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VHF radio interference 356 David at 10:35pm 05.31.03 Big Boats 9/1191 I have a new 356 with an inverter and 2 shore power connections (main line and 2nd line for air cond
Mackinac Steve at 8:46pm 05.31.03 Racing 2/1573 Well, I registered for the Port Huron to Mackinac for 2003. Having completed a number of 75-100 mil
Epsco tillerpilot roger at 7:58pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1685 A neighbor has ofered me an old tillrpilot off a 28 foot boat that he no longer has. It is an Epsco
Looking for a US built Hunter owner in Europe Eduardo Melnick at 7:34pm 05.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/919 I would like to learn about the problems and technical changes needed for an US Hunter boat manufact
Rigg tension gage specs?? Mark Wieber at 5:25pm 05.31.03 Big Boats 5/1484 Mirage is a 1985 C36. She had her standing rigging professionally done last fall. While sailing with
Catalina 22 or 25 Quinn at 3:54pm 05.31.03 Trailer Sailors 12/4163 How long does it take to setup a catalina 25 from trailer. I am trying to decide upon purchasing a
Need info on the two diferent transums on 33.5 Anthony Peterson at 3:36pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1071 Hi, I am looking to purchase a Hunter 33.5 and have noted that their seems to be two diferent transu
Any one have pics of a 26S rigged ? (1) Stu at 2:10pm 05.31.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1231 I've seen lots of pictures but none that have given me a clue as to the setup of the Jib sheets (gen
356 locker latches Chuck Wayne at 1:34pm 05.31.03 Big Boats 0/923 The Pin latches on the 356 are sized to take a 1/4"x1" ball latch clevis pin, not a 3/16 as I previo
Leak at rudder post Matt Niemic at 12:38pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1239 Water comming in at topof rudder post. can thisbe fixed with out removing rudder?
Leak under steering pedestal Matt Niemic at 12:35pm 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1441 What is the best way to repair a leak under the steering pedestal? The water does not seem to be com
New 331 - bow waterline under water - please help Chuck at 11:59am 05.31.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1321 Hello all, I looking at purchasing a new or slightly used 331 with a 5'5" keel. Today, one was in t
Can someone give me transom dimensions? Stephen at 10:24am 05.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1095 I could use the dimensions of the transom. I am getting vinyl letters cut to spruce up the boat. My
Leaky Salon Windows on 1985 37c Brian Ross at 10:08am 05.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1128 I just bought a 1985 37c. I was just wondering if anybody else has had any experience replacing the
1978 hunter 25 info lori at 9:20am 05.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1841 I just bought my first boat! 1978 25' in very good conditin. I'm trying to find an owners manual and
THREADBARE KNEE PATCHES SH at 8:53am 05.31.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1140 Hello,So, over the winter while contemplating the breaking strength of my wire rigging and figurin
Installing a spinaker halyard - 2002 h326 Ed Fluss at 8:33am 05.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/970 Hello all,Is it possible too install a spinaker halyard while the mast is rigged? There is no lead
Cruising Spinnaker Ron Baer at 8:19am 05.31.03 Smaller Boats 1/871 Can any 240 owner that has a cruising spinnaker tell me how and where they attach the tack. I would
used main for Cat 22 Burrell Crompton at 8:19am 05.31.03 Smaller Boats 1/1124 Are there outlets for buying a used main sail for a Cat 22?
Magazine Review of 19, 192 and 20 Joshua Colvin at 7:47am 05.31.03 Day Sailers 0/1485 Hello,Our magazine is looking to review the O'Day 19, Mariner, 192 or 20. If you're interested in

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Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? PaulK at 11:04am 10.30.20 Talk to your sailmaker about whether the sail would work as a 135. It may be too old and blown out
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line PaulK at 10:58am 10.30.20 IMHO I would caution against relying on this practice, assuming you are flying an asym from your st
Rusty Keel Bolts MilesQrowe at 10:54am 10.30.20 Yep, fin keel
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 10:51am 10.30.20 IMHO I would caution against relying on this practice, assuming you are flying an asym from your st
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way Rick at 10:48am 10.30.20 Can you elaborate on that. Not sure if I KNOW what you are referring too.
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 10:48am 10.30.20 land on the marina poles. Look close, his boat pushed one bollard over. He probably just found ou
make stanchions removeable? Sailfanatic at 10:44am 10.30.20 My P31-2 came with welded bases. I had a local shop cut the bases off, then re-used the stanchions w
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? kappykaplan at 10:43am 10.30.20 I haven't flown my 150 in years - too overpowered even with two reefs in the main. My other headsai
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 10:41am 10.30.20 Grapefruit cross pollinated with an Orange, smaller and sweeter. Solar winds harvested, about 300
What shackle for halyards? Sailfanatic at 10:38am 10.30.20 If your jib halyard runs through a halyard retainer at the masthead (often added for the furler) and
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Davidasailor26 at 10:34am 10.30.20 +1 for the advice above about depowering the kite and easing the sheet before pulling the sock down.
Invest 95L shemandr at 10:33am 10.30.20 It might be better to drift away from your slip and end up on some marsh or field than land on the m
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? odaydokay at 10:30am 10.30.20 I am a tad over 6 feet and I do not hit so it is at least 6'1", probably a bit more.
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Sailfanatic at 10:28am 10.30.20 ... Turn downwind until the asym becomes blanketed by the main, loosen sheet and pull the sock dow
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 10:27am 10.30.20 Thanks sfbay. I've read that article and enjoyed it. The feedback from O'Day owners on the FB group
Invest 95L (3) JamesG161 at 10:25am 10.30.20 OK all, I am going to start a new post on the full, start to finish, of my boat's returned to servic
Spinnaker working loads? Sailfanatic at 10:23am 10.30.20 Those winches should be fine, although I think most people who fly asym cruising chutes just use the
What shackle for halyards? Dave Groshong at 10:11am 10.30.20 Tylaska are the cream, Wichard thimbles are nice too, nothing wrong with the more utilitarian Rons
What shackle for halyards? BarryL at 10:07am 10.30.20 Hi, I like Tylaska. https://www.tylaska.com/product/halyard-shackles Barry
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line BarryL at 10:04am 10.30.20 Hello, Congratulations for flying the spinnaker! As mentioned, you don't want to just 'blow the ta

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