky a few weeks ago, suddenly crashing etc, but I backed
How do I fix a crack in my rudder? Ed S at 2:10pm 03.14.04 Smaller Boats 4/3173 The original rudder on my 81 C22 has a crack between the two pintles on the rudder. The guy at the
Rudder packing gland? Gary Kunkel at 1:14pm 03.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/2569 We have a 1988 Catalina 30 (hull 5075). I've often heard people talk of a packing gland for the rudd
Round and Round Psychotom at 12:48pm 03.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/859 Fellow Sailors:During 15+ knot winds, I sometimes lose the ablility to set a course, and instead f
Mr./Ms. Fix-it? ex-admin at 12:44pm 03.14.04 Ask All Sailors 96/3863 Uh-oh. Your boat has just developed a mechanical problem. Do you reach for a wrench or your check
Halyard pulleys Lawrence S. at 12:28pm 03.14.04 Day Sailers 3/1217 The little masthead pulleys that handle the main halyard are blown on my boat. They don't seem to be
Winter projects on a budget. (1) Ed Schenck at 11:14am 03.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/834 I have posted some of my winter project work in the Photo Forum. To show you warm weather folks tha
MOTOR SHAFT PROP ALIGNEMENT Bill Dussinger at 11:04am 03.14.04 Other Sailboats 5/926 I need to re align my motor and propeller shaft, I have recently replaced my cutlass bearing and the
Hiding a Mac 25 Gas Tank Joe Pokorny at 10:45am 03.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/912 I have a 1986 V25 that I love, but I would like to get rid of the gas tank that I must keep on deck
Catalina 27 -87 Seeps in the aft cockpit locker? Jim Durrett at 9:51am 03.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1033 I purchased the 1987 Catalina 27 Tall Rig last June. All through the winter I have accumulated clo
Help with adjusting/rigging a forestay Greg at 9:48am 03.14.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1297 I've been following the recent thread regarding adjustable backstays and have a questions about back
Cradle transformation with 2 axle and wheels Eric Harseim at 9:26am 03.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1090 I will be receiving my new Hunter 33 soon that will be in a cradle. I intend to transform the cradle
Yanmar motor mounts Richard Deep at 8:49am 03.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1181 I'm looking at the rubber motor mounts for the Yanmar on my '85 H31, and they're looking a little ti
Tuning the rig of a Moorings 38 Tom at 7:29am 03.14.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1185 I am seeking a guide or some advice on tuning the rig of a 1991 Moorings 38 built by Beneteau. My he
C270 Bimini ? Ken at 7:22am 03.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1109 Has anyone ever had a bimini installed on a 1994 C270? Judging by the boom height it appears that a
Capri 22 bottom job cost ptex at 6:07am 03.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/1383 What should I pay to have my Capri 22 hauled and bottom re-painted?Thank you
the rebuilding of the winch david schoonmaker at 5:01am 03.14.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1027 for R.W.Landau David,Acouple of questions.1. who made your winches? GIBB2. Can you see a screw
New center board pendant for 84 222 Larry at 3:48am 03.14.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1052 Does anyone know the correct specs for a new centerboard pendant for a 1984 222 ?Got one from Rudy
Centerboard Pendant for Oday 222 Larry at 3:46am 03.14.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1400 Does anyone know the correct specs for a new centerboard pendant for a 1984 222 ?Got one from Rudy
Proper rigging sizes for 30' MichelleL at 3:04am 03.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/865 Hi all,I just bought a 30' 1979 Cherubini, and need to replace the rigging. I'm not sure if what I

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By-Passing Hot Water Heater Tally Ho at 2:08pm 11.11.20 Wow... I guess I am lucky to have a pretty simple boat. A PO put 3 valves on the hoses to my wate
By-Passing Hot Water Heater lehighsail at 2:07pm 11.11.20 Now it much clearer. I just didn't understand it but now I do. Thanks guys.
Full cockpit enclosure - leaking through traveler control lines (1) Nodak7 at 2:06pm 11.11.20 The lady that made ours (a true talent) made little covers that snap over them. Works well! i will s
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 2:01pm 11.11.20 Thank you! Now I'm up and running. The fleet has to think about saiing pinwheel around TS doesn't
By-Passing Hot Water Heater (2) TomY at 1:49pm 11.11.20 By the way, I love PEX tubing and use it in houses for both heating and domestic. But it can freeze
Whisker Pole Davidasailor26 at 1:28pm 11.11.20 If you are running (DDW) then you are in pure drag mode. It is possible to get the telltales stream
By-Passing Hot Water Heater (1) TomY at 1:12pm 11.11.20 So every year I have suctioned all my freshwater lines and now I hear it may not be the best idea s
'96 336 Lewmar portlight sizes Techstyle at 1:10pm 11.11.20 OK, Sounds good - I also need the seal for the Portlight in my aft cabin which is a Beckson 512 (Po
Ceiling Replacement Project Project_Mayhem at 12:49pm 11.11.20 hahaha My father is a very accomplished (in my eyes) amature wood worker. His version of this same
When should standing rigging be replaced? Project_Mayhem at 12:45pm 11.11.20 It sounds to me that the question is when, not if you will go for new rigging. You are correct and
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 11:55am 11.11.20 Thanks for all the input but still no answers to my two questions. Yes, I understand it is a bit of
Selden Mast Stephen M at 11:40am 11.11.20 Check out this video at the 5 min 30 sec mark. This video series has been very entertaining watching
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? ontherocks83 at 11:36am 11.11.20 This seems a little excessive. If you look back at my post I said anything over 14-15 knots. 15 wa
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? ontherocks83 at 11:32am 11.11.20 Whether or not it is normal I don't know, this past year we saw 15-25 knots of wind regularly. From
Vend�e Globe? Scott B at 11:31am 11.11.20 Do you know if this tracking has a wind feature? It would be more interesting to track if we knew
Would love a Catalina 275 test sail! Molokai at 11:27am 11.11.20 Suggest contacting local sailboat charter companies AND yacht clubs in Hawaii. Called the factory
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 11:25am 11.11.20 Do you know if this tracking has a wind feature? It would be more interesting to track if we knew w
Hunter 25 trailer information davidmustang at 11:22am 11.11.20 Just sent you a PM. Thanks Sailavie1.
By-Passing Hot Water Heater lehighsail at 11:15am 11.11.20 Thanks for all the input but still no answers to my two questions. Yes, I understand it is a bit o
Whisker Pole DArcy at 11:08am 11.11.20

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