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Mast & Rigging Vibration Guest at 12:13pm 07.02.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/2842 Recently my rigging seems to be vibrating more---a very high pitched hum, audible only while moored,
Details for attaching sails and jib Bob Lengel at 12:09pm 07.02.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1109 I just purchase a 1982 Catalina 22. The instructions at the dealer was very slim at best. We did a
Getting started Matthew at 12:04pm 07.02.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/849 I just purchased a Hunter 23 Wingkeel. This is my first sailboat. I am told that after I have thin
Solar exhaust vent for H26??? William Jowell at 11:49am 07.02.01 Smaller Boats 5/991 Where is the best place to install a solar exhaust vent on the H26? Any problemswith installation?
New hampshire slips or mooring Guest at 11:48am 07.02.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1348 Does anyone know were I could find a slip or mooring in the New Hampshire seacost area.I have check
Loose Rudder on a C-22 Johnny Henson at 11:47am 07.02.01 Smaller Boats 3/1225 As a new owner of an older C-22, I have a question about the rudder. There is at least 2-3 inches o
Through Deck Mast Wiring. Steve at 11:46am 07.02.01 Smaller Boats 4/2467 I am in the process of getting some wiring up through the deck and into the mast. Read the two page
Sea Sick Electronic Bracelets Do They Work? Ryan Parks at 11:35am 07.02.01 Smaller Boats 4/922 My wife gets a little sea sick in the rollers. She is almost always fine. She was thinking of trying
broken rudder Dan Delaney at 11:20am 07.02.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1075 I have snapped my second rudder since buying my 25.5 in 1993. I was leaned over when I heard a noise
mainsheet cam cleat '83 Hunter-27 Lou Potente at 11:04am 07.02.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1020 Need to replace mainsheet cam (or just spring in port cam claw) Original made by Merriman 1-5/8" bol
broken rudder swalter418 at 10:49am 07.02.01 Smaller Boats 1/1091 On a recent sail, my rudder snapped in half. I own a 1986 Hunter (25.5) and need to find a replacem
Morgan Floor Plugs Dennis at 10:33am 07.02.01 Big Boats 1/1269 I'm second owner of a 1993 Catalina/Morgan 38. The salon table is designed to be removed and stored
chain plate system on cat 30 john bonner at 8:13am 07.02.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1213 I am looking to buy a 1982 tall rig and this is the first boat that i have seen where the chain plat
Boom Vang for C-25 Carlo at 7:07am 07.02.01 Smaller Boats 1/1223 I am interested in adding a boom vang on my Catalina 25. Any idea of what angle the vang should be
Fresh Water Odors Gary at 7:02am 07.02.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1379 I've read the library article on annual flushing with bleach of the fresh water system.My question
Lewmar Hatch Problem Robert Tuten at 6:59am 07.02.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1633 I have a 1992 Beneteau. I discovered that the glass in one of the forward Lewmar hatches separated
Vire 7 transmission problems Paul Thurlow at 6:55am 07.02.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3681 My 1976 O'Day with a Westerbeke Vire 7 engine developed a problem in the recent past. After motorin
C25 leak Tim Pinkham at 6:37am 07.02.01 Smaller Boats 0/976 Hi,This is my second post on this topic.I'm taking in a little rain water whichfinds it's way to
O'day 272 Chain Plate Bion Foster at 6:15am 07.02.01 Day Sailers 1/1767 I purchased a 1986 272 last season (my first sail boat). Had an survey performed, and was told she w
Seawind Propane Locker Eric Mackie at 6:03am 07.02.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/979 I had to replace the propane tank on my Catalina 28 Mark II. I purchased a refurbished tank which is

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Splicing 8 plait to chain Caboteur at 12:17pm 04.28.20
Topping Lift Sailfanatic at 12:16pm 04.28.20 And if you want to add a little belly to your sail on a run, tweaking the topping lift just a littl
Topping Lift DayDreamer41 at 12:16pm 04.28.20 If you have a rod kicker with the optional gas shock and vang then the topping lift is redundant. Wh
Prop Walk when in reverse Sailfanatic at 12:10pm 04.28.20
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard NYSail at 12:09pm 04.28.20 The yard may have brought an outside glass guy in and they may not have seen his work. They might be
Prop Walk when in reverse Sailfanatic at 12:05pm 04.28.20 While prop walk is a factor is close handling, its effect is minor compared to that of forward prop
Towing Hunter 25 CoSailer01 at 12:01pm 04.28.20 Thanks for all the replies! That was exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. It is a dual
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard Stu Jackson at 11:59am 04.28.20 Just find the boss man, show him and ask him if that's acceptable quality. @cdarwincole It might
Topping Lift JamesG161 at 11:59am 04.28.20 Check this link out for pictures on how to use the boom lift to set the proper angle. In mast roller
Headsail furler problem Hydro Therapy at 11:56am 04.28.20 Just wanted to update this post. I added a pendent to the bottom of the sail. I really like the resu
Topping Lift sailme88 at 11:54am 04.28.20 I have both a topping lift and solid vang. The only reason I keep the topping lift is for counter f
Correct size of Shaft Packing for my stuffing box? Stu Jackson at 11:54am 04.28.20 Stu just wondering what shaft size you have and what you use? 1" shaft 3/16" packing
Topping Lift rgranger at 11:46am 04.28.20 And if you want to add a little belly to your sail on a run, tweaking the topping lift just a little
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard dmax at 11:45am 04.28.20 Just find the boss man, show him and ask him if that's acceptable quality.
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard dlochner at 11:45am 04.28.20 Once ace you might have up your sleeve is small claims court. In some states, NY is one of them, if
Topping Lift Sailfanatic at 11:42am 04.28.20 Topping lift and backstyay have no relationship. I assume you have a hard vang which supports the bo
Albemarle Sound vs Pamlico Sound (2) rgranger at 11:39am 04.28.20 Thank you! Look forward to reading more.
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard rgranger at 11:38am 04.28.20 I would include the "safety" variable. A botched job is a weak point in the boat.
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard Justin_NSA at 11:38am 04.28.20 This also leads to a bad reputation they probably don't want.
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard BigEasy at 11:31am 04.28.20 While it is infuriating, getting angry at them won't help. They'll just dig their heels in and sinc

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