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Help raising a jib foot (2nd call for help) Jim Cook at 3:39pm 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 5/957 My S.O. (ie. 1st mate) complains about not being able to see forward. We saw and article somewhere
410 Galley faucet.... Scott at 3:38pm 06.19.02 Big Boats 7/1383 We have the scandvik faucet on our 410 in the galley. We have found that it's impossible to keep th
Where to get replacement hardware Linda Anderson at 2:59pm 06.19.02 Big Boats 4/891 Where can I buy replacement hardware for my 1999 - 37.5 freezer compartment? Both latches are broke
New floor needed Dan Busche at 2:31pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1186 I have another issue with my boat. I bought it used last year of the internet. It needs a new floo
Help! Water under V- berth! Dan Busche at 2:24pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/967 I just checked on my 1993 H27! I had it on the trailer all winter with some tarp over it, with mast
Anchor for the Bowspirit Tom Wingo at 1:37pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1907 >I have had my Catalina 30 for about 3 months now. I>have a Danforth anchor that stores in the anch
holding tank-need suggestions to add capacity jim oursler at 10:35am 06.19.02 Big Boats 11/945 The small tank under the forward dinette seat is not enough capacity. Has anyone done anything unde
Weather Helm David Popken at 10:28am 06.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1260 OK, I've been through the threads in the Forum Archives regarding weather helm issues and I still ca
Mercury 9.9 outboard Ron at 10:21am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1005 Here goes my dignity! I disconnected my battery cable from my motor for winter storage. In my wisd
A FEW MORE QUESTIONS ??? TOM at 9:51am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/909 I RECHARGED BOTH BATTERIES AT THE GAS STAIONAND PUT THEM BACK IN THE BOAT. MY PROBLEM IS MY DEPTH
H23 main needed-same as Capri 22 ? Ron Stephanson at 7:03am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 2/994 Looking for used main sail for H23- the specs on the capri 22 look about the same- I have a luff 25'
To Nantucket with a 12 yo Kid Jose Venegas at 6:48am 06.19.02 Destinations 8/1706 We plan to sail with our 12 year old son from Marblehead to Nantucket and MV for 2 weeks starting Ju
When to reef Working From Home at 6:30am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1356 Sail a H280 and have not found the ideal wind speed to assume when to set my two reefing points. I
New Genset needs replacement Tracy Frantz at 6:24am 06.19.02 Big Boats 1/978 We just purchased a 2002 Hunter 420 and much to our surprise, when we were checking out the boat, th
H30 traveler question Fred G at 6:19am 06.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1022 I have an 81' H30 and the traveller lines are secured at the cockpit with these simple no-moving-par
dirt stains! Fred G at 6:05am 06.19.02 Other Sailboats 1/781 I spent a considerable amout of time this spring washing, compunding, poilshing, and waxing my 81' H
Dutchman Sail Handling System Phil D. at 5:42am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1890 Anyone have any experience with a Dutchman sail handling system? Pros ' Cons?
"Automatic" mainsail covers? John Visser at 5:31am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1191 Anyone have any thought or experiences to share on "automatic" mainsail covers? These are covers th
Stuck Oil Filter Todd B. at 5:28am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1136 My oil filter will not come off (Universal M18 engine). Does anyone have any suggestions? I alread
Looking for review of portable compressor cooler Nicholas Julga at 5:18am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1103 I am looking for reviews/recomendations/and experience with portable compressor coolers. I have foun

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Ignition switch headache... LeslieTroyer at 2:27pm 08.24.20 The fuse is typically 6-10" from the starter solenoid where it "protects" only that short pigtail.
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working Mag97 at 2:26pm 08.24.20 Ralph, many thanks for the information. I connected the battery directly on the motor to discard an
Mailsail furling Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:25pm 08.24.20 look nto a behind the mast rroller furler. Although me in my late seventies still has no problem ree
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason dlochner at 2:15pm 08.24.20 Thanks so much for the reply! The yard is drawn up into a yoke/gallows on the mast. The mast is in
Mailsail furling capta at 2:13pm 08.24.20 I love our RF main sail. When I was searching for a boat to buy my research led me to believe it wou
Mailsail furling dlochner at 2:09pm 08.24.20 Let's see. New mast. New sail. New standing rigging. Loss of sailing performance due to sail design
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason (1) blackislandben at 2:09pm 08.24.20 Thanks so much for the reply! The yard is drawn up into a yoke/gallows on the mast. The mast is in
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason capta at 2:05pm 08.24.20 Though I don't have a lot of first hand experience with the lateen rig, I'm pretty sure it is an imp
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason dlochner at 2:02pm 08.24.20 Most likely it is to balance the sail plan and make it easier to control the main sail. The sail are
nramsey at 1:55pm 08.24.20 The conduits are in tracks and can be pulled out from the bottom. Unfortunately only with the mast
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