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David at 10:23am 07.30.03
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Ok, Here's a different type of bottom question for your thoughts. Recently, I had a bottom job don
Pat at 10:17am 07.30.03
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I have a 1996 Beneteau 440 that I am "getting aquainted" with and trying to figure out the wiring co
Carl Madzey at 9:17am 07.30.03
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I just purchased a 26.5 Hunter and would like to fly a down-wind gennaker, I use to race a 22-j and
Bob Demming at 9:16am 07.30.03
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Does anyone know the proper depth to position the swing keel? On the advice of the previous owner,
jim at 8:52am 07.30.03
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Does anyone know how to check your motor mounts to see the they are ok? I have a Catalina 30 with a
Lyle Erickson at 8:08am 07.30.03
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Has anyone done a headsail upgade for their 460/466. It looks like a 120% jib may work. In lieu of
John H380 1999 at 7:56am 07.30.03
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Our 1999 380 has those oversize lower back cushions that some have removed, some talked of cutting b
Warren at 7:15am 07.30.03
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Peggy; not sure if you can answer this one, but here goes. I am not sure if my vent line is clogged.
Mike Andersen at 7:03am 07.30.03
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Hi All, Well bought my new boat two weeks ago (Hunter 27' 1980). When I bought her I saw that the
Randy at 5:37am 07.30.03
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I am in the market for a VHF radio for my C22. I sail in a lake mostly but may take the boat up to
Brad at 5:31am 07.30.03
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I am having the VHF radio's antenna mastmounted('03 260). as a gift my father bought me a 8ft shak
Pat Taylor at 4:19am 07.30.03
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I just purchased a 1989 Hunter 33.5. The surveyor suggested that I rebed the port jib track. Has an
Dale I at 3:49am 07.30.03
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The archives have little information regarding symmetrical spinnaker usage in a sock and I am wonder
R. Young at 3:35am 07.30.03
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An article on the NeilPryde web site on Cruising Spinnaker, shows the usable sailing angles for a cr
Rod at 3:19am 07.30.03
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I have an older Javelin and don't know what the hull number tells me. I have looked at all of the w
Nathan Schaan at 3:02am 07.30.03
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Anyone tried to re route the lines coming out of the boom (topping lift, outhaul, and reefing) to th
Darren Chilton at 2:54am 07.30.03
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I am currently in the process of buying a cat 30 and want to change the dinette to u shape i recentl
Jim A at 2:27am 07.30.03
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Anyone have a solution for getting tar off a fiberglass non-skid deck. The wife drops the dock line
Jacque at 2:24am 07.30.03
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My husband and I hit some stiff gusts of wind this past weekend. We are new to sailing, only 1 1/2
Dave Noack at 2:07am 07.30.03
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Have only had my '87 h23 since April, I've just been tying my companionway hatch in the open positio

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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
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
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.
Larger Wheel on 260
Calif. Ted at 7:27am 11.07.20
Most Edson wheels have a 1" straight shaft, but a tapered shaft is also made.
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel
BigEasy at 7:23am 11.07.20
I also don't use a swivel chain to anchor- just a heavy shackle. Never have any trouble at all with
What is it? Toilet supply line...
dlochner at 7:06am 11.07.20
Speaking of toilet treatments, Practical Sailor tested several holding tank treatments a few years a
What is it? Toilet supply line...
Justin_NSA at 7:04am 11.07.20
Well that's clever. I'll take a look at the cap next time I visit Bella. The POs never used raw wat
What is it? Toilet supply line...
kloudie1 at 6:59am 11.07.20
On the lid, reads "Toilet Treatment" .. A little tablet went into the holder under the lid and when
Can't Remove Screw in Mast
Rich Stidger at 6:41am 11.07.20
I have had good luck when using a battery operated impact driver tool. The hammering and torque in
What is it? Toilet supply line...
Tally Ho at 6:37am 11.07.20
Maybe a port to winterize the head. put a hose on there, and pump AF through the toilet water sys
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom?
twodzusfittings at 6:22am 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.
I like my teak grey. Why touch it?
DougM at 6:14am 11.07.20
The big problem is once someone starts down the path of cleaning and oiling teak, it has to be cont
What is it? Toilet supply line...
dlochner at 6:12am 11.07.20
It looks like a place to add some sort of holding tank treatment. I seem to recall that many years a
I like my teak grey. Why touch it?
dLj at 6:03am 11.07.20
Any wood left uncoated and outdoors sacrifices itself to the elements, that's just common sense. An
I like my teak grey. Why touch it?
Justin_NSA at 5:55am 11.07.20
Thanks Tom! My house is 100 years old this year. Our whole College Hill neighborhood is around that
Question about eye splice
Joe at 5:40am 11.07.20
First of all, that splice is no good. You were right to ask about it. Don't use it like that.. So

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