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I just bought a 1981 19-1 in very good condition. First sailboat, I'm a rookie. I figure this boat
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Hi, Can anyone tell me what the real benefits to painting the bilge are besides making it look ni
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Hi, I'm replacing all the running rigging on my 37-C and was wondering what size line to use for
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Hello From Slovenia... I have beneteau First 47.7, engine Yanmar JH4 series... 78HP....Engine has
iSailor at 11:48am 05.06.14
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I beleive these are the original batteries from 2001 (I bought the boat about 3 years ago). I was go
dwdooher at 11:18am 05.06.14
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Replacing the outboard for an Oday 25, 1983. I am looking at a Nissan 8 hp 4-stroke. They list a
hummingbirdbassist at 10:48am 05.06.14
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What kind of transmission fluid and how much 1980 hunter 30
dlewis812 at 10:44am 05.06.14
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rsotomayor at 10:36am 05.06.14
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Has anyone sailed recently in the area of the naval base?
chileflora at 10:33am 05.06.14
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I have just taken down the keel from my Catalina. In the process I broke two bolts out of four. I
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azguy at 9:43am 05.06.14
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when the wind blows.........
ccahill at 9:32am 05.06.14
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I recently acquired an O'Day 19 from a friend. The genoa is shot. Does anyone have a used one for sa
ChangsinLattitudes at 9:29am 05.06.14
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Found a good deal on some Barlow #19 self tailing winches. Got a C-30 w/a 150% genny, currently have
ccahill at 9:19am 05.06.14
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I recently acquired an O'Day 19 from a friend. The genoa is shot. Does anyone have a used one for sa
rsotomayor at 8:43am 05.06.14
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Hi. Has anybody sailed recently into the beaches in the old naval base? There was a marina there wh
dehler25 at 8:09am 05.06.14
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When travelling abroad where 220v 50 hz power is normal, is it due to an adapter that drops a leg to
dehler25 at 7:47am 05.06.14
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I am searching for a power pedestal for my dock and wanted to verify that the power requirements for
rclarke246 at 7:18am 05.06.14
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Under the Trawler topic I see boards for Mainship and Sabre. Why is there nothing for Swift Trawlers
rlubera at 7:10am 05.06.14
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Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I am in the market for a used Cat
longgone at 6:30am 05.06.14
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Just purchased 1991 Catalina 36. With some research found that the long Plexiglass windows all leak.

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DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin)
Philly2DC2LBI at 8:49am 08.02.23
What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Applying Cetol question
dmax at 8:39am 08.02.23
I do as Peggy says, using cheap "chip" brushes from Home Depot, throw away when done. Looks great. F
Vang Tang - Pearson 26
DougL at 8:37am 08.02.23
Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
Anchored87 at 8:24am 08.02.23
I owned two Ensigns over time and really enjoyed them. The first one was my introduction to sailing
Info needed on LARGE Boats / Research Vessel (100ft+)
Joe at 8:22am 08.02.23
I've been researching this for a bit and thought that this forum would be a good place to ask for
Vang Tang - Pearson 26
Joe at 8:06am 08.02.23
Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it'
Your experience with propane outboards?
SkookumZac at 7:36am 08.02.23
I like my Tohatsu Sail Pro 5hp Propane. We originally used it with the 2-lb Coleman Gemini Power Pa
VHF Handheld
Rich Stidger at 7:27am 08.02.23
I have a Standard Horizon handheld and it has the original battery for over 10 years. Still works f
VHF Handheld
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:26am 08.02.23
New owner!
dizo514 at 7:05am 08.02.23
Mamaroneck Yacht Club by any chance? Close! Mooring in Mamaroneck harbor. Should be in the water
Applying Cetol question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 08.02.23
I used Cetol on my boats. If you want Cetol to look like varnish, sand, prep and apply the same a
New owner!
jviss at 6:19am 08.02.23
VHF Handheld
JBP-PA at 6:00am 08.02.23
If you know an electronics gearhead, you could get them to replace the batteries in your beloved Uni
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
Rick486 at 5:57am 08.02.23
Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, one of which is the Pearson Ensign.
VHF Handheld
dlochner at 5:57am 08.02.23
Take a look at the Standard Horizon HX210. SH has a good reputation for quality. The radio will floa
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin)
Project_Mayhem at 5:43am 08.02.23
post a photo of your setup. :plus:
New owner!
dizo514 at 5:34am 08.02.23
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?
jviss at 5:20am 08.02.23
The DM doesn't have an NMEA183 output. The only thing I can imagine is a microcontroller connected
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
shemandr at 4:43am 08.02.23
The Ensign sails surprisingly well. It is forgiving - a sailing school on Block Island used them as

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