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Hi Jim Yes, it's the yankee getting caught on the staysail sail when its out. I have to go up to the bow and pull it around the staysail forestay, it seems to be a constant issue in light and strong winds. I would assume my yankee is a bigger, based on your pictures. I begin to wonder if its a timin...

Dear All, Getting tired of dealing with the headsail getting caught up with the staysail when tacking a lot and come to the conclusion I need to be able to quickly release the staysail forestay to avoid the constant catching of the head sail on the staysail. Love the staysail sail when on long runs,...

Thanks for sharing this information. I think I will pull a piece out and head down to Hamiltons to see if I can match it. I assume it comes in different sizes. Thanks again. Paul

Looking for recommendations for hatch gasket replacement for a CD 330 1986 that is leaking. Appreciate any thoughts and if there is a replacement material other than purchasing Bowmar original gasket material. Thanks, Paul

"Grateful"

Thanks Jim for your reply. After adding approximately a quart of coolant the motor ran fine with the temp gauge staying right around 160 degrees, but would agree in your suggestion to replace the thermostat. Thanks!

This past weekend my temperature gauge spiked suddenly and the alarm went off but the motor seemed to be running fine. I turned off the motor and sailed back to the marina. I turned on the motor to get in my slip and the temperature looked fine, then suddenly jumped again. Motor is circulating water...

Looking to purchase a good used Staysail/storm jib for my CD 330. Sail needs to be hanked on. Thanks, Paul.

Looking to purchase a good used Staysail/storm jib for my CD 330. Sail needs to be hanked on. Thanks, Paul.

Thanks for these tip and now wondering if I have some dangerous wiring in my boat based on the website you forwarded me. ~ Paul

Last year my diesel started on the first crank. This year it takes two fairly long cranks before it starts. I normally hold the starter for 30 seconds. Today, I doubled the warm-up time (approx. 60 seconds), but still had to crank the motor twice before it started. After I run the motor for a while ...

Had a CD 30 MK2 and loved the boat, but sadly it broke off the mooring in a Northeaster and watched it get shredded for two days on the rocks because I couldn't get anyone to touch it during the storm. I was able to find a CD 330 which I have enjoyed but miss the aft berth and the ease to get under ...

Thanks for the suggestions.

Have an Edson pedestal where I would like to paint the bottom half and wondered if anyone had any suggestions. On Edson's website they provide a very long instructions using Interlux products and can't help believe there is a more simpler way to paint the pedestal after sanding. Any suggestions to t...

So I purchased a CD 330 (Grateful) and have had some issues sailing with the staysail. When tacking the yankee sail gets partially filled behind the back of the staysail and I can't get it to flip over unless I walk up there. If I partially roll in the head sail before tacking I can avoid this issue...

Looking to purchase a used hank on staysail sail for CD 330 sailboat. If you don't have one for sale, any chance you know where I might find one. Lastly anyone know the dimensions for this sail? Thanks in advance, Paul