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Keith
at 10:43am 07.14.03
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I was considering buying a 30 mkIII either new or late model but don't see any used late model boats
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Keith
at 10:41am 07.14.03
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I'm considering buying a 28mkII. Could anyone comment on how well it handles in high wind condition
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Marc Lanteigne
at 10:32am 07.14.03
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What is the biggest motor that can be put on the 25 and can it bring it on a plane the same way a 50
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Paul
at 9:24am 07.14.03
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Anyone tried sailing a 26X without ballast? If the boat capsizes, does it take on water in the cabi
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RALPH ALVAREZ
at 9:21am 07.14.03
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Hi everyone, just want to know if anyone can help me with a problem I'm presenting on my rudder. Whi
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Scott Wilson
at 9:19am 07.14.03
4/1170
In anticipation of using the newly installed WP30 this week, any advise or experience using the whee
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Tony Wilcox
at 9:15am 07.14.03
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I have seen some posts re using an anchor sail, does anyone know how big a sail would be needed on a
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Chuck Petty
at 8:28am 07.14.03
2/975
Does anyone have any suggestions for an interium fix for the forward hatch on an H-27. Basically, t
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John
at 8:16am 07.14.03
0/1006
Does anyone know what the actual height is of the steel I-beam under the compression post in a 78 H3
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fred winter
at 8:13am 07.14.03
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in order to rebed the cabin top winches , or any other for that matter, does the outer cover need to
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Mike Johannsen
at 7:40am 07.14.03
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Does any one have any information on Asimow Engineering combination mast head lights. Mine has broke
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Rick
at 7:21am 07.14.03
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I have purchased an O'day 30 and have noticed a list to port while at mooring, I have checked rig an
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Daniel
at 7:17am 07.14.03
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Hello, Hope everyones summer is going well. Can anyone tell me if they have the Forespar Tiller Ex
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Paul
at 6:58am 07.14.03
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What is the fastest you have gone under sail? GPS indicated 6.5 kts yesterday on a 26X with full ma
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Steve Feinsilver
at 6:46am 07.14.03
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Have the basic Jabsco manual heads that came with my 2000 Hunter 410, and the aft one has a bad leak
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C Smith
at 6:43am 07.14.03
6/928
The trick is to motor for several miles at about 6 knots with the ballast valve and plug open. Fortu
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Steve Feinsilver
at 6:32am 07.14.03
6/1042
Here's a stupid question: in the process of connecting an electric head (an interesting question in
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Paul H
at 6:23am 07.14.03
4/1038
Interested in knowing if the batten should protrude out of the sail pocket or should it sit complete
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Cameron Root
at 5:51am 07.14.03
6/1053
How to rig the foot of the spinnaker without conflicting with the drum on the cdi. thanx in advance
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Steve Hornberger
at 5:13am 07.14.03
2/1217
Peggy, Am in the planning stages of the dreaded replacement of the 12 year old alum holding tank in
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Spinnaker working loads?
Kings Gambit at 7:55am 11.01.20 I have two sheet winches on each side of the cockpit. Primaries for headsail sheets, and then two sm |
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Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line
dlochner at 7:49am 11.01.20 A couple years ago I watched a solo sailor use a novel approach when the wind picked up and his spi |
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Propeller shaft key material
DArcy at 7:46am 11.01.20 Good question. Keys are used, along with friction, to transmit torque from the shaft to the prop. I |
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Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line
DArcy at 7:37am 11.01.20 I forgot that statement, and that location was part of the problem. The OP needs to consider how h |
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Propeller shaft key material
jssailem at 7:24am 11.01.20 @dlochner I understand that choice in association with a motor powering equipment on the shop floor. |
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Fold or flex?
Rick D at 7:22am 11.01.20 So it sounds like yearly maintenance for feathering props. How often do you guys w/F'oF's need to d |
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I have a rigging question
jssailem at 7:13am 11.01.20 Welcome @Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo to the forum. You bring an interesting project to a sailing c |
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Yanmar Engine Life???
dlochner at 7:10am 11.01.20 Diesels run a very long time with routine maintenance. I have the smaller sibling to your engine, a |
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Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line
Hunter216 at 7:10am 11.01.20 But near the end of my sail, the wind started to build and got to a point where it was starting to |
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Yanmar Engine Life???
Rick D at 7:02am 11.01.20 To put yourself at rest, get a mechanical survey from a marine diesel mechanic. That is a good idea |
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West Marine antifreeze
jssailem at 6:57am 11.01.20 Without information from Starbrite the cause of the recall is not identified. It may spec correctly |
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Catalina 28 buyer
jssailem at 6:53am 11.01.20 Welcome to the forum @John Ardoin. Strong statement. The Catalina 28 is a great boat. Good luck. We |
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Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line
jssailem at 6:50am 11.01.20 @JRacer I like your set up of the tack line at the stern and along the rail. I am wondering about t |
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Radar Head Elevation On Mast
jssailem at 6:33am 11.01.20 I have not had any problem. The new sail has a bit of extra cloth in the area to manage any chafe. Y |
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Autopilot - quick and hard or long and soft?
Ken Cross at 6:32am 11.01.20 Ours works like yours. Ken |
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Autopilot - quick and hard or long and soft?
jssailem at 6:30am 11.01.20 I am going to suggest that you remove the wheel, clean and lube the eccentrics the rubber ring wrap |
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Macerator Pumps, Hunter 45 CC
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:14am 11.01.20 Fwiw, Johnson Pump macerator pumps are higher quality version of the Jabsco macerator pump for very |
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