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Using sails from another boat??? Monaco at 7:53am 12.13.14 Ask All Sailors 11/3136 I recently bought a Tazer 22 sailboat and "apparently" the jib is too short and won't raise all the
Strider in Winter Roger Long at 6:53am 12.13.14 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 2/2245 Every time we talk about when to return to the boat in Georgia, we seem to move the date up a bit.
Strider in Winter Roger Long at 6:35am 12.13.14 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 0/13 Every time we talk about when to return to the boat in Georgia, we seem to move the date up a bit.
Mast height above WL sailormikeh at 6:25am 12.13.14 Ericson 1/3163 I would like to know the mast height above the waterline of an Ericson 25+
Best way to add a second vent? holdech at 3:09am 12.13.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 21/7610 I'm curious about the best way to add a second vent (or increase the size of the existing). Both req
Rudder shaft movement cam at 1:11am 12.13.14 Catalina 310 8/3151 I have recently hauled my 2005 Catalina 310 and noticed slight movement in the rudder shaft. Does t
LED Lights on Beneteau Sailboat Captain Ag at 9:19pm 12.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/4090 I'm thinking about installing underwater LED lights on our new Sense 50. Anyone have experience with
Masthead Camera Options Captain Ag at 9:15pm 12.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2672 I want to mount a camera on the masthead for day/night viewing. Preferable an IP based camera. Anyon
Macgregor 17 gooseneck Kenmax at 6:17pm 12.12.14 Parts Search 1/3903 I need a racheting gooseneck for a 1974 Macgregor 17. Does anyone know who a supplier might be?
1985 Beneteau First 375 throttle control replacement Lummiislander at 5:41pm 12.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1742 I own an old First 375 with a Goiot pedestal. My throttle control is going, and I'm looking for a r
Radio Doc_holiday at 5:26pm 12.12.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 81/10594 Was thinking about buying a new radio and abandon the handheld. My ability to reach out is limited.
Flex-o-fold seadaddler at 4:24pm 12.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/950 I finally found my paper work on my FLEX O Fold three blade for my 2007 H-36 and same spec's as 356
Structural integrity prob at 3:54pm 12.12.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 30/8156 Hello all. I would like to remove the forward wall (and door) of the head closet. I know this mod ha
seal off unused thru hulls: Epoxy or Polyester? scherzoja at 3:48pm 12.12.14 Ask All Sailors 20/6755 I'm going to remove some thru hulls (all below water line) and seal the holes. 1982 pearson 367.
More Refer Madness Sailm8 at 3:00pm 12.12.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1052 I sort of thought this might help someone else. I finally took the time to test the temperature of m
1978 Lancer 29 3 Keel Lead or Steel? Boater Buzz at 2:58pm 12.12.14 Lancer 7/2560 I am considering buying a Lancer 29.3. The Catalina 22 I previously owned had a steel keel and was s
O'Day Manual Pumps Found njlarry at 1:41pm 12.12.14 Bigger Boats 10/3377 Good news for anyone with the orginal O'Day manual bilge pump. It took a while but I have found a so
Mid ship cleat hunter 40.5 1994 Tumororlater at 12:29pm 12.12.14 Big Boats 1/902 I Have a stbd spring line chalk that broke off. How?? Well that's not important. I am wondering how
Help New To Sailing Boat yoram at 12:03pm 12.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1066 I Am New To Sailing And Boating In General... Found Hunter 260 1999, And Hunter 280 1996. Boat Loo
Single line Drawing tjbalzano at 10:06am 12.12.14 Catalina 30 5/1707 Hi, Looking for a single line drawing for a 1984 Catalina Tall Rig. Sailboatdata.com has the st

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Gonna pull the boat... kappykaplan at 3:15pm 08.29.23 Stay safe, guys!
Replace section of G4 anchor chain skunther at 3:06pm 08.29.23 The strength of the crown splice seems pretty relevant to me. What good is the working load of the o
Problems with cdi furling jib (2) sailingdude92 at 2:50pm 08.29.23 Here are photos of the cdi furling mechanism
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks rgranger at 2:41pm 08.29.23 I don't use anything so harsh. I take a handi-wipe aka wet wipe and attach that to my track cleaner
Should I purchase a Hunter 18? jpia at 2:41pm 08.29.23 Folks, I have an 18' Marlow-Hunter daysailer that I purchased in 2021. I need some gelcoat attention
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks jviss at 2:29pm 08.29.23 I don't use anything so harsh. I take a handi-wipe aka wet wipe and attach that to my track cleaner
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks JBP-PA at 2:16pm 08.29.23 I don't use anything so harsh. I take a handi-wipe aka wet wipe and attach that to my track cleaner
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks jviss at 2:14pm 08.29.23 Thanks... I guess kitche pans are not Anodized. Good to know. I think they usually are! Maybe
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks rgranger at 2:12pm 08.29.23 Thanks... I guess kitche pans are not Anodized. Good to know.
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rgranger at 2:08pm 08.29.23 Binimi... Bonomi... lets call the whole thing off...:biggrin:
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks jviss at 2:08pm 08.29.23 Why do you think that? Have you had a bad experience? I have cleaned Aluminum with it and didn't
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks rgranger at 2:04pm 08.29.23 Barkeeper's friend is death for aluminum! Don't do it! Why do you think that? Have you had a b
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks rgranger at 1:58pm 08.29.23 Recently I have come to really appreciate a Snap Stick What if you tested the Snap Stick out on
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks jviss at 1:58pm 08.29.23 I used carburetor cleaner spray but only because I had some already in my shed. I didn't research
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks rgranger at 1:55pm 08.29.23 Oh, an anodized aluminum mast, I presume? Mine's painted. Yes.
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks rgranger at 1:55pm 08.29.23 Question - soak it in what? I used carburetor cleaner spray but only because I had some already i
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks jviss at 1:53pm 08.29.23 Soaked the rag in carburetor cleaner spray Oh, an anodized aluminum mast, I presume? Mine's paint
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks rgranger at 1:50pm 08.29.23 Some guys on here made track cleaners they can run up the mast. Yeah. I got that idea from here a
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks stickinthemud57 at 1:41pm 08.29.23 A track cleaner does a great job of refreshing SailKote. Soak it and run it up and down the track
Gonna pull the boat... rgranger at 1:40pm 08.29.23 Better safe than sorry. What Marina are you in? I'm not terribly worried about the wind, but if t

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