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Crew Placement Don Guillette at 2:55am 06.22.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1495 Mates: If you are a beginner to intermediate sailor, who wants to try his hand at racing, you might
Sail slides Jack Larkin at 2:20am 06.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1050 We bought a 1985 Hunter 28.5 this year. When we put on the mainsail it had various sail slug attachm
Hunter 37-cutter bunk length? Bob Padlowski at 2:01am 06.22.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1042 Does anyone know how long the bunks are in the V-berth on the 37 cutter? I am 6'1" and I seem to rec
Oday 22 manual now online Phil Herring at 12:55am 06.22.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1638 Kudos to George Chamberlain for scanning and emailing the meaningful parts of the Oday 22 manual so
Problems with the lower spreader on a 94 hunter30T Lee Diamond at 12:18am 06.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/935 I have just recently purchase a 94 hunter 30T. After adjusting the lower spreaders (which are not ri
Jiffy Reefing?? Butch Beard at 11:44pm 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/870 I am interesting in jiffy reefing. I read the last posts and wonder if anyone has photos or diagrams
Tiller Master Tom at 10:30pm 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1274 When I bought my 27 a couple of years ago, it came with the old "Tiller Master" - the gray brick of
Fuel Problem Irv at 3:33pm 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1087 Got a diesel fuel problem that is intermitent. I have the M25XP 25HP Universal diesel. The engine ca
42s7 Safety Jacklines John Mangan at 2:59pm 06.21.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/995 I have purchased a First 42s7 in French Polynesia and will be sailing her back to New Zealand.For
Your help on choising an autopilot and a roller furler Jack Bollinger at 1:59pm 06.21.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1245 Hello Everyone,I have a 1983 30' Catalina that my wife and I enjoy tremendously. I am looking int
Is There a LoJack For Sailboats??? Clyde at 12:34pm 06.21.02 Other Sailboats 0/1066 I saw this story about a sailboat that was stolen in Washington and sailed through both American and
306 cabin step Richard at 10:13am 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/951 The step on the engin compartment is supported by a wood trim 2x1. It is not strong enough to suppo
My First Race Carl at 8:34am 06.21.02 Smaller Boats 2/811 We sailed in our first race with our 240 Wendsday night.Winds were 15 to 20 with gusts near 30.The c
Should I assume??? Ron at 6:39am 06.21.02 Other Sailboats 2/773 I'm going for a degree in Refrigeration/AC and am about to attack my AB refrigerator DCM-12 as a fir
Bow Sprit Add-On - Good idea? Allen at 5:58am 06.21.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1045 I've got a 1977 C-30 Standard Rig w/o the bow sprit. I see that Catalina Direct has an add-on kit.
Base plate for pole supporting table Jim caine at 5:49am 06.21.02 Big Boats 3/926 Has anyone had to buy a new support plate that attaches to the sole and into which fits the supporti
Fresh water system Gregg at 5:48am 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/952 I'm a new owner of a 2000 290. The 'fresh' water in my boat has a funky smell/taste. What's the safe
documentation-290 nick at 4:00am 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1185 Has anyone documented 290 or similar boat and where did you put the numbers in side of boat.
DIESEL REPOWER George OC at 3:36am 06.21.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1621 I am going to repower my Atomic 4 with a new diesel engine. HELP! Does the Yanmar fit right in? A
Do lazy jacks suck, or what? Paul at 1:23am 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 13/2510 Since I got such a great result from my last rant about single-line reefing systems, I'm going back

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Bow Rail sail sfbay at 5:29pm 08.15.20 You can post gear for sale on this site, if you wish.
Check your sink drain hoses... smokey73 at 5:26pm 08.15.20 Can't remember what I used but will check it out and let you know next time I am at the boat Thank
Hunter 240 dry weigths rgranger at 5:21pm 08.15.20 Any chance you still have some water in the ballast tank?
Hunter 240 dry weigths sail sfbay at 5:20pm 08.15.20 .........If I understand what is being said correctly the single axle trailer will be the limiting f
Hunter 240 dry weigths sail sfbay at 5:19pm 08.15.20 Ditto twalker H260.......F150 is fine. If you make the mistake I made after I sold my Ford Bronco an
Dinghy on a small sailboat, Bilge pump, ocean sailing Kent Saturday at 5:18pm 08.15.20 Is my 25 footer set up for 8 foot seas and 40 kt. gusts? Besides trying to avoid such extremes via
Full Batten Main Sail. rgranger at 5:15pm 08.15.20 Do any of the baton pockets seem a little short? You may have batons jammed in the sleeve so tight
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 5:09pm 08.15.20 Twalker H260, Looking at the factory brochure it's for the Hunter 260. I have a Hunter 240. sail s
Check your sink drain hoses... jaysweet at 5:03pm 08.15.20 Had to do similar exercise on my Hunter, years ago. Was getting ready to lockup for the day and cl
Cruising RPM. (1) smokey73 at 5:02pm 08.15.20 Sorry @Don Lucas has opted out of the discussion. I always appreciate counter points because they
Hunter 240 dry weigths twalker H260 at 4:52pm 08.15.20 Factory brochure lists towing weight at just under 3900lbs. Even with out gear you are over your to
Hunter 240 dry weigths sail sfbay at 4:52pm 08.15.20 Thanks for the clarification. Bigget tow vehicle with greater tongue capacity, engine torque/hp, tr
Cabin Cushion Snaps Giro at 4:41pm 08.15.20
Rod FastOlson at 4:41pm 08.15.20 Of course you can... thing is, that stay has it's sag modulated by the backstay tension, so the intr
84 Catalina 27 bilge pump install Jon Jenney at 4:39pm 08.15.20 You would have to have a 27 Catalina to know what I am talking about but thanks anyways.
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 4:38pm 08.15.20 Its is a single axle trailer. I am looking at a bigger tow vehicle. As I was expecting to within 80%
Full Batten Main Sail. Davidasailor26 at 4:36pm 08.15.20
Adding dedicated jibsheet winches to a H310 Tim22 at 4:30pm 08.15.20
Danforth anchor rules IASailor at 4:27pm 08.15.20 Great shot! Looks like an advertisement for the dingey.
Full Batten Main Sail. jssailem at 4:26pm 08.15.20 No one, given the high water of the Great Lakes at this time, can figure out how I managed to hit t

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