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Need a rudder Coddiwomple at 10:56am 08.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/471 Anyone direct me where to look for a new rudder, thinking the one I have on now is on its last legs
Need some thoughts on securing sheets, shrouds and lines for trailering Jerry Zitterkopf at 10:54am 08.18.16 Trailer Sailors 46/2919 RE: a Macgregor 26 M, I noticed in the owners manual that they recommend coiling and securing lines
Mast support while trailering & trailering with boom attached Jerry Zitterkopf at 9:18am 08.18.16 Trailer Sailors 14/3627 Six months ago I purchased a 2009 Mac 26 M and I'm basically new to sailing as well. I recently ear
Little is not insignificant. cb32863 at 8:45am 08.18.16 Ask All Sailors 12/760 This will be very helpful for the main trimmer and single-handing the boat. http://danssailingblog.
Resealed every part but one and it bit me! (6) flynhi4u at 6:35am 08.18.16 Ask All Sailors 13/2170 I have debated on posting this info but finally decided if I could help one person out there avoid t
Outfitting for overnight trips, what do you pack? dzl at 6:15am 08.18.16 Trailer Sailors 31/2816 My boat is getting closer to being ready for longer trips and we've got plans for camping on it next
Thoughts on the Flying Scot kito at 5:51am 08.18.16 Ask All Sailors 22/6551 I am toying with the idea of selling my C22 and get more of a day sailer that would be easier to tow
MKIII owners... AXEL at 4:43am 08.18.16 Catalina 30 4/669 Any of you guys have a Raymarine rudder sensor installed or am I going to be the first one?
New approach for Beneteau headliner fails Jackdaw at 9:34pm 08.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/5012 Many know the headliner failure issue on Beneteaus of the 1985-2000 era. On my old First 235 jackdaw
I messed up with the teak oil ... SirMichael at 7:35pm 08.17.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2751 I'm wondering if somebody can help me. On Monday of this week I found some Teak Oil that was left ov
What is the current recommendation on synthetic engine oil? (1) Rich Stidger at 6:15pm 08.17.16 Engines and Propulsion 26/3844 I have a 1998 Volvo Penta MD22L and the owners and service manuals say to use Diesel oil rated at CC
5 minute hero (me) DAVA390 at 5:49pm 08.17.16 Ask All Sailors 0/373 So, after dinner, puttering around in the kitchen, The Admiral disappears downstairs. A few minutes
Going gigging for the Frog Crazy Dave Condon at 5:11pm 08.17.16 Smaller Boats 9/520 Kermit advised he had not put in chorox in the water ballast tank and oh did he get a wiff when gues
Roller Furler Identification (1) mrudman850 at 5:00pm 08.17.16 Ask All Sailors 2/522 Hi All This furler is installed on my 1977 Catalina 22. Having trouble with it and want to add a l
Big Mistakes are meant to be Made (5) JacksOffSailing at 4:59pm 08.17.16 Catalina 22 20/3118 I just joined the site yesterday and went right to the Catalina 22 section. Ironically, for the past
Attn Raymarine Raystar 125 GPS owners artboas at 4:46pm 08.17.16 Big Boats 20/4994 So, we started our cruise about 10 days ago with an overnight sail to the 1000 islands. Navigating i
Catalina 22 possible purchase (4) DRMark at 4:35pm 08.17.16 Catalina 22 9/1055 Sorry for the long post, but any helpful info or advice would be appreciated. I'm a complete newbie,
almost time for my trip fred1diver at 3:27pm 08.17.16 Ask All Sailors 3/413 I'd like to thank everyone who answered all my questions for my trip planning, I'm leaving friday ea
Ballast Weight Soldier at 3:13pm 08.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/438 Does anyone know the ballast weight for the Beneteau 343, 2005 year built. Need it for a PHRF rating
On The Rocks...Need Bourbon! Jtcf78911 at 2:54pm 08.17.16 Ask All Sailors 28/1829 I wasn't so naive to think that my inaugural sailing season would be one without a few sailing surpr

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What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 12:03pm 04.23.23 I think the answer to the title question, "What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?" is
Sunbird Battery Box (1) Joeswift at 11:38am 04.23.23 I've decided to not do anything with the motor or battery. I like to use a trolling motor for dockin
Corroding galvanized shackle Hello Below at 11:33am 04.23.23 Is painting and hot dipping an either/or scenario? No. It is an AND function. Hot dipped AND paint
What to do above the water line??? stickinthemud57 at 10:53am 04.23.23 Unless there is some structural or cosmetic issue on the area above the waterline, simply keeping up
What to do above the water line??? ggrizzard at 10:39am 04.23.23 The OP may be thinking of the area just above the waterline that will need protecting, not the entir
Corroding galvanized shackle skunther at 10:29am 04.23.23 So that's a bit confusing too. I was about to pick up the Titan, but was concerned the pin might not
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? capta at 10:10am 04.23.23 To me an autopilot or vane gear is another crew member that doesn't need sleep, will do exactly as a
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F jviss at 9:59am 04.23.23 I was letting Sailmaster know about the tendency for chaffing of the wiring harness in older boats
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Kings Gambit at 9:51am 04.23.23 We always maintain a watch when on AP. Have never used the automatic route function.
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F Benny17441 at 9:50am 04.23.23 Benny, you have a habit of repeating things folks have already said. :) See my reply #2. I was l
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 9:47am 04.23.23 I've never bothered to network the autopilot and chartplotter to make like power boaters who, every
Maxprop Grease fstbttms at 9:45am 04.23.23 That said, I'm really just looking for the Zerk size! Based on some internet searches I think the
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 04.23.23 We have long straight runs up and down the West Coast and very few of them with any wind. It's most
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Wm. Gill at 9:41am 04.23.23 I think you have the main advantages down, but the temporary hands at the helm is, to me, a very bi
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Kings Gambit at 9:36am 04.23.23
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 9:34am 04.23.23 The AP serves as another crew member who doesn't complain much and does not touch the beer supply.
What to do above the water line??? Joe at 9:31am 04.23.23 I am getting ready to redo the bottom of my 1991 Hunter 30, there is a lot of info on this and prod
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? arf145 at 9:24am 04.23.23 I think you have the main advantages down, but the temporary hands at the helm is, to me, a very big
Corroding galvanized shackle (2) Hello Below at 9:24am 04.23.23 Have a "Bold black colored pin". Is that marketing speak for "Painted Pin"? John (Ooooops, edited)
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Davidasailor26 at 9:22am 04.23.23

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