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Used main sail for Mac 25 Jay Litsey at 9:13pm 09.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1194 Any leads on used main sails so I don't have to invest $800 in a new one? How about tear fixes othe
Removing Edson Wheel Mitch at 7:44pm 09.15.02 Big Boats 5/1928 How do you remove the Edson wheel? And is it necessary to mark the center line before removing it?
Auto Pilot for 260 Mark at 5:57pm 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 10/1209 Anyone fitted one to a 260 with tiller. Installation info and model types appreciated. ($$$$ would
Rudderless steering SailboatOwners.com at 3:24pm 09.15.02 Ask All Sailors 30/2432 This week begins the sixth edition of the Around Alone Race -- around the world singlehanded in five
MD6A manual - part 2 Geoffrey Jackson at 2:35pm 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1048 Pages from an old, worn, but mostly readable MD6A manual are here:http://www.seanet.com/~geoffrey/
lost o'day model John at 2:31pm 09.15.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/853 I just bought a 21' O'Day sailboat. It measures 16.5' at the waterline. The serial # on the plate is
Eek! Spiders! Joe at 1:33pm 09.15.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1198 We're newbie sailors with a 22' Rhodes we keep in a slip on a Dallas lake. We're a bit dismayed at
Is a 30 ft. catalina ok for gulf water sailing Robert Strahlman at 12:17pm 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/2015 HiI am intrested in buying a 30ft Catalina boat. I am now taking sailing lessons with my 21year old
Bimini on an H240 Marc B at 10:22am 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/892 If any H240 owners have put a bimini on their boats, I'd be curious to how how you went about it and
2002 H23 Nationals CD mike at 9:45am 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 0/696 We still have some CDs available from the 2003 Hunter 23 Nationals at Indian Lake. If you haven't g
renew standing rigging Jay Bloom at 9:19am 09.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/903 Are there pre-fabbed rigging kits available for the 28.5 ?
Finally in the water! Chris Achtschin at 9:18am 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 2/865 Thanks for all your help regarding hull numbers and outboard motors!!We finally got her in the wat
Jammed backstay adjuster Robin Staver at 8:17am 09.15.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1221 I am helping a friend of mine that owns a Beneteau 30 and we cannot turn the backstay adjuster. Has
What's Crazy Daves final word Dick at 8:03am 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 1/855 What is best location for at track for a 135% Genoa on an H26? Run lines inside or out of side stays
CDI Roller Furling J Cianflone at 8:03am 09.15.02 Ask All Sailors 16/1796 Does anyone have anything nice to say about CDI roller furling? I am saving my sheckles for one to
Is it possible to switch keels? Tom Parrent at 7:59am 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/864 I am trying to sell my 2000 Hunter 320 and twice deals have fallen through because I have the deep d
Back in the Loop Dave Simpson at 7:52am 09.15.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/892 Just a note to say Hi to all you Cherubini mavens! We've been anchored out up the island all summer
Broken centerboard cable on 1994 26 Chris Baker at 6:20am 09.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2705 Having just returned from a wonderful sail in the San Francisco Bay where the wind in the 'slot' bet
Check your engine mount nuts J Langdon at 5:24am 09.15.02 Big Boats 1/981 A month ago while motoring, before crossing a channel with a freighter far to my port, my engine sou
tired of teak karl am rhein at 5:21am 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/992 i am very tired of maintaining the handrails on the cabin top does anyone out there know where to f

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Checking more off the list Jackdaw at 9:43am 08.19.20 Ah, drinks! I do have one of those that I haven't mounted. Adding a breaker looks like it can onl
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jssailem at 9:38am 08.19.20 Anyone who questioned the voyage at all, asking what ifs and showing any trepidation would not fit
Hi Phil Herring at 9:37am 08.19.20 Just a reminder, please post parts requests in the Gear ads. The only requirement is that you're log
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter Phil Herring at 9:35am 08.19.20 The panel was chosen because it fits the opening for a number of models and is rugged enough to walk
Hunter 326 bigger headsail Bill19233 at 9:33am 08.19.20 The Hunter 326 I sailed was a B&R rig with outboard shrouds. The jib is sheeted between the shrouds
Cruising RPM research Benny17441 at 9:33am 08.19.20 Fail to see the point of generator comparison. Is that about recharging batteries with the main eng
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 9:32am 08.19.20 To start I'd like to see the boat and its general condition and equipment. Then I'd look to see how
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jon hansen at 9:22am 08.19.20 making up definitions for made up terms is fun. 3x 365=1,095, so, 1,095 days (24hr days) at sea sho
Two banks, three batteries and new charger capable of charging three battery banks Benny17441 at 9:22am 08.19.20 845 cranking amps? Are those starter batteries? Deep Cycle batteries for House use are usually r
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? dlochner at 9:21am 08.19.20 If the sailor is not known to you, then the BS factor should not be over looked. Some one who is boa
Checking more off the list Scott T-Bird at 9:15am 08.19.20 Scott, it's a folding cup holder. Have 4 on the boat, can't be left too far from a beverage. ;) Yes
H310 what engine? Benny17441 at 9:12am 08.19.20 A 1998 boat, vintage? Those boats came with the current 2GM20F.
Sailing and restoring #9874 AaronD at 9:09am 08.19.20 You nailed it! Glad to hear the scene is still happening despite the mess. Will miss this year d
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? capta at 9:07am 08.19.20 In my opinion it would have to be comfort level (gained from experience) for what one plans to do. A
BENT PROP SHAFT AQUILAMASTER at 9:02am 08.19.20 Accidental damage is why you have insurance. For $5K, submit a claim. And on lighter note, I have
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 9:02am 08.19.20 Resume. In-charge experience over the the last 5 year on multi-day trips. If its going to be off-s
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose (1) Bob S at 8:56am 08.19.20 Not sure where the 25' came from. I was going to buy a 4' piece from Defender to use as a sink drain
Hunter 326 bigger headsail Benny17441 at 8:55am 08.19.20 In an h326 sail plan the small head sail is used for balance while the large roach mainsail provides
Beaching a H260... Crazy Dave Condon at 8:45am 08.19.20 I personally would not take the chance of beaching the 260. Remember you have a water ballast tank
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) DrJudyB at 8:33am 08.19.20

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