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Where to Locate Shore Power Plug PrudenceCP23 at 6:09pm 01.14.14 Com-Pac 12/8192 I've recently been adopted by a beautiful CP 23/2. She was wondering where I should mount a shore p
Today's nice weather got me thinking (5) rspeers at 4:12pm 01.14.14 Sirius 21/22 5/4833 I did not post anything last season. So here she is. I know it is only January, but I can't wait.
Depth Sounder Error Terry Lockhart at 2:53pm 01.14.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1361 Hi all. I have just purchased a hunter 27' The boat is equipped with Standard Horizon depth an
Spinnaker rigging... Brad1968 at 2:21pm 01.14.14 Catalina 30 10/2112 What size, length, and type of line are you running for spinnaker sheets on your Catalina 30's.
ChartPlotter Alansails at 1:21pm 01.14.14 Catalina 310 25/3937 I am looking to buy a chart plotter, looking at Garmin 700 series but that is a lot of toys that I m
Interior Teak Cleaning Argyle38 at 12:28pm 01.14.14 Ask All Sailors 22/10892 Argyle has a teak post that sort of supports a portion of cabin trunk overhead and also supports the
Cost to Refinish 60' Aluminum Mast papanator52 at 12:11pm 01.14.14 Other Sailboats 10/6236 Hi, Could use a little help from some of you more experienced sailors. I recently purchased a 32'
Moving S25 Oak Island Guy at 11:56am 01.14.14 Seidelmann 2/5274 I'm planning on moving my s25..Anybody know the the approximate weight??? Its a deep keel..1980 mode
Bulkhead and table wood mainsailman at 11:51am 01.14.14 Smaller Boats 5/1532 I am going to replace the bulkhead and the table. Does anyone have any thoughts on using 1/2" birch
The Magenta Line Is Back Chuckbear at 7:34am 01.14.14 Ask All Sailors 0/1055 They heard us and actually responded... http://noaacoastsurvey.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/noaa-coas
What Size Racor py26129 at 6:40am 01.14.14 Engines and Propulsion 6/2733 I will be swapping out my existing fuel/water seperator which is now almost 30 years old and will re
Speed log for a Hunter Daysailer (1) esterhazyinoz at 6:37am 01.14.14 Day Sailers 5/1959 Call me crazy, but I have always wanted a speed log for my H15 to provide feedback on the effectiven
H15/H146 Trailer Servicing esterhazyinoz at 6:13am 01.14.14 Day Sailers 4/1578 It's been 3 years now since my H15 arrived on its Continental trailer. During those years it has onl
Line Twist hewebb at 3:44am 01.14.14 Smaller Boats 1/930 I have all new sheets and lines on the boat. Most are Ok. The jib sheet tends to twist when tackin
Stearing wheel stop broken (3) Akapeterc at 1:33am 01.14.14 Big Boats 0/796 I have had one of the stops on my steering broken off and the shipwright at my Marina is suggesting
Survey - should I and how much to pay? Buki at 11:20pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 14/2684 So I think I am about to take the plunge and buy my first sailboat. I've got it narrowed down to a c
Inverter / Battery load question (Microwave et al) krawall at 10:31pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2939 Hi Guys, I thought posting here again since I got so good advice last time. This time, it's about
Keel bolts, OMG! (2) Ted at 10:29pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 10/5303 I was walking through my boat yard today and came across this keel laying on a dolly. I snapped a co
Look What I Found on the Way to the Forum. YIKES (2) caguy at 7:56pm 01.13.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1557 I was power washing the deck of the C 27 yesterday, getting ready to take some friends out for sail.
Do I need new sheaves for all rope halyard? (1) hawk232 at 7:40pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 19/5890 My current sheaves aren't "v" sheaves but they are clearly designed to accommodate wire. Will this c

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Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 3:06pm 06.02.23 correct. I was saying the deck/mast issue looks more serious than the "smile" If the smile is just
First Boat Purchase shemandr at 3:03pm 06.02.23 I don't know the Hunter 170 or Coronado 15 but in looking at designs like this it is good to conside
New Alternator Regulator? jviss at 2:50pm 06.02.23 Before you condemn the regulator, disconnect the regulator from the field connection of the alterna
New Alternator Regulator? Rich Stidger at 2:45pm 06.02.23 Before you condemn the regulator, disconnect the regulator from the field connection of the alternat
Addicted to Sailing Tally Ho at 2:45pm 06.02.23
dock line for Beneteau 323 1/2" or 5/8? LynnM at 2:31pm 06.02.23 Thank you, our 323 (9300lb) Beneteau is in a fairly protected marina so we should be OK
dock line for Beneteau 323 1/2" or 5/8? jssailem at 2:03pm 06.02.23 Moderate conditions, in a sheltered marina, at a normal displacement weight the 1/2" nylon double br
First Boat Purchase jssailem at 1:49pm 06.02.23 @amistret it is impossible to answer based on just the boat make and size. You will need to provide
First Boat Purchase amistret at 1:38pm 06.02.23
First Boat Purchase amistret at 1:37pm 06.02.23 A great question. First lets discuss how boats get built. Old - boats are referred to as being femi
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report (8) jssailem at 1:27pm 06.02.23 Part Three. The Sound, Ship Traffic and the Sprint to Half Way. Once across to the South side of
Marine diesel engine classes? xavpil at 1:26pm 06.02.23 The ONLY diesel engine course worth spending a penny on is the one that includes THE ENGINE THAT IS
Marine Toilet Question Captain Larry-DH at 1:18pm 06.02.23 snip (I have good aim.) snip I don't believe it. Let's hear it from your wife. ;)
Catalina 320 Diesel deck port danooxnard at 1:16pm 06.02.23 Picture?
Hunter 306 vertical play on Rudder Stock.......how to fix? (2) Brinky63 at 12:49pm 06.02.23 Hi all, quick update. I place a shim on the top after finding a "before" picture a mate of mine made
Marine Toilet Question Lee Hadjiosif at 12:00pm 06.02.23 No way I'm sitting to pee! I don't want to have to pull down my pants to lake a quick leak. (I ha
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report (10) jssailem at 11:46am 06.02.23
O'Day 28 Keel Deflection (7) terry_buda at 11:40am 06.02.23 Update: I completed the repairs to my keel. (Please see attached photos for highlights of the proj
Advice before I buy C30 Justin_NSA at 11:19am 06.02.23 These are two seperate issues. correct. I was saying the deck/mast issue looks more serious than
25-II throttle cable replacement Blue Horizon at 11:16am 06.02.23 Winter 2023 project on Piccolo is to clean the fuel tank. The previous owner had the boat for 10 y

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