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H356 Jib Trim on Broad Reach Bob R. at 7:15pm 07.16.13 Big Boats 7/2037 We were out for our annual week-long sail on the Chesapeake a few weeks ago and was frustrated again
Solar Panel gary at 5:44pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 9/1801 Is there a simple "in line" meter which will tell me if my solar panel is actually sending current t
Looking for wise advice DaddysHopeFloats at 5:35pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 26/3254 Good day, I am searching for my first wind powered vessel, and I am hoping for some sound advice as
WB Catalina 250 LRH at 5:30pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1055 Ahoy Mates, I'm considering the purchase of a late model (within 10 years) Catalina 250 with water
Hunter 28.5 jib Sheets get stuck SunsetSailor2 at 5:25pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/2140 Help I am a new to me Hunter 28.5 owner and love the boat so far. My problem is the Jib Sheets get h
Cq Cq Cq sullyj020 at 5:02pm 07.16.13 SSB and Ham Operators 7/9004 Ok guys, whats going on ???
expo 12.5 joel3b at 4:46pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/841 i just recieved a catalina expo 12.5 can someone please help me with the proper way to rig the th
1977 Tartan 37 sump pump tray ChrisBEdwards at 4:26pm 07.16.13 Other Sailboats 0/1414 Does anyone have a picture of an original sump pump tray for a 1977 Tartan 37?
New head paulj at 3:12pm 07.16.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/3344 Peggie Thanks for your advice as always, I just installed that electric Raritan Elegance slant back
question about two harbor, Catalina newsailor72 at 3:01pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 16/4790 hope to do the trip this weekend. We went to Avalon this Jan. and the crossing was pretty smooth.
seafarer 31' rudder and post tripmorgan at 2:28pm 07.16.13 Seafarer 0/7658 i bought a 31' seafarer with the promise of a rudder that was being repaired, that was nearly a year
Cat 30 blower npettett at 2:02pm 07.16.13 Catalina 30 14/3913 Today I rewired the blower switch so I can run the blower without having the key on. Definitely a sa
I'll Sleep Better Now Roger Long at 1:57pm 07.16.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/1978 My new Mantus 25 from the SBO store: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1069938_4429700201
NADA and determining boat value robertsapp at 1:53pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 36/10381 I'm bored and I thought I'd start a discussion to solicit opinions. We might be looking to buy a big
Fuel Fill Hose Question (PVC?) (1) rgranger at 1:50pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 17/13548 I'm sure this has been asked and answered before... but I couldn't find what I needed using the sear
Finger Lakes Champ Percy at 1:41pm 07.16.13 Destinations 7/4725 Hi, Does anyone know how long it usually takes to sail the length of Cayuga Lake? Champ
Replacing partial bulkhead on Oday 23 Champ Percy at 1:17pm 07.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1092 Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone would strongly advise against leaving the mast up while replacing
Jib sheet lead position adjustment - on fixed position leads Brian S at 12:52pm 07.16.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/8888 Hey, all, my little O'day has a 110% jib, with fixed jib sheet fairlead position. The original s
Smart Regulator -follow-up (1) GWG at 12:27pm 07.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 3/7749 I am following up on the responses to my discussion topic regarding my concerns about the adequacy o
H240 mast bend Beamerguy100 at 12:11pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 6/2179 I notice the mast on my Hunter 240 has a bend aft starting just at the spreaders - its just a little

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Marine diesel engine classes? Scott T-Bird at 5:51am 06.02.23 I've heard in the past that their (Mack Boring) course is excellent and far better than just a super
Marine diesel engine classes? sailcapt340 at 5:49am 06.02.23 Glad to set your mind at ease. The instructors in these classes will make you pick up the wrench, t
Marine diesel engine classes? xavpil at 5:40am 06.02.23 You will learn in one weekend. You will take one, two or more key points for your needs, that will
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Advice before I buy C30 G4rs at 5:28am 06.02.23 Thanks Hayden.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't RoyS at 5:28am 06.02.23 Does anyone have a good elixir to regrow HAIR? No elixir, however, as you get older you become inv
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Macgregor 26 pungojim at 4:55am 06.02.23 shipping would make it ridiculously what would you want for it? It is a 26S, thanks for the respons
Possible SmartPlug problem jviss at 4:39am 06.02.23 failure rate is lower than the traditional plug. Although, that may in part be an artifact of the l
Marine diesel engine classes? dlochner at 4:38am 06.02.23 Mack Boring is a highly credible company. They are the Yanmar Distributors for the East Coast if not
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Marine diesel engine classes? garymalmgren at 4:35am 06.02.23 What does the course cost? If reasonable, I say go for it. gary
Spreader bird deterrent lines..... Rick486 at 3:19am 06.02.23
Mast Gate for a 27 Joe at 1:07am 06.02.23 Hi, I have an 1982 Catalina 27 and wanted to see if anyone has experience with the mast gate sold
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 9:47pm 06.01.23 A Volvo gauge is $100 :plus: I like OEM stuff. But you repair many things that I don't. Jim...
Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 9:35pm 06.01.23 The smile may or may not be a problem. The main issue of concern is whether the plywood in the keel
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Center Board problem bwilldoit2 at 6:35pm 06.01.23 Great pictures, thank you for posting them! Brian
Center Board problem bwilldoit2 at 6:34pm 06.01.23 My DS II was built before the change to this centerboard pivot pin setup, but here are a few pictur

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