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H23 Mast Rake (sigh) Again Rodney at 2:06pm 07.27.00 Smaller Boats 7/1311 I've been messing with the mast rake on my H23. Since mine is the only H23 at our lake, I have no ot
Fuel filters John Reid at 1:08pm 07.27.00 Other Sailboats 4/1060 Two fuel filter questions (Yanmar 3QM30):1) I have a Racor primary. When I bought the boat the fi
Spare Parts Followup John Reid at 12:53pm 07.27.00 Other Sailboats 1/843 Thanks for the response on the spare parts for a Yanmar 3QM30. I'll look into getting the kits. I
Getting the jib sheets closer to the helm G. Ned Christensen at 12:43pm 07.27.00 Smaller Boats 5/1051 I singlehand my H26 a a lot. It has tiller steering and I have long arms, but tacking with the shee
Winged Keel Polar Diagrams Andy at 12:31pm 07.27.00 Racing 5/2885 Has anyone got polar diagrams on 29.5 or similar vessel?Previous article response on PHRF complain
Its dead Jim. Bob Robeson at 11:19am 07.27.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1011 We have a 1986 Catalina 36 with a Universel M25, 21 HP Diesel engine.We went out for a sail and as
Our Engine Died! Whats up? Bob Robeson at 11:16am 07.27.00 Trailer Sailors 4/3024 We have a 1986 Catalina 36 with a Universel M25, 21 HP Diesel engine.We went out for a sail and as
Coolant Ken Osborne at 11:06am 07.27.00 Other Sailboats 1/954 I have a 1995 29.5 Hunter with a 2GM20F diesel. I have heard rumors that Yanmar suggests changing th
Switching to outboard George H260 at 10:24am 07.27.00 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1059 I'm sick of trying to find old diesel parts!!!Anyone know whether removing the engine and the fuel
kerosene stove Carl Steele at 9:52am 07.27.00 Ask All Sailors 6/1478 Need some advice on solving a problem with our kerosene stove, The stove is origional equipment on o
What year Catalina quit hand-laminating hulls? Severin at 9:02am 07.27.00 Ask All Sailors 1/1431 If anybody knows in what year Catalina quit hand-laminating their hulls andswitched to those machin
stained deck Matt at 7:54am 07.27.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1181 I was out last night for an pleasant sunset cruise and one rowdy female guest spilled red wine (merl
Compass Oil Bill Rogers at 7:45am 07.27.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/985 I have recently dissassembled my compass and polished out the yellowing on the dome and plastic plat
40.5 hatch replacement Wade Spurrier at 7:20am 07.27.00 Big Boats 0/1030 I'm looking to replace the cracked hatches above the stove and in the aft head. Anyone know where to
Mable5@aol.com Ralph at 7:11am 07.27.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1081 Fix for wobbly rudder post. Anyinformation appreciated.
Diesel Odor Mitch Stroh at 5:07am 07.27.00 Other Sailboats 12/1104 I've read with interest about the diesel leaks around the fuel filter. I had a diesel leak in this
Main Sail Size Ronald Hallett at 5:01am 07.27.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1171 I had purchaced my boat last year and absolutly love it! The way it handles and accomidates the need
250 Water Ballast Poor Handling Jim Riley at 4:59am 07.27.00 Smaller Boats 4/1097 We have experienced very poor handling characteristics with our water ballast 250. Speciffically we
more weighty issues Jim at 4:37am 07.27.00 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1134 Thanks Justin ' Ben for the info - I've been told the trailor (Holsclaw 3020; 20 ft length, made to
Blue/Black Smoke = Fouled prop? Dave Ullrich at 3:42am 07.27.00 Trailer Sailors 2/2749 I have a 1983 Cat 30 with a Universal 5411 and have the standard 2 blade prop. Everything was fine

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Spinnaker Halyard for a Beneteau 311 jssailem at 6:29am 02.27.20 Often a skyhook is used. A hoop attached to the mast head and extending forward. A block is suspend
That awesome moment when... (1) capta at 6:25am 02.27.20 I didn't find it, but my parents did, and sent it to us somewhere in the SoPac. It was a two page ad
More January racing in Texas Bill19233 at 6:20am 02.27.20 Made the next race, eighth in a row. Ten boats on the bay for this Peanut Regatta. A real mixed bag,
Replacement trailer for an 85 Mac 25 (1) THECUSCUS at 6:10am 02.27.20 I converted a powerboat trailer. It had V-shaped crossmembers, which gave room for the keel. I add
88 mac 26D Replacing shroud tangs with turnbuckles (1) THECUSCUS at 5:57am 02.27.20 StaLok fittings attached to the bottom of your old shrouds. Easy to do, no special tools required.
88 mac 26D Replacing shroud tangs with turnbuckles Project_Mayhem at 5:53am 02.27.20 I'm guessing your outer shrouds are loose and inner ones are tight? It might explain why the mast fe
Keel up or keel down Benny17441 at 5:44am 02.27.20 Depending on the marine growth in your area and the frequency of use you may end up with a stuck kee
That awesome moment when... Project_Mayhem at 5:40am 02.27.20 Is that in Vermilion? Judging by old paperwork I got with the boat I'm guessing it's somewhere in
Kubota P/N for Universal M18 Starter Solenoid P/N 300538? Benny17441 at 5:40am 02.27.20 Check the wiring leading to the solenoid. A simple voltage check can tell you if adequate voltage
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Self-Corrosion (Collier 5) dLj at 5:39am 02.27.20 Shall we move on to the next section, Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6)? -Will (Dragonfly) fine by m
Kubota P/N for Universal M18 Starter Solenoid P/N 300538? navybubblehead at 5:30am 02.27.20 Thank you for the help. I jumpered the solenoid, and the starter turned over the engine. When I tu
Its funny Friday! (1) lehighsail at 5:26am 02.27.20 175456
Its funny Friday! Meriachee at 5:08am 02.27.20 Do cockroaches get coroneeevirus?
Its funny Friday! Jim26m at 5:07am 02.27.20 Talk about modern tech. I've never seen a "selfie" before where the I-phone was in the picture. Ac
88 mac 26D Replacing shroud tangs with turnbuckles Ms Hope at 4:56am 02.27.20
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Self-Corrosion (Collier 5) Will Gilmore at 4:50am 02.27.20 Shall we move on to the next section, Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6)? -Will (Dragonfly)
Catalina 315 JRT at 4:46am 02.27.20 The 315 has some interesting details and looks like it is nicely optioned. I wonder how it sails vs
Spinnaker Halyard for a Beneteau 311 DougM at 4:28am 02.27.20
Tailpipe under water? Hayden Watson at 4:15am 02.27.20 When we are at the lake, my wife and I sometimes picnic at the state park... and when we do, we lik
Kubota P/N for Universal M18 Starter Solenoid P/N 300538? Maine Sail at 4:03am 02.27.20 I believe we have a brand new one in the shop. However, what makes you think it is the solenoid and

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