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My Second Race (1) catalanc at 8:10pm 08.01.19 Ask All Sailors 1/351 Dead last, single handed, but was a nice nite.
Big Day Tomorrow (2) Terry Cox at 7:44pm 08.01.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 18/1996 Yes, August 2, 1969 was our wedding day in North Bend, Oregon. Father-in-law had to drag me out of b
Climbing the mast solo (1) jonelli at 6:49pm 08.01.19 Catalina 30 10/3436
Widgeon paint Case at 5:40pm 08.01.19 Ask An Oday Owner 2/855 I have a widgeon #88 and I am repainting it. It currently has splatter paint on the interior and I'm
I want it soooooo bad ... but I can't Raspa at 5:39pm 08.01.19 Mid-Size Boats 16/2258 Guys, gals... There's this crazy dude who's selling a 1982 Hunter 30 feet which on the Pictures look
going over hull speed h41 regatta Valerio at 5:05pm 08.01.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/779 I was thinking impossible in my heavy H41, we raced for 65 mi offshore on a broad reach and the wind
Hunter 22 Swing Keel Questions curt in CO at 12:43pm 08.01.19 Smaller Boats 16/4392 I recently purchased a 2013 model Marlow-Hunter 22 with hydraulic swing keel. 1. Is it possible to
Where to install low voltage disconnect device? (1) Ben4195 at 11:25am 08.01.19 Ask All Sailors 16/2781 Hi folks, there was a recent discussion about batteries and refrigerators and how to prevent the fri
Some small-boat cruising commandments (1) Jackdaw at 11:09am 08.01.19 Ask All Sailors 104/12823 While a perfectly decent (hell maybe ideal) small cruiser, we mostly race, daysail, and overnight on
34' O'Day Engine RPM at WOT (1) Windchime2 at 10:36am 08.01.19 Engines and Propulsion 8/1200 What rpm does your 34' O'Day reach at WOT? What engine, gearbox reduction, and prop do you have? I
Where to fly burgee Tyemac at 3:41am 08.01.19 Ask All Sailors 21/4816 With a free standing mast, where can I fly a burgee or any other small flags?
Sabre 34 stuffing box access Gpa1950 at 3:15am 08.01.19 Sabre Sailboats 17/4833 This is my first sailboat, I am pretty sure that my stuffing box is leaking, and I have no clue how
Furler wrapping around forestay (3) Glasshopper77 at 9:14pm 07.31.19 Catalina 22 14/3304 Hello all, new sailor, first post. I have a Cat22 1973 So I'm pretty sure I have this all rigged up
Masthead Light pumpkinpie at 8:14pm 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 38/4246 I notice on our masthead light it is dull and not bright like most that I see out at night. Is there
AH YES THE DREADED REVERSE POLARITY! twodzusfittings at 7:00pm 07.31.19 Bigger Boats 10/4735 I had the o'day distribution panel all set up with power to a 3 breaker panel. One for each 110V AC
Register pumpkinpie at 5:30pm 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 5/571 .
Removing Deck Dining Table (3) pumpkinpie at 5:23pm 07.31.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/1427 I'm thinking of removing the deck dining table. It takes up a lot of space and gets in our way most
Tachometer trouble Harlan at 5:13pm 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1019 Tachometer gives crazy readings for first 15 minutes or so of use. Starts and idles at a correct re
Thermostat Questions sailingnc at 4:45pm 07.31.19 Catalina 30 6/1407 I have a couple questions about the thermostat in my Universal M18. 1. It has a coolant bleed valv
Windex light (1) Minnesail at 4:08pm 07.31.19 Catalina 22 5/1800 I love night sailing and I love my Windex (I don't have electronic wind instruments), so what's bett

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Where to buy fresh mustang HIT rearm kits? dlochner at 1:52pm 01.21.25 I've never had an issue with Defender. They are a high volume dealer, so the stock will turn over qu
Anchor Type jpiombo67 at 1:39pm 01.21.25 @dlochner is right, 22 lbs is overkill for a Venture 22. 22ft of chain is perfect for your boat on
LOOKING FOR THE GENTLEMAN GOING ON THE HARD Urban Hermit at 12:46pm 01.21.25 @crazydavecondon I believe the post is under trailer sailers sub category prefer to trailer. :) Y
LOOKING FOR THE GENTLEMAN GOING ON THE HARD Urban Hermit at 12:37pm 01.21.25 Thankee !!
Damaged 302 Project_Mayhem at 12:07pm 01.21.25 What company do you have for insurance?
LOOKING FOR THE GENTLEMAN GOING ON THE HARD SteveHughessails at 11:58am 01.21.25 @crazydavecondon I believe the post is under trailer sailers sub category prefer to trailer. :-)
Teak Handrail Bedding SV Temenos at 11:37am 01.21.25 You should bed them. For no other reason than you want to make sure the fastening holes are sealed.
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. Urban Hermit at 9:43am 01.21.25 Lol. Okay, you get away with that one . . . .
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:43am 01.21.25 229436 or : 229435 A monitor lizard. No, maybe I misunderstood. This monitor looks a bit like s
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. Urban Hermit at 9:09am 01.21.25 Oh, relax. The internet can be a thorny place, but SBO is mostly harmless. Y'know, a strange but u
Transmission output rust dlochner at 8:48am 01.21.25 Use a flat sanding block and sandpaper to remove the rust. Maybe 220 grit.
Sunken Treasure twodzusfittings at 7:52am 01.21.25
Anchor Type dlochner at 7:42am 01.21.25 Hello all, Currently -14 with the wind chill here in Traverse City, Michigan. Venture 222 Noobie q
Sunken Treasure SteveHughessails at 7:40am 01.21.25
Catalina 275 no longer available with saildrive Windseeker2 at 7:35am 01.21.25 I believe Catalina was unable to deliver some C275's because they couldn't get saildrive units but i
Anchor Type shemandr at 7:27am 01.21.25 Someone said anchor three times and now Beetlejuice is out! :yikes:
Sunken Treasure Grumps at 7:27am 01.21.25 But it has new sails :) Fetch off the sails. If they are still good you can sell them. Kind of c
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. justsomeguy at 7:23am 01.21.25 Whatever. Pleased to provide you with fun. Oh, relax. The internet can be a thorny place, but SBO
Estimate?? JBP-PA at 6:52am 01.21.25 I don't doubt that. Unfortunately the closest slips are 90 minutes one way, 2 hours the other way.
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. Urban Hermit at 6:47am 01.21.25 As in "moderator"? Whatever. Pleased to provide you with fun.

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