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"The time has come," the walrus said, "to speak of many things . . ." Red_Dog at 11:38am 07.28.19 Ask All Sailors 25/2736 In this case, it's boom vangs, main sheets and travelers. Ok, I think I've got an understanding thos
H376 Holding tank jcrews63 at 9:39am 07.28.19 Big Boats 0/614 Has anyone here replaced the holding tank of their 376? I'm just in discovery mode now and thought i
Supercapacitor starters & "batteries" agprice22 at 6:54am 07.28.19 Sails Call Lounge 4/1046 I have been around powerboats and sailboats my whole life, and I own one of each. My father was more
Nylon cutlass bearing inside the nylon shaft log Saltwaterand seaweed at 11:01pm 07.27.19 Yamaha 3/1164 Is anyone here familiar with the nylon cutlass bearing inside the nylon shaft log on the Yamaha 33?
2006 Hunter 146 Centerboard Repair Hunter146Owner at 9:33pm 07.27.19 Day Sailers 24/4390 I just bought a 2006 Hunter 146 that is in very good condition. To my dismay, the cleat holding the
Interior Teak Finish Help (4) DYFLWD at 8:35pm 07.27.19 Ask An Oday Owner 12/3383 Hi all, I am refininshing my settee shelf which I believe to be made of teak. It isnt varnished but
Nice sailing on Seneca agprice22 at 6:17pm 07.27.19 Telstar 12/2799 nice day one Seneca today... fRSaPbyOEUU
Check Your Bilge MikeHoncho at 5:44pm 07.27.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1527 Went to the boat last night to load it and do some prep and sleep on it for a early morning start to
Outboard for an O'Day 192? (1) GSBNY at 4:26pm 07.27.19 Ask An Oday Owner 10/2198
Need help with proper boom rigging on Hunter 22 nickvillaume at 2:29pm 07.27.19 Smaller Boats 12/2745 There is a cable coming from the top of the mast that hooks onto the back of the boom and supports i
Headsail Nomenclature? Kings Gambit at 9:31am 07.27.19 Ask All Sailors 27/6274 So. Correct me here if I'm wrong. A "Jib" is a headsail with no overlap; i.e., fits inside the foret
Profurl B35 swivel bushing fero at 8:18am 07.27.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1204 The swivel on my Legend 40.5 is stuck on the top and it looks (from inspection a loft) very much li
How to solidify a Jib rail micheldemontreal at 6:15am 07.27.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/433 I have a Hunter 36 2010 and it happened to me a little mishap. I tear off a genoa track. The origina
Mackinaw island Crazy Dave Condon at 5:39am 07.27.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1210 Attending a wedding today later this evening nearby. What in 5-6 hours would you recommend to visit
456 vs 420 stern rails janiceandcraig at 8:09pm 07.26.19 Big Boats 3/593 Are the stern rails on the 456 CC the same as on the 420 CC? The ones I am talking about have the d
#914 restoration phase 1 G0ri11@ at 7:07pm 07.26.19 Catalina 22 44/4886 So I've gotten some more knowledgable opinions about my 1971 C22 and consensus seems to be that the
Oberdorfer N202M-908 Pump leaking buddybear at 6:47pm 07.26.19 Catalina 310 10/3441 Changed out the Sherwood pump for the recommended Oberdorfer N202-908 in 2017 Have Hull#57 2001 The
The case of the Zombie Chicken... Brian D at 3:02pm 07.26.19 Sails Call Lounge 3/712 'Nuff said... ZuHL5Pm20o8
Rudder limit Mad Sweeney at 2:48pm 07.26.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3667 Hi All, Just bought a beautiful 1991 Legend 35 and installed an Ev 100 Raymarine Autopilot and, in
Coolant in Engine Pan sjsflyer at 12:49pm 07.26.19 Catalina 310 23/3877 I have noticed (as did the previous owner) an occasional small amount of coolant in the engine pan a

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I'll never see this again Urban Hermit at 7:50am 01.23.25 True dat. But the last time I saw snow down here even approaching this was about 70 years ago. I a
Its funny Friday! Urban Hermit at 7:44am 01.23.25 Okay -- I'm done.
Its funny Friday! Urban Hermit at 7:41am 01.23.25 Heard on VHF Channel 16 today: "Big ship on the horizon, big ship on the horizon, this sailing ves
Its funny Friday! (1) Urban Hermit at 7:37am 01.23.25 229476 Sign on the very narrow door of a mental health provider's office: PSYCHO THE RAPIST
I'll never see this again dlochner at 7:31am 01.23.25 AT least you hope not. ;)
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Justin_NSA at 7:27am 01.23.25 Question, can you get the shaft coupling off to remove the stuffing box? I wanted to take mine off
Its funny Friday! Urban Hermit at 7:24am 01.23.25 I'm reminded of a time when I owned a business where large crates came in from time to time that we
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts. Urban Hermit at 7:19am 01.23.25 I used a trestle similar to the most excellent overkill one pictured above to get a 9kW genset out o
Scam Alert Urban Hermit at 7:05am 01.23.25 If I ever get one offering me free dancing girls, I'm gonna reply --- just in case.
Your experience with online courses? (1) JBP-PA at 6:50am 01.23.25 Great Lakes Crusing Club School always has a variety of online classes during the cold months. They
Your experience with online courses? john6206 at 6:30am 01.23.25 Thanks @william24424
23.5 outboard motor Crazy Dave Condon at 6:10am 01.23.25 Both the 6 and 8 hp motors are good for the 23.5 but if you want electric start, then you will want
Suggestions on removal of teak trim kloudie1 at 5:58am 01.23.25 I agree, best to not disturb it unless absolutely necessary. If you do, you can buy new bungs at a
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sock/Bag Question Joe at 5:50am 01.23.25 Have you considered calling or texting your local North Sails Loft and ask the experts how it's supp
Your experience with online courses? william24424 at 5:41am 01.23.25 Unite States Coast Guard "Six Pack" is a very useful license that has allowed my wife & I to charter
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? LakeOntario270 at 5:28am 01.23.25 Question, can you get the shaft coupling off to remove the stuffing box? I wanted to take mine off
Teak Handrail Bedding Crazy Dave Condon at 5:23am 01.23.25 Hunter was infamous for using.5200 topsides. Taking out screws will be difficult. Do not conside
Tuning guide ldd at 3:53am 01.23.25 Thanks! I will try that.
Sailing courses in Thailand (3) Will Gilmore at 1:48am 01.23.25 229471229472229473 Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya. -Will
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? BigEasy at 9:27pm 01.22.25 I really like my Volvo dripless seal. Greg, I watched your Volvo shaft seal video prior to replaci

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