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10/21/2006	What is the Best Angle to Lead the Sheet to the Winch preventing an Override?
	by Sandy Goodall
10/20/2006	A Conversation with Your SailMaker
	by Brian Hancock
09/29/2006	Genoa and Jib, both headsails… what is the difference?
	by Cheryl Boyle
09/29/2006	Three Reefs and Your Out
	by Sandy Goodall
09/28/2006	What is the Appropriate "Max Luff" for a Cruising Spinnaker?
	by Sandy Goodall
09/28/2006	Can you explain the purpose of a batten?
	by Sandy Goodall
09/28/2006	What is the Difference Between Cross-Cut and Radial Sails?
	by Brian Hancock
07/08/2006	Loose foot trim?
	by Sandy Goodall
04/06/2006	Any Benefits to a Large Roach?
	by Sandy Goodall
03/24/2006	What is Polyurethane Coated Nylon?
	by Sandy Goodall
03/16/2006	My Boat Tracks Poorly with Wind Aft... Any Suggestions?
	by Sandy Goodall
03/06/2006	What is a Spreader Patch?
	by Sandy Goodall
03/06/2006	Mast Furling System versus Traditional Batten Mains
	by Sandy Goodall
03/06/2006	Taming the Roach
	by Sandy Goodall
03/06/2006	Has the Shelf Foot Seen Better Days?
	by Sandy Goodall
03/06/2006	Do I need a clew slug if I choose a loose footed sail?
	by Sandy Goodall
11/02/2005	Can I Replace a Cutlass Bearing with the Boat in the Water?
	by Mark Matthews
10/24/2005	Does a Hunter 356 have enough rudder to balance?
	by Mark Matthews
10/17/2005	How do I get my "Hold Fast Self-Tailing Winches" apart?
	by Mark Matthews
10/13/2005	When is the best time to buy new sails?
	by Mark Matthews
10/11/2005	Can I convert my boat to a Cutter Rig?
	by Mark Matthews