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CREASE-SELF FURLING MAIN Waldo Emerson at 10:44pm 10.07.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1181 Have any 393 self-furling mast/main experiencedcreases in the sail starting at the mast and what c
I NEED HELP Kelly R. Mrvich at 6:30pm 10.07.03 Trailer Sailors 2/1532 I purchased a McGregor 25, 3 months ago. The prior owner said he would help me get the boat out of
Strength of no backstay rig Dave at 12:00pm 10.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/6840 I'm considering buying a late model Hunter (30+ feet), and have little knowledge of the no backstay
What did they cost new? o Mark Langenwalter at 11:54am 10.07.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1097 I was wondering what my 1980 Hunter 36 cost new? Does anyone know what their Cherubs cost in 1980-82*
New rudder David Alves at 10:42am 10.07.03 Big Boats 3/886 Looking at sending my rudder to Foss Rudder in Fl. for rebuilding. Any other sources in the northeas
Staystream roller furler Tom Lueck at 10:14am 10.07.03 Big Boats 3/1097 The upper shackle on my Streamstay roller furling (the jib halyard hooks to the top part and the fro
winter sail storage dick rierson at 10:03am 10.07.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1170 i have a question. my mast is a roller furling mast (beneteau 321), is the mainsail supposed to com
Racor filter replacement- 2 or 10 micron? Bob Peters at 9:53am 10.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/913 Hello, I just replaced an old racor which had a 10 micron element with a new racor which came with
First -time buyer John at 9:51am 10.07.03 Bigger Boats 1/1030 I am considering purchasing an Oday 272 or 272LE as my first boat. Does anyone have any advice on w
Port light leaks John D at 9:00am 10.07.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1048 I've had the long, one piece port lights replaced about a year ago. The are external, flush mount, h
marlone ball valves Mike Gurley at 7:39am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1400 I have just broken two Marlone ball valves on my 1994 Catalina. I have never had a problem before t
Secondhand boats Adrian Oliver at 7:16am 10.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/805 Having decided the 26x is for us and sailed on one last week, I am writing to all owners to ask what
Windlass on a H34 Hans Baart at 7:06am 10.07.03 Big Boats 1/939 Does any one have some advise on what type and how to install the proper windlass on a 1984 H34?
Alternator & Tachometer readout Randy at 7:01am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 5/3024 I've got a Universal M-18 diesel in my 84 Catalina 27. I'm wondering if anybody can shed some light
air coming from diesel thank jim wilcox at 5:36am 10.07.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/855 i am getting airfrom the diesel tank along with the fuel. i am not sure how to remove valves that le
Swaging technique Tim at 4:36am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1225 Can anyone explain the differences/benefits of using either rotary or roll press swaging on my stand
question about upgrading mainsheet on 81 H30 Fred G at 3:48am 10.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/724 I have purchased a mainsheet upgrade kit (new pullys) to replace the original mainsheet system on my
Mast Stepping & Trailer Tire Retrofit on 146 Darren G. at 3:34am 10.07.03 Day Sailers 3/1439 I 've just taken delivery of a new 146 and am wondering if it's safe to walk the mast up from inside
In Praise of the Coastal Cruiser Gary Wyngarden at 3:28am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 32/2844 I am obsessed about sailing. If you don't believe me, ask my wife, kids, friends, etc. For me saili
Air Conditioning Chandler Clark at 3:10am 10.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 12/969 I am moving to New Orleans and need to install air conditioning. Does anyone with a H31 have any su

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Main sheet twist jssailem at 9:18am 09.15.20 Mark, If you get any extra rain please please please send a bit south... We are coughing down here.
SV Preston Point rescue jssailem at 9:14am 09.15.20 Appears from the story that the boat owner was relying on his auxiliary. The primary engine on a sai
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... jssailem at 9:06am 09.15.20 All good ideas here Sir Michael, (once knighted?) The idea of working with the mast horizontal is a
SV Preston Point rescue justsomeguy at 9:05am 09.15.20 Helo might have dropped the swimmer downwind, and some sailors should stick to lakes/rivers?
Main sheet twist Mark Maulden at 8:43am 09.15.20 I can see where I think the block needs to swivel. Will play around with it at the dock. Perhaps
Main sheet twist All U Get at 8:30am 09.15.20 Having lived with a traveler on the bridge deck for more than 15 years, I also thought it was good
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... dmax at 8:12am 09.15.20 2) Festoon bulbs come in innies and outies (barrell and cone ends) - you just need an innie version.
ICW, December south to North jssailem at 8:12am 09.15.20 Good luck Dave... second times the charm...
TS Sally JamesG161 at 8:02am 09.15.20 Hurricane Sally is moving more Eastward. Mobile Al and Pensacola FL still have time to prepare. T
Main sheet twist Scott T-Bird at 8:00am 09.15.20
Main sheet twist Justin_NSA at 7:59am 09.15.20 Replace the line.. It has developed a twist memory.. I have to go with this. Can't come up with an
Frigoboat woes revisited Phil Mac at 7:57am 09.15.20 Thanks. That was kind of my thinking. So far, so good.
Main sheet twist Stu Jackson at 7:38am 09.15.20 Mark, good advice here. The blocks should never rotate, not a single one. In the old C34s, like min
87 Hunter 28.5 reefing the jib Justin_NSA at 7:29am 09.15.20 We probably have the same Hood system. To reef you should just have to cleat the side of continuous
87 Hunter 28.5 reefing the jib jssailem at 7:21am 09.15.20 Welcome to the forum @Shaw_2112 A picture is worth... well a lot when it comes to solving these ty
ICW, December south to North shemandr at 7:12am 09.15.20 ... I'll, hopefully, be the proud owner of not just two but three sailboats, two of which I need t
Main sheet twist Jackdaw at 7:08am 09.15.20 Replace the line with a 12-strand single braid that does not develop twist. Like NER Salsa. In addit
plastic fuel tank repair Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 09.15.20 I only posted to explain why you can't use a water or waste tank to hold fuel--gas OR diesel. I'd b
ICW, December south to North Scott T-Bird at 6:54am 09.15.20 How far south is it that people don't winterize their boat when it's in the water and left unattende
Where to register my boat timover5969 at 6:48am 09.15.20 I figured as much but thought it should be put out there. Not sure it was put out there but in Flo

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