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Legend 43 windlass Art Butler at 3:52pm 07.24.16 Big Boats 4/1564 I have a 1992 Legend 43 and want to install a windlass. Does anyone know which to get and how to in
Replacement Diesel for H27 Dana Shields at 3:15pm 07.24.16 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1359 The diesel for the h27 I bought is in pie especially, and the seller presumed it had had a blown hea
Best Place to Get a Mainsail Cover Dana Shields at 3:03pm 07.24.16 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2414 Does anyone know where the best place to get a mainsail cover is? High quality but not custom?
Swinomish redux forbin at 1:33pm 07.24.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 33/3209 I'm re-looking at my options for getting to Friday Harbor on Friday (leaving Seattle Thursday) in ca
Wasp problem (1) Drinkmilk at 11:59am 07.24.16 Catalina 22 30/6733 We've been dry sailing too much lately due to boat projects (play jobs) and changing hours at work (
Crew berth size 1989 Pearson 27 Bruceyp at 9:07am 07.24.16 Pearson 1/1000 Hello y'all. I am considering a 1989 Pearson 27. I have questions about the size and comfort of the
Matching pairs0. All U Get at 8:43am 07.24.16 Ask All Sailors 44/2016 Hi all, I'm installing a two pole changeover switch to my 12V anchor light and have been trying to f
Coranado 15 pattij at 6:58am 07.24.16 Smaller Boats 3/1302 hi does anyone have the inside dimensions to the cuddy hatch .. The one I am trying to replace is v
Lake boat questions? Jerry Johnson at 6:22am 07.24.16 Ask All Sailors 9/944 Ok, have a question for those who have some small lake sailboats. I have 2 boats and now that we ha
Phil, It's Still Not Working! ggrizzard at 3:44am 07.24.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/737 Boat Babe On Strike still doesn't update automatically even though it's "Watched" and I've posted re
STARTER OR SOMETHING ELSE? CHARLIE STAGE at 6:19pm 07.23.16 Engines and Propulsion 19/1837 I have been going through a multitude of maintenance and repairs on my 1989 Cal 33-2. Today I had f
Fresh Water Accumulator Analysis JamesG161 at 2:05pm 07.23.16 Ask All Sailors 11/4313
Latch and spike whisker pole rigging? (1) BlowMeAway at 8:22am 07.23.16 Ask All Sailors 4/1519 Last weekend I discovered a whisker pole hanging off the cabin ceiling in the rear quarter berth. Th
Smelly cushions Karyon at 6:09am 07.23.16 Ask All Sailors 4/1293 Our V birth cushions have a bit of that musty smell from being wet. I was thinking of taking the cov
Good 6" CFL recessed light replacement? dmk at 6:05am 07.23.16 Big Boats 2/640 Hi everyone, on my Hunter 49 I have these weak 6" round CFL recessed lights that are original. I'm l
Main sail down haul????? woodster at 5:45am 07.23.16 Ask All Sailors 7/2890 have had some comments from some on this subject and was wondering if anyone is doing this.....is it
Let's say you sold your boat to one of your good friends............. kito at 5:12am 07.23.16 Ask All Sailors 80/9818 Just wondering what the proper etiquette is when you sell a boat well below the going price to a goo
Raymarine DST800 Adventure RickSegal at 10:53pm 07.22.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2208 Greetings fellow Beneteau owners; This is not specific to our boats but I thought I would write up w
Help with topping lift Armyaviation at 10:13pm 07.22.16 Trailer Sailors 19/4571 I have a 21 ft American fiberglass that I want to add a topping lift to. The way my mainsail is, if
macerator paulj at 10:07pm 07.22.16 Catalina 310 23/4135 Best macerator for replacement of model 18590-2092? paulj :hook2:

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Access to windlass marchem at 8:15am 04.27.24 my 2004 has same locker access and has never been any issues. I check it once a year in spring to m
How do we find out if a sailboat has a Mexican TIP? Stu Jackson at 7:56am 04.27.24 www.latitude38.com has covered this very well over the years. I'd also go ask on www.cruisersforu
Hand held Radio ? shemandr at 7:55am 04.27.24 What about the PLB's from ACR or other brands? I like the feature that after activation by the MOB,
NYC to Chicago on a sailboat (mast removed of course) xavpil at 7:36am 04.27.24
The Great Lakes.... Tally Ho at 7:22am 04.27.24 As both a sailor and a diver , that list left off some very interesting facts about the shipping hi
Hand held Radio ? Kings Gambit at 7:09am 04.27.24 Are you talking in a lake or in the sea? In a lake with little fetch and low wind you might be able
The Great Lakes.... Timm R Oday25 at 6:45am 04.27.24 As both a sailor and a diver , that list left off some very interesting facts about the shipping his
Access to windlass Shagdance at 6:43am 04.27.24 Looks like a PO added the access port. My 2003 C310 did not have it. Definitely a source of concer
NYC to Chicago on a sailboat (mast removed of course) xavpil at 6:37am 04.27.24 Have you looked into the Great Loop Association? yes. not much interaction there where you can get
NYC to Chicago on a sailboat (mast removed of course) xavpil at 6:36am 04.27.24 Let me know when you are going down the canal as it passes within a few miles of where I live. I ma
NYC to Chicago on a sailboat (mast removed of course) xavpil at 6:35am 04.27.24 To get to Lake Erie there are 2 options, ... from NYC right?
Self tacking jib (1) thinwater at 6:26am 04.27.24 The track is used to tension the inner stay, depending on the location. If it is for a stay sail, th
MPPTs / inverter / battery compartment ventilation xavpil at 6:14am 04.27.24 I use 3 1/2" computer fans. thx!!
MPPTs / inverter / battery compartment ventilation xavpil at 6:13am 04.27.24 Are you concerned about heat or about off gassing from the batteries? heat
NYC to Chicago on a sailboat (mast removed of course) dlochner at 5:52am 04.27.24 nice! How long did it take you from NYC to Lake Michigan? Sorry, can't answer that question. I've
Self tacking jib Will Gilmore at 5:34am 04.27.24 The fore-and-aft track is odd. The two turning blocks on the port-side stantions may work with it t
NYC to Chicago on a sailboat (mast removed of course) xavpil at 5:28am 04.27.24 The route is pretty straight forward once you get to the Lake Erie. To get to Lake Erie there are
store mast diagonal on h260? and mast down lessens pull on anchor 80%? dlochner at 4:47am 04.27.24 The mast is an important part of the boats stability. Taking the mast down reduces the lever arm tha
Self tacking jib dlochner at 4:37am 04.27.24 The athwartship track with the car is most likely for a self-tending jib. It does appear to be cente
Self tacking jib jssailem at 4:14am 04.27.24 The self tacking jib is an idea, except that the picture makes the transverse track in front of the

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