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keel bolts
Capt jgw at 3:32pm 10.28.19
For the bigger stuff that the local hardware doesn't have, I go to wholesalebolts.com or boltdepot.c
Trailering with Outboard
DrJudyB at 3:12pm 10.28.19
An outboard's buoyancy is nil; so the weight load on the transom is the same whether the boat is in
Trailering with Outboard
GSBNY at 3:07pm 10.28.19
Pot holes will destroy your motor mount if the outboard is on while towing. I live in New York and I
First time sail boat buyer need your help!
Scott T-Bird at 2:59pm 10.28.19
Thank you. For your input. What keel? Swing? Dagger board? Concerned about hitting something? First
Sailors missing East Coast
JamesG161 at 2:56pm 10.28.19
Yep, The red beard guy was supposed to call her and she reported them missing on Saturday. @jssailem
Sail cover for Lazyjacks
Giro at 2:43pm 10.28.19
Oh well.
Beneteau galley sink
rgranger at 2:41pm 10.28.19
Have you tried a search for a "small bar sink"? I
Trailering with Outboard
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:41pm 10.28.19
What does the manual for *your* Outboard say? I ALWAYS trailer with the OB in the down position.
Repairs
rpludwig at 2:37pm 10.28.19
time to replace it...and all related keel stuff while at it....volcano looks a bit crusty too...not
Catalina 18 on Jack stands
Will Gilmore at 2:35pm 10.28.19
I have no experience with this, especially for a Catalina 18, but I can't imagine an 18 foot boat ca
First time sail boat buyer need your help!
Dsine at 2:35pm 10.28.19
McGregor good entry level boat but don't sail well and never make a good sailor out of u. Buy a Ca
Sail cover for Lazyjacks
rgranger at 2:33pm 10.28.19
Isotherm ITC Digital Display Intelligent Temperature Control
RoyS at 2:30pm 10.28.19
Interesting. I originally asked Isotherm for a new circuit card because the system stayed in overcoo
keel bolts
rgranger at 2:25pm 10.28.19
What boat? If the Mac 25 are we talking pivot pin or lock down bolt?
Headsail size?
dlochner at 2:23pm 10.28.19
So, @Scott T-Bird, @Hydro Therapy and I all have Jim Taylor designs. Cool. https://tayloryachtdesig
Headsail size?
Scott T-Bird at 2:19pm 10.28.19
I'll agree with Dave. If you don't have a 110%, you may have an optional up-size. My Starwind 27 w
Sailors missing East Coast   (1)
Will Gilmore at 2:17pm 10.28.19
That will teach them not to call their Girlfriends on time. Even if the Coast Guard doesn't charge
Sailors missing East Coast
JRacer at 2:15pm 10.28.19
A case where having a Garmin Inreach on board dropping a turd every 10 minutes would have been quite
water in the hull
Serenity on Hudson at 2:15pm 10.28.19
Left the cubby hatch ajar for ventilation like I do when the boat is covered. Catalina 14.2 Expo. We
Sailors missing East Coast
Scott T-Bird at 2:08pm 10.28.19
That is a great outcome! I doubt they are going to land at Cape Hatteras, either! I suppose they m

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