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Bimini for a Catalina 27 Janet Brzoska at 4:29am 08.28.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/4944 My husband I own a 1986 Catalina 27 and we need to retrofit her with a bimini for a 6'3" skipper. L
heave to Ben at 4:10am 08.28.03 Ask All Sailors 16/1298 What exactly does that term mean, and how do you do it? I've looked around the archives and can't f
Locations Dan Phillips at 4:04am 08.28.03 Big Boats 1/1072 I am looking for thoughts on where to keep my C400. I am in need of a location that I can fly into
M25 XP cooling water pump Richard at 3:05am 08.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/958 I'm looking for the Kubota P/N. Anyone replace theirs recently? I know its a D-950 but their are 4
Centerboard Help Dennis Varley at 2:52am 08.28.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1086 I need to replace my centerboard rope on my 79 O'Day 25. Thanks to this website I have a good idea
Looking to replace dingy... Ozana at 2:49am 08.28.03 Ask All Sailors 12/2430 with another inflatable one. The one that came with the boat is a 1995 quicksilver 330 (pink Hypalon
Galley changes to the new 36 Ricky Gravitte at 2:20am 08.28.03 Big Boats 2/771 I am waiting for delivery on a 356, but now its going to be the new 36. I have not seen the 36 but I
Any reasonably priced marinas on Conn. shore Steve C at 1:08am 08.28.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1156 Any reasonably priced marinas in Conn. along the shore, say from New Haven to Mystic? I'm paying $60
ice box gary at 12:06am 08.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1009 I just bought my first sailboat a 1986 Catalina 27 and the whole family (3 of us)are very excited.
Leading Outhaul Aft Tim Paul at 11:55pm 08.27.03 Smaller Boats 12/1102 I'm considering leading the outhaul on my h26 aft using a block at the foot of the mast. Currently,
Loudhailer ? How to Use ? Marcio Bodnariuc at 11:51pm 08.27.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2131 Just bought a Hunter 34' that is equipped with a Apelco Loudhailer Apelco HXL1000.Don't have the ma
What glue for the vinyl headliner David Walters at 11:21pm 08.27.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4772 I think this was discussed before but I'm archive search illiterate. I need to get to some wiring t
refrigerated ice box lid Judi at 10:40pm 08.27.03 Other Sailboats 2/998 The refrigerated ice box lids 'leaks'. When the box is well chilled condensation in found on the co
What rhymes with Kenosha? (1) Rick Warner at 8:33pm 08.27.03 Destinations 1/1527
Installing shower on Macgregor 26M Victor at 6:28pm 08.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/7421 Hello there! I am wondering if anyone had installed a shower on his/her Macgregor 26 boat. Please sh
Transpac 2003 Catalina 38 Keith at 4:17pm 08.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1113 I followed the exploits of Barking Spider, CAT 38 in this years Transpac race. I also own a CAT 38
ROUNDING UP Brad at 1:31pm 08.27.03 Smaller Boats 41/2719 Went sailing today on my 260 with some friends and the boat would not hold course. We didnt have an
Looking for a picture of Northill folding anchor James at 1:24pm 08.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/4827 I have just acquired a stainless folding Northill anchor. It is very unique and by my account seems
Black stuff in bilge Connie at 1:15pm 08.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1754 I have an 87 C30 and as far as I know the last time the bilge was cleaned out was in 1999 when it wa
Performance on points of sail Mike at 12:27pm 08.27.03 Big Boats 4/747 I read in Practical Sailor's review of the 410 that it stalled when pointed above 35 degrees in mode

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Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 9:11am 10.11.20 Many more, but this explains the forces involved on the mast. Why design a boat with prebend? And
Whisker pole topping lift markwbird at 9:10am 10.11.20 I did this. I mounted a pad eye to the front of the mast about 2/3 the way up and then put a block o
Tension Specifications MikeHoncho at 9:08am 10.11.20 Get a Loos gauge. Money well spent
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? jssailem at 9:08am 10.11.20 @FastOlson I concur with your comment about racing a One Class and that racing is a training ground
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? JamesG161 at 9:04am 10.11.20 Would love to have the pre bend link too if you have a minute Jim Many more, but this explains the
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? DrJudyB at 9:01am 10.11.20 I have been sailing for 60 years, but I still think lessons are a good idea. IMO, lessons with a gr
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? SoSound at 8:58am 10.11.20 What kind of Yacht Club has a sales staff?
Please explain self bailing for me scottstef at 8:55am 10.11.20
Please explain self bailing for me kloudie1 at 8:54am 10.11.20 That drain in the bottom should have a little floaty ball in it that would stop water from entering
Gloucester 22 Owners Crazy Dave Condon at 8:50am 10.11.20 @Cjflyer You posted a photo of an inspection port probably 5 inch with a bilge pump in hand. Where
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

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