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Boom questions (4) ULost at 12:07pm 10.12.19 Smaller Boats 14/1421 Can someone help me to identify the lines on this boom. From left to right, I believe the middle on
Raymarine i60 Close Hauled Virgil G at 9:17am 10.12.19 Racing 1/794 Please help. I have the above instrument. I have installed the Raymarine anemometer, and the iTC-5 i
In line water strainer air. Modify?? (1) NYSail at 6:50am 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 15/1529
Dodger in my line of sight ontherocks83 at 6:04am 10.12.19 Catalina 30 12/3013 I just purchased a 1984 C30 and the previous owner has the lines set up so the dodger is supposed to
Companionway Doors cheezbal6 at 5:28am 10.12.19 Smaller Boats 2/1013 I have a hunter 23.5 and my companion way board needs to be replaced. Last time I built a one piece
H41 inner forestay? leemarkadams at 5:04am 10.12.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/4752 Hell all, and has anyone installed an inner forestay to their h41ac in order to run an extra headsai
Atlantic Beach FL grounding ! MitchM at 4:11am 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 8/2346 a 51 foot sailboat upbound from west palm beach grounded in the breakers off atlantic
Update on the water heater... sailme88 at 3:12am 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 7/875 UPDATE....The old tank is out.. Large rust out hole in the bottom. I removed the sink to get access.
Opening hinged bulkhead in head to access electrical wiring in Macgregor 25 Tee Jay at 4:01pm 10.11.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1480 I am trying to open the panel to look at the wiring. There is what appears to be a phillips head sc
Oven, outside the galley ? Tyemac at 2:48pm 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 1/519 With Thanksgiving just around the corner (CND) is there a an oven that you can cook a turkey/chicken
WTB jib/genoa for Cat 18 or Capri 18 hinmo1 at 1:54pm 10.11.19 Smaller Boats 4/932 preferred roller equipped, but can modify. Anyone got one or know of one for sale? Not looking for a
Where do I find this part mavourneen at 1:08pm 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 5/796 I have a 1987 westerbeke 10 2 diesel. The alternator was replaced before I got the boat. The alterna
Ok next question, center board 26' macgregor 1993 hedgy at 12:50pm 10.11.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/928 Center board or dagger board. I changed seals on ballast. Started filling to check for any other lea
Having issues with my WP10 nav unit lunasea6 at 12:31pm 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 0/312 Navico/Simrad WP10 Autopilot, purchased new late 99, stays covered when not in use. Got a new belt
Thermal Paint For Interior, Yes or No? Tradewinds at 7:54am 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 5/1301 Anyone have any experience with insulating paint? Thinking about doing a couple of coats on my inter
TABERNACLE FOR DAY SAILER. WHERE CAN I FIND ONE TO SHIP TO BRAZIL. GUILHERME PEREIRA at 7:33am 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 2/422
interior wood finish, 1997 beneteau sgiarc at 6:35am 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 3/809 I have a beneteau 461 the interior woodwork needs a little tlc . Does anyone know what finish the fa
Hunter 28.5 cockpit speakers and placement? David21149 at 5:27am 10.11.19 Mid-Size Boats 4/1566 I'm a new owner and wd appreciate any advice incl photos for cockpit speakers and placement? Thank y
Blinds for fixed ports Franzcat at 5:08am 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 6/1375 I have noticed some pictures of mini-blinds on the fixed ports of Catalina sailboats like mine (Cat-
Fall sailing is for Yawl sailing. (5) TomY at 4:45am 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 2/1930 Am I the only yawl owner on the SBO? There are so many yawls on the coast of Maine and NE, there has

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Crazy Idea - or Great idea? colemj at 1:50pm 01.06.25 The Voyage: assuming you stay close to shore, the trip south would be about 260 miles, making custo
Mast rake and stem to stern level DArcy at 1:42pm 01.06.25 The correct mast rake won't change due to the stern squatting. Rake moves the center of effort of th
King Cnut the Great DaveJ at 1:16pm 01.06.25 I had Cnut once, cream cleared it up! :) Cheers
Mast rake and stem to stern level dlochner at 1:09pm 01.06.25 The easiest way to measure rake is to suspend a plumb bob (or heavy wrench) from the mast head with
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dLj at 12:59pm 01.06.25 A few years ago there was a thread on the North Channel. You might find some useful information in i
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 12:25pm 01.06.25 @Tally Ho and our end point is right about where your #6 is.
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 12:23pm 01.06.25 @Tally Ho Your map is essentially correct. The boat is in Lions Head ON - just a bit south of Tober
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? JBP-PA at 12:01pm 01.06.25 The Great Lakes can be very unfriendly if a blow from the far side of the lake builds over a few da
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast kappykaplan at 11:58am 01.06.25 Sorry to share the bad news. We have had a mild winter up until now. Ours was mild until this stor
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? kappykaplan at 11:53am 01.06.25 What kind of boat are you considering? The boat in question is a custom Gilbert 30+
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast jssailem at 11:50am 01.06.25 Sorry to share the bad news. We have had a mild winter up until now. It's kind of a late White Chris
Fischer Panda Gen 6kw Terry Cox at 11:49am 01.06.25 Had another incident a few years ago where the Genset would start but shut down due to no sea water
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast kappykaplan at 11:48am 01.06.25 Prepare your boat and your home for chilly conditions. Winter is here. Tks for the note, John. Bo
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Tally Ho at 11:23am 01.06.25 suspect they might have added this to it somehow since i never had an issue before with the install
Rust inhibitor JBP-PA at 11:20am 01.06.25 That's a pretty reasonable approach for touch up spots. I do something similar on my cast iron keel
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? (1) Tally Ho at 11:15am 01.06.25
Fischer Panda Gen 6kw Terry Cox at 10:56am 01.06.25 Hi Jason. Different Genset, but here was our first incident: Hunter 42 Owner Modifications and Upgra
Bluetooth Radar (1) DannyS at 10:52am 01.06.25 I think I'm overthinking this, I've never had a deck stepped mast before so making the connections w
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 10:11am 01.06.25 Hey Thanks @dmdiehl64 I see you are in Tawas, are you in the state harbor or the TBYC (or somewher
Estimate?? Rxwoman at 9:43am 01.06.25 May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installati

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