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Sailing purchase sea trial advice wanted... VanIslandGuy at 9:10am 03.03.16 Ask All Sailors 5/571 We are in the process of completing a purchase on a Hunter 410. This is our second sailboat, (we've
Legend 35.5 keel issue (1) nfg2u at 9:08am 03.03.16 Big Boats 5/840 Is this where the keel attaches. Just on the hard and seeing where it looks like its debonding at th
SUGRU Marc14857 at 8:13am 03.03.16 Ask All Sailors 1/398 Saw this article in the NY Times today (3/3/2016). Has anyone ever used this stuff? Seems like a goo
Using old Transducer to New Depth Display mlindberg1 at 6:01am 03.03.16 Ask An Oday Owner 10/4539 I have what is believed to be original depth sounder on my Oday 26. The gauge is a round standard ho
Best rust prevention for iron jack shaft Rodd at 5:55am 03.03.16 Musings With Maine Sail 14/1667 I have a v-drive with a 4 foot jack shaft connecting tranny to v-drive. Stuffing box is directly b
Getting ready for new season in New England oldsalt147 at 7:39pm 03.02.16 Catalina 30 6/923 I am new owner of a 1989 Catalina Tall Rig. To the best of my knowledge it was properly winterized.
ZF 10 versus Technodrive TMC 40 Robert1224 at 7:04pm 03.02.16 The Cherubini Hunters 0/956 Ahoy, I am most interested in finding out what the experiences have been with ZF 10 transmissions.
WTB Hunter 260 PNW philip8614 at 6:05pm 03.02.16 Smaller Boats 37/4030 HI, I joined this forum looking to buy a Hunter 260 in the $17-23K range and have been unsuccessful
Lewmar Standard Portlight handle O rings size Kevin Johnson at 5:55pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 8/5074 Does anyone know the size of the O ring that is used in the Lewmar (old) Standard portlight handles.
What the word "marine" actually costs! rgranger at 5:05pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 20/1660 I've managed to amuse myself today. I'm sourcing parts for a VHF installation and ran across some g
6 gallon hot water heaters to replace 27 yr old ht wtr htr obdoor at 4:07pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 1/442 Any and all advice on replacing existing hot water heater for my Pearson 33, price and efficiency im
Mac 26x -12 Added portholes and hatches...good or bad? Greg1999 at 2:18pm 03.02.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1845 I am looking at a 1999 26x. The owner has added a bunch of opening portals and hatches. There are 4
Hatteras inlet lee oakley at 12:17pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 1/383 would like all info on Hatteras inlet at pemlico sound. Experiances of it. I draft about 5ft and wo
MARCH/APRIL MAINBRACE is out CaptDon01 at 12:14pm 03.02.16 Catalina 22 1/539 Just hit the streets, the 2016 March/April issue of the MainBrace: http://www.catalina22.org/index.p
Cleating the anchor rode Iluna at 8:52am 03.02.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 31/4231 The owner's manual for our 2007 Hunter 31 says that the cleats on the deck are the "strong points" a
Furling the Genoa thaeni at 8:02am 03.02.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2107 Instead of turning into wind and furling, is it OK to furl (using winch) under full sail ?
Buying process question - opinions wanted Richard Theyerl at 7:16am 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 44/4585 Hello; I am in the midst of buying our first "big" sailboat. A 1973 Pearson 36. We are not going thr
Propeller / Cutless Bearing tools. North Shore, MA azambella at 5:52am 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 4/960 Does anyone know of a business or shop that loans or rents out propeller ' cutless bearing tools on
Installing additional winch on 361 Oceanis forte at 2:53am 03.02.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/3159 I own a 361 oceanis clipper , which is equiped with 1 main winch on portside companion way ( in addt
Hi sailors tips and trix dufour Jonas Jojo at 10:30pm 03.01.16 Dufour 3/3859 Hi I got some handy trix to shear Sadly I can't post specific photos In my album you can find my la

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SSB/HAM beginners study guide? JamesG161 at 2:14pm 03.16.24 This the best spot to start. Ham Radio Licenses I am WD4IWB Jim... PS: Navy and Marines are sti
Venting Battery Compartment JamesG161 at 2:09pm 03.16.24 The amount of hydrogen off gassing is related to the charging voltage. No ! It is related to the
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated Tally Ho at 2:08pm 03.16.24
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? BAD ORCA at 2:05pm 03.16.24 Check out AARL. They are the organization promoting amateur ham radio. https://www.arrl.org Oh n
Main Sail Issue dlochner at 2:02pm 03.16.24 Rod, aka MaineSail, continues to contribute to SBO and other platforms, though not as prolifically a
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? dlochner at 1:56pm 03.16.24 Check out AARL. They are the organization promoting amateur ham radio. https://www.arrl.org
Venting Battery Compartment dlochner at 1:54pm 03.16.24 When I redesigned the battery system on my S2 9.2c I added a vent on the front of the box the batte
Venting Battery Compartment Tom J at 1:45pm 03.16.24 I'd think you'd want an explosion proof fan in that application. I'd also think the multi stage cha
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated Dave at 1:44pm 03.16.24
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase Don S/V ILLusion at 1:15pm 03.16.24 57 reviews by owners: https://catalina.sailboatowners.com/reviews.php?mid=84&model=30
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase jssailem at 12:52pm 03.16.24 What locations typically get wet? All of the boat gets wet. I am guessing your concern is intrusio
Bad Layered Fiberglass? jssailem at 12:43pm 03.16.24 A boat of that age will eventually need to have the auxiliary repowered, if not already done. That w
Bad Layered Fiberglass? DArcy at 12:16pm 03.16.24 That is NOT an Atomic 4. It is a Universal diesel. The front engine mount is loose, you can see the
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated Tally Ho at 11:58am 03.16.24
Bad Layered Fiberglass? Tally Ho at 11:55am 03.16.24 I noticed the advertisement says atomic 4. I watched the video, and assume what I saw was just tha
And I Complain About 12' Tides dLj at 11:48am 03.16.24 We spent the Summer Star Wars came out at McLoons Warf in Rockland Maine, '77, I believe. At times
And I Complain About 12' Tides Will Gilmore at 11:40am 03.16.24 We spent the Summer Star Wars came out at McLoons Warf in Rockland Maine, '77, I believe. At times,
And I Complain About 12' Tides dLj at 11:15am 03.16.24 and the tide swings...;) Ya get used to those a lot easier than the fog.... They can become your f
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: dlochner at 11:13am 03.16.24 Do you have a three stage charger and do you feel that is the best thing to have? can you recommend
DIY dodger dlochner at 11:10am 03.16.24 Usually the acrylic or polycarbonate is held in place with a caulk. If fasteners are used the holes

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