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Rick at 9:20am 04.11.01
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The jib sheet block? on the stern before the winch has a bad pulley wheel. What is this piece called
Rick at 9:19am 04.11.01
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Hunter 31 newbie... Under the sink in the head are two hoses of different sizes. Each has a valve wi
Harlan at 8:46am 04.11.01
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I am replacing the standard fixed 2 blade prop with a Max-Prop 2-blade feathering prop on my OD 34 a
david lewis at 8:40am 04.11.01
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what does everyone do with their fenders while out sailing? Do you keep them on deck? In lockers?
sohnlouise at 8:40am 04.11.01
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I have just recieved ownership of an island natical dodger for my 1989 Hunter 30t. After several pho
J. Hrab at 7:26am 04.11.01
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We are planning to take a 47' from BVI to New-York at the end of the month, on a straight line, with
Bud Harrell at 4:43am 04.11.01
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I have never done a thing to my roller furling. I have no manuals for it. Anyone got an idea?
C J Franz at 4:15am 04.11.01
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This is duplicated from "General Interest" submission. Need rudder, tiller and gooseneck (boom from
C J Franz at 4:10am 04.11.01
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Sam Lust at 3:54am 04.11.01
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I got a (used) stainless steel 1" prop shaft with the Yanmar 3GM engine I bought and installed last
Pete Smith at 3:36am 04.11.01
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There continues to be no shame among Catalina about-to-be owners. We'll be picking up a new C34 in
Larry Morrow at 3:20am 04.11.01
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HSA Station 1, Northern Star HSA, HSA Potomac, Hunter Marine, and our local Hunter dealers - Tidewat
david lewis at 2:53am 04.11.01
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Peggie, Obviously storage of human waste is a huge issue and getting worse. Is it possible to buy a
Mike D. at 2:20am 04.11.01
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Has anybody addded a third set of house batteries and if so where did you locate them. Is it possibl
John Boag at 1:54am 04.11.01
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Does anyone know how to install a bilge pump on a 27? I'm not sure how to route the hose and wiring
s. goins at 1:23am 04.11.01
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ya'll are so helpful, i can't thank you enough for all the speedy and imformative replys. here is ye
Dennis Lindauer at 12:36am 04.11.01
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I ordered a new main and jib for my 28 O"Day from North's, Annapolis office. The sails were hard to
Joe Passanisi at 12:27am 04.11.01
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Hello, Well the snow up here is finally on its way out. I am working on my Catalina 27. I nee
Gary Wyngarden at 12:09am 04.11.01
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I need to remove, disassemble, clean and lubricate my winches. Does anyone know of a good web site o
Bill Stefanelli at 11:36pm 04.10.01
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I am trying to complete a trailer that was left uncompleted by the manufacturer and shipped to us in

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Cascade Yachts - 27 Cascade pocket cruiser
sail sfbay at 9:32am 04.12.20
Might consider reaching out to cascade yachts and cascade owners unite. http://www.cascadeyachts.co
HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS
shemandr at 9:32am 04.12.20
Soft shackles. You don't want a big metal carabiner clip flogging around on a foredeck even if no o
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
John6275 at 9:31am 04.12.20
OK, thanks again. spent several hours trying yesterday. I will try some more next time I can get to
HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS   (1)
jssailem at 9:30am 04.12.20
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:29am 04.12.20
My pss has a vent hose but I don't recall ever seeing a water line in it Use the bellows as a spr
HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS
kappykaplan at 9:29am 04.12.20
I'd think the caribiner clip might make a great head knocker if the clue of the jib gets away from y
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
RoyS at 9:26am 04.12.20
No starting place as you describe. Free hand rotation is good starting place.
Who do you go to for sewing supplies
Rich Stidger at 9:26am 04.12.20
Sailrite's hardware and supplies like basting tape tends to be cheaper and they ship fast. I try to
Widgeon Floor Repair
sail sfbay at 9:21am 04.12.20
I would expect you can reglass it or at the very least fill in the cracks as a temporary repair. Wo
Outboard jib sheets?
Jackdaw at 9:21am 04.12.20
If this happens a lot, a different sail will do wonders; the so-called jib-top sail. Basically a hig
Replacing all hardware bolts/screws for my deck of C22
Mr. Dave at 9:20am 04.12.20
For the record - split lock washers DO NOT DO ANYTHING. Why? Because, when you tighten a bolted conn
Outboard jib sheets?
Jackdaw at 9:10am 04.12.20
I have a 135 headsail how are you getting over the lifeline chafe in that setup? Maybe run the jib
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime
Alan Gomes at 9:08am 04.12.20
We just watched The Boat last night - not to be confused with Das Boot. I won't make any comments
Docking Mishap
Rick486 at 9:03am 04.12.20
Pretty good breeze on the dock also, complicating matters. If I were docking Maxine there I would ha
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime
Kings Gambit at 9:03am 04.12.20
Watched WIND last night for the zillionth time. Thin story line, but the best sailing I've ever see
Replacing all hardware bolts/screws for my deck of C22
sail sfbay at 9:02am 04.12.20
Ditto dlochner.............
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
John6275 at 8:57am 04.12.20
Ok, I understand the process and appreciate the detail. Since its in the water and I have tried this
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime
sail sfbay at 8:56am 04.12.20
Watched WIND last night........hin story line, but the best sailing I've ever seen in a movie.... E

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