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Does the Furling System Replace the Forestay? Sam Kramer at 11:32am 08.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2080 After three power outings in my new '02 26X, I shamed myself into finally raising the mast yesterday
Boom Rebuild Charles at 11:14am 08.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1059 I have a 1982 Capri 25 that needs to have the boom "rebuilt" with new rigging and sheaves. Anyone k
Is the mailsail really that hard to raise Jim A at 10:59am 08.27.03 Big Boats 4/857 I have read alot of reviews about raising the mailsail and to tell you the truth it looks like a big
Maritime Attorney Needed Frank at 9:52am 08.27.03 Ask All Sailors 31/1982 Purchased sailboat after and because of certain claims made about previous work completed.Subsequen
New London, CT Bill at 9:30am 08.27.03 Destinations 0/1182 Boats, books and brushes; the sailing and arts festival will be in New London, CT. on 5.6. '7 Sept.
New Hunter 41 model Jeff Bacon at 9:06am 08.27.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/814 Hi all:Has anyone seen the New Hunter 41, is it even out yet, and, what's the difference ( other t
No-spill Gasoline Containers (Eco-cans) Rick D at 7:56am 08.27.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1058 Hey, do any of you guys with the newly-required eco-fuel cans have the same problem as I? I find the
What rhymes with 'Kenosha'? Rick Warner at 7:54am 08.27.03 Destinations 0/1206
Honda Generator Rick D at 7:34am 08.27.03 Big Boats 22/1944 Just returned from over two weeks away from our Marina del Rey slip to hang off our mooring in Cat H
mast ht above waterline tall rig dan at 7:31am 08.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/1212 would like to know the mast ht above the waterline for the tall rig, purchased the boat couple month
Engine Noise - easily reduced by Insulation Grant Cleverley at 7:27am 08.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/937 A good idea is to add foil backed, self adhesive engine insulation to both the fore and aft engine c
Brass Prop Shaft - Bent and replaced with SS Grant Cleverley at 7:02am 08.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1696 We own a 2001 C320 with 350 hours on the engine. We do not recall hitting anything or getting the p
autopilot problem Frederick at 6:55am 08.27.03 Big Boats 4/809 Auto pilot / water press pumpA little while ago my autopilot kicks off when the water pressure pum
Prop for H28 1992 Jamie Miller at 4:37am 08.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/880 I have the original two blade prop on my H28. Someone said I would get better power (especially in r
Winch for keel Jacque at 4:25am 08.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/941 The cable is beginning to fray on our MacGregor 25. That part does not go in the water but I think
Boat Pox "Cure"? Bob Salter at 3:41am 08.27.03 Ask All Sailors 10/2089 Hello- We are Rocky Mountain sailors who own a sweet and tough Potter 19 that has never been a probl
Hurst Transmission Art Femenella at 3:10am 08.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/1928 I have a 1988 Catatina 30 with a universal 25XP and Hurst transmission. Transmission will not stay e
lifelines Sail4dale at 3:02am 08.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/970 I've heard many theories about cleaning life lines. What's the latest consensus on the proper compo
Shroud Adjusters John Radcliff at 2:26am 08.27.03 Day Sailers 2/1315 Any one ever tried to replace the standard shroud adjusters with turnbuckles? Or replace the split
Tnx to Phil, found Brian's trip pics (1) Bud Meade at 1:58am 08.27.03 Smaller Boats 2/1994 On the Trailer Sailor BB Phil posted a link to Brian's trip. What a great article. Hope some of you

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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
Safety on deck Crazy Dave Condon at 7:42am 10.11.20 @Jackdaw gives good advice leading everything back. Thank you sir
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 7:41am 10.11.20 Thank you Shemandr. Appreciated. I have no way of knowing who tuned the rig last (or ever?!). Sails
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:40am 10.11.20 A former Hunter employee owns the forum store and has the build list for you boat. Dave Groshong is
Hunter 240 Furler Crazy Dave Condon at 6:58am 10.11.20 The jib is limited to a max 110. What most do not realize the mainsail is larger than a standard ma
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? Justin_NSA at 6:49am 10.11.20 Now that's a worthwhile upgrade! :thumbup:
Tension Specifications (1) sail sfbay at 6:45am 10.11.20 You also might the find the attached guide on tuning helpful. https://www.northsails.com/sailing/en
Toilet seat. Steve_Catalina at 6:36am 10.11.20 If you have the marine size you can replace for less than $20 US. Bemis Marine toilet seat, model
Tension Specifications sail sfbay at 6:34am 10.11.20 The link below should be helpful in tuning / tensioning your standing rigging.. https://www.yumpu.c
Dripless shaft seal RoyS at 6:29am 10.11.20 I have used the PSS for years but the new ones may have a problem. The design has changed and the ne
Cockpit floor replacement '84....? sail sfbay at 6:25am 10.11.20 Sounds like you are not the only Catalina 22 with cockpit cracks as discussed in the threads below (

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