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JohnAC at 3:52pm 11.16.18
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Can any one tell me what 3 blade prop should be on a 1990 42 passage. just bought a 42 and performan
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Refinished the transom on Wind Song, new artwork and hail. Bilge and exhaust relocated from transo
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As the owner of Wind Song, I had a lovely visit with the Owners of Bounding Home, they shared a lot
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Anyone ever try careening their boat to paint the bottom? I have a pond big enough to launch my 23.
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As a coda to the post on next gen sailors, here is what is happening at WYC. Our Community sailing c
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I recently acquired a 1977 Lancer 25 and with checking with the local DNR a Office on the registrati
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ok so here is the deal I have a 49 which is 49'11" overall with a 50 amp power connection in the ba
Markham sailing at 4:47am 11.16.18
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The man sold me a boat that leaks from up in the centerboard. the board it is leaning to one side. i
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I am trying to find a matching winch for the Barlow 16 shown below. please contact me if you have an
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Knot Stressin' at 12:13pm 11.15.18
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So, for those of you who have removed your rudder shaft assembly, do I have a one off setup here or
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Bill19233 at 10:58am 11.15.18
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mjmercer19248 at 8:20am 11.15.18
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Anyone have the sailing polars published by the manufacturer for a 1980 Hunter 37C?
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Hi folks, Can anyone make a recommendation for decent quality, not too expensive rain bibs for when
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So where do you go to find your best blk friday boat deals??
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I am considering buying a small 20 footer or less to race. Does an organization exist whereas I coul

Recent Replies

Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
dlochner at 12:29pm 04.29.24
Tighten the loose hose clamps before you forget. There is not need for them to be loose. Be certain
Replacing exhaust hose
Sutric at 12:24pm 04.29.24
Can you post some pics? Not for several more days. I know it runs into the starboard side battery
Hand held Radio ?
dlochner at 11:55am 04.29.24
Clearly the MOB1 device has advantages over the DSC handheld (such as battery life and possible au
Prop Shaft runout
Ralph Johnstone at 11:14am 04.29.24
but the design of the keel (pretty swept back) and the prop shaft (really far forward) do make it d
Replacing exhaust hose
Project_Mayhem at 10:57am 04.29.24
Can you post some pics?
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal.
Chase Hartzell at 10:41am 04.29.24
Beautiful job on the paint! Can you share how much of the Alexseal primer+converter and paint+ conv
Florida to NYC on a sailboat
dLj at 10:36am 04.29.24
You've gotten a lot of good advice above. What I can add is simply some anecdotal information. I j
Prop Shaft runout   (1)
Sutric at 10:31am 04.29.24
Appreciate your comments. I do want to mention that the sling positions are marked on the boat alrea
Stern anchoring
Richard19068 at 10:30am 04.29.24
Hand held Radio ?
Richard19068 at 10:22am 04.29.24
The device I referenced earlier, Ocean Signal MOB1 sends a DSC emergency signal and GPS location t
Prop Shaft runout   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 04.29.24
He wants to get on with the season without replacing or repairing the shaft. Good way to separate
Grand Traverse Bay - destinations/anchorage recommendations?   (1)
jssailem at 8:19am 04.29.24
I understand they are brining back the summer free treat - Bayside Movies - in the park by the bay i
Florida to NYC on a sailboat
xavpil at 8:15am 04.29.24
thx Dave!
Florida to NYC on a sailboat
xavpil at 8:13am 04.29.24
What size is your crew? What time constraints do you have to make the trip? Do you have spare jer
Florida to NYC on a sailboat
xavpil at 8:05am 04.29.24
The specs for the Sun Odyssey 419 shows a 6.89 ft draft. I have the shallow version at 5.5' Wh
Florida to NYC on a sailboat
David in Sandusky at 8:00am 04.29.24
My recommendation: - recruit 2 friends as crew. - buy fuel cans as recommended above. - hire an exp
Florida to NYC on a sailboat
xavpil at 7:35am 04.29.24
I hate to burst your bubble, no bubble burst! :-) thx for the great input
Tartan 3800 bow water tank
mellis at 6:58am 04.29.24
https://www.tartanyachts.com/tartan-classic-t3800 ...if not there at least this looks like a treasu
Hand held Radio ?
pgandw at 6:09am 04.29.24
There is triangulation going on. Otherwise, all you have is a bearing to the received signal. Back

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