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Sense 50 zzmeyer at 8:47am 09.03.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2042 Just ordered a Sense 50. I sail Southern California to Sea of Cortez. 1000 miles downwind sail and
Portable (standing) AC Units - Which brand? down_shift at 8:12am 09.03.14 Ask All Sailors 39/4266 I've searched the threads but did not see much about the preferred brand for the free standing porta
New 299 owner question Great White North at 6:38am 09.03.14 Seidelmann 4/3403 New owner of a project boat. Looking for where the head tank was located and what size it was. Pics
The Silence Downeast (5) Roger Long at 5:49am 09.03.14 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 1/1437
Water inside the hull Sailor 3269 at 1:07am 09.03.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/2534 I have water between the hull ' I don't know how to describe it maybe the fiberglass '"the hull Can
buying a small sailing boat spiros at 11:56pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1366 beneteau first 27.7s or jeanneau sun odyssey 30i ? both boats are 2009 models and we are trying to f
Shaft Couplers and Isolators Rick D at 8:36pm 09.02.14 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1064 (I had this buried in another post so I'm moving it here:) I may have to replace my shaft next haul.
Rettop rettop at 8:17pm 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/780 I'm looking for a simple recomendation for a new Jib/headsail for my 1990 26. I been reading a lot o
Catalina-22 Sept/Oct MainBrace is out! CaptDon01 at 7:18pm 09.02.14 Catalina 22 3/1006 The Catalina-22 Associations bi-monthly publication is posted on the National C-22 Association web s
Kubota/Westerbeke/Universal Piratenorm at 7:09pm 09.02.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/8555 OK all, I just found out a temperature sender for my temp. gauge that taps in to the thermostat hous
Gear ratios paul1938 at 7:02pm 09.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/945 I have a 2005 hunter 33. I'm planning to get a Kewi prop. The prop people need the model engine but
Aqua Signal Anchor Light LED Mod (4) Euphoria2011 at 6:09pm 09.02.14 Bigger Boats 2/1119 I have to replace my VHF antenna this weekend and while I am up there I thought I might replace the
What is the purpose of this line on my boom? Jerry Shenkman at 5:41pm 09.02.14 Day Sailers 3/1639 There is about 10-15' of 1/4" line with an eye splice connected to an eye strap riveted to the right
Birds have taken over Help (4) Richie50 at 5:13pm 09.02.14 Catalina 22 1/956 Based on the below photos you can see I have a bird problem, Tern, is the type of bird that is attac
Advice on 1976 Irwin 30 wesleysherman at 4:41pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 2/4400 I have come across a older man that I am considering taking in trade for a 1976 Irwin 30 with a 5'
Game on. we are back on the cruising track! looking at H450 Richard Olden at 4:00pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1049 A while back I wrote that my wife pulled the plug on our 10 year dream of cruising. Well, it has bee
Lock down bolt / pump slowdog at 3:56pm 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/606 Do yon need to reach up under seat to get to the lock down bolt ? I have a 22 macgregor ,and where i
Labor day drunk captain grounds his boat... jonelli at 2:24pm 09.02.14 Catalina 30 28/3344 Some of you don't live here and don't get to see this news... thought you'd find it interesting. Ho
yanmar requires bleeding after rough weather djekels at 12:36pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1764 I have noticed that after every storm thats includes rough water heights ranging from 3 to 5 ft and
Main Halyard 1984 Hunter 27 gtunche at 12:19pm 09.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1262 Can someone tell me what size and what length rope I need for my Main halyard that runs to the cockp

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Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 8:42am 05.16.23 215715
Anchoring at Coward's Cove? Hayden Watson at 8:34am 05.16.23 Tides, wind and scope management would be important for this anchorage.
Anchoring at Coward's Cove? (1) jssailem at 8:33am 05.16.23 I understand the issue. It is a means to an end. We have a similar exposed at low water area west of
Hunter smile / keel movement Ralph Johnstone at 8:17am 05.16.23 This time we noticed movement in the keel when it was on the travel lift the keel moves almost an i
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Jacktar at 8:04am 05.16.23 A A handheld will only give you 5 w max, 20% of regular radio, with obvious loss of coverage area.
Mast Gate Woes Hollyberry at 8:03am 05.16.23 You'll probably need a rig-manufacturer-specific mast gate - unless you can get something custom mad
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat Ralph Johnstone at 8:01am 05.16.23 If you are drawing air from the top of your engine compartment and cooler air is entering from the
Cleaning Shore Power Cord jviss at 8:00am 05.16.23
Cleaning Shore Power Cord Johnb at 8:00am 05.16.23
Anchoring at Coward's Cove? Tedd at 7:48am 05.16.23 @Hayden Watson : Great tip, thanks! @jssailem : It has to do with launching. The boat launch at McD
Cleaning Shore Power Cord Don S/V ILLusion at 7:37am 05.16.23
Cleaning Shore Power Cord jviss at 7:25am 05.16.23 I watched some youtube videos on this, I'm going to try both the Magic Eraser and Fast Orange hand c
Mast Gate Woes (1) Hayden Watson at 7:08am 05.16.23 I have the same problem with my new mainsail but those shown at MetaMast would be worse than what I
Cleaning Shore Power Cord jviss at 7:01am 05.16.23 There is no purpose other than keeping up apearances, and I don't enjoy menial labor. Go sailing.
De-winterization kappykaplan at 6:59am 05.16.23 Every boater should know where every thruhull is. :plus:
De-winterization Don S/V ILLusion at 6:59am 05.16.23 I can't seem to locate the toilet intake seacock on my Hunter 29.5. Any help / pics appreciated. I
De-winterization jdrutten at 6:57am 05.16.23 The manual shows it as being under the head sink. See page 17: Hunter_gen_52976033.pdf (sailboatowne
Cleaning Shore Power Cord thinwater at 6:56am 05.16.23 There is no purpose other than keeping up apearances, and I don't enjoy menial labor. Go sailing.
De-winterization Winyah Bay at 6:51am 05.16.23 Thanks! I'll check it today. appreciate the quick reply!
De-winterization kappykaplan at 6:47am 05.16.23 That through hull is likely under one of your deck plates.

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