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PLASTIC CABLE COVERS JERRY MITCHELL at 11:06am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1016 DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET 5/16 PLASTIC CABLE COVERS IN LENGTHS LONGER THAN 6'? WEST MARINE H
H30 Cradle? Dick Armstrong at 10:54am 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1153 Does anyone know where to get a good, solid cradle fit for an '89 Hunter 30? I've moved from the
Raising the Mast David Cooper at 9:45am 08.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/871 I have a 1975 O'day 25. I usually keep it in the water, however when I have had to take it for pain
Epoxy for cast iron swing keel Don K. at 6:47am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 18/4429 The cast iron swing keel on my Chrysler 26 starts to rust in a very short time no matter what kind o
What's up, dock? SailboatOwners.com at 6:14am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 105/5373 The last two feet to the dock can be the most perilous portion of any cruise. What's your secret
Capri 22 Fin Vs. Wing Joe M at 4:56am 08.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/10031 I am looking for a daysailer/ club racer and am considering the Capri 22.One is for sale in my area
Wintering in Florida West Coast marinas???? Frank at 4:48am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1616 Is it a good idea or not worth the ICW traffic to get down?
diesel problems Rob at 4:07am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 0/958 I posted this awhile ago and thought I would send a follow up photo to the group.....we are engine l
Tow Services Paul at 3:38am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1074 Every year, I think that I'll stop my SeaTow subscription because I never use their services, and al
Sail Slides John at 1:58am 08.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/1657 I have my halyards leading aft but I can't get the main up from the cockpit. The sail slides keep ge
lead aft bob at 1:38am 08.29.03 Trailer Sailors 1/1606 I would like to set it up to run everything from the cockpit. I am most enterested in ways to drop t
M25 and water route Steve at 12:25am 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 11/1600 Excuse - new owner.A mechanic recently worked on my transmission..said there wasn't a lot of water
Laptops on Boats IslandJack at 12:25am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 11/3111 I'm about to move on my boat full time on 9/15. I'm really wanting to take my laptop aboard, althoug
shroud rollers Bob Shafer at 12:24am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/2538 I want to add shroud rollers to protect my headsails, but was discouraged to see the high price of a
1981 Hunter 30 portlights Lee Adkison at 12:21am 08.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1071 I'm looking to replace the portlights on my 30. One has just broken the molding where the latch pin
buying catalina 22 john at 11:33pm 08.28.03 Smaller Boats 7/1235 i am looking to buy a catalina 22 1976 what damage do i look for and general wear and tear should i
Hunter 170 Jib Kevin Hughes at 11:08pm 08.28.03 Day Sailers 3/1784 I am having a problem with my jib not unrolling all the way. There seems to be one or two "wraps" l
Stainless Steel Fixed Ladder UnBelizeable at 10:38pm 08.28.03 Smaller Boats 3/1045 Anyone know of a good ladder for the Cat 22. I now use one which is alittle too short and rocks way
Stantions Aberlour at 10:01pm 08.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/854 Has anyone found a way to access the starboard stantion over the electrical panel. I can get at the
Stripes Vinyl Robert Murphy at 8:43pm 08.28.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1243 If anyone needs to replace the stripes on 1987 305 or close I will have extra, 4" I had to buy 50 ft

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Wood in cabin of Mac 25 Freedom77 at 8:49am 10.11.20 Honey teak overlay
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 8:47am 10.11.20 I solved the problem with a new sail. No mast tuning.:biggrin: Read this link on that includes Se
Cabin interior cloth repair for my Gloucester 22 sail sfbay at 8:44am 10.11.20 I think you have a number of cabin cloth options depending on what finish, look, feel how much insul
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:43am 10.11.20 It is always sad when the seasons change and you have to put away the toys of Summer. Just think yo
small boat halyard questions jssailem at 8:39am 10.11.20 @SailingLoto I am guessing that you are near the end of your season for 2020. The mast will be down
Trailer alignment BrianRobin at 8:37am 10.11.20 Did the affected tire wear on the inside or outside? It could possibly be another problem, such as a
Gloucester 22 Owners (10) EdWhite at 8:35am 10.11.20 Hi, I have a Gloucester 22 and I am about to restore her! I am looking for tips! I am new to the f
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? BlowMeAway at 8:29am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion wa
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:25am 10.11.20 For years dealers sold new and used boats to non sailors. I have been an advocate of dealers shoul
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? JamesG161 at 8:25am 10.11.20 Original sails, no battens, so stretching during the 17 years before we bought it may be the proble
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 8:24am 10.11.20 Learning a skill like sailing benefits from some theory, but you can let theory replace practical e
C27 Ditch the tiller jssailem at 8:19am 10.11.20 Fitting wheels can be a challenge. I was on a CAL 31. She was built with the option of a tiller or a
Rudder bushings for Hunter 43 Legend sail sfbay at 8:17am 10.11.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Good advise from Marlow hunter, Fos
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:14am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion way
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:11am 10.11.20 This is more like what I had: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ronstan--automatic-bailers--P002_074_0
C27 Ditch the tiller Calif. Ted at 8:10am 10.11.20 Catalina 270 has a T shaped cockpit and a 36" wheel, because you don't have a T shaped cockpit you c
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:07am 10.11.20 You need a few removable plugs like for a sink at home. You'll have to learn to live with the fear
Please explain self bailing for me Calif. Ted at 7:59am 10.11.20 Self bailers usually have some sort of rubber one way valve involved, either an internal flapper or
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 7:58am 10.11.20 Interesting thread. The posters came at this thru different venues, but there are commonalities in
Trailer alignment Crazy Dave Condon at 7:50am 10.11.20 Check to see if the bearings and racers are not worn or loose as well

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