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How long should sails last? Tom Wootton at 10:06am 07.23.03 Ask All Sailors 15/6623 My boat (a 1995 Hunter 26) has its original Doyle dacron sails. I'm no expert on sailcloth, but they
Forward and aft lookouts (1) Cameron Root at 9:59am 07.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/954 Here is a pic of my crew.
update for laminated interior david strickland at 9:53am 07.23.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/978 I am currently updating my oday 25 and decided the 1977 yellow has to go. Has anyone had any luck w
Broad Reach sail position??? Rick Belisle at 8:05am 07.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1126 HI, all. I'm trying to understand just how to set me Main/Genoa for Broad Reaching. I'm talking abou
shaft removal while afloat jim at 7:45am 07.23.03 Other Sailboats 2/768 I was going to try to remove my shaft on my 30 Catalina while it was in the water. My question is ca
manual section on centerboards david kavanaugh at 6:54am 07.23.03 Day Sailers 1/1036 I am having trouble with my centerboard. If anyone has the manual for a daysailor II or III, I am to
Faster tack Bob Rutland at 6:15am 07.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/933 My 84 H31 seems to be faster and point higher on a starboard tack than on a port. Could this be a ri
adjustable backstay mac 26x ed at 5:42am 07.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1313 When stepping the mast witha roller furler ( no ajustment ) and the backstay secured I must use an e
Owner's Repair Manuels Don Lustig at 5:39am 07.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/926 Does a manuel exist that shows plumbing schematics, included fresh water systems for the above model
rudder brackets ed at 5:27am 07.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/980 It seems that the rudder brackets are too long! They appear to hit the inside of the transom before
To roller furl or not Dan F at 5:13am 07.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/930 I am considering the purchase of a Catalina 27. It currently does not have a roller furling system
tiller auto pilots michael at 5:02am 07.23.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/896 i am looking to purchase an auto pilot for my catalina 27 (1974).i was recomended a raymarine st1000
teak oil and nonskid george at 4:49am 07.23.03 Ask All Sailors 0/915 In the process of oiling the teak rails on my O'Day sailboat, I slopped a good bit of it on the beig
Winter Cover paul lareau at 4:37am 07.23.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1246 I am looking for a winter cover for my C400. Does anyone know who makes them ?
PROPAINE LOCATION BOB at 3:34am 07.23.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/954 I AM ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A PROPAINE UNIT IN MY 1981 CATALINA 30. THE ONLY PLACE TO LOCATE TANK IS
Refurbish 79 Catalina25 George B. Homan at 2:28am 07.23.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/969 I would like to refurbish my Catalina 25.She is a 1979 and I believe she is good shape.I need a chec
sea worthy Louis at 2:26am 07.23.03 Smaller Boats 9/1008 Have a question for hunter 23.5 owners. How sea worhty is this boat? I was conteplating trailering t
Buy & charter it, or just buy Walt Allensworth at 1:27am 07.23.03 Ask All Sailors 13/1344 My wife and I have been going over this delemma for months, and we're not any closer to a resolution
shroud tension John Power at 12:57am 07.23.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1112 Hi,I own a 1977 Hunter 30. I have owned it for years and have adjusted my shrouds just by feel. Is
Prosafe galvanic isolater/monitor yea or ney? Ed at 12:57am 07.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/794 My 426 came with out a prosafe galvanic momnitor isolator system - it was hull #1 and just didn't ge

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Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis Cat36Amoore at 8:55am 10.04.20 So I just pulled the instructment panel to test the ignition switch and check the wiring. All things
Sextant cb32863 at 8:51am 10.04.20 Astronomy..... get the SKY VIEW LITE APP... IT'S FREE !!!! names EVERYTHING in the heavens a
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Meriachee at 8:50am 10.04.20 the question is i owe yard like 8 months but paid 3 year almost top price even much more than moori
Sextant cb32863 at 8:48am 10.04.20 Thank you everyone for your answers; I will pass them on to him. I personally will look into the US
37C Windlass (3) Bolander at 8:35am 10.04.20 Thank you Jim, Dave and Ralph, I've looked at your post and photos and videos. Jim, I like how your
Fixed portlights with painted-on trim kloudie1 at 8:32am 10.04.20 Looks old but not leaking?? UUuuhhhhhh.. "isn't broken--- don't fix it" comes to mind.. but.. they a
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis Cat36Amoore at 8:29am 10.04.20 I checked the batteries with voltmeter one read 13.5 and other 13.6. Plus once I connected to shore
Sextant Ilanortho at 8:27am 10.04.20 I like the idea of learning a skill just to learn the skill. @Ilanortho please share with your frie
Sextant kloudie1 at 8:27am 10.04.20 To continue beating this fatigued horse (Pegasus, maybe?) I bought one of these for the coffee table
Sextant jssailem at 8:20am 10.04.20 I like the idea of learning a skill just to learn the skill. @Ilanortho please share with your frien
Cockpit Cushions (1) sail sfbay at 8:19am 10.04.20 There will be lots of opinions from this site. My cushions were purchased from SBO store., which ar
Cockpit Cushions Johnb at 8:17am 10.04.20 We have abandoned fixed cockpit cushions in favor of a whole bunch of throwable type 4 cushions. The
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Davidasailor26 at 8:11am 10.04.20
Sextant Ilanortho at 8:05am 10.04.20 Thank you everyone for your answers; I will pass them on to him. I personally will look into the US
Cockpit Cushions Sirius Pete at 8:05am 10.04.20 They look terrific! Where did you have them made?
Sextant Ilanortho at 8:02am 10.04.20 I purchased a Davis Mark 15 a few years ago when I was taking a celestial navigation course. Not t
Sextant Ilanortho at 8:01am 10.04.20 And therein lies the shame, if you're a boater (assume you are, or you wouldn't be posting here) yo
Sextant Ilanortho at 8:00am 10.04.20 Astronomy..... get the SKY VIEW LITE APP... IT'S FREE !!!! names EVERYTHING in the heavens a
Sextant JamesG161 at 7:57am 10.04.20 Interesting that most sailors want to find where they are with a sextant. But... What if you know
Cockpit Cushions (1) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 7:41am 10.04.20 Mine are 3 inch medium density foam, wrapped in plastic sheeting (with a vent in the bottom :)) and

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