Mar 31, 2014 · Greetings all, I have a 1999 Hunter 310 that has a factory installed Suunto F-95 series compass. Over the years, the fluid has evaporated/leaked out to the point that very little fluid is left. It …

May 18, 2004 · I am finally getting around to getting my compasses fixed. diaphragms developed cracks and leaked all the oil out. now the question of what to refill with. compass repair shop sells oil at …

May 2, 2019 · Sailboats are infamous for perilous backing under power. Favoring port, favoring starboard, favoring a fixed position as it's reluctant to move at all. How does your boat back, and …

Oct 12, 2014 · I would like to replace ALL of the lines on our 1994 Cat 30 tall rig. Is there any information on the cordage in feet required for each line? Jib, main, halyard, furler etc...

Sep 21, 2011 · Guys, We had a wonderful time sailing in 15-20 kts winds last weekend. I noticed when we were sailing that the boat was not moving in the direction I had it pointed. With the winds off of …

Mar 25, 2022 · Dear Fellow Sailors: Just purchased a new-to-me boat that needs some tender loving care. I covered her for the winter with a tarp and she stopped leaking into the cabin. I'm reticent to …

Nov 17, 2020 · Normally I'd ask this in the summer, but does anyone have any recent info on the southern end of the Swinomish? I don't typically follow the forecast for the strait in the winter, but it …

Nov 7, 2016 · The fractional rig allows for more adjustable main sail shape. This can be significant. That is why performance boats pretty much always have fractional rigs. The offset between where the …

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Aug 30, 2023 · Lighter and less abrasive than sunbrella. Have sock for longer periods of being furled but am lazy and don't want to hoist it if I'm going out in a day or three. PNW area. What say ye?