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Gear Deployment aboard the "Rachel Carson" Roger Long at 1:23pm 04.16.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2590 You can see what I have been observing and recording aboard the Rachel Carson for the past couple of
Pearson 424 sailboat 1980 - introducing myself CaptainLaura at 12:15pm 04.16.13 Pearson 0/1429 lived on it for two years, then got off this last winter, as floating in a marina in the Pacific NW
Is size of lettering for boat name critical? rnelson010 at 12:05pm 04.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2560 I understand that for a USCG registered boat that all letters in the name and hailing port should be
autopilot for hydraulic steering jmoir at 10:55am 04.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1870 I have recently purchased a new to me (2002) 40cc. the boat does not have an autopilot and I am inte
size of anchor sail for a 25? centerline at 10:35am 04.16.13 Ask All Sailors 12/3657 I want to build an anchor sail for my 25 ft boat, but I need some information on proper sizing....
'92 42'Passage Bimini Ideas Old Sailor 2 at 10:03am 04.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1329 My 42 Passage has a dodger but no bimini. I just returned from the caribbean sailing in some pretty
Excessive reinforcement? Brian S at 9:52am 04.16.13 Day Sailers 3/1109 Having removed the swim ladder on my 192 to better polish the transom, I am now replacing 3 individu
Bottom paint stripping Mike Mc at 9:25am 04.16.13 Catalina 310 1/1004 Has anybody heard of something called SpongeJet as an alternative to soda blasting for bottom paint
why wasn't my heave-to working (1) newsailor72 at 9:20am 04.16.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2423 went out last night, wind was about 8, 10 knots(guessing.) At one point, I tried to practice heave-
Tach for Mercury Outboard hardpatch at 8:18am 04.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1399 I am the second owner of a 2002 26x with a 60 hp mercury big foot. The engine has EFI and I think ca
What is the best way to control boom? (1) karmadog at 7:17am 04.16.13 Catalina 22 5/3005 I'm curious about Cat 22 owners opinions on the pros and cons on the best way to control the boom sw
New windows on the dodger- now use the canvas covers? iSailor at 6:58am 04.16.13 Catalina 310 3/1331 I had the plastic windows replaced on the 12 year old dodger and want to keep them nice and clear.
Don What part is this? (1) dive7mmwet at 6:26am 04.16.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/4440 Million dollar question what part is this? used on a sailboat? Just got our DG's Sail trim guide a
Propane Tank Deleted member 117556 at 5:51am 04.16.13 Catalina 310 6/2228 Hey All, I am in need of a back-up LP gas tank for my new-to-me 1999 Catalina 310 (hull #1) and I wa
New Hunter owner Batman at 5:42am 04.16.13 Big Boats 2/1064 I purchased a 1990 35.5 Hunter in Sept of 2012 and I am in the process of fixing her up at this time
Genset Sine or Square wave Ken13559 at 4:21am 04.16.13 Ask All Sailors 2/855 I mentioned in another post of the success in using the Elemax SHX2000 genset to run my 12000BTU air
Finding waterline on hull weh5748 at 3:48am 04.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 3/923 Spent another day on my back in tight space preparing hull for bottom paint, grinding and gel coatin
New Purchase of 79 Cat pagehopper at 3:01am 04.16.13 Catalina 22 3/912 What kind of hull restorer products have you found to be effective, hopeing not to waste my money?
Leak Rob Spicer at 2:21am 04.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1826 We have an annoying leak that proving hard to track down When on the mooring the yacht is dry , no
Raymarine Mark Maulden at 10:49pm 04.15.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1031 I currently have an E7D/HD digital radar and an X-5 pilot. I know I've bashed Raymarine a few times

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Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure? dlochner at 5:48pm 04.19.23 The question isn't high or low pressure, it doesn't matter if you use USCG approved fuel lines. Don'
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure? Hollyberry at 5:16pm 04.19.23 The line from the tank to the first pump (whether mechanical or electric) is under suction.. no need
Bottom paints sailcapt340 at 4:53pm 04.19.23 It will be interesting. I base it on water flow or lack of to the strut. Same for the location fur
Bottom paints dLj at 4:45pm 04.19.23 Just and observation and a question. Is the zinc on the shaft to close to the strut? I was always
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? Davidasailor26 at 3:02pm 04.19.23
Bottom paints sailcapt340 at 3:01pm 04.19.23 Just and observation and a question. Is the zinc on the shaft to close to the strut? I was always
Bottom paints dlochner at 2:48pm 04.19.23 Clay, that is VC 17 a freshwater only bottom paint. It will not work in salt water. It is a favorite
Pumpin up those fenders! fred1diver at 2:48pm 04.19.23
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Brian D at 2:21pm 04.19.23 I asked a similar question about my boat. ChatGBT recommended - C4.
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? Head Sail at 1:37pm 04.19.23 Have you thought about taking a heat gun to the Navpod and creating a new dimple?
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Rick Webb at 1:31pm 04.19.23
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 NYSail at 1:22pm 04.19.23 As was said prior, is there a way to bring another dc load to the box and see if that powers it up.
Rust color in Antifreeze Tom J at 1:16pm 04.19.23 I am draining it from the bottom of the heat exchanger. Does that not drain it also from the water
Progress report on the 26 O'day! artleyt115 at 1:10pm 04.19.23 Uhm no .. We sail out of Milwaukee . Every year I try to upgrade Enigma , more comfortable , safer
Help find correct impeller Ran-Dee9229 at 1:08pm 04.19.23 I think I found it. Do you agree? Oberdorfer Pump Impeller - OB6593 Item # 876640 Description F
Jabsco quiet flush leak..... NYSail at 1:06pm 04.19.23 All may be TOO tight. Over-tightening screws/bolts can cause gaskets to "pucker" around the screw,
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Timm R Oday25 at 12:48pm 04.19.23 Uhm no .. We sail out of Milwaukee . Every year I try to upgrade Enigma , more comfortable , safer .
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? capta at 12:10pm 04.19.23 Absolutely no battens! I would also suggest a radial cut main, as it has less belly and will keep it
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Project_Mayhem at 11:56am 04.19.23 Ahh, so it's not possible to remove and reuse that piece that is adhered to the inside of the origi
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? capta at 11:55am 04.19.23 Mount a nice piece of varnished piece of wood to the tubing, then mount the Navpod to that.

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