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My boat was hauled on short notice at the end of October for Sandy, so I had to do my winterization
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The Admiral and I desperately need some boat time. We are going to Auto train from Va. to Orlando,th
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Before I can ask the question I need to ask, I have to find the word for the cover/decking that is f
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Grounded my 26 and the rudder snapped during ungrounding, any suggestions on finding a new or used a
doehunter at 4:33pm 03.05.13
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does anyone have this controller? Since I got my electrical back up and running, I noticed the ligh
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I pulled my 2003 331 Beneteau for a bottom job along with a cutlass bearing replacement. I hired a
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I'm looking at a Hunter 37c as my first sailboat. I'm looking for a seaworthy and spacious liveaboa
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Just a heads up to anyone that uses Interlux coatings. They currently have a rebate program on VC 1
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As I have read from some owners, my Cat 30 will not respond with my current 2 blade prop. I would l
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Dropped my emergency steering tiller overboard. Asking any owners of a Legend series 37.5 to help me
BCDurbin at 1:23pm 03.05.13
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I have a power problem! 2003 B393 with 2 30 amp shore power inlets, one for running the electric pan
dehler25 at 12:52pm 03.05.13
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hell gate I've sailed in traffic and I've sailed in strong current, but I've not sailed in traffic
Umberto at 12:38pm 03.05.13
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I recently graduated from a Catalina 22 to an S2 7.3 (24 Ft.). The boat is in wonderful condition ex
topman at 12:27pm 03.05.13
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Can anyone who has replaced their exhaust hose in 1989 catalina30 mk11 let me know the length they p
StanFM at 11:18am 03.05.13
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I know this probably belongs in a more general forum (or maybe nowhere!), sorry. Anyway, I need a s
Warren Milberg at 10:20am 03.05.13
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Lulu Ann at 10:14am 03.05.13
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Can anyone help with the make of our stock hinges? My father passed away last year and I am putting
Sun Coast at 10:07am 03.05.13
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I am curious to hear some sailors experiences with doing a total refit on a vessel. I have purchase
woodster at 9:13am 03.05.13
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if anyone gets an email from me asking for money plz let me know as i think i have been hacked......
wetass at 8:56am 03.05.13
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I'm looking for recommendations on a new sewing machine for canvas and maybe a bit of sail work. I

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Beneteau Oceanis 34 2012 - How to rig the foot of an asymmetrical sail
mdibella at 7:47am 03.08.23
https://atninc.com/atn-tacker-sailing-equipment.shtml
In search of the driest bilge possible
Justin_NSA at 7:23am 03.08.23
Ours is so dry, I can hardly call it a bilge. If it's miniscule, I'd just put an absorbent sponge or
Solar q's
dlochner at 7:21am 03.08.23
How well, if at all, do these handle someone accidentally stepping on them? I've also seen some exo
Newby with a ton of questions starting with block and tackle mainsail
Dave Groshong at 7:01am 03.08.23
Give me a call if you'd like, I can set up a 3:1 or 4:1 block and tackle with Garhauer or Harken bl
Wind instruments
Ward H at 6:53am 03.08.23
Solar q's
Project_Mayhem at 6:51am 03.08.23
This is a good overview. However, you should consider that the more flexing a "flexible" panel endu
Wind instruments
JBP-PA at 6:51am 03.08.23
They are fun and handy sometimes but definitely not required. I wouldn't go out and buy one by itsel
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Project_Mayhem at 6:50am 03.08.23
@Project_Mayhem I look forward to John's answer, but if I understand it correctly - he rebuilt beca
In search of the driest bilge possible
Project_Mayhem at 6:47am 03.08.23
For those that aren't familiar, O'Day's are notorious for leaking as everything was sealed with sili
Solar q's
Captain Larry-DH at 6:47am 03.08.23
A MPPT controller will bring 24V or more down to the range needed for 12V batteries. You can also w
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
dLj at 6:39am 03.08.23
@jssailem Now that you're nearing the end of this project, if you had to do this again, would you s
Anchors
HomeyD at 6:36am 03.08.23
Thanks for back-up info. Having spent time in south central Florida I believe many of the sea beds i
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Project_Mayhem at 6:36am 03.08.23
@jssailem Now that you're nearing the end of this project, if you had to do this again, would you sw
Solar q's
JBP-PA at 6:20am 03.08.23
Wind instruments
Caboteur at 6:19am 03.08.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
dLj at 5:39am 03.08.23
Getting excited. I share your excitement! This has sure been long in getting there! dj
question on SEMCO teak sealer
dlochner at 4:38am 03.08.23
Hi everyone, I used semco teak sealer for the first time (natural) and am not a fan. I would like
Solar q's
dlochner at 4:16am 03.08.23
Solar q's
kappykaplan at 2:24am 03.08.23
Ok, I keep looking at different panel brands, any brands you all recommend? I have a pair of Kyoce
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
kappykaplan at 2:19am 03.08.23
Sounds like great progress, John. Happy for you! :beer:

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