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rpd has a quest rpd at 9:43am 09.15.17 Ask All Sailors 8/938 I would like to hear experiences of sailors who have sailed or under power on 26x Macgregor and have
New Oceans for Future Sailors JamesG161 at 8:24am 09.15.17 Sails Call Lounge 3/505 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 2/1839 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 6/730 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 14/1799 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 2/764 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 24/4412 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 13/2396 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 2/580 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 8/739 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 12/2336 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 6/725 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 13/3045 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 7/688 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 9/1287 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 11/3728 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 10/1783 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 10/3529 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 1/584 Hi - We have a Hunter 380. The previous owners took out the original table (we do have it) and insta

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New Alden member in France (2) StettO at 1:34am 07.26.24 Two photos of the Mary-Lou. Best, StettO
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Ralph Johnstone at 10:16pm 07.25.24 It shows the Moon is moving toward Earth at 2 inches per year.:yikes: And the moon is only 238,90
1980 H33 Yanmar 2QM15 Alternator Anomaly Ralph Johnstone at 10:00pm 07.25.24 Battery voltage jumps over 30 seconds to a minute to 12.4V and stays there for the next 35 minutes
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! (3) JamesG161 at 9:43pm 07.25.24 The Apollo 11 Spacecraft is on Display here.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Air_and_Space_
How are you cleaning scale buildup Raritan electric toilet? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:33pm 07.25.24 I suspect you aren't holding the dry flush button down long enough for all the water to make it to t
Holding Tank Vent Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:29pm 07.25.24 My 15 gallon plastic holding tank current has about 1.5 gallons of water in it this season. There ar
How are you cleaning scale buildup Raritan electric toilet? BAD ORCA at 9:22pm 07.25.24 Good that you aren't skimping on fresh water flushing...that results in urine crystal buildup. Pla
How are you cleaning scale buildup Raritan electric toilet? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:02pm 07.25.24 Good that you aren't skimping on fresh water flushing...that results in urine crystal buildup. Plai
1980 H33 Yanmar 2QM15 Alternator Anomaly Ralph Johnstone at 8:30pm 07.25.24 Voltage should be well over 14v. Unfortunately, if the battery(s) are still pulling heavy amperag
Leaking port lights Ralph Johnstone at 8:04pm 07.25.24 I'll get pics when I get to my boat next. Good. Some closeup interior and exterior shots of the
1980 H33 Yanmar 2QM15 Alternator Anomaly Davidasailor26 at 7:09pm 07.25.24
It's That Time Again ......................... Hello Below at 6:17pm 07.25.24 I shut it off immediately after the solenoid switch is shut off every single time. My valve is off
It's That Time Again ......................... Captain Larry-DH at 6:16pm 07.25.24 Just renewed my insurance this month; thankfully, same rate & policy provisions. I have had conti
It's That Time Again ......................... dlochner at 6:01pm 07.25.24 Modern propane systems are amazingly idiot proof. Opening the valve with nothing attached does not a
Boat Mocs Scott T-Bird at 5:55pm 07.25.24 I used to buy Timberland 3-eye boat shoes from Sears and liked them the most. I don't like the 2-ey
Leaking port lights Project_Mayhem at 5:22pm 07.25.24 The typical method to seal these windows is to use Dow 795 (correct me if I have the wrong number) a
It's That Time Again ......................... Scott T-Bird at 5:06pm 07.25.24
Another lithium conversion about to start... heritage at 5:02pm 07.25.24 Your plan will work, but I would include a DC--DC converter in the system now for a secondary way to
1980 H33 Yanmar 2QM15 Alternator Anomaly heritage at 4:55pm 07.25.24 Measure the voltage at the alternator. Put one lead of your multimeter on the positive post of the
Leaking port lights fred1diver at 4:37pm 07.25.24 On my old boat I used 1 inch 3M cub tape to hold the windows in place and just ran a bead of sealant

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