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Ed Schenck at 10:11am 11.08.14
6/1401
Winterized yesterday for the 13th time in my 16th season. I missed three because the boat was south
sailaway78 at 9:39am 11.08.14
8/1217
Not the engine pump. Fresh water system in boat. Have a Sureflo water pump on the fresh water sys
wufibugs at 9:02am 11.08.14
12/2115
Here are some pictures of the exhaust hoses showing some cracking. Since I have the fuel tank out,
sailingbluewaters at 8:46am 11.08.14
2/1167
I am unable to convert table to bed. It does move apart to add leaf but cannot figure out how to c
Panta Rei at 8:43am 11.08.14
9/3686
Still far from perfect, my shrink wrapping is getting better. I'm getting better at the wrinkle free
Isabelle at 8:28am 11.08.14
7/1814
What type of wiring is on a MacGregor 26D. Is it series or parallel? Thanks.
frenzy13 at 8:05am 11.08.14
2/1928
I have been looking at Catalina 320s. In one boat none of the doors close properly. The head door c
Daddio at 7:56am 11.08.14
13/3338
We have a Hunter 29.5 with a new north sail loose foot main. All summer we struggled with a diagonal
Doc_holiday at 7:43am 11.08.14
8/1431
In the bow (v-berth) there is a space above that has a smoked plexiglass. I saw that came down last
Mara 2 at 7:26am 11.08.14
12/2002
I am considering purchasing a 1994 Catalina 270 le . The only problem is there are 2- 3 cabin leaks
down_shift at 7:08am 11.08.14
1/915
Getting prepared to winterize my C36 MK1 tomorrow by reading the owner's manuals, threads, and Maine
Tony_Tammy_B at 6:54am 11.08.14
1/884
Can anyone tell me what 3 blade fixed prop should be used on the 423?
How to seal?   (1)
2discover at 2:06am 11.08.14
8/1127
Hi all I replaced the single lever controller, the shifter and the throttle cable on my 1999 H410.
slowdog at 9:38pm 11.07.14
1/1059
Who has a prop guard ? And do you like it ?
slowdog at 8:41pm 11.07.14
12/1603
What's your thoughts on a brass or aluminum bolt for a keel lock bolt ?
CCrane2299 at 6:45pm 11.07.14
7/1248
My boat is backed into the dock. Its about 5 ft between the dock and boat. I cut an extra 2x6 i had
Koolbreeze at 5:29pm 11.07.14
2/2136
Well, I'm please to announce the coming out party of my new girl... After sitting tied at the dock
SailingRipple at 5:16pm 11.07.14
2/763
I love the color of this hull but if I got it wrong it wud be a baby blue fail any ideas what it mig
Bob S at 3:52pm 11.07.14
23/10101
I'll be finished winterizing this weekend and was thinking ahead to next season. I read a while back
cephius (Dave) at 3:43pm 11.07.14
47/11487
I bought my H260 new in 2002. I've been in marinas every year since. We're retired now and doing t

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Spontaneous combustion
MikeHoncho at 4:14pm 09.09.23
Actually, it doesn't necessarily only happen with oils. Wet a cargo of coal and as it dries, poof.
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 4:10pm 09.09.23
Michael imagine the price in liters. I wonder if the pumps can go that high. It would be interestin
Winter Cover - Midwest
Siamese at 3:21pm 09.09.23
Two years ago, I bought a used, 2014 Catalina 315, which came with a cover from Shipshape. I was so
Adding second reef to main sail?
Richard19068 at 2:33pm 09.09.23
I thought the Cunningham was used to add luff tension after the main was fully raised because it wa
Winter Cover - Midwest
Sailor Sue at 2:33pm 09.09.23
Google "Billboard tarps" and see if any of the available sizes would work for your boat.
Florida Marina reconciliation?
Sailor Sue at 2:24pm 09.09.23
An old saw in boating: You can berth in Florida on the East Coast. You can pay $600.00 a month. Yo
Adding second reef to main sail?
Kings Gambit at 2:15pm 09.09.23
Back to the use of a Cunningham for a minute. I thought the Cunningham was used to add luff tensi
Propane Tanks - 2007, 41DS
GibbyGibstone at 1:46pm 09.09.23
Thanks Greg. I saw those. I'll have to verify the size for that one; as it is an inch taller. Whe
Funny Friday!!!
Michael Davis at 1:38pm 09.09.23
Florida Marina reconciliation?
shemandr at 1:16pm 09.09.23
St. Augustine has Camanchee Island and several other marinas. The former is a bit of a walk to anyw
Funny Friday!!!
Kermit at 1:07pm 09.09.23
Adding second reef to main sail?
Kings Gambit at 12:24pm 09.09.23
I can't fathom how it's easier than just applying more main halyard tension. Quicker? How's th
Spontaneous combustion
Ralph Johnstone at 12:20pm 09.09.23
I'll keep that in mind next time I take on a load of coal. :) Also, be careful the next time you
Spontaneous combustion
jviss at 11:47am 09.09.23
Wet a cargo of coal and as it dries, poof. Many a ship has been lost that way. I'll keep that in m
Looking for new sails??
morbidfollower at 11:41am 09.09.23
I bought a new main thru Catalina direct. If you don't do the 15% off sale they are running you can
Spontaneous combustion
capta at 11:37am 09.09.23
I have an 1985 Hunter 40 Legend, Aft Built-in Holding Tank Information
RKownurko at 11:30am 09.09.23
TKwhalen, Thank you for the input you have given me some good guidance. Thanks RFK
Spontaneous combustion
capta at 11:24am 09.09.23
OK, but why "Ask All Sailors?" I couldn't think of a better place to reach the most people. This i

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