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Code Zero Rigging recommendations JRT at 8:25am 01.13.20 Racing 8/4194 I have a new code zero coming end of Feb for my Cataline 310 and am looking at how I'll rig it. I a
Oregon 5th Graders launch boats into the Pacific (1) jssailem at 8:10am 01.13.20 Sails Call Lounge 5/584 The article title goes: Oregon 5th Graders Build A Boat To Sail Across The Pacific https://www.opb.
Hunter 50 Raymarine Stng question (1) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:57am 01.13.20 Big Boats 6/982 I am in the process of replacing my defective SPX30 autopilot with a new ACU400 autopilot. The old f
Mac Navigation: iPad vs laptop FastOlson at 7:30am 01.13.20 Ask All Sailors 32/4730 I am presently moving from an old Mac Book Pro to a new .... Mac Book OR... perhaps an iPad with an
Atomic 4 electronic ignition franz7781 at 6:46am 01.13.20 Engines and Propulsion 7/1726 Does it pay to install the Moyer ignition?
Heavy Wind Day MikeHoncho at 7:15pm 01.12.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 2/800 After finishing up my compression post project and dock tuning the rig I got out today with a friend
Halyard selection Chuck Cohen at 1:10pm 01.12.20 Mid-Size Boats 13/2410
Great Lakes Towing insurance Gary Ryan at 11:22am 01.12.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1058 We recently purchased a used Hunter 386. We have insurance which has $1500 in emergency towing cove
Hello from a new Catalina 30 owner Mjg407 at 10:51am 01.12.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 17/3640 Hello All, Michael here, the proud owner of a 1988 Catalina 30 which I just acquired. Was searching
Moved the Jib Track inside the Life Lines Jim5745 at 10:27am 01.12.20 Racing 6/1544 I have installed an additional 1 inch T Track (Port ' Starboard) for my Head Sails inside the life
Karver winch ? still dreaming at 9:16am 01.12.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1427 Hi everyone. Any of you have experience with"KARVER" winches ? How reliable they are and if they up
Help Identifying... (1) Jimbeaux at 8:00am 01.12.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/995 Was digging around my boat and found this cluster. Any idea what they may have been attached to?
Transom swim ladder (1) FlimFlamII at 6:35am 01.12.20 Ask All Sailors 4/781 I am looking for a supplier of a ladder similar to the one shown in the photo.
Philadelphia Pagan Baby at 6:45pm 01.11.20 Destinations 9/1704 Thinking about possible destinations for next summer and am intrigued by the idea of visiting Philly
Temperature monitor Pagan Baby at 6:39pm 01.11.20 Ask All Sailors 13/1596
Beneteau 361 Flooring John Dibb at 6:37pm 01.11.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1440 Has anyone replaced cabin flooring in a B-361? I have a couple of damaged boards but the only marin
Got the generator running (4) All U Get at 4:34pm 01.11.20 Ask All Sailors 40/2839
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. (2) Noodat Lady at 12:24pm 01.11.20 Ask All Sailors 36/2485 I admire all of you who can dock without a motor. Actually, I admire the rest of you who can dock w
Ranger 23 lighting CGCaptain at 12:21pm 01.11.20 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 8/17223 Hi All I'm new to the forum and need some help on lighting on my 1973 Ranger 23. I want to replace
Pearson 34 centerboard Golden Road at 12:04pm 01.11.20 Pearson 2/1286 There was a post here asking about this but is ended without much help. I am new owner of 1984 34' c

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The Sewing Machine Thread Ward H at 6:34pm 08.12.24 I think this is the exact thing I bought, but they don't call is Solar Guard anymore, apparently, '
2004 Hunter 33: sending audio to outside speakers Richard19068 at 6:29pm 08.12.24 Unless it's broken it's probably your fader adjustment. In the old days there woud just be a knob
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? JohnnyP at 5:48pm 08.12.24 Is your boom below this hunk of metal? Could it be a stop for the sail when lowered? Is there an
Large Rectangle Hatches BjornTheMenace at 5:34pm 08.12.24 Thx Tally Ho! So very close, just missing the right combination for what I need
ICW and the Hunter 49 short rig tkwhalen at 5:18pm 08.12.24 not to worry my wife is on facebook and I plan on having her join
2004 Hunter 33: sending audio to outside speakers BlowMeAway at 4:48pm 08.12.24
Oh so this is why my bilge is always wet! SFS at 4:44pm 08.12.24 I don't remember what I used for the flange, I'm really sorry. It's been 7 years (how is that possib
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? WayneH at 4:43pm 08.12.24 WAG here. TackTick mount?
Large Rectangle Hatches (1) Tally Ho at 4:40pm 08.12.24
Anchor, dock, or buoy? WayneH at 4:37pm 08.12.24 OK, I'll play. In preference order, floating dock, anchor, mooring ball, fixed dock. When we were
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? Justin_NSA at 4:33pm 08.12.24 6 fasteners. Must have had high expectations for it back in the day.
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? Tally Ho at 4:31pm 08.12.24 I humbly ask for your wisdom. Thank you! Is your boom below this hunk of metal? Could it be a s
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? (1) Tally Ho at 4:29pm 08.12.24
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? FastOlson at 4:27pm 08.12.24 Might be a base for an optional winch. Thus the angled tilt to it to prevent overrides.
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? JohnnyP at 4:23pm 08.12.24 LOL - thanks for the humorous explanations.
A problem in Mystery, a solution, and disappointment SoSound at 4:14pm 08.12.24 Thank you, Dave. Your post is an interesting look at the problem. At the beginning of this year, th
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? dlochner at 4:07pm 08.12.24 It is part from the cabal of prior owners who leave bits and pieces on their boats in order to drive
What is this black thing on my mast and what is it good for? shemandr at 3:56pm 08.12.24 "Absolutely nuthin'..." Credit to Edwin Starr. And the Temptations. Really I don't know. Maybe
Putting a hole in the transom shemandr at 3:38pm 08.12.24 My first reaction to the OP was how does one get "Caught out in a gale" in a 17' boat? Then I read
Trouble keeping the rain out! onehorseranch at 2:59pm 08.12.24 I've owner three mac venture boats since 1988 and they all leaked rain. And I live near Seattle. A b

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