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NJ to Block Island GeorgeC1 at 6:38am 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 7/2226 We are making the trip from Atlantic City, NJ to Block Island (direct ocean route) and was looking f
Mainsheet length J19315 at 6:16am 07.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1040 Does anyone know the mainsheet length and diameter for an 83 Hunter 34 led back to cockpit?
Electrical Ghosts vmaks at 5:58am 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1161 '83 O'Day, 28 ft: Started with the Navman and Depth suddenly and randomly shutting off. Running the
West Marine down-the-hatch ventilating sail & C27 Loose Ends at 5:47am 07.29.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1619 Anyone out there with a C27 or similar using the West marine down the hatch ventilating sail with an
B361 Water build up under engine when running AllertonHC at 4:52am 07.29.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1909 Hi I have water build up under the engine when motoring long distances its dry all other times. It h
Gennaker question pcjrusso at 4:40am 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2023 I have what I was told is a gennaker that came with my Oday 34. Well after 2 years I had time to pul
Corrosion in chain plate fittings (1) PeterWare at 2:42am 07.29.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1042 Looking for advice on the best way to treat corrosion in the fittings attaching the main shrouds to
1983 Hunter 34 Anchor light bulb lnikl at 9:53pm 07.28.13 Big Boats 9/2879 Would anyone happen to know the type of stock light bulb that was used for the Anchor light? I would
Question for Dana Point folks. rfrye1 at 9:34pm 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1141 Hi y'all. Planning a trip up to Avalon from San Diego in Sept. We usually hustle directly up to Cat
Outboard Mounting Bracket Plate Darkarcher at 7:00pm 07.28.13 Catalina 22 1/1053 Looking for just the mounting plate itself. The outboard bracket I have is fine it just had a woode
bow lights stevieb at 6:57pm 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2361 Is there a time when only bow lights are used? I have a switch on my nav. panel that says "Bow Light
high thrust prop katana750 at 6:54pm 07.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/12233 I know this has been talked about before, but I cant seem to find it or maybe somebody can help me w
Jib sheet catching on base of shroud (1) WellerH at 6:35pm 07.28.13 Catalina 310 2/1422 I'm sure many of you have found solutions to the problem of the jib sheet catching at the base of th
Lost trailer 26 bmorr at 6:15pm 07.28.13 Smaller Boats 3/965 I have a friend who lost his H26 trailer (along with his house) in the Black Forest fire in Colorado
Victron BM working correctly? (2) Solstice at 4:52pm 07.28.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/2202 I finally completed my rewire project and I have a question regarding the BM. I have digital Blue Se
Drain from under engine nestorph at 4:36pm 07.28.13 Islander 2/6124 I had some water accumulate in the basin that's under the engine. I vaguely recall on that on my pr
Aft Berth Storage Concerto at 4:26pm 07.28.13 Catalina 310 6/1991 The aft berth on the 310 is full width starboard to port. It seems to me that the mattress could be
Cruising from Maine to New York City Sailor Sue at 4:21pm 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2715 We're in the process of buying a boat in Northeast Harbor, Maine, which we will be sailing back to L
Mylar(?) sail repair?? (4) Roadking Larry at 4:20pm 07.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2768 I've got some damage on my genoa. The sail is getting a little long in the tooth but otherwise still
1983 Mariner 5C wont start Skippy at 2:08pm 07.28.13 Engines and Propulsion 1/2707 Hi everyone. I have a 1983 Mariner 5hp (the C model to be exact). The recoil spring broke, so i rep

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What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Tedd at 4:08pm 05.15.23 ...but a trailer launched sailboat would cut my expenses, and let me go sailing in other places. T
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Cleaning Shore Power Cord JoeWhite at 3:50pm 05.15.23 For power chord, the rubber breaks down from UV exposure. To avoid the sticky surface I bought new g
Engine compartment ventilation Don S/V ILLusion at 3:44pm 05.15.23 If the water gets up to this level : farewell". And because I'm so OCD, I've also included a :
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Leeward Rail at 3:41pm 05.15.23 I think that info is out of date. When you enlightened us about eSIM earlier in this thread, I did
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? dmax at 3:36pm 05.15.23 On point response, dmax. How long ago did you replace the portlights? No evidence of Butyl flow fro
No More Dinghy Butt ShawnL at 3:27pm 05.15.23 Or more like a utili-kilt
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Johann at 3:24pm 05.15.23 Clearly a near shore statement, which the OP was asking questions about. For off-shore you really
Hunter smile / keel movement (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:03pm 05.15.23 Sorry to say but I've got to double down on what @dmax has already said. When your boat is on the h
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat Hayden Watson at 2:47pm 05.15.23 Directing cool air over the alternator will make the alternator happy, extend its life, and improve
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage dlochner at 2:46pm 05.15.23 I think that info is out of date. When you enlightened us about eSIM earlier in this thread, I did
Engine compartment ventilation (2) Ralph Johnstone at 2:24pm 05.15.23
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Captain Larry-DH at 2:22pm 05.15.23 Then you have dual and quad sim options. And cost. I think that info is out of date. When you enli
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Captain Larry-DH at 2:16pm 05.15.23 I should mention that the DNS66 or similar DNS resolution blocking apps can not only block ads, the
Hunter smile / keel movement dmax at 2:13pm 05.15.23 The keel really should not be moving a noticeable amount as the joint between the keel and the hull
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? east coaster at 2:09pm 05.15.23 Having just used DW 795 to bed new windows on my 2002 310, I can attest that DW 795 is unbelievably
Merit 22 owners emh56 at 1:59pm 05.15.23 Thanks!
Acrylic portlight question xavpil at 1:51pm 05.15.23 Another endorsement for DC 795 (sometimes labeled Dowsil) when you buy it check the 'best before 'd
Merit 22 owners jssailem at 1:49pm 05.15.23 You can find mast heads that will fit your mast extrusion at Dwyer Aluminum Mast Company. https://

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