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Kirk Wickersham at 2:25pm 01.03.02
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I have a 1999 26X that I singlehand a lot in steady but brisk (15-25) winds. I have trouble reefing/
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Hello trusty sailors... I have a loose-footed mainsail that I love, but am not able to take advantag
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Can someone email me, dpross@prodigy.net, pictures of the traveler, main sheet set-up on their Hunte
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Has anyone been fortunate enough to locate a 12-volt extension cord with cigarette ends that is heav
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Guest at 11:42am 01.03.02
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Norm, I noticed your posting regarding the extention in the aft berth. Can you be more specific?
Phil Herring at 7:02am 01.25.02
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Craig Youse at 11:32am 01.11.02
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I am trying to build a new website which will hopefully provide useful informatin to anyone wanting
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David at 10:47am 01.11.02
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You will have to excuse my lack of knowledge. What are lazy jacks? How would they help me lower th
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Has anyone ever either started or belonged to a cruisers club? What I mean is, a group of sailors th
Tom Hrkach at 10:37am 01.03.02
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I'm looking for advice on the best way to mount and position the bilge pump and bilge pump switch in
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Robert at 5:42am 01.25.02
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I know I have seen the question here many times about internet access while at sea. I was just read
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I am looking for the manual for a tiller pilot Autohelm 1000 and also the manual for a VHF radio Reg

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Beneteau First 35s5 downwind
jssailem at 5:26am 07.09.20
Tom. Are you sailing with a purpose or just wandering about? As an example - CRUISING: When I am
Beneteau 361 refrigeration problems361,
RitSim at 5:24am 07.09.20
I did the LED lamp check and it was my controller that was bad but I couldn't find a reasonably pric
Autohelm recommendations
smokey73 at 5:05am 07.09.20
I've never tried the clutch or tiller tamer but since it locks the rudder in a fixed position I woul
outboard tank fuel connector ID
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:04am 07.09.20
Look up manual or parts list to see part number. Tohatsu part is different size. Former dealer
Attaching an outboard to a rudder/tiller
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:59am 07.09.20
I recommend as a dealer when steering in tight quarters such as docking for example backing into a d
Autohelm recommendations
jviss at 4:52am 07.09.20
You can get a Raymarine ST1000+ tiller pilot, new, for under $400, free shipping, no tax, from one o
outboard tank fuel connector ID
jviss at 4:43am 07.09.20
Can you measure the diameter of the connector on the can?
How can I keep it hard longer?
Captain Larry-DH at 4:43am 07.09.20
How can I keep it hard longer? Yes, this is a question for the ages. Please let me know if you fi
Insurance premiums
sailme88 at 4:17am 07.09.20
In 1990 we acquired a 1973 Bristol 32. In 1993 we experienced a premium increase. Investigation sh
Sailing Backwards: splash day finally....
Gene Neill at 4:10am 07.09.20
Like a sailing treadmill! :biggrin:
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind   (1)
jon hansen at 12:07am 07.09.20
very simply, in a beat or a reach, the wind flows across the doing that 'lift thing'. in a run, the
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind
jon hansen at 11:44pm 07.08.20
can't wait for the books. always set your jib first.
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind   (1)
jon hansen at 11:36pm 07.08.20
https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/sail-trim-with-don-guillette.17 buy don's book/ chart to ge
1984 Hunter 31 Thru Hull sizes
peterwynndavies at 11:26pm 07.08.20
Having been in a similar situation with my hunter I asked the forum but got the wrong answer. My adv
Head Happiness   (2)
Terry Cox at 9:50pm 07.08.20
Those pics that I promised of the aft cabin head discharge hose here.
Autohelm recommendations
Unremarcable at 8:38pm 07.08.20
I've taken a look at this thread and it seems people are pretty happy with the clutch. Obviously $10
How can I keep it hard longer?
Rich Stidger at 8:16pm 07.08.20
My pump has a built-in gauge.
Autohelm recommendations
Unremarcable at 8:10pm 07.08.20
Considering what you are saying about being in a small lake I would recommend a "Tiller Tamer" whic
How can I keep it hard longer?
dLj at 8:06pm 07.08.20
Way over-thinking things here. But hey, toys are fun! You could also use like a basket ball, pump

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