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Mounting Teak Handholds Question (1) Ward H at 7:51am 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1856 How deep can I set the machine screw head on a single loop teak handhold? Put another way, can I d
H260 cabin floor wet under wood floor abk at 5:29am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 11/2049 The boat is a H 26 not a H260. When I step on the wood floor in front of the galley it is wet and
Beneteau 36 cc tomfoolery at 10:41pm 07.11.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/9599 We are looking for our fifth sailboat, our previous four were Catalinas however we are looking at a
C-22 "Catalina's to Catalina" Cruise CaptDon01 at 9:32pm 07.11.14 Catalina 22 0/683 Check out the latest C-22 "Mainbrace". Click on to download the latest issue. We'll need to start ge
Outboard question. gary at 8:12pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 7/944 So I just spent a small fortune getting my outboard repaired. The salt water had corroded the water
Brand new sailor - Hunter 170 raleighhunter170 at 8:03pm 07.11.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/1969 I know I'm a bit late in the game, but I have wanted to own/sail my own boat for 15 years, and am fi
fuel prices new england gettinthere at 5:27pm 07.11.14 Destinations 18/3315 We usually try to top up diesel at Point Judith. Any other relatively decent places to buy? Newport
H26 CB Bracket Bracket Saga-The Verdict (1) BrianW at 4:32pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 17/1643 I've had an on-going saga with my H26 centerboard bracket removal. The 3/4" CB bracket bolt would no
82 Hunter 22 mast pin diameter tinkturtle at 4:23pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 5/890 Bought a 82 Hunter 22 a few months back. All the kid activities are done so I started tinkering with
Capri 18 Bilge Pump smallboatrestoration at 3:47pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 6/1520 Anyone have recommendations on a bilge pump for the Capri 18. And does the hose in the bilge by th
SBO burgee (1) Phil Herring at 3:46pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1175 We haven't talked about these in a while (except in the other thread by RAD from last night) so I fi
Greetings from Eastern Washington (1) There and back again at 3:46pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 10/1409 This is my first post on the site, no questions this time, but I will have plenty in the future! I h
Soft Floor 1998 170 billbarrett at 2:51pm 07.11.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1323 I am new at sailing. My first boat is a 1998 hunter 170. I have been told that the bottom is soft. I
*free 1980 Hunter 28'for Parts angryskipper at 2:49pm 07.11.14 Parts Search 1/1496 FREE * 1980 HUNTER 28'Remove for Parts** My Plans when I bought her was to raise the top
To Bond or NOT to Bond Anonymous 121765 at 2:07pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1697 I know I will get alot of flack on this subject however, I can only relate to what I have learned '
New mast light for a C-27? smosh at 1:46pm 07.11.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1691 While the mast is down, i figured i'd put a new light on...i have no idea if the current one works,
Replacing the rollers while the boat is safely moored (2) keary N at 1:31pm 07.11.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/972 'D like to replace the keel rollers this summer. Wanting to stay with the current configuration, be
Should I drill more holes in the mast? (3) Ziggler at 12:58pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 7/5017 I'm upgrading spreader brackets for mast (not optional, the old system was deadly). As you can see i
mast light bulb Justin_NSA at 12:04pm 07.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/869 Couldn't find it in the Search. BWY database doesn't work. Does anyone know the bulb type for the ma
motor on stern pulpit BLACKBIRD at 11:50am 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 9/2216 OK ..I have a 9.9 four stroke Yamaha, outboard for our dingy, it weighs around 85 lbs im overly anal

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What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Project_Mayhem at 5:50am 05.04.23 Full disclosure -- I've only worked on a 1984 Catalina 22 and owned a 1984 Starwind 19. The Starwin
Do You Recognize This Anchor? smokey73 at 5:42am 05.04.23 A spare I would try to keep in the bow chain locker, if it doesn't fit or work there, then in a co
Fortress anchor (1) tfox2069 at 5:41am 05.04.23 To reinforce @jssailem 's point above (not that any of us doubt its validity), and my earlier point
Do You Recognize This Anchor? jviss at 5:39am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? thinwater at 5:35am 05.04.23 Yes, a Manson Supreme. I had one for 10 years. Very good NG anchor. No one uses the slot and they'd
Sailing Movies? Kings Gambit at 5:33am 05.04.23
I need your Knowledge on Rudders High Current at 5:27am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? Bob S at 5:26am 05.04.23
I need your Knowledge on Rudders smokey73 at 5:23am 05.04.23 The rudder was made in by Foss Foam in Williston, Florida. (newrudders.com) They are really good peo
I need your Knowledge on Rudders dlochner at 5:20am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? jviss at 5:13am 05.04.23 Thank you, @Bob S it certainly does! So, what's your take on a Manson Supreme? I checked their web
Tohatsu 5HP SP Propane wont run... Captain Larry-DH at 5:08am 05.04.23 I have had my Mercury Propane Sailpro for about a year and a half. I have noticed that if I sail on
Do You Recognize This Anchor? (1) Bob S at 5:03am 05.04.23 Looks like a Manson supreme
First Aid Training? Penntrails1 at 5:03am 05.04.23 Sounds good, that is the way to do it. I have trained BLS CPR AED for groups from different organiz
I need your Knowledge on Rudders Bob S at 4:59am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? RoyS at 4:57am 05.04.23 See that slot? That anchor is mostly made for fishermen who fish around rocks. The slot attachment a
Mast raising ideas... LakeShark at 4:52am 05.04.23 From your video it looks like you can have it ready to launch in less than 5 minutes. Not bad!!
I need your Knowledge on Rudders kappykaplan at 4:49am 05.04.23 Walk away. :plus:
Do You Recognize This Anchor? jviss at 4:48am 05.04.23 If it is 15 kg, not 15 lbs, and is your "backup anchor" that might be a decent choice. What is you
Do You Recognize This Anchor? smokey73 at 4:46am 05.04.23 If it is 15 kg, not 15 lbs, and is your "backup anchor" that might be a decent choice. What is your

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