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Nomenclature question... braol at 9:45am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 8/2304 ...so I'm working on my new wooden gaff 'boom' and reading through some old books about square-rigge
If you have to wear a tuxedo... (1) Kermit at 9:08am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2219 My First Mate gave me these for my birthday last year. I photograph debutante balls every Christmas
Dinghy Motor Mount Squidd at 8:53am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2970 Looking for a motor mount for a West Marine Mini Dinghy Anybody have one or know where I might
Shore power questions FredV at 8:36am 01.07.15 The Cherubini Hunters 1/719 I'm considering getting a 2x30amp Y adapter for a 50amp dock outlet, a 30amp SmartPlug cord set (I i
Experience with First Aid & Medical Emergencies at Sea Kings Gambit at 8:27am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 43/4155 My wife ' I were coastal cruising over the holidays; I got a bad sore throat and needed lozenges. Ne
main furling line size? miguelgdelrey at 6:24am 01.07.15 Big Boats 5/1750 Hello I have a Hunter 49 and day before yesterday the main furling line broke. Since it looks ver
Acrylic Replacement forward hatch, C30 MK1 Lambchop27 at 6:12am 01.07.15 Catalina 30 3/1719 Has anyone had any experience with using an aftermarket replacement acrylic forward hatch? I've curr
running lights cat 25 susan ashley at 2:39am 01.07.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1039 just bought a catalina 25 ' need to replace the running lights, any suggestions? are there solar run
Perkins 4.108 Oil Filter CYQK at 2:18am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 6/9451 Mornin Anyone have good luck with an after market spin on oil filter If you have a brand and num
Arch mounted mainsheet lbd at 10:41pm 01.06.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/4852 Appreciate some discussion / posts already on subject of mounting main sheet on arch vs cabin top. H
Help on Maintenance Quinlan at 7:55pm 01.06.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1282 I recently purchased a 1969 macgregor venture 21 foot and it is beyond spectacular. but one problem
I need help on maintenance! Quinlan at 7:52pm 01.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1025 I recently purchased a 1969 macgregor venture 21 foot and it is beyond spectacular. but one problem
What size tiller for 1981 Hunter 25? KennyH at 4:37pm 01.06.15 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2270 I am replacing the tiller on my hunter 25 that was damaged in a storm last year. I see one that is 3
New Boat-building Blog by Dmitry Orlov ozarkray at 4:25pm 01.06.15 Sails Call Lounge 1/1981 Dmitry Orlov who is a live-aboard in Boston and winters is southern climes is starting a new blog fo
I now own a 9.2C rob and tami at 1:50pm 01.06.15 S2 5/1728 Today I sent the final payment for my 9.2C. Its a 1985 based in The middle River, North of Baltimor
Tank Monitoring Tantor at 1:23pm 01.06.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1649
Repolishing Hull DaveM at 11:51am 01.06.15 Musings With Maine Sail 17/5095 Maine I am in NC so UV not like FL but still intense for a couple of months. Two years ago I did
Anyone going to B.E.E.R. 2015? holdech at 11:40am 01.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1021 Website has been updated Www.beercruise.info We plan to go this year. Anyone else going (hey Marty)
Everyone here know about B.E.E.R. 2015? holdech at 11:38am 01.06.15 Trailer Sailors 20/4655 Website has been updated Www.beercruise.info We plan to be there this July - anyone else from this
Heat Exchanger Brackets (3) SimiSAilor at 10:38am 01.06.15 Catalina 310 20/6603 I have put on about ten engine hours since some major work on the cooling system. The big items were

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MID Season Hurricane Forecast Update. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 08.11.23 But we had to pause for an hour while John walks his dog.:laugh: Or vice versa :
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... LloydB at 10:25am 08.11.23 Make a keel ground block for the keel to rest on when the keel is resting on the ground for the wint
MID Season Hurricane Forecast Update. JamesG161 at 9:14am 08.11.23 John and I have found the relevant Science. But we had to pause for an hour while John walks his do
Thoughts on chart tables? Stu Jackson at 8:40am 08.11.23 We use ours for various things: project space, catch-all at anchor, chartbook work and office spac
Thoughts on chart tables? CliffA at 8:30am 08.11.23 Cliff, I would convert the table into more storage, or a fridge. I'm not familiar with the C&C 25s
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Stu Jackson at 8:29am 08.11.23 Garhauer 6-1 traveler of if the beam can be reused install the parts for 6-1. I try to remember to
Thoughts on chart tables? Siamese at 8:07am 08.11.23 I can only comment with regard to the kind of sailing I do, and the boat I sail. Mostly daysailing,
Thoughts on chart tables? dlochner at 8:02am 08.11.23 I can lurk here for years without finding any reason to (even very occasionally and slightly) corre
Thoughts on chart tables? (1) FastOlson at 7:59am 08.11.23 In a 53' boat all that is possible. In a 30' or 36' boat, the secure chair is non-existent. I can
Thoughts on chart tables? FastOlson at 7:52am 08.11.23 There is a leg space that is beneath my chart table that is totally wasted space. If I sit at the c
Thoughts on chart tables? FastOlson at 7:47am 08.11.23 Everyone's needs are different, but we specifically bought our boat model because of a large sit-dow
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Hayden Watson at 7:46am 08.11.23 If your car is getting hard to move under load, it is also likely to be caused by the Delrin bearing
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Hayden Watson at 7:42am 08.11.23 I raised mine by one purchase from 4 to 5. I called Garhauer and they set me up with another sheeve
Top Down Furler JRacer at 7:31am 08.11.23 Top down kite on our 270. The top down furler and bowsprit were all crafted in house, and the kite
Thoughts on chart tables? (4) robbjd at 7:22am 08.11.23 Cliff, I would convert the table into more storage, or a fridge. I'm not familiar with the C&C 25s i
Top Down Furler Meriachee at 6:34am 08.11.23 That is a Grand Sail on your boat. She looks like she loves it. Great video. Thank you squire! It
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... Ward H at 5:38am 08.11.23 No, the boat needs to rest on the keel. Stands only will not properly support the boat and could cau
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... jssailem at 5:38am 08.11.23 How do I get around this? Ask the marina for more stands and remove the wooden block so I can do th
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... dlochner at 5:37am 08.11.23 Follow up question: good to know this is likely a repair I can do myself. When the boat is on the h
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... Jim Legere at 5:37am 08.11.23 Thank you everyone! Very very helpful. @Jim Legere she's a great boat, fast but also comfortable -

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