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Docking on trailer Mel Echelberger at 2:21pm 02.03.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1156 I tried putting the Max26 back on the trailer at a fairly steep ramp today my first day out. The bow
Luff Track System & Full Battens Andy at 2:05pm 02.03.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1887 The Luff Track System was previously mentioned as an option to make the mainsail handle easier. Muc
Mainsheet on a Mac. Gregory Wright at 1:53pm 02.03.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1019 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 6/1615 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 7/956 What is the right motor for a C-22
Paint job R. Glad at 12:03pm 02.03.03 Day Sailers 1/1273 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 4/1431 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 7/844 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 5/4539 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 1/1075 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 1/1009 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 3/1283 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 3/1206 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 4/3743 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 8/1165 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 1/889 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 5/1019 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 1/949 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 2/1058 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 15/1672 I have repared my rudder blade and am reataching the lanyard. Question, is the lanyard to hold the r

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Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 5:09pm 09.29.20 That can be a little scary Charlie. We have tides here up to 25 feet. 12/15 feet would be OK at low
New sailer Mr. Dave at 5:01pm 09.29.20 So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but you
Perkins 4-108, any comments, opinions, or things to watch out for? TimFromLI at 4:55pm 09.29.20 Mine runs fine, no problems around 2300 hours. The only think is it leaks oil, probably from the re
Back-up Depth Sounders? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:55pm 09.29.20 I start to get a little nervous when the depth sounder gets down to 20 feet. Amazing how differentl
New sailer Glsawyer at 4:51pm 09.29.20
New sailer Glsawyer at 4:43pm 09.29.20
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 4:39pm 09.29.20 I start to get a little nervous when the depth sounder gets down to 20 feet. Amazing how differently
Hunter 310 - Replacing traveler line (arch) Dave Groshong at 4:32pm 09.29.20 I always go for at least 10-12 stitches, butting the ends together, take your time, Ralph is righ
High winds gtg at 4:13pm 09.29.20 Maiden sale went great, I actually reefed too much. Lots of heeling and fun to be had. Thank you fo
Wait for it... jssailem at 4:12pm 09.29.20 Interesting that it happened in front of you. Happy no one was hurt. That it happens to racers is a
WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM Caboteur at 4:11pm 09.29.20 My unit is a 2008 Airtop 3500 unit... I had it overhauled once after spider nests had blocked the ex
New sailer Kings Gambit at 4:09pm 09.29.20 How far south are you going? Don't go too far as prices drop closer to Mexico. Many plan on round-t
Diesel Oil Change Davidasailor26 at 4:08pm 09.29.20 Why not attach a hose to the bottom crankcase drain and secure it to the side of the engine compart
New sailer srimes at 3:53pm 09.29.20 How far south are you going? Don't go too far as prices drop closer to Mexico. Many plan on round-tr
New sailer Kings Gambit at 3:44pm 09.29.20
CE Certicication Richard19068 at 3:26pm 09.29.20 Here is an interesting (old) thread. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/ce-certification.21
New sailer jssailem at 3:25pm 09.29.20
New sailer Kings Gambit at 3:21pm 09.29.20 And you may be right. But I wont get a boat that has hull problems. I need a good hull and sails. R
Wait for it... Apex at 3:20pm 09.29.20 So JD, I hear you asking if they need assistance (kudos) but what was the result?
Catalina 320 Stem Fitting rpwillia at 3:20pm 09.29.20 That is pretty shocking rust. Good luck. Meriachee has some good advice there.

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