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Jib too short for roller furling unit Kevin R. at 5:40am 04.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/3634 I recently purchased a C-30 TRBS which included both a 150% Genoa and a working jib. The previous o
Aftermarket stern rail seats. Jim Jansen at 4:36am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 4/1035 Would like to add aftermarket stern rail seats to my 1987 Hunter 26.5, but before I pop for the $200
Prop Specs Needed Fred Miller at 4:34am 04.16.02 Big Boats 4/966 I'm thinking of changing the two blade prop on my 35.5 to a three blade to give me more maneuverabil
Ray's Guide to Standing Rigging Rick Engel at 4:30am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 1/2865 New friends ' sailors:Ray was kind enough to allow me to post his suggestions concerning the riggi
Head Games Randy Johnson at 4:27am 04.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1204 The parr head on my hunter 28 will flush but will not pull water in for the rinse. I checked the ho
Come all Hunter owners, Charity Sailing Event Butch Berchem at 4:10am 04.16.02 Trailer Sailors 0/1435 You are cordially invited to participate in the Mid-Atlantic States largest freshwater charity saili
Through Hull Transducer Mounting Mac at 4:04am 04.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1510 I'm a new owner of a 1989 C-25 that sports NAVICO DL200 Wind, Speed, and Depth indicators. The thro
Reefing proportions for Hunter 410 Dave Jackson at 3:36am 04.16.02 Big Boats 1/1026 My Hunter 410 has in-mast furling on the main. Any suggestions out there on mainting proper proport
C22 keel cable snapped while in the raised positio Lewis at 3:22am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 1/949 Recently while winching the keel of my C22 into the upright position the cable snapped allowing the
Charles Kanter &his K.I.S.S. MSD sys? Tom Boles at 2:54am 04.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1449 Hi Peggy-I'm holding off on the puns, but wonder if you have ever discussed Charles' KISS MSD syst
Mainsail Halyard Pulley Tim Spell at 2:42am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 3/1277 H26 has double pulley located at base of mast on starboard side which is intergrated into deck. Pin
Macgregor 19 rudders Russ Rich at 2:18am 04.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2154 I am going to upgrade the motor on our 19. I am planning on buying 40 Horse 4 stroke. When I was tal
Pumpout from the top? Steven Sommer at 1:31am 04.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1330 Hi Peggy,The tank I'm installing is directly beneath the pumpout fitting on the deck. I've been p
replacing tiller on Oday 22 Darren Linder at 1:25am 04.16.02 Bigger Boats 5/4125 I would like any advice on replacing the stock Oday tiller with a new tiller. The split end tiller
1984 Yanmar Engine Problems 6.5HP Jason at 11:48pm 04.15.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1424 Hello,I recently put heavy load on my 1984 Yanmar 6.5HP engine for the first time this year. At hi
Reefing Line Installation and mule block Paul Aubrecht at 11:16pm 04.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/927 I just bought a 93 Hunter 28.I have been replacing all my lines and sheets.I went to do my reefing l
326 and Bahamas Ed at 10:33pm 04.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1073 I have a new (yet to be in the water) 326. It is located in Mystic CT - but now a change in plans m
more hatch questions john withrow at 10:05pm 04.15.02 Smaller Boats 5/807 anyone have ideas on how to keep rain out of the cabin on the 26 with the hatchboards out? something
Martec (Autostream) Feathering Prop for Passage 42 Rob Koryn at 8:45pm 04.15.02 Big Boats 1/1164 Am looking at the Martec Autostream 3 blade feathering prop for my Passage 42, to usewith a Yanmar
Lifting a MacGregor 22 with a crane Jack at 5:06pm 04.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1017 I am trying to find out how to rig my MacGregor 22 to be lifted with a crane. The yatch club that I

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2004 Seaward 26rk - Newer vs. Older Models - Things to Look For Tedd at 2:57pm 06.11.20 I received a list of two dozen sold units in the last years from a broker in FL that aligns with yo
1979 J/24 clean-up dlochner at 2:56pm 06.11.20 Latex may not be a good paint choice as it does not breathe. Essentially when latex paint is applied
Hella marine fan repair SeaBob48 at 2:52pm 06.11.20 I'll see what I can do. I won't be at the boat until tomorrow. That would be great. Thank you, Un
2004 Seaward 26rk - Newer vs. Older Models - Things to Look For JDE at 2:51pm 06.11.20 I received a list of two dozen sold units in the last 5 years from a broker in FL that aligns with y
Hella marine fan repair jviss at 2:49pm 06.11.20 I'll see what I can do. I won't be at the boat until tomorrow.
Battery Management Scott T-Bird at 2:31pm 06.11.20 Yes, I see it and it is simple and efficient.
Hella marine fan repair SeaBob48 at 2:29pm 06.11.20 Holy cow, take a chill pill! Or, maybe switch to decaf. At my age thats all I drink is decaf. Sor
2004 Seaward 26rk - Newer vs. Older Models - Things to Look For (1) Tedd at 2:29pm 06.11.20 I've settled on the 26RK, too. (Although I'm still considering 25s, as well.) I won't be ready to bu
Ospho Capt jgw at 2:28pm 06.11.20 We use Ospho a lot on the commercial boats ( all steel construction) but we always paint the next da
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Yanmar Cooling Water Flow Rate Roger Wood at 2:25pm 06.11.20 Len P, thanks for info, this helps. Not doing much sailing lately, most working on diesel engine.
Hella marine fan repair SeaBob48 at 2:23pm 06.11.20 I would really appreciate it if you could look into that and give me the ohms code on that resist
Battery Management Davidasailor26 at 2:23pm 06.11.20 I'm sure I'm missing something but I thought one of your intentions is to separate the loads. Thos
Hella marine fan repair SeaBob48 at 2:17pm 06.11.20 It is the 2 spd turbo fan. As you know there very easy to disassemble.
Stiff Steering Wheel Capt jgw at 2:15pm 06.11.20 Check the stuffing box, it's similar to a prop shaft box. I had one seize to the shaft once, when I
Hella marine fan repair SeaBob48 at 2:14pm 06.11.20 It is the 2 spd turbo fan.
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Battery Management Scott T-Bird at 2:13pm 06.11.20 I'm sure I'm missing something but I thought one of your intentions is to separate the loads. Those
Hella marine fan repair SeaBob48 at 2:13pm 06.11.20 Which model fan is it? I have a couple. Is it the two speed turbo fan? I have one that is dismou
Stiff Steering Wheel NYSail at 2:12pm 06.11.20 Check cables, pulleys, grease, make sure break pads are clean, Quadra wires are not over-tight......

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