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Puzzle me this: Marinas, Boat Yards NHSailing at 11:35am 08.16.13 Ask All Sailors 160/17585 Hi folks, we are new here Random Question: I have a CAL 2-25. I'd like to make her a boat that me
2 person stepping Clayton4354 at 11:11am 08.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/692 I just got my first sailboat, a 1981 h22, and I'm wondering if there is a way to step the mast with
Upholstery Mike 01 at 11:02am 08.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1275 I own a 1988 First 28.5. The foam backing, which holds up the upholstery in the fore and aft cabins,
America's Cup Viewing unshackled sailor at 11:00am 08.16.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2383 Does anyone know if there is a live broadcast of the America's Cup on Time Warner or is there an Int
What is this boat? (1) sea_casper at 10:19am 08.16.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1938 It looks like a cross between a Sloop and a Small Trawler, Sloower or Trawlop? Spotted at BI.
Yanmar Ignition Panel Corrosion JohnEh at 10:11am 08.16.13 Big Boats 14/3764 Our Hunter 36 has the yanmar ignition panel in the cockpit exposed to the elements. The stop engine
Yanmar 4JH2E Oil Pressure Gauge David Knauer at 10:08am 08.16.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2199 Hello All, I have been looking for information about about oil pressure gauges. For some time, mine
Cash tips for unlicensed captains. fjordstar at 10:07am 08.16.13 Catalina 22 21/4660 To operate a charter "for hire or reward" one is required to obtain a captain's license in the U.S.
search for H22 (new) or 216 near Rhode Island MREARLMC at 9:20am 08.16.13 Smaller Boats 0/799 I'm in NY (south of Rochester) and the company wanting to make me a full mooring cover needs a boat
Corrosion Canoe at 9:17am 08.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/949 Let me ask a question about corrosion. I'm seeing corrosion on the motor mounts on my yanmar 3gm.
New NHSailing at 8:40am 08.16.13 Racing 8/17706 Hi folks. I'm new here. Have a CAL 25. We have our first race tomorrow and I'm looking for some pr
Proper tension on Cat 30 mast rigging pmirenda at 8:37am 08.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1154 Anyone know the proper tension specs for the mast rigging for a 30 Ft Catalina MKIII?
Dinette Table smoothsailing at 8:21am 08.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/783 Operating the Dinette Table Hi All, First, I would like to let you know that I am a new owner of
Hunter 306 - PHRF dennisp at 7:26am 08.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/2152 For what it's worth: I participate in local informal races with the Bluewater Bay Sailing Club here
Outfitting25ft. Oday Muffins at 7:01am 08.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/880 We are planning a trip to Mexico (trailering) this fall. I would like to create a kit for replacing
Tacking a lightning class boat michellepinto at 5:00am 08.16.13 Racing 1/5716 I have been sailing the Lightning class boat in regional and national competitions. While i love rac
Backstay on a J24 class boat michellepinto at 4:56am 08.16.13 Racing 1/2346 In India we use J24's for Match Racing in almost every event. Can anyone give me tips on using the b
mplement extra winches (2 pieces), water maker and GENERATO pkum at 4:26am 08.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1054
My issue with Yanmar design engineers. rfrye1 at 10:14pm 08.15.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2913 I honestly think Yanmar makes a great aux Diesel engine. The Yanmar in my '98 Hunter 376 has been fl
tiller pilots.... simrad, raymarine, other brands??? centerline at 9:49pm 08.15.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1648 I am going to purchase a tiller pilot for a 25ft boat but would like to hear from people that use th

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Evaluating a South Coast 26 sesmith at 1:46pm 02.09.23 Oops. I see you either bought it or lost it to someone else.
Evaluating a South Coast 26 sesmith at 1:43pm 02.09.23 More like $1000! (Bring On/Break Out Another Thousand) :beer: Yes, there is only 1 definition.
Beneteau 323 Toilet and Holding Tank Question Ralph Johnstone at 1:42pm 02.09.23 I would think that if your water system were anything less than 1.5 bar (22 PSI), you wouldn't be ge
Beneteau 323 Toilet and Holding Tank Question BigEasy at 1:40pm 02.09.23 I would appreciate any comments on a replacement holding tank, toilet change, and if the water sys
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver dlochner at 1:30pm 02.09.23 I think I've found the relevant thread for my question. I'm about to purchase the Vesper Cortex pac
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? (2) Breezy1 at 1:28pm 02.09.23 Hate to rain on your parade but no, the prop shaft flange is checked for angularity, run out and th
Evaluating a South Coast 26 sesmith at 1:26pm 02.09.23 Even if you don't spring for a survey, bring along a friend that knows more about boats than you. H
Hunter 34 - Shore Power Circuit Replacement - Inlet Replacement (1) kloudie1 at 1:22pm 02.09.23 Hey, Sam.. On my 34, the original 10/3 wire from the inlet runs between the liner and the cockpit wa
Les Cheneaux (Lake Huron) sesmith at 12:57pm 02.09.23 We have been there in our Catalina 350. We only anchored in that area for a couple of nights as we
I have come to the conclusion Terry Cox at 12:40pm 02.09.23 He could not steer the boat and see the compass at the same time You mean he had only the one comp
I have come to the conclusion rgranger at 12:27pm 02.09.23 Please note my comment was for solo sailing. Still not seeing any connection to age. He could no
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver JoeWhite at 12:22pm 02.09.23 I would install its own antenna and prevent damage to your VHF. Dedicated antenna does not require p
Why paint bottom? dLj at 12:13pm 02.09.23 Is this your first time barrier coating or is this a removal and recoat ? Removal only of existin
Where to look for Replacement Trailers brockangelo at 12:07pm 02.09.23 Oh man, that's a seriously cool trailer! Thanks
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver DinghySailor at 12:06pm 02.09.23 I think I've found the relevant thread for my question. I'm about to purchase the Vesper Cortex pack
Holding tanks q's Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:43am 02.09.23 +1 for Ronco Plastics. They make TOP quality thick-walled (50% thicker than most other mfrs) wa
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Ralph Johnstone at 11:42am 02.09.23 My next step will be to remove the shaft and have it check for run-out and bend. Hate to rain on
Barient drum oxidation (1) DinghySailor at 11:37am 02.09.23 Late followup here. Thanks John for the LCR product ref. While perusing the lawn implement isle at H
Evaluating a South Coast 26 AaronD at 11:36am 02.09.23 Just a boat handling point-- the side decks seem quite narrow, which might make going forward to ho
Holding tanks q's dlochner at 11:30am 02.09.23 Ronco in California made many of the tanks for production boats. They may still have a mold for your

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