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321 in-mast furler dave h at 1:39pm 08.07.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1654 The corner of our main sail does not furl far enough into the mast. Although most of what shows is
Reefing the genoa Bob at 1:03pm 08.07.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2713 What do the experts say is the limit on roller reefing a well-cut 150 genoa? At what point does rol
Why is blue bottom paint so popular?? Wanderer138 at 12:56pm 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 13/5515 Maybe it's just me but The vast majority of boats I see have blue bottom paint. Why?It can't be th
Sticky/stubborn centerboard Ryan at 11:13am 08.07.03 Day Sailers 2/1025 Just picked up my brothers Oday Daysailor 2 and have come to find a very stubborn centerboard. He s
Hunter 26.5 Stantion Mitch at 8:26am 08.07.03 Smaller Boats 1/852 Hi,I'm looking for the forward (just forward of the beam) lifeline stantion for a 1988 Hunter 26.5
Bow thruster turbulence Frank Arndorfer at 8:20am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2186 I have a new Hunter 426DS and I opted for the factory-installed bow thrusters. In an e-mail conversa
What about the omc web site Ron Thweatt at 8:19am 08.07.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/972 I have tried to get to the web site for omc owners can not make it work any ideas also I have a 2 b
1975 Catalina 22 Jib Winch Mike at 8:12am 08.07.03 Smaller Boats 3/1904 I sail a Catalina 22 and in heavier winds the winches make a grinding noise, and I would like to gre
Pactor ll or lll ? Richard Briggs at 6:01am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1398 Hi all, I just read the post on "off shore comm." I would like to get some feed back from the users
Replacement Stripes Cost? Dave at 5:37am 08.07.03 Smaller Boats 19/1049 Anyone know the approximate cost of replacement decals for a H26/H260 or something thereabouts? Jus
The Iceman Gary Wyngarden at 5:16am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1213 Here is a simple, smart galley tip. Fill a heavy plastic container like a half gallon apple juice bo
offshore communications carisea at 5:00am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1006 HELP!!!!!! I am having great difficulty in trying to decide whether SSB/Pactor modem/laptop is the b
Access to aft rail nuts/bolts Bobby T.- 26x #4767 at 4:39am 08.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/969 anyone ever accessed the aft rail nuts/bolts from underneath? because I can't locate an access poin
What model of daysailor do I have? (1) Brandon at 3:19am 08.07.03 Day Sailers 3/1567 Hi all, I recently bought (by my best judgement) what I think is an O'day daysailor. But, Im not sur
Bareboat in the BVI Bob Keller at 3:06am 08.07.03 Big Boats 11/1506 Just booked my first bareboat charter through Moorings in the BVI. Just wondering if anyone has any
lower rudder bearing 440/Moorings 445 sandy at 3:00am 08.07.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1864 Recently hauled the boat and noticed some play in the lower rudder bearing. It appears the play was
Any good ideas? Jim at 1:38am 08.07.03 Big Boats 5/822 A simply problem looking for good ideas.Looking to learn how others have solved the garbage/garbage
Portlight removal H33 Marvin at 1:32am 08.07.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1068 I've reviewed the archives for information on how to remove only the port "lens" but I cannot seem t
Wheel conversion for Mac 25 Dahbig Kahuna at 1:24am 08.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1108 Has anyone done a tiller to wheel conversion on the 25? And in a related thought has anyone set up
Thanks, Steve Dion Gary Wyngarden at 12:39am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1037 I replaced my main halyard and topping lift yesterday using your paper clip and tape technique. Wor

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New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top (1) Sailfanatic at 11:29am 11.14.20 I solved this problem by moving the end of the spinnaker halyard from the bow pulpit, instead secur
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why Rick486 at 10:55am 11.14.20 Hi, Admittedly, I'm part of that influx of new sailors that saw a summer of restricted COVID trave
Wiring Ken Cross at 10:43am 11.14.20 Make sure you buy good materials and go slow. It's not a difficult job. As for your trailer lights,
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 (2) ggrizzard at 10:38am 11.14.20 Here are a couple of pics of my 2GM20 install showing the rails I mentioned .
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why capta at 10:12am 11.14.20 If they measure for the sail, then they are responsible if it doesn't fit.
Wiring dlochner at 10:11am 11.14.20 Charlie Wing's. Boatowners Illustrated Electrical Handbook. (Amazon Link). Clear, concise, easy to f
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why dlochner at 10:08am 11.14.20 Look around for a local non-affiliated loft, i.e., one that is not paying franchise fees to the bran
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector jssailem at 9:55am 11.14.20 I think the furler was installed really badly and with serious shortcomings. :plus: Seeing the ins
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 twalker H260 at 9:54am 11.14.20 Looks to be discontinued. Could likely have it rebuilt at an automotive electrical shop that deals
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector DrJudyB at 9:53am 11.14.20 Gary You have a problem. The furler extrusion should rotate around the forestay. There should be a
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why jssailem at 9:50am 11.14.20 I have a dog in the fight. I bought North Sails. They fit first hoist without any hiccups. The manag
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 SFS at 9:47am 11.14.20 Do you have a picture?
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 9:43am 11.14.20 Thanks!
Catalina 257 trailer height? Molokai at 9:42am 11.14.20 I wish I had seen this earlier as that is now my boat and it sat in my driveway for a week. I put i
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why kappykaplan at 9:42am 11.14.20 I'm partial to Quantum as that's where I got my new main several years ago. Is the sailmaker from Q
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why justsomeguy at 9:42am 11.14.20 Well, #3 is right out for political reasons. ;)
My turnbuckle has failed........ smokey73 at 9:36am 11.14.20 I think I've only seen threads pull out in stainless when they have been cross threaded or thread p
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector DrJudyB at 9:17am 11.14.20 Wouldn't the sail itself be enough All furlers have a top stop to keep the top swivel from slidin
My turnbuckle has failed........ (1) Calif. Ted at 9:09am 11.14.20 I think I've only seen threads pull out in stainless when they have been cross threaded or thread pi
Catalina 257 trailer height? F260SS at 9:08am 11.14.20 I wish I had seen this earlier as that is now my boat and it sat in my driveway for a week. I put it

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