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New Oceans for Future Sailors JamesG161 at 8:24am 09.15.17 Sails Call Lounge 3/411 The Cassini Spacecraft did it final plunge into Saturn today.:( But... Two of its moons have WATER
New Pearson Website - PearsonYachts.org sailodr at 5:59am 09.15.17 Pearson 2/1419 We have been working to restore archived Pearson boat information to an active website as a "Pearson
Hitch, bend, or knot to a ring jviss at 6:49pm 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 6/636 I'm re-rigging my single line reefing system this weekend. The specification drawing shows the tack
Invest 96L now Hurricane Maria JamesG161 at 5:26pm 09.14.17 Sails Call Lounge 14/1129 This storm is now being tracked and closer to landfall potential. Located about 5 days from the Les
Invest 97L & TD 14 & TS Lee JamesG161 at 5:18pm 09.14.17 Sails Call Lounge 2/583 A new Investigation storm has now kicked in the Tracking models. First blush showing 97L following
Is there a way to reverse the raw water pump on a Yanmar 2GMF? Reg M at 4:47pm 09.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 24/3215 Does anyone know if there is a way to reverse the raw water pump on a Yanmar 2GMF? I don't like the
Resin? SVMOONDANCE at 11:50am 09.14.17 Catalina 22 13/1770 Does anyone know what resin Catalina used when they built the 2nd gen 22's?
sirius 21 Al Turner at 10:25am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 2/472 How do you remove and replace the keel?
can boat be sailed with pop top up? Al Turner at 10:19am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 8/644 I want to know if I can sail my Sirius 21 with the pop top up
Looking at O'Day 27 rkinross at 8:42am 09.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 12/1643 I looked at an O'Day 27 the other day that was for sale on craigslist. After inspecting it I have t
Link to Satellite Pictures after Irma... (1) Sumner at 7:19am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 6/614 Here is a link to satellite pictures after Irma... https://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/irma/index.ht
Floating Line Rick Webb at 6:54am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 13/2063 Anyone have recommendations for a floating line that does not rot away with UV? We are replacing th
What headsail to get? LakeShark at 6:23am 09.14.17 Catalina 22 7/606 So I'm in the market for a new headsail and I know there is more than enough information on this for
Lewmar Electric Winch BOGO 4arch at 5:55am 09.14.17 Big Boats 9/1029 I saw that West Marine is having a BOGO on Lewmar electric winches starting today. I'd love to have
Bayfield 25 - slow under motor (1) William Cooper at 7:00pm 09.13.17 Engines and Propulsion 11/2804 I have a Bayfield 25 that's running a bit slow under motor. I can only get up to 2.5 kn - the hull s
Mind your Bluetooth! justsomeguy at 3:37pm 09.13.17 Sails Call Lounge 10/1547 Just as I'm starting to look at the technology to annoy my dock mates and anchorages... https://ars
MMSI Transfer jviss at 1:42pm 09.13.17 Ask All Sailors 19/267 I'm a bit confused about MMSIs. I have one registered for my old boat, which I still own. I got a
Varnish Removal - Suggestions Please Rick486 at 1:33pm 09.13.17 Ask All Sailors 10/1859 Hello All: My perch seats are covered with teak strips around 2 inches wide and 3/8 to 1/2 inch thic
Table converts to bed nwcoasters at 10:35am 09.13.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/407 Hi - We have a Hunter 380. The previous owners took out the original table (we do have it) and insta
Lewmar center hatch Alansails at 10:27am 09.13.17 Catalina 310 6/1054 Since this is about the end of our season up north, it is always exciting when you go to the boat an

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Help finding the right boat jmackdaddy at 11:00am 06.20.23 I saw the 33' Alerion at the Annapolis boat show. It was a stunning boat. Dressed up as an elegant
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 DPW at 10:54am 06.20.23 V-1 looks right. I believe I have the original manual but it's in storage as we are just getting rea
1991 VP 2003 - coolant seals Ralph Johnstone at 10:54am 06.20.23 Anyone here know if the rubber seals on the coolant system/heat exchanger are resuable? Can you s
Portable Generator jviss at 10:49am 06.20.23 Honda generators are the hands-down best that are available. It will remain useable even after powe
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Dnea at 10:49am 06.20.23 A little arm-chair surveying .... On older boats you usually see some water stains (at the least) w
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:44am 06.20.23 concur with assessment. check to make sure that the bunk board supports are properly adjusted so th
Need a captain for a survey ggrizzard at 10:36am 06.20.23 Another issue is do you have written authorization to move the boat for a sea trial?
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 (3) Ralph Johnstone at 10:35am 06.20.23 Now, we've almost solved the problem. Attached is the latest manual on everything from V1 to V6 wit
Mast rewire SailorShaggy at 10:28am 06.20.23 After mast was removed it was very evident the roller furler is bent/dented. lower spreaders broke o
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? mhessick at 10:26am 06.20.23 BigEasy...Thanks. I bought the muffs but the trash can might be easier. Amazon makes it easy to re
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? rgranger at 10:25am 06.20.23 A little arm-chair surveying .... On older boats you usually see some water stains (at the least) wh
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Safe to start outboard while out of the water? BigEasy at 10:08am 06.20.23 I was given a 1989 22 Catalina with an outboard motor. I would like to make sure that it runs. W
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 DPW at 10:01am 06.20.23 Its a Lewmar windless. The hand-held is cabled and does not have enough length to reach thru the hat
V-Berth headliner replacement 1993 Passage '42 aas1110 at 9:59am 06.20.23 Thank you, Terry! I will give it a go this weekend and hope it makes an improvement. Will keep you
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 BigEasy at 9:59am 06.20.23 Well I kinda walked right into that;-( I have used the RTFM acronym myself over the years and while
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 Ralph Johnstone at 9:58am 06.20.23 need to get someone topside to operate the hand-held whilst I measure the voltage. Is the handhel
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Dnea at 9:54am 06.20.23
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Need a captain for a survey BigEasy at 9:49am 06.20.23 Hi, my Catalina 38 is under contract. I just learned my broker doesn't sail and I can't attend. I

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