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Mainsheet on a Mac. Gregory Wright at 1:53pm 02.03.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1008 I have a Mac 22 and I believe that the way the main sheet was rigged by the previous owner is wrong.
Mainsail rubbing spreaders dan mcmanus at 1:43pm 02.03.03 Big Boats 6/1583 My H340 mainsail rubs the spreders when beginning at a far reach. This can't be good for the sail bu
Motor for c-22 charles Gent at 12:21pm 02.03.03 Smaller Boats 7/937 What is the right motor for a C-22
Paint job R. Glad at 12:03pm 02.03.03 Day Sailers 1/1257 I plan to paint the cockpit in my '71 Daysailer. The paint is peeling badly and needs some serious a
Mast winch placement Don K. at 10:48am 02.03.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1426 The mast on my 26' does not have any winches now. I have a good single speed winch to install but w
Single line reefing? Mark at 10:30am 02.03.03 Smaller Boats 7/841 Posted a question on the sail trim forum hopeing to generate some interest so thought I would throw
Bottom paint compatibility Al at 10:28am 02.03.03 Ask All Sailors 5/4446 We currently have VC17 on our Hunter 34 located on Lake Erie and was looking for any paint that is c
Roller Furling for a Capri 16 John at 10:17am 02.03.03 Smaller Boats 1/1058 Hi, I would like to purchase a roller furling jib for my Capri 16, and would like to know which mode
Cleaning out the skylights Bill P. at 10:16am 02.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1006 I seem to have a considerable amount of stuff trapped between the panes on the two skylights on our
Experience with Simrad WP10 on O'Day 35 or 34 Dave Mauney at 10:15am 02.03.03 Bigger Boats 3/1233 I wondered if anyone has had experence with a Simrad Wheel Pilot 10 on an O'day 34 or 35. Specifica
New hoses Bruce Z at 10:08am 02.03.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1200 Madam Headmistress,Last fall I found a "bulge" in the pumpout hose (at the tank) on my 1992 hunter
Installing a backstay adjuster? Richard Gottlieb at 8:36am 02.03.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/3702 I am considering adding a backstay adjuster to my C36 Mk. II, which has a split backstay. However, I
Sizing an assymetrical Bruce Boe at 8:20am 02.03.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 8/1150 I have heard that an assymetrical should be sized to float a bit off the deck, with the tack secured
can you ID this winch for me. (1) Herb at 7:53am 02.03.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/875 Hi there can anyone ID this winch It is on a 1971 catalina 22 with a swing keel. I have no idea who
need Help for the ID on this winch (1) Herb at 7:43am 02.03.03 Smaller Boats 5/998 Hi there I have a 1971 Cat 22 swing keel. I have had it for 2 years now and have not serviced the w
How do I get to the site ron thweatt at 7:42am 02.03.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/939 I am getting about 75 e mails per day where do they come from and how do i get on the site to reply
replacement mast rburns at 7:30am 02.03.03 Day Sailers 2/1034 a tree limb has slightly bent my Javelin's mast (it was secured to the boat/trailer.) Where do you s
Kickup rudder Jim Honeyman at 6:55am 02.03.03 Smaller Boats 15/1595 I have repared my rudder blade and am reataching the lanyard. Question, is the lanyard to hold the r
Johnson Outboard ? Gill at 6:20am 02.03.03 Smaller Boats 1/960 I have a 1982 Johnson Sailmaster 9.9 outboard. What is the proper gas/oil mixture to burn? Is ther
Oars needed Tim at 5:15am 02.03.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1067 I bought a used inflatable tender this weekend with no oars. Anyone have any they are looking to se

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Why Oceanis boats cost so much more than Sun Ods? Stu Jackson at 12:03pm 09.16.20 I am starting mechanics school in Jan/2021 to better prepare myself for "NON-FUN" stuff that happen
SV Preston Point rescue Jackdaw at 11:55am 09.16.20 Trying to do a 'lessons learned' report based on the 'content' of that news piece is a waste of time
Another Swim Ladder Question lcgrant402 at 11:52am 09.16.20 Thank you for the info. Much appreciated.
Adventures in reefing Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 11:47am 09.16.20 I think you meant leech. OOPS- yes
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? (1) Jackdaw at 11:41am 09.16.20 Ah, would love to see some of your quality videos on those guys! :beer: + popcorn to follow...:big
C30 MKiii length over all - how did the addition of the sugar scoop swim platform affect length? weekendrken at 11:40am 09.16.20
C30 MKiii length over all - how did the addition of the sugar scoop swim platform affect length? Stu Jackson at 11:40am 09.16.20 Have you compared the brochure's page 4 which has the boats in profile on the www.catalinayachts.com
Why Oceanis boats cost so much more than Sun Ods? joker460 at 11:32am 09.16.20 Just my 2 cents. If you compare the Sun Odyssy 349 base price $125K (Single wheel, Single rudder, Sm
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings Bob J. at 11:28am 09.16.20 Ask whoever sets up your mooring for you to put a mast stick on your pendant. Beats fishing for it w
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Stu Jackson at 11:26am 09.16.20 there are several new owners who are in way over their heads. First boat for many of them. Some of
Marinas... BobH57 at 11:20am 09.16.20 I've found the marina listings on Waterwayguide.com to be very helpful.
Main sheet twist Jackdaw at 11:09am 09.16.20 Mainsheet position is a direct tradeoff between performance and convenience. The farther forward, th
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Jackdaw at 10:58am 09.16.20 I completely agree with your about the classes helping and not putting to much weight in certificat
Adventures in reefing jssailem at 10:57am 09.16.20 Yep... Ward you have a great memory... That is the way I rig my reef lines. The system pulls the cl
TS Sally shemandr at 10:57am 09.16.20 The fear on LI was that a floating dock would float off the poles. There were sometimes "Hurricane
TS Sally jssailem at 10:54am 09.16.20 Wow sorry to see that Wayne. Best to rescue some of your gear onboard (like the outboard) before it
TS Sally smokey73 at 10:54am 09.16.20 Quick look at your aft picture says it was a floating pier that you were moored too. Is that right?
Cunningham Rigging jssailem at 10:51am 09.16.20 Curtis, consider all of the lines that you have running back to the cockpit. Are you racing? If n
TS Sally JamesG161 at 10:47am 09.16.20 Quick look at your aft picture says it was a floating pier that you were moored too. Is that right?
TS Sally (2) WayneH at 10:43am 09.16.20 I'm aground and still tied to my finger pier. At first glance, it looks like the pier failed and too

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