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Life Raft Brand Parkercr at 8:02pm 03.19.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2200 I'm looking for a life raft (new 4-6 man) 20 miles off shore max. Considering the several choices wh
Pedestal Engine Controls Sancia at 7:20pm 03.19.13 Catalina 30 5/3492 I have a 1979 catalina 30' with a d/a (DonAllen) pedestal and helm. The engine controls are on the s
Rudder delamination dbh252 at 6:56pm 03.19.13 S2 4/1849 My '83 9.2C is on the hard waiting on me to paint the bottom. I noticed some delamination on one sid
Fueling C30 hvbaker at 5:59pm 03.19.13 Catalina 30 8/1823 I just added a fuel air separator on my boat to prevent spitting diesel out the stern vent. Now it t
Catalina 310 ARCHIVE INDEX paulj at 5:50pm 03.19.13 Catalina 310 6/1744 Thanks to Phil http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/archive/index.php/f-111.html paulj :troll
Wanted - A Commander DavidHankey at 5:46pm 03.19.13 Pearson 0/1198 I recognize that this is a long shot. I'm an experienced sailor, who's grown up and lives on the Che
What is it? (1) Brian Buzz at 5:35pm 03.19.13 Catalina 30 5/1355 What is this chain for over the table in my new Cat30? I hope it's not to hang myself for buying thi
Great Lakes Walk About JohnnyMac at 5:30pm 03.19.13 Ask All Sailors 23/4058 This summer I plan to explore parts of the Great Lakes I haven't seen before the point in my life wh
Chemical stripping hull vs blasting it McZube at 4:46pm 03.19.13 Ask All Sailors 23/7239 I was planning to blast my hull using walnut shells, but I see that WM sells a chemical stripper to
Extra Rudder dj2210 at 4:43pm 03.19.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/9765 NO LONGER Available Since I sold my C27 which the rudder was replaced with a Booth rudder, I still
Hunter 280 Info Terry Lockhart at 3:31pm 03.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/3693 Hi all. First timer at this. I'm searching for a Hunter 280 for this coming summer. Looking for an
BoatUS wants 3 people on board while cruising mexico? Jared1048 at 3:30pm 03.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1408 Getting info on insurance for cruising to Mexico mentioned that they want 3 people on the boat? W
Just getting started Kevinbilly at 2:46pm 03.19.13 Catalina 22 2/732 I registered my boat today. According to prior registration ot a 1970. C-22. Can anyone give me som
Wood on an Islands17 werfrat at 2:20pm 03.19.13 Ask All Sailors 2/877 I am in the process of sanding the tiller/hiking stick on my islands 17 and now i ask, what kind of
h336 Sail Trim at 37kts ??? curtdo at 2:15pm 03.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 14/2854 I had a heck of a race recently where the wind unexpectedly was in the range of 30-37kts. Most I eve
diesel motor scooter at 2:06pm 03.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1431 just got a 79-80 cat 27, has been out of the water for 10 years in a very dry climate, dont want to
Macgregor Yachts Not Going Out of business Lost Horizon at 1:45pm 03.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/10667 Quick introduction, I've placed only a couple posts here before but, I have owned a few Macgregors,
Don't hate me... Justin_NSA at 1:00pm 03.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2150 but I'm thinking of selling the Mac. We have no water to sail at our marina, and my wife wants somet
Hi Folks Mike C. at 11:30am 03.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1189 Hi Everyone; I just realized that although I signed up on the forum over a year ago, and have been
Why do Catalina 22 Owners call it camping? (1) dgreen1991 at 10:27am 03.19.13 Catalina 22 12/5593 Maybe they aren't doing it right. I have a 19 inch LED TV, a full galley with sink, 52 quart 5 day c

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And this is? Davidasailor26 at 5:30am 01.31.23 Has anyone ever suggested grounding to an all chain anchor rode connected to the lake bottom? Fres
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Parsons at 5:24am 01.31.23 Following is a listing of on board fire sources from highest to lowest: 12 VDC 120 AC E
And this is? Will Gilmore at 5:04am 01.31.23 Curious if those standards differentiate between salt and fresh water? For example, the square foot
hunter 49 steering quadrant. (1) Screen Saver at 4:58am 01.31.23 This the original install on my Hunter 49 2008 model bought new & done over 110,000nm and I have nev
Day sails and anchorages around Tampa Bay Will Gilmore at 1:53am 01.31.23 Fort De Soto, Caladesi Island. No Anchorage on Caladesi, just sail up to the beach and anchor in so
Day sails and anchorages around Tampa Bay Joe at 10:19pm 01.30.23 Egmont key is quite a way, 45 miles or so, from the mouth of the Anclote river. My friends' kept th
Repair around Cutless Bearing jon hansen at 9:47pm 01.30.23 fixing that little chip and some gelcoat repair, 10,000? i would have never guessed that much. so
Quality Deck electrical connectors Project_Mayhem at 8:09pm 01.30.23 Here's some interesting test data Watertight Connector Test - Practical Sailor
Need pic of O'Day 25 Bow Project_Mayhem at 7:57pm 01.30.23 Good to hear. I'll keep that epoxy stick in mind too. If it's similar stuff, I used some about 10
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option chuckwayne at 6:10pm 01.30.23 Doyle made us a racing style laminate main with no battens and a larger roach than the standard in-m
Need pic of O'Day 25 Bow racenmotorsports at 5:46pm 01.30.23 Good to hear. I'll keep that epoxy stick in mind too. If it's similar stuff, I used some about 10
Oday 25 portlights Project_Mayhem at 5:35pm 01.30.23 Looks great!
Beneteau First 24 Question JohnK Austin TX at 5:25pm 01.30.23 I presume your racing would be PHRF? If so any lost performance from the lack of traveler would be
Repair around Cutless Bearing jssailem at 4:59pm 01.30.23 Looks like someone tried to repair it before without permanent success. Proper repair would necessit
National Documetation Portal kappykaplan at 4:25pm 01.30.23 I believe this is the official USCG link for name search. Much easier than what I found! :beer:
Day sails and anchorages around Tampa Bay JohnnyMac at 4:16pm 01.30.23 Thanks, Benny! Speaking of Dinks. Do you have a recommendation for someone to work on small outboar
National Documetation Portal jssailem at 3:58pm 01.30.23 I believe this is the official USCG link for name search. I found my boat on this link. https://cgmi
Oday 302 keel surface jibes138 at 3:51pm 01.30.23 I think the original casting had a defect and they used compound to fill it and fair it. Probably w
Oday 302 keel surface Tally Ho at 3:45pm 01.30.23
hunter 49 steering quadrant. artboas at 3:45pm 01.30.23 thanks Art, and yes your spot on again. My linkages we're all loose but I found that a few years ag

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