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Vision 32 Anchor Mount Mike at 9:52am 12.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/822 Has anyone tried (and succeeded) in installing a bow anchor mount for their Vision 32? I am new to t
catalina 25 balanced rudder michael morris at 9:42am 12.29.03 Smaller Boats 2/1348 I have a 1979 standard rig catalina 25 fin keel. A new design balanced rudder is available for abou
Ultra Shoal Draft Modification - Crazy? Roger Magill at 9:41am 12.29.03 Big Boats 5/1063 I have debated actually posting this question to a general audience - I can only imagine the shrieks
We need some input from experts John at 9:38am 12.29.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1041 My wife and I are thinking of purchasing a mac26x. We have very little sailing experience.Q: How e
bad wiring or bad troubleshooting? Andy Craven at 9:33am 12.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/862 Our autobilge has not been working for a while and we assumed it was the float switch underneath the
catalina 25 balanced rudder michael morris at 9:25am 12.29.03 Smaller Boats 1/2312 I have a 1979 standard rig catalina 25 fin keel. A new design balanced rudder is available for abou
FF2 CD1 furler Paul H at 9:22am 12.29.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/876 Has anyone modified a dole 150 genoa to the CDI FF2 furling system. Did it turn out and did you not
mast conversion Javier at 8:09am 12.29.03 Bigger Boats 0/904 FriendsI have an Oday 27 that in winter is in Acapulco and in rain times goes to Valle de Bravo la
Breaking up can be hard to do.... Captain John Edwards at 8:05am 12.29.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1159 I have a wonderful Cherubini 33'. I love it and I know all its quirks. But here is the dilema. I fou
best 1" sanitation hose richard at 6:41am 12.29.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1146 Since Odorsafe only comes in 1-1/2", what is the best 1" hose to use to replace the hose between my
Propane solonoid switch Bob at 5:42am 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/936 I recently bought a 1988 O'Day 302. My problem is that I cannot get the propane fuel to flow to the
MacGregot vs Hunter dale kundinger at 4:35am 12.29.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/815 I have an Mac 26X (50 horse Merc), been sailing it for two seasons and have enjoyed it a great deal,
Painting on jack stands Paul at 3:30am 12.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/4921 My C27 sits on a cradle of four jack stands. In the spring I'll apply antifouling paint. What is/a
ODay 23 toe-rail fixes AD at 3:15am 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1083 The teak trim on my toe-rails are loose and the source of a leak (I suspect). Wkat is the best way t
Chicago Stictly Sail Griffin at 1:34am 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/881 Anybody else going?Maybe we could get togetherGriffin
The Unthinkable--OB-powered Hunter 30? Bill Clark at 1:29am 12.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/833 Hello, I am new to this forum and recently purchased a Hunter 30. I bought the boat (77 in Key Largo
cockpit cushion(s) options? william at 1:00am 12.29.03 Smaller Boats 6/856 think i have added a set of cockpit cushions to my wishlist. i looked at a set by c cushions and was
San Diego Sailing Jim Schaff at 12:46am 12.29.03 Ask All Sailors 6/989 In early Feb 2004, I plan to pull my Hunter 26 (swing keel, water ballast) to San Diego (the lakes a
For Ernie R. re 33 manual jboernge at 12:43am 12.29.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1039 Received your email, but your reply address was no good. Please resend and include a good email add
treated with poli-glow Dan at 12:29am 12.29.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/909 over the holiday weekend. I was very impressed with the results. now for the real test, how does it

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Invest 95L kappykaplan at 10:41am 10.30.20 Grapefruit cross pollinated with an Orange, smaller and sweeter. Solar winds harvested, about 300
What shackle for halyards? Sailfanatic at 10:38am 10.30.20 If your jib halyard runs through a halyard retainer at the masthead (often added for the furler) and
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Davidasailor26 at 10:34am 10.30.20 +1 for the advice above about depowering the kite and easing the sheet before pulling the sock down.
Invest 95L shemandr at 10:33am 10.30.20 It might be better to drift away from your slip and end up on some marsh or field than land on the m
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? odaydokay at 10:30am 10.30.20 I am a tad over 6 feet and I do not hit so it is at least 6'1", probably a bit more.
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Sailfanatic at 10:28am 10.30.20 ... Turn downwind until the asym becomes blanketed by the main, loosen sheet and pull the sock dow
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 10:27am 10.30.20 Thanks sfbay. I've read that article and enjoyed it. The feedback from O'Day owners on the FB group
Invest 95L (3) JamesG161 at 10:25am 10.30.20 OK all, I am going to start a new post on the full, start to finish, of my boat's returned to servic
Spinnaker working loads? Sailfanatic at 10:23am 10.30.20 Those winches should be fine, although I think most people who fly asym cruising chutes just use the
What shackle for halyards? Dave Groshong at 10:11am 10.30.20 Tylaska are the cream, Wichard thimbles are nice too, nothing wrong with the more utilitarian Rons
What shackle for halyards? BarryL at 10:07am 10.30.20 Hi, I like Tylaska. https://www.tylaska.com/product/halyard-shackles Barry
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line BarryL at 10:04am 10.30.20 Hello, Congratulations for flying the spinnaker! As mentioned, you don't want to just 'blow the ta
Mast Up Compression Post Fix - Hunter 34 DJAY at 9:59am 10.30.20 I did it on an H31; very similar construction to your H34. Loosen rig, two jacks (I used two bottle
Cordage Scott T-Bird at 9:58am 10.30.20 The exception. Older boats with older ST (Barients, Barlow, OLD lewmars etc) winches will often ha
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 9:58am 10.30.20
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sail sfbay at 9:51am 10.30.20 This article indicates the O'Day 30 (1977 - 1984) headroom in the main cabin is 6? 3? on centerline
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line THECUSCUS at 9:40am 10.30.20 Run the tack line back to a cam cleat in the cockpit area, and make the line long enough to do what
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries planoron at 9:31am 10.30.20 Yes. Thanks Looks like I will keep the fat ass gel batts :)
What shackle for halyards? thinwater at 9:27am 10.30.20 Knots. Sorry, had to.... Main. The last two boats started with shackles and both went to bowlines.
Fold or flex? Hayden Watson at 9:20am 10.30.20 I'm reading those are maintenance intensive. I have had my boat for 21 years and it is still withi

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