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In Boom Furling Outhaul and Downhaul shortcomings M.Shearson at 6:15am 01.27.04 Ask All Sailors 5/3785 I have just received a new boat with inboom furling. After several hours on the water breaking her i
open water cruising on the H23 (or similar) Brian Conneely at 6:05am 01.27.04 Smaller Boats 11/1148 A recent post comparing the Rhodes 22 and H23 inspired some thoughts after reading a comment by Fran
Chain plate woes. Ed at 5:38am 01.27.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1021 Check your chain plates, thats pretty simple. The aft lowers on my h37c looked fine 6 months ago at
Beware FedEx Paint Deliveries Steve Zweigart at 5:10am 01.27.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1051 I have received two recent deliveries of bottom paint from West Marine via FedEx. The first shipme
Headsail chafe on staysail Mike Harris at 4:45am 01.27.04 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1499 Has anybody solved the problem of jib chafe against staysail/stay - other than de-mounting the stay?
When to use Pink vs SEAGLOW Mark at 4:43am 01.27.04 Other Sailboats 2/822 I have been studying the IG products, procedures etc for about a week now trying to understand the p
Detecting moisture in core ian at 3:47am 01.27.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1021 If a boat has been on the hard for 12 months, how accurately can a surveyor detect rot in the core m
Whisker pole parts Dan Mulally at 1:36am 01.27.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1115 Does anyone know where to get parts for a Nicro Fico whisker pole. It's about 6 feet in the unextend
Garmin GPS antenna wire - replacing plug? Patrick Randall at 1:09am 01.27.04 Big Boats 6/2388 I need to cut off the coax plug that is on the end of the GPS antenna wire so I can feed it up throu
Bottom Jobs - Fresh Water? Kenneth at 11:25pm 01.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/907 For those of you who keep your boats in freshwater - How often do you re-paint your bottoms?Thank
Coach roof hardware removal Howard Sherman at 11:16pm 01.26.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1484 It's time to get serious about leaks below decks! I have found it most difficult to determine where
Solar Collector lifespan? Dennis at 7:38pm 01.26.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1090 How long does a solar collector usually stay viable? I have had one for about two years, and it see
Macgregor 25 - Keel Mods Wayne at 1:56pm 01.26.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/5080 Considering buying a M25 but find that the boat has some short-commings.1. The draft is really not
Light air head sail Jim at 12:15pm 01.26.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/965 I want to prurchase a Dacron 155 % Genoa for club racing. The sail would be used for racing only in
Hunter 31 Boom Length bearsails at 11:00am 01.26.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1405 Seeing as the 1984 H 31 I bought came with out a boom I am now ready to build one, does anyone out t
A little light Dale Wilson at 10:32am 01.26.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/898 I'd like to light up the main cabin of our H450 a little more. Anyone have any suggestions from the
H340 Widen Front Cabin Bulkhead? Ken Kindrick at 9:08am 01.26.04 Big Boats 4/900 I'd like to widen the door opening into the vee berth. I've already removed the door because it was
Sail Repair John at 8:37am 01.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/935 Need to get a couple of batton pocket sew-up ' maybe have the mainsail recut a bit. Cloth is in very
Radar Ron Eddleman at 8:10am 01.26.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1326 I have a Cal 33 and I am planning on purchasing a radar for the boat. Any comments o installing a ra
I'd welcome suggestions on a 12V AM/FM/CD unit... Jack Tyler at 8:04am 01.26.04 Ask All Sailors 37/1675 Here's where I could use some coaching: Full time cruising, have a very nice stereo (apartment-type)

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Yanmar Engine Life??? Valiant1 at 3:41pm 11.02.20 in 2001, I remember diesel guru Larry Berlin at Mack Boring in North Jersey, tell my new boat owner
What is it? SailingLoto at 3:41pm 11.02.20 Loto looks to have won this one! It's being lifted in its slip to keep the racing bottom clean. Toe
What is it? (1) Jumpstart at 3:39pm 11.02.20 Seidelman 25 with extra port light
Yanmar Engine Life??? Tally Ho at 3:37pm 11.02.20 Greg, did your 322 come with the engine hour meter? Mine did not, and at this point I don't think i
Windlass for a Hunter 380 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 3:36pm 11.02.20 I am at an age now that I do need one. It's all in your mind. That's why my neurosurgeon said I
I have a rigging question Jim26m at 3:24pm 11.02.20 The ad has been pulled from craigslist so I'm assuming the boat has been sold...so the whole subjec
Autopilot - quick and hard or long and soft? JamesG161 at 3:16pm 11.02.20 Raymarine ST5000+ Mine is ST6000+ So my opinion, the "jerking" is just tuning your controller for
Trailer clearance on keel V. Dan Wray at 3:11pm 11.02.20 Thanks, Eclectic, this axel is mounted on the bottom of the spring. I am thinking about moving it up
Yet another holding tank vent question... AndyL at 2:51pm 11.02.20 Hi Peggie, I removed the hose from the thru-hull, inspected it with a flashlight, and poked a zip t
What is it? PaulK at 2:50pm 11.02.20 Loto looks to have won this one! It's being lifted in its slip to keep the racing bottom clean. Toe
What is it? PaulK at 2:43pm 11.02.20 Doesn't match up with any Ranger cabin trunk profile, however. Perforated toerail is not usual with
What is it? SailingLoto at 2:40pm 11.02.20 merit 25?
What is it? Rick486 at 2:19pm 11.02.20 Has a Ranger look to her....
H260 Centerboard Line Replacement Questions gudiss at 2:07pm 11.02.20 is the 3/4" nut welded to the top plate bracket?
which winch cable to use dlochner at 2:01pm 11.02.20 Just checking in, the OP @johnCartelli hasn't checked in for over a week. Wonder how he's doing with
Marina Services Near Washington D.C. RobChichester at 1:54pm 11.02.20 For small engines, you might want to look for your local Vo-Tech school. They will often service en
Autopilot for 30T BobH57 at 1:51pm 11.02.20 If you're a bit of a geek, the cheapest route would be Raspberry Pi with Pypilot. Check for videos o
Unstepping a mast 25 ft. Oday Project_Mayhem at 1:49pm 11.02.20 Not to raise an old post but an important piece of info. On the O'Day 25 you need to have something
Help figuring out existing bow wiring please Mechone at 1:32pm 11.02.20 Are the wires numbered ? Mine all are , they ran extra wires for fans , speakers etc. Then look at y
Autopilot - quick and hard or long and soft? BillyK at 1:31pm 11.02.20 Ok.. thanks for the input all.

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