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Advice for Beginner
Scott T-Bird at 10:31am 11.23.19
You didn't mention anything about where you intend to keep your boat. That should influence your th
Is anyone going for one last cruise of the season
Terry Cox at 10:29am 11.23.19
Very healthy. I'll take two, please.
1998 Hunter 410 Windlass Seized
Capt11946 at 10:25am 11.23.19
Hi I believe you have the same Simpon Lawarence as on our 1998. 410. I have had to service it sever
Problem with jib halyard
riversloth at 10:19am 11.23.19
jssailem. The only reason i have any hesitation about about drilling into my boat is because of how
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
Davidasailor26 at 10:03am 11.23.19
Some excerpts From Nikki on Facebook 3 hours ago are below. Sounds a bit squally but good otherwise.
For your Thanksiving entertainment....
jssailem at 9:56am 11.23.19
Happy Thanksgiving to you Peggie.. Who would do that to a Turkey?:yikes:
Problem with jib halyard
jssailem at 9:54am 11.23.19
Sometimes this stuff is all a mystery. I can assure you it gets easier with time. I am not with out
Need new Genoa? Which one?
paulj at 9:44am 11.23.19
I bought a 135 from Precision two years ago and was pleased with the sail and the service. If you w
Problem with jib halyard
riversloth at 9:41am 11.23.19
jssailem When i took the jib down, it took a little effort but i figured that was because of all the
Manatee in NC?
rpludwig at 9:40am 11.23.19
GREAT video Gene! I do recall diving with them in Crystal River but that was 30 yrs ago! Wonderful
Advice for Beginner
BigEasy at 9:35am 11.23.19
Hi all. I'm new to the sailing world and looking to purchase my first boat. I plan on getting lesso
Problem with jib halyard
jssailem at 9:22am 11.23.19
OK. Still a bit fuzzy, but it looks like you raise the jib with a furler head bearing system. The wa
Problem with jib halyard
justsomeguy at 9:20am 11.23.19
Question. how often do most of you use your boom topping lift. would it make any sense to replace w
Problem with jib halyard
justsomeguy at 9:18am 11.23.19
I have a main to hoist me and one spin can be my safety. Honestly i don't like the way they look bu
2017 Sydney - Hobart
Jackdaw at 9:14am 11.23.19
Thanks for elaborating on the various times. So ultimately the room, or time in this case, to keep
Diesel Re-Plumb
jssailem at 9:04am 11.23.19
priming bulb Generally, a priming bulb is a poor choice for a pump assist in a diesel fuel system.
Problem with jib halyard   (1)
riversloth at 8:59am 11.23.19
jssailem Yes the one halyard is wrapped back around a shroud. My jib has a sewn in sail cover, no
Advice for Beginner   (1)
jssailem at 8:52am 11.23.19
A jeep has the space of a decent sized cockpit. I have seen 6 pile onto a jeep and have fun dune bug
Problem with jib halyard
Kings Gambit at 8:49am 11.23.19
My solution to these kinds of problems is to send up my rigger. Get it done, finished, and over with

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