high water?
dlochner at 1:47pm 11.23.19 new november readings. lakes michigan/huron are 16" higher today than they were one year ago. still |
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Advice for Beginner
dlochner at 1:45pm 11.23.19 A thistle has to be one of the most uncomfortable boats ever built. And not very forgiving of newbi |
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New batteries and charger
DArcy at 1:40pm 11.23.19 Thanks for the advice to determine what my expected loads are, I used Ray Henry's (anyone remember R |
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Changing Traveler on Beneteau 381 (1)
sail sfbay at 1:38pm 11.23.19 Attached is a photo of the port side traveler. The seized bolt is the inner one where the traveler |
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Problem with jib halyard
riversloth at 1:29pm 11.23.19 jssailemr watched a video on the gennaker. looks possible but low priority. Just one question. Ar |
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electric winch handle
jssailem at 1:28pm 11.23.19 I like working at the mast. Weird, I guess. :banghead::plus: Happily |
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Advice for Beginner
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 1:02pm 11.23.19 The 26X would do what you want quite nicely- good space inside, enclosed head, etc. It IS NOT an of |
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electric winch handle
thinwater at 12:47pm 11.23.19 I must confess. I am an old school kind of sailor. I have always done my sail management at the mas |
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electric winch handle
capta at 12:30pm 11.23.19 I think if I was in your position and intended to keep the boat for some time, I'd just bite the bul |
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Advice for Beginner
cb32863 at 12:27pm 11.23.19 What everyone else said. Get some on the water time. Just say no to the 26X, seriously. You want to |
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Need new Genoa? Which one?
Stu Jackson at 12:19pm 11.23.19 A very illuminating and interesting discussion on co.com for those of you who might be in the market |
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Advice for Beginner
DrJudyB at 12:15pm 11.23.19 A thistle has to be one of the most uncomfortable boats ever built. And not very forgiving of newbie |
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Advice for Beginner
capta at 12:13pm 11.23.19 My suggestion is to buy a 15 foot or smaller very cheap dinghy that's pretty beat up, but serviceabl |
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Problem with jib halyard
riversloth at 11:51am 11.23.19 Thats scary. but is exactly why we avoid lakes on holidays. I wrecked my ski boat on the river af |
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Diesel Re-Plumb
Stu Jackson at 11:50am 11.23.19 a priming bulb is a poor choice for a pump assist in a diesel fuel system. Absolutely. John's r |
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Aqualift valve repair
Stu Jackson at 11:46am 11.23.19 It's more of a threaded plug than a petcock. People keep thinking the "handle" on what looks like a |
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Changing Traveler on Beneteau 381
jssailem at 11:37am 11.23.19 my traveler since the screw on one side seized and cannot unscrew it to properly attach the travele |
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Problem with jib halyard
jssailem at 11:31am 11.23.19 A lot of helpers on the lakes in Arkansas. Here they yell Dock It... Get out of the way!... Or just |
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Diesel Re-Plumb
jamieFL at 11:21am 11.23.19 The rest of my order is arriving today, so I'll be tackling this job this afternoon. The weather is |