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Headsail chafe on staysail Mike Harris at 4:45am 01.27.04 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1565 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 2/849 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 3/1040 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 0/1126 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 6/2554 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 3/932 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 5/1551 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 6/1124 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 3/5131 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 5/996 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 3/1451 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 1/909 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 4/936 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 3/952 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 9/1413 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 37/1755 Here's where I could use some coaching: Full time cruising, have a very nice stereo (apartment-type)
90 more days till spring Reinhold Fussle at 6:42am 01.26.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1093 *grr I don't know if I am going to make it. Snow, cold days, long nights and the lake is frozen!!! I
Jib sheets question...splice or no splice (1) Mark Waggoner at 6:13am 01.26.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1827 My jib sheets are shot on my H28.5. The attached picture shows how each of the sheets has been spli
Lexan Hatch Scratches George H260 at 6:09am 01.26.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/829 The hatch on my H260 has scratches from being slid fwd and back. I think I eliminated the source of
stay sail on sloop john maroney at 5:51am 01.26.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1020 I have a 135 genny and some days i need a little more sail i want to put on a stay sail making i

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Brown sludge water in bilge BlowMeAway at 4:54pm 12.04.20 Looks to me like an abomination or emulsion of antifreeze, diesel fuel or oil, and some added salt w
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? (9) TheMoose at 4:53pm 12.04.20 Finally getting a chance to post an update - went and checked out the boat on Wednesday and was plea
New Boat Owner Help Tom J at 4:33pm 12.04.20 time is running out! just received a call from the ebay listing company. the owner is afraid I will
Halloween cruise Hayden Watson at 4:24pm 12.04.20 @Hayden Watson or @jssailem do either of you have an issue with the shank hitting the underside of
New Boat Owner Help shemandr at 4:09pm 12.04.20
ST1000 Tiller Autopilot installation Beneteau First 20 Hunter216 at 4:06pm 12.04.20 I uploaded the Raymarine ST1000 and ST2000 user manual and quick start here. https://sbo.sailboato
Brown sludge water in bilge 31seahorse at 4:05pm 12.04.20 Hello Sandfly, Nasty looking liquid! Is there any hint of oil in the bilge? An oil/water mix could
Adding shore power? Stu Jackson at 3:56pm 12.04.20 You can't heat a boat with DC unless it is a diesel or other fuel fired device; electrical resistanc
Catalina 27 (1980) port cockpit locker Stu Jackson at 3:50pm 12.04.20 Congratulations, nice boat. We had a C22 for 5 years, then a C25 for 13, and this one since 1998.
Adding shore power? Project_Mayhem at 3:47pm 12.04.20 So TV, microwave, fans, heater, mini fridge, devices to charge etc. The microwave, heater and som
37 year old Catalina comes to life... Grotto at 3:31pm 12.04.20 Very nice job, and bravo on the spray job on the paint I ended up roll and tipping I was too cowardl
which winch cable to use johnCartelli at 3:08pm 12.04.20 sounds good but i dont know what type I have (1x19, 7x7, 7x 19? 304 ?
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 3:01pm 12.04.20 time is running out! just received a call from the ebay listing company. the owner is afraid I will
ST1000 Tiller Autopilot installation Beneteau First 20 Hunter216 at 2:52pm 12.04.20 I did find the manual at a Beneteau Dealer in Seattle. I thought I had posted it here. I will try a
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 2:50pm 12.04.20 thanks again Darcy. The boat is 9500lbs, the length is 33.4 ft long including bow sprit, the beam is
New Boat Owner Help DArcy at 2:05pm 12.04.20 All things considered, your cheapest option is probably finding a boat transport company to bring it
ST1000 Tiller Autopilot installation Beneteau First 20 Gerryknight99 at 1:55pm 12.04.20 It is a really great sailboat. It is my second Beneteau First 20. I had a 1994 model with a wing kee
ST1000 Tiller Autopilot installation Beneteau First 20 (1) Gerryknight99 at 1:52pm 12.04.20 I don't think that will work I will take more pics of the mechanism the next time I go to the boat
1979 Oday hull number ID/ Title shows make as G & L Marine on a 22 year old title??? dlochner at 1:46pm 12.04.20 The hull number (HIN) should be on the upper starboard corner of the transom. It will begin with thr
Hatch size Dave Groshong at 1:28pm 12.04.20 The small one is a LEW size 10

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