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Mainsail Reefing Bob F at 12:28am 12.31.02 Big Boats 5/1134 While out the wind (true) jumped from a comfortable 12 kts to staedy 18-20 with gusts to 25. As I re
Mounting a boom vang Paul Konkol at 11:35pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 1/1565 I recently bought a boom vang kit (pre-1985 model) for my 1980 Cat 22 from Catalina Direct, but ther
H22 considerations Bill at 11:01pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 9/972 I have come across a 1983 H22 fin keel for sale. As one new to boat buying, I'd appreciate any info
Help I'm losing my....zincs ! RG Miller at 5:46pm 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1038 Anyone else have this problem? I put new zincs ( two of them ) on my prop shaft and they keep comi
Anyone else get blisters on a fairly recent 340? Richard at 4:30pm 12.30.02 Big Boats 5/1020 Bought my 2000 340 in April, and after she finally had to be hauled for the winter about 10 days ago
Racing a Catalina 30 alan keil at 3:33pm 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/3247 Dear Fellow Boaters,I want to thank all those who responded to my letter regarding C30 upgrades. I
Location of Batteries Marilyn Burnett at 3:07pm 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1092 I'm wondering where is the best place for my two 12V batteries. I am a relatively new boat owner, a
"retro" 70s wind instruments jcherubini at 1:44pm 12.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1075 I am looking for a wind-speed gauge and relative-wind indicator for a 1974 Hunter 25. I would like
Catalina 350 Owners Association Andy at 12:58pm 12.30.02 Big Boats 6/2139 Greetings to all and Happy New Year!!If you bought, are planning to buy or better yet you have alr
halyards DOUG CROSS at 12:27pm 12.30.02 Smaller Boats 4/838 DOES ANY ONE KNOW THE CORRECT LENGTH OF A MAIN ' JIB HALYARD FOR A 78 HUNTER25. IS 60 FT LONG ENOUGH
What is the definition of a knockdown ? Dennis at 10:44am 12.30.02 Big Boats 8/20022 Luckily I have never had to experience a knockdown but can someone tell me the "official" definition
O'day 322 Keel Bolt Tightening Mike Rhodes at 10:05am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1697 Anyone have any idea on how often the keel bolts should be tightened and to what torque spec? I see
New Sails John at 8:11am 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1006 I looking at new sails for my 86' 28.5. I club race and weekend cruise. I have a shoal keel and curr
digital selective calling ed lanier at 7:58am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 3/989 has anyone heard or has any imformation when the USCG will be monitoringchannel 70 for digital sele
wanted; 25'oday mast gary at 7:26am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1079 Wanted 25' mast for a 1979 short rig. mine broke inhalf, bummer.
lifeline stanchions harold neft at 6:30am 12.30.02 Bigger Boats 2/1284 Does anyone know the fastening detail for the lifeltne stanchions? The two inboard bolts are visible
Good Old Boat of the Year: results! SailboatOwners.com at 5:18am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 24/1700 Results from Good Old Boat magazine's Good Old Boat of the Year People's Choice Awards, as selected
rudder washer Ron H at 4:07am 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1397 Anyone know where to get the nylon washer that goes on the top of the rudder post, under the emergen
Recommendations of someone to make bimini? Anthony Bavuso at 3:43am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1028 Greetings,I am planning on having a bimini made for my 1985 Hunter 25.5 and I am looking for a can
Using a Kellet Gary Wyngarden at 3:01am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 13/4390 A kellet is a weight attached to an anchor line with, say a snap shackle. You lower it part way down

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Anyone familiar with Dutch Statenjachts? senang at 1:01pm 09.27.20 What I see is a wooden boat home built. And now everything is freshly painted over so a lot (if not
Engine fan Michael Davis at 12:55pm 09.27.20
Engine fan uncledom at 12:52pm 09.27.20 My 2006 Hunter 41 has a switch on the panel that can operate the blower at any time. It is a DC mot
Thermoelectric cooler Rick Webb at 12:46pm 09.27.20 I think 40 degrees is a marketing dream we never saw more than 25 to 30 with ours. It also works muc
I have a A60 Raymarine. The question is where and how to place in my Macgregor 26S? srimes at 12:24pm 09.27.20 There's no ideal location on these boats. A lot of people do the swing arm. I didn't as I want to be
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover (1) Tally Ho at 12:13pm 09.27.20 (canvas is way to heavy to manage). Thoughts? first, a full cover, especially in the snowy clim
Back-up Depth Sounders? (2) Michael Davis at 12:11pm 09.27.20 185389 Here we are anchored in 12 fathoms. Not far from shore. 185390 Depth alongside here was over
I have a A60 Raymarine. The question is where and how to place in my Macgregor 26S? sail sfbay at 12:06pm 09.27.20 Welcome to the forum!! This thread entitled "A60 Install Question (on a MacGregor 26M)" might be h
Back-up Depth Sounders? Mr. Dave at 11:53am 09.27.20 I like the idea of casting ahead with a bobber and a weight. We have no electronics and rely on a go
Adding a whisker pole topping lift Justin_NSA at 11:47am 09.27.20 You have no topping lift on a 340? Do you have a rigid vang? Are you wanting to add a topping lift f
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 11:43am 09.27.20
Replacing strutt 82 34ft oday sail sfbay at 11:15am 09.27.20 This thread might be helpful: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/replacing-prop-shaft-strut-o
110% Jib messes up jib sheet angle on my Hunter 26 twistedskipper at 10:41am 09.27.20 Good point, Crazy Dave, as we don't know the provenance of the OP's jib. Which makes it that much m
Back-up Depth Sounders? Davidasailor26 at 10:05am 09.27.20 55 feet is just getting into good anchoring depth! All us east coast sailors think you're missing
Back-up Depth Sounders? jaysweet at 9:56am 09.27.20 Michael, most of the time the concept of a good fleece to throw on, in the AM so you can sip a cup
Back-up Depth Sounders? jssailem at 9:28am 09.27.20 Michael, most of the time the concept of a good fleece to throw on, in the AM so you can sip a cup o
Back-up Depth Sounders? jssailem at 9:25am 09.27.20 So true Michael. Chesapeake sailors have a lot of water that is some areas you can walk in and not g
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover (1) Sailfanatic at 9:20am 09.27.20 We bought a deck tent cover from ShipShape and I ditto the recommendation of that style cover and of
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 9:19am 09.27.20 This talk of setting depth alarms at 80 ft sounds pretty funny to the Chesapeake Bay sailor's ear.
Thermoelectric cooler JamesG161 at 9:15am 09.27.20 In the past we had frost inside the cooler on occasion That would only occur very near the Inside

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