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How does everyone lower their sails? Josh at 2:14am 10.02.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/857 I'm curious, I was looking for ways to lower my sails, other then climbing up on the deck and pullin
Mast internal wiring Jack Krasney at 1:51am 10.02.01 Smaller Boats 1/959 I have a Huner 26.5. In working on the mast light, the internal wires were accidentally pulled into
Lightning Strikes Dic Gilley SV ANSWERED PRAYER at 10:42pm 10.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/893 I am looking at buying a 1989 Huter 28. It has been struck by lightning. There are 8 small holes in
Source for starter motors Mark Anawaty at 2:31pm 10.01.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1017 Does anyone have a source for starter motors for Universal Diesels. My Cat-30 has an 18 hp Universa
Starter Motor Universal Diesel Mark Anawaty at 1:52pm 10.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/1323 Starter and/or solenoid is out on my 1984 C-30 with Universal engine. Not fun taking it out, and no
teak interior bob at 1:19pm 10.01.01 Big Boats 0/809 We pondered the problem as to washed out interior spots when we got our '87 34. Teak oil worked just
Spinnaker? Eric at 1:00pm 10.01.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1161 Currently we are looking into Spinnakers for my 290. What should we get? HOW has the cross section
Get cold again Bernard at 12:35pm 10.01.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1229 Any good tips before winterizing a 38 feet?Any books suggested or articles ?
rust on keel Doug Margison at 12:21pm 10.01.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1080 The epoxy barrier coat on my 91 H30 keel has chipped off in areas exposing bare iron which is starti
Original list price for a Hunter 23... Jack Kelly at 12:14pm 10.01.01 Smaller Boats 7/1983 Anyone know approximately what a 1985 H23 with a motor and trailer listed for? Also, I'm looking at
Tuning 260 again Mark at 11:59am 10.01.01 Smaller Boats 4/929 Spent a few hours setting up the rigging on our new 260. Everything worked fine and it sailed well
Looking for a USED CRUISING SPINNAKER Pat Ehlers at 11:10am 10.01.01 Smaller Boats 0/835 Hi there --Entering a long distance race in November. I need a used cruising spinnaker. Don't
Bottom Paint for So. Florida Capt. Marc at 10:49am 10.01.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1151 I'm sailing Texas to Miami / Ft. Lauderdale this winter. I'm relocating. My boat is due for a bottom
Engine RPM's change Harry Gafney at 10:09am 10.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/937 I have an 86 Hunter 31 with a Yanmar 20GM diesel with fresh water cooling. Recently, the engine jus
Interior teak finish Walt at 9:19am 10.01.01 Big Boats 2/1034 I've got a '94 C-36 that needs a little touch up on some of the interior teak work. Sun has bleache
Sail America and SF Bay Fleet Week SailboatOwners.com at 7:38am 10.01.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1187 Press release received today from Sail America, of interest to NorCal sailors and others...Newport
Everyone getting ready for the Sailboat Show??? Chris Phillips at 6:57am 10.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/968 SO, who's coming to the Annapolis Sailboat show??I am excited. Last year I went and drooled over al
Water in C30 Rudder Dave W. at 4:54am 10.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 8/1613 I'm getting water in the rudder of my 1988 C-30. I drilled drip holes in the bottom of the rudder wh
Is a vang necessary after adding a traveller? Mike at 4:17am 10.01.01 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2384 I'm going to install a traveller on my 1989 mac 26d. The main sheet is located about in the center o
Salt oxidation on Aluminum...... Paul at 3:48am 10.01.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1071 Hi Everyone,Just spent a few more days working on the new, old sailboat. The boat has been on the

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How to connect VHF radio to NMEA2000 MFD jssailem at 3:19pm 02.21.20 Here is access to the SH manual... https://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&D
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Basic Theories (Collier 1-4) Will Gilmore at 3:06pm 02.21.20 The atmosphere acts as the electrolyte upon the metal and through the process of "Oxidation" the al
Traveler rail on stern loose ingramsail at 2:53pm 02.21.20 Ok so crawl into your starboard side berth, with your head at the stern. You should be able to see
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 2:46pm 02.21.20 Little update, got cold here, 55 high with light se wind. If wind comes up a bit more may just hoist
Traveler rail on stern loose Jacktar at 2:42pm 02.21.20 What year, only pre 86 had rail bolts under transom
Calibrating replacement ST60 Wind instrument shemandr at 2:39pm 02.21.20 I've done it - the 360's that is. If I remember the unit has to be in the calibrate mode before doi
Nautitech Catamarans Hunter216 at 2:16pm 02.21.20 Yeah. I was recently looking at multi-hull charter opportunities here in LB and nearby San Diego. T
Blue sea switch Mike2006 at 2:07pm 02.21.20 Carefully... Back away if you see that parallel galaxy... I recently watched Men in Black... That c
Nautitech Catamarans Kings Gambit at 1:23pm 02.21.20
C30 Rudder Removal doublebuffle at 1:23pm 02.21.20
Electric re-sale value? Hunter216 at 1:20pm 02.21.20 The peace & quiet is one of life's greatest pleasures Childhood memories of skating upwind on the
Anchor Windlass/Bow Thruster Battery Recommendations jssailem at 1:10pm 02.21.20 What we are exploring is the capacities of your batteries, their consumption and how to replace the
Traveler rail on stern loose Grotto at 1:09pm 02.21.20 Ok so crawl into your starboard side berth, with your head at the stern. You should be able to see t
Cabin side stripes replacement Capt Robbie at 12:59pm 02.21.20 have never used it however you can get them on Amazon under pin strip remover rubber wheel and auto
Anchor Windlass/Bow Thruster Battery Recommendations Davidasailor26 at 12:51pm 02.21.20 Have you measured the voltage at the thruster while operating? I'm wondering if you are getting too
Electric re-sale value? Bob J. at 12:44pm 02.21.20 I'm guessing, unconsciously, sailor's feel that if they can walk there faster, something needs to b
Blue sea switch jssailem at 12:39pm 02.21.20 I will trace it back. Carefully... Back away if you see that parallel galaxy... I recently watched
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Basic Theories (Collier 1-4) jssailem at 12:36pm 02.21.20 OK Jim.. I am hoping I am understanding the same thing but with different words. Reviewing the "Red
Electrical Panel Manufacturer pa391as at 12:36pm 02.21.20 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/ac-panel-led-lights.198962/#post-1567194 check this threa
Window replacement 1989 22 losey at 12:29pm 02.21.20 My Catalina 28 has a slightly rounded cabin side. Is the 22 flat? I wonder if the VHB tape method wi

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