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Rigging 17' Oday Christopher at 3:08am 10.20.02 Day Sailers 2/3416 I acquired an Oday 17 in need of all running and standing rigging. I have no diagrams or manual, so
Honda 8Hp 4 stroke Hard Starting Tom Baird at 2:02am 10.20.02 Ask All Sailors 12/4544 I've had this Honda 8Hp 4 stroke for a couple of years on my O'Day 222. Is it normal to require 3
Heavy weather??? Tim Bastian at 1:20am 10.20.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1355 Just wondering if anyone out there has been on the ocean in heavy weather with a Mac26X? This may be
31 Oday 1986 strut Ed at 12:24am 10.20.02 Bigger Boats 0/1073 During the haulout, I was checking my cutlass bearing and noticed the strut was loose. It is locate
Choosing and Installing a Windless Dan Jean at 12:16am 10.20.02 Big Boats 14/1324 After spending one Month in the North Channel of Lake Huron we decided that a windless would be our
Tensioning on 272 1988 Boudreault at 10:47pm 10.19.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/818 Someone know the best tension for shroud, backstay and forestay for the 272?With a small tensionne
Backstay Adjuster Dave Mariano at 10:41pm 10.19.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1174 I am in the processs of purchasing a 1987 30' Catalina Tall Rig. While viewing the helm I noticed t
260 Bimini Darren Mayes at 7:03pm 10.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1292 I was wondering what option I have for a bimini on the 260. It seems that the one offered by the de
260 Tiller too long... Calvin at 5:54pm 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 6/1016 I have just recently gotten a 99 260. I really like the boat but it seems to me that the tiller is t
weight:strength ratio and center of gravity christopher bayer at 1:14pm 10.19.02 Big Boats 6/967 i am interested in the stability of a large hunter. what is known about the issue of the weight of t
Distance hmmmm Jeff at 12:36pm 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/794 Whats the longest distance you have sailed in your Hunter???I myself would like to sail from St cat
Trailer For 1972 O'Day 22 Warren at 11:50am 10.19.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1025 Does anyone out there have a used boat trailer that would be suitable for my 1972 O'Day 22? This is
Keel Bolts James Lee at 11:47am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1032 I've found a 27 Cat with keel bolts that are barely recognizable due to rust degeneration. Never min
rigging Jimmy at 11:37am 10.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1597 The aft stay wire on the mast is quite loose. I have just purchased a 1999 26x and have no experien
22 winged keel 1988 for sale Ted at 11:25am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 0/899 Comes with trailer and carry on air conditioner. 1988 model in very good condition. 3 head sails and
Paul A .of Portsmouth R.I. Pete at 10:49am 10.19.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1162 Thanks for you tip about the sticking throttle shaft on the 3GM30 Yanmar. I went to the boat today h
Water Heater replacement Ron at 10:21am 10.19.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1614 Hello all,does anyone have any advice with regards to replacing a water heater in a First285? It b
150 Genoa Pat at 7:24am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 1/975 I'm in the middle of buying a new 260 and was told by the baotyard that they had talked to Hunter a
question about mast storage Herb at 7:14am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/1274 It is time to store my baby for the winter. I have covered storage that has a 20 foot ceiling. I
Weight of mast and rigging? Kent at 4:08am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1400 Does anyone know the weight of mast and rigging for a catalina 30 tall rig?

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Cam cleats for jib sheets?? Jackdaw at 11:44am 09.19.20 On my Ranger 26 I had horn cleat type jam cleats for the jib sheets. One turn and a tug and they we
Big bird strikes again. Windvane alexco38 at 11:40am 09.19.20 Mount a few stainless steel "antenna" up there. Make it difficult, if not possible, to land. That's
Shrouds and Stays diameter? Stu Jackson at 11:39am 09.19.20 Dan, the specs for the size of stays and shrouds for your boat are in the manual. Don't have one?
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? sloughsailer at 11:30am 09.19.20 On my Ranger 26 I had horn cleat type jam cleats for the jib sheets. One turn and a tug and they wer
John Alden Co. of Boston drew up design # 989 for Pearson Yachts in 1964. The result was the Pearson Countess 44. Will Gilmore at 11:23am 09.19.20
Whisker pole on a Mac 25 srimes at 11:21am 09.19.20 Water can't enter the cabin through the tube, as the forward end is plugged. Awesome thanks for cl
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... jmce1587 at 11:05am 09.19.20 Trivia: info from multiple presentations by Columbia Bar Pilots: USCG does not permit them to physi
John Alden Co. of Boston drew up design # 989 for Pearson Yachts in 1964. The result was the Pearson Countess 44. jssailem at 10:59am 09.19.20 @TomY I like her lines. Her Pilot house look has similarities to my Cal35Cruiser. What he did with t
John Alden Co. of Boston drew up design # 989 for Pearson Yachts in 1964. The result was the Pearson Countess 44. jssailem at 10:57am 09.19.20
making progress (1) DArcy at 10:52am 09.19.20 Fred, rewiring takes time but it looks like you are doing it right. I like the way your panel opens
sailing Lake of the Ozarks SailingGeekGal at 10:51am 09.19.20 We're on the lake. What Marina do you sail out of?
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... jssailem at 10:40am 09.19.20 I remember an incident in the late 50's, My Dad was aboard the USS Gardners Bay. We were waiting (ab
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... BigEasy at 10:27am 09.19.20 Trivia: info from multiple presentations by Columbia Bar Pilots In the last decade or so, these pil
Fixing brakes on 1990 Mac S Trailer Tedd at 10:17am 09.19.20 The brakes should work seamlessly if they're properly maintained and adjusted. If you're getting las
Whisker pole on a Mac 25 RussC at 10:17am 09.19.20 lol yeah I was thinking of rain. On principle I'd consider a plug for when the pole is out, as that
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... capta at 10:13am 09.19.20 Trivia: info from multiple presentations by Columbia Bar Pilots: USCG does not permit them to physi
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... capta at 9:59am 09.19.20 Before I was allowed to sit for my Commonwealth mate's exam, I was made to pilot the ships entering
Main sheet twist Mark Maulden at 9:54am 09.19.20
Big bird strikes again. Windvane Justin_NSA at 9:52am 09.19.20 Old thread at this time. Just reflecting yesterday on the impact of cleaning up the mounts before ad
Yanmar 3YM30 Heat Exchanger Removal and Cleaning jssailem at 9:51am 09.19.20 LVGS, This video might be helpful. Here the owner has removed the assembly from his engine. He is ta

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