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Test sail 460 Martin at 8:51am 08.12.03 Big Boats 1/900 I'm test sailing a 2-year old 460 at the weekend.Grateful for any views of particular things I shou
Rigging the sock John New at 8:39am 08.12.03 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1092 OK, so I'm about ready to take a deep breath and try flying my cruising spinnaker. It came with the
Response to "Stains" Rusty at 7:55am 08.12.03 Smaller Boats 0/699 I noticed in the Archives that John K asked a question last month about products or methods to remov
Jib Dimensions Craig at 7:29am 08.12.03 Day Sailers 3/1310 Can anyone tell me the specifications for a jib for an O'day Daysailer II. I recently acquired one
Leak from above the rudder shaft coupling Larry Whitmire at 5:33am 08.12.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1209 Help!!! I have a leak from the coupling above the rubber hose on the rudder shaft. It only leaks whe
272 forestay length dennis young at 4:32am 08.12.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/945 I'm replacing my 16-year-old CDI furler with a new SIMPLICITE furler from Longeuil, Quebec. And for
Just sold my 272LE... Bob Todd at 4:21am 08.12.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/872 ...and my offer was accepted on a Nonsuch 30, so it's on to single-sail sailing!I just wanted to l
motor size 26D George Traini at 3:20am 08.12.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/830 I have a 8hp mariner on a 1989 26D I found my self this week with the need for the boat to travel w
Main Breaker Gene at 2:43am 08.12.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/790 Does anyone knows where the shore power main breaker is located in the 35.5 Hunter legend 1995 model
Lean Joe Murphy at 1:11am 08.12.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1018 This is my second year sailing, I would like to know how far I could lean with my Mac 25, for I woul
oday192 outboard bracket & Battery charge cable Ron at 12:37am 08.12.03 Ask All Sailors 0/916 The outboard motor bracket (Fulton ? )on my transom needs replacement--the bushings on the hinge piv
broken motor mounts Dave Slepoy at 12:31am 08.12.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1008 I am in need of at least 2 if not 4 new motor mounts for a Catalina 28 with a M3-20 engine. The one
In praise of condensators Frank Arndorfer at 12:10am 08.12.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1103 Several weeks back I read with much interest a few posts regarding air conditioners, dry (or wet) bi
tack cringle and outhaul Louis at 11:56pm 08.11.03 Smaller Boats 2/996 I attach the cringle just above the tack with a shackle and pin to the gooseneck. Is this correct? S
Catalina 27 HML or luff length Bob Shafer at 11:44pm 08.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1161 I have searched everywhere for the HML or Luff length for the C27. I am looking for a used drifter
Drifter for Catalina 27 Bob Shafer at 11:08pm 08.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1498 I am looking for a use drifter for my just restored '75 C27. What is the ideal size and cloth weigh
Removing boat name Paul at 10:43pm 08.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1206 I am planning to remove the name from the boat I just bought. I have the denaming ceremony rules bu
Furlex question R. marble at 10:28pm 08.11.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1339 My 27' Hunter has a furlex that came on it. The drum is rubing on the front red/green light when th
Air draw thru toilet during pumpout Doug Snell at 9:45pm 08.11.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1360 When I get my holding tank emptied from the deck pumpout, I notice that there is air drawn through t
Companionway hatch for Catalina 27 Doug at 2:56pm 08.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/1099 Back on 7/6 I posted that I was looking for the rear hatch to a catalina 27. John Hendricks was kin

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In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 (1) JamesG161 at 9:04am 11.07.20 This is mine from ZSpar... be missing the Port side rub rail , the Starboard side show a white frict
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Greek Alphabet Crazy 2020 (1) JamesG161 at 8:29am 11.07.20 If it matters to anyone It does matter:thumbup: Another thought about ACE, it describes the amoun
2 inch sanitation hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:29am 11.07.20 This time of year I'm surprised they don't offer "pumpkin spice!"
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Terry Cox at 8:26am 11.07.20 splice my rode to chain connections too. Boat came wirh a thimble splice for the rope to chain con
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 8:25am 11.07.20 My 1983 30' Oday C/B build number 313 has a M20 which was the replacement for the 5416. It is 16HP.
What is it? Toilet supply line... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:25am 11.07.20 On the lid, reads "Toilet Treatment" .. A little tablet went into the holder under the lid and when
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 Mechone at 8:17am 11.07.20 To me it looks like your rope is is wound backwards on the drum. That way it would not be rubbing. I
winch & hatch cover recommendations capta at 7:59am 11.07.20 We got ours from this web site and they are looking good, doing their job, and holding up nicely in
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? AlastairLC at 7:57am 11.07.20 He Peels it.:)
Transporting outboard on a bike rack? capta at 7:56am 11.07.20 I think it might work OK, if the OB clears the ground sufficiently for your trip. I'd mount it as hi
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? dlochner at 7:53am 11.07.20
Can't Remove Screw in Mast capta at 7:52am 11.07.20 Maybe use a punch if that happens. It's tough to use a punch when the surface isn't flat, to get a
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? capta at 7:49am 11.07.20 Teak doesn't rot from fresh water in the traditional way, so that's not a worry. What we've found is
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Terry Cox at 7:43am 11.07.20 Point taken, but I figure that Hunter placed it there for a reason and in doing so followed their te
Can't Remove Screw in Mast BigEasy at 7:38am 11.07.20 Recently had a struggle trying to remove a toe rail sheave, for my headsail, that was attached to t
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? AlastairLC at 7:36am 11.07.20
Can't Remove Screw in Mast Kings Gambit at 7:32am 11.07.20 A fractured screw surface is hard to start a center hole in. Maybe use a punch if that happens.
Can't Remove Screw in Mast Kings Gambit at 7:30am 11.07.20
Can't Remove Screw in Mast capta at 7:27am 11.07.20 At best, spray with a penetrant many times a day for days. It probably won't help, but worth a try.

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