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Best late Sept - Oct route. New York City to Annapolis, MD Robert1224 at 4:35am 09.10.18 Ask All Sailors 12/3921 Hello, What is the best route to take when sailing from NYC to Annapolis leaving mid September to m
Oceanis 42CC Nickeps at 2:13am 09.10.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1619 Hi all. Slightly unusual request. I've just left my 2003 Oceanis 42CC tucked up safe for the winter
argh! another fuel leak on my Yanmar! Justin_NSA at 7:09pm 09.09.18 Engines and Propulsion 18/1957 I tried to get out today, we finally got a break from the rain. My 2GM20F started right up but fuel
Best ways to secure Hunter 23 to trailer isaksp00 at 6:50pm 09.09.18 Smaller Boats 12/1822 I have never had to tow my H23 on the road, as it has only gone across the street between the storag
Can't get outlets/inverter working Bluenose at 6:14pm 09.09.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1662 On our B331, I am not able to get the inverter running properly. It seems to cycle on and off. Then
No second reefing line Bluenose at 6:06pm 09.09.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 41/4451 Hi all, our B331 has a first reef that works well. But there is no #2, although there are pulleys on
Help - Head hose arrangement Newport Bob at 6:04pm 09.09.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1420 HEAD HOSE ARRANGEMENT Holding tank is mounted vertically on hull with bottom inline with top of toi
microwave on hunter 23 decktosser at 4:30pm 09.09.18 Smaller Boats 4/525 Could not find this topic on a forum search so will ask it here. Does anyone have a microwave instal
Davits H34 Ilanortho at 2:52pm 09.09.18 Big Boats 15/1910 Hi; Has anyone installed davits on their H34? What did you use and are you happy that it has helped
Hunter 1983 34 old hand waste pump handle (3) mustangy at 12:17pm 09.09.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/807 Hello hunter owners long time i was just a reader and shopper from sailboat owners Really old 6'x6'
App for linking iPad to Raymarine chart plotter Jim Dort at 11:27am 09.09.18 Ask All Sailors 1/416 I believe there is an app which links an iPad to a Raymarine chart plotter. My plotter is an e125 m
CDI Flexible Furler jammed (2) PotomacDaysailer at 9:36am 09.09.18 Ask All Sailors 11/3478 I got the genoa twisted somehow on the flex furler , such that the halyard is looped over the top o
material quest Jaul at 7:21am 09.09.18 Trailer Sailors 7/1083 I am restoring a 1969 17' Venture. Two questions about materials: 1. what is best material to use f
54 foot mast and the Okeechobee Waterway Paul and Judy at 6:40am 09.09.18 Ask All Sailors 5/6224 Can a sailboat with a 54 foot mast cruise the Okeechobee Waterway. I know there is a 49 foot bridge
Replacing Oil Pressure Switch Clydo at 10:41pm 09.08.18 Catalina 310 29/3655 When replacing this switch on the M25XPB do you need a "plug" to keep oil from "pouring" out during
Battery placement Helm Hog at 6:47pm 09.08.18 Ask An Oday Owner 2/919 I own a 1975 O'Day 25. I recently purchased a new Yamaha outboard 9.9 HP. It weighs about 110 poun
Answer to the Boat Image challenge (2) jssailem at 5:57pm 09.08.18 Ask All Sailors 5/796 Back in August, I challenged the members to identify this boat that crossed my track to home port..
Weight and length of a Catalina 28 MKii Tall Rig mast Seas the Breeze at 5:46pm 09.08.18 Mid-Size Boats 2/1985 Anyone have an idea what the length and total weight is for a Catalink 28 MKii Tall Rig? Thanks Bob
ST60 Depth transducer leaking after haul out SBinNSB at 11:40am 09.08.18 Catalina 310 11/1632 After our recent haul out for fresh bottom paint we developed a pretty good leak around the depth so
Towing an Inflatable RoyS at 5:51am 09.08.18 Ask All Sailors 40/4722 The other day while sailing and towing our small inflatable it occurred to me that surely the dinghy

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Don Casey's Books drgbanks at 10:02am 08.23.24 I was able to find a used copy. A new copy is over $50. I got mine for $8.
B&G Foward Scan Questions joelm100 at 9:30am 08.23.24 Your questions seem to be answered in the equipment specifications for the two systems. ... If I ma
Megayacht Bayesian sank kloudie1 at 9:26am 08.23.24 The sinking is a real tragedy.. the downflooding must have been terrifying with the speed of the sin
Megayacht Bayesian sank dlochner at 8:49am 08.23.24 For some authoritative analysis of the sinking, see the linked article. The excerpts are from noted
Cell Phone Boosters dLj at 8:46am 08.23.24 The offshore limit is not well defined. I was about 3 miles offshore earlier today and it worked. G
Treadmill alternative for the boat. Hello Below at 8:24am 08.23.24 Someone suggested Mini steppers like this one. Anyone ever tried them and would a treadmill junkie
H42 Passage lists to port jssailem at 8:23am 08.23.24 Do enjoy your sailing. You have a nice boat.:biggrin:
Cell Phone Boosters dlochner at 8:23am 08.23.24 I used the offshore plan that allowed use world wide. With the roam plan, how far off shore can you
B&G Foward Scan Questions dLj at 8:20am 08.23.24 I question why you would put a forward scan unit in. All the ones I've experienced have very limited
Electronics O'day 22 jssailem at 8:13am 08.23.24 Do not rush in and start changing things. Take your time to examine the boat's structure and layout.
Don Casey's Books dlochner at 8:13am 08.23.24 If you can find a used copy, Casey's book might provide some benefit, but it is probably not worth t
Cell Phone Boosters dLj at 8:12am 08.23.24
Don Casey's Books drgbanks at 8:11am 08.23.24 Excellent!! I've ordered the book. I'll start there and look for other resources as needed! Thanks
Don Casey's Books jssailem at 8:04am 08.23.24 The more we think things have changed, the more we learn they are often modifications of basic ideas
Treadmill alternative for the boat. jssailem at 7:57am 08.23.24 Here you go Hayden... azv8eJgoGLk
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? dLj at 7:57am 08.23.24 "Wing on wing" is truly an acquired taste! In light wind, it is difficult to keep the head sail fi
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? dLj at 7:52am 08.23.24 Just yesterday Sue and I were sailing in light/variable wind, say 5 to 11 knots with main and 135%
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? jssailem at 7:47am 08.23.24 My son looked at the huge black and blue knot distorting on my shin and asked, "Did you break your
Faucet replacement HELP jssailem at 7:41am 08.23.24 Great success. :beer:
B&G Foward Scan Questions jssailem at 7:39am 08.23.24 Your questions seem to be answered in the equipment specifications for the two systems. Here is the

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