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Stack pack GBGraham at 1:03pm 04.11.19 Smaller Boats 21/3798 I'm just wondering if anybody out there has already done this, similar or has any thoughts thus havi
Fuel Tank pickup tube SBinNSB at 12:54pm 04.11.19 Catalina 310 23/4421 Can anyone tell me which tank fitting has the pickup tube...I know one is the return and one the the
Looking for opinions on slip dilemma hawk232 at 9:50am 04.11.19 Ask All Sailors 60/3519 I have not had a boat that has to be slipped yet, so this is all new to me. Looking at slip options
This is Gonna be Interesting... (2) Simon Sexton at 8:32am 04.11.19 Ask All Sailors 8/635 Came across this in my inbox today: "1.The north (inbound) channel, directly under the SH146 bri
T-Shirt Idea for the nerds in the group... (1) rgranger at 7:44am 04.11.19 Ask All Sailors 31/2064 163539
diy hard top bimini b crites at 5:48am 04.11.19 Ask All Sailors 15/6403 Anyone installed a hard top bimini? Diy material used or ideas?
Hatteras - bomb cyclone Gunni at 5:21pm 04.10.19 Ask All Sailors 6/599
Chainplate removal w/ Mast up Nathan Beck at 1:00pm 04.10.19 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/4536 Does anyone have experience or knowledge regarding pulling to 2 main chainplates for the top mast sh
B&R Reverse Diagonal Tension Don Lucas at 12:01pm 04.10.19 Big Boats 14/1724 As background: I had my mast off a few months ago. None of the "on the ground" settings were changed
South Florida Broker radiolawyer at 12:00pm 04.10.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1012 Can anyone suggest a reputable effective sailboat broker in south Florida?
Jib Angles - Do I Have This Right? (1) topcat0399 at 11:42am 04.10.19 Ask All Sailors 40/11059 I have finally equipped with a bunch of good hank on head sails of various sizes and after studying
Aquarius 23 Outboard In Cockpit Well (3) Capt. Seeweed at 9:42am 04.10.19 Engines and Propulsion 16/3511 I like the boat but the rudder engine set up is insane. The designer put the prop behind the rudder!
A sticky question... nestorph at 9:40am 04.10.19 Ask All Sailors 29/2193 I'm making new slats for my companionway but the widest teak boards that I've been able to purchase
Funny things said while sailing (1) Allowishish at 8:15am 04.10.19 Ask All Sailors 29/2211
Box over Thru Hull topcat0399 at 6:09am 04.10.19 Ask All Sailors 28/1877 Recently I read about a boat that sank due to a speedo paddle wheel thru hull failure. This is the o
Water leak in aft berth chp at 6:06am 04.10.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/639 Once in a while I get water running down the back wall of the aft berth. This is the only leak. It s
First launch. (1) TomY at 4:10am 04.10.19 Ask All Sailors 23/1874 IRIAN (photo by my boatyard), was launched yesterday, and has a few more inches of snow on her decks
Upgrade cleats Beneteau at 3:02am 04.10.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/860 Has anyone added midship cleats on a Beneteau 321 .Thanks
Fixed Dodger for Hunter Legend 37.5 1995 destiny12 at 2:04am 04.10.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/424 Dear Guys and Gals, I have a 37.5 Legend in Malaysia and am looking to install a permenant dodger an
Headroom Bugzy at 10:23pm 04.09.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 31/5167 Hello all. I am looking at purchasing a Mac 26 in the near future, and one came up for sale here tha

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Weather Helm while Broad Reaching w/ only headsail? charisma850 at 3:03pm 08.30.24
What kind of propane regulator to use? (4) Rich Stidger at 2:58pm 08.30.24 Maybe chuck the super safety device and go back to a normal connection. My propane delivery hose c
Weather Helm while Broad Reaching w/ only headsail? charisma850 at 2:57pm 08.30.24 Check your rig tuning. Did you notice a difference between port and starboard tack? Make sure the m
Weather Helm while Broad Reaching w/ only headsail? thinwater at 2:56pm 08.30.24 This is not that weird. With the sails eased well off, the direction of pull was from well to port o
Weather Helm while Broad Reaching w/ only headsail? charisma850 at 2:53pm 08.30.24 Sounds like you understand the relationship between trim, balance and helm. Especially with a ketc
What kind of propane regulator to use? Ralph Johnstone at 2:21pm 08.30.24 Now back to my parts search. This doesn't look promising so far. Maybe chuck the super safety dev
What kind of propane regulator to use? Ralph Johnstone at 2:12pm 08.30.24 my standard labor rate for friends and relatives is 18 cents per hour. YIPES ! There go my dream
2014 Marlow Hunter e33 Issues Hello Below at 1:31pm 08.30.24 Unfortunately they recently shut down the Marlow Hunter website. The only resources I've found are
Can someone tell me the make and model of this day sailer by picture? wfonger at 1:14pm 08.30.24 Thanks everyone. Ended up having to pass on this one. No paperwork...
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 1:13pm 08.30.24 May be a new oven is due. That is a looming possibility.
What kind of propane regulator to use? JoeWhite at 1:08pm 08.30.24 May be a new oven is due.
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 12:36pm 08.30.24 Thank you for choosing our service. Please expect to find our invoice in the mail. No problem, I
Weather Helm while Broad Reaching w/ only headsail? jssailem at 12:34pm 08.30.24
What kind of propane regulator to use? Ralph Johnstone at 11:52am 08.30.24 Good luck with locating the replacement part for the oven control. Now, there's the small matter of
Weather Helm while Broad Reaching w/ only headsail? kbgunn at 11:45am 08.30.24 Check your rig tuning. Did you notice a difference between port and starboard tack? Make sure the ma
Lubricate exterior through hull ball valves (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:35am 08.30.24 Best stuff I've seen for water repellency is Super Lube Grease.
2014 Marlow Hunter e33 Issues danhopkins at 11:14am 08.30.24 Unfortunately they recently shut down the Marlow Hunter website. The only resources I've found are r
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 11:06am 08.30.24 UPDATE ON THE PROPANE DEBACLE: I re-assembled the system with the new regulator, gauge, and the QCC
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 10:45am 08.30.24 Just an observation here but you've already had a blown wide open, failed hose simulation when you
What kind of propane regulator to use? (3) Rich Stidger at 10:38am 08.30.24 Hi Ralph, Good luck with the project today. Not to load you up with more tasks, but I'm wondering

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