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New York to Sandusky via erie canal nesscapade at 1:15pm 12.02.12 Destinations 5/3499 I just bought a Hylas 54 (70' mast, 6'3 draft) in Newport RI and want to bring it to detroit. My pl
BrokenLink Stretch at 12:33pm 12.02.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/10989 when I am on the forum and then go to browse the store, I went ''store'', then hit ''anchor and dock
1998 Hunter 410 Tri-Cabin Matress Sizes jsmac at 12:16pm 12.02.12 Big Boats 2/1214 HI Everyone, I am buying some new sheets and covers for our Hunter 410 and don't know the mattress
GPS, garmin vs. magellan? $300-$500 range centerline at 12:06pm 12.02.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2901 with all the features available on the newer GPS units in this price range, which is the most prefer
replacing bottom rudder pindle on Yamaha 33 stephenb at 11:20am 12.02.12 Yamaha 1/1756 I have recently bought an '81 yamaha 33 and need to replace the bottom rudder fitting but am unsure
Which Used Hunter Holds it's Resale Value Longest Stretch at 7:13am 12.02.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/5338 Curious to know what owners think about certain models and how they hold at a certain price until ot
Replacing lifelines jfrench at 6:53am 12.02.12 Catalina 22 20/10666 I have put off replacing the sun-damaged lifelines on my boat because of the high replacement cost.
Sewing Machine Suggestions RonRock at 6:48am 12.02.12 Ask All Sailors 60/15362 I'm wanting to buy a sewing machine. My primary use for it will be sail repairs on my own sails. Whi
anchor light 81 33 hunter chazmofritz at 2:31am 12.02.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1657 1981 hunter 33,,,anchor light is out,,need to ascend mast to change,,,would liike to do it in one tr
Widgeon centerboard tackle evangeline at 7:32pm 12.01.12 Day Sailers 3/3031 Could anyone post a pic of how to rig and cleat the lines controlling the centerboard on a 1976 Widg
Deadlight/Skylight Leak Delamination (1) Rhodekeel at 7:21pm 12.01.12 Catalina 22 6/2603 I have a 1986 C-22 which I got in January. Noticed over the summer some leaking into the V-berth co
Taking on water while sailing Texrob at 7:03pm 12.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 14/7455 I just bought a 1983 Hunter 27 this week. I've never owned a boat with a bunch of through hulls bef
Leaky windows gregorybross at 4:23pm 12.01.12 Catalina 30 1/1057 I have a 1996 C 30 mkiii. The opening windows in the main salon and head that open have developed a
Mice slowdog at 3:54pm 12.01.12 Ask All Sailors 20/7062 What do you all use to keep mice out of your boats and RVs in the winter ?
New Month, New State, New Weather (1) Roger Long at 3:07pm 12.01.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2529 It was hot enough for a while today that I could have worn the tee shirt and nothing else. Well, ma
Bow pulpit cross brace removal newage1461 at 2:18pm 12.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 9/4838 I have an 81 H30 that came with roller furling when I bought it last year. Because of a cross brace
Forum Lost Parent at 12:43pm 12.01.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1260 why is it when I use my Galaxie phone to check the site and go to All Discussions it says no vi
anchor locker seadog60 at 10:09am 12.01.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/6087 Can anyone tell me why there is no drain in my Catalina 25 anchor locker? Do I have to drill threw t
....for some of us less informed boat owners. Steve Dion at 9:45am 12.01.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1440 In case some of the less informed boat owners are interested, Jamestown Distributors has some very n
What sailboats have step-thru transoms? Ward H at 7:06am 12.01.12 Ask All Sailors 11/6568 Admiral asked me today to "Is it possible to get a sailboat with an open back to make it easy to get

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Keel crack (1) JamesG161 at 2:12pm 11.21.22 This is my Lead/Antimony Keel looked like, before being fixed.
Starboard & Port tack confusion! Scott T-Bird at 2:10pm 11.21.22 Having spent around eight weeks sailing on Nicholson 55' sail training cutters in UK, I don't recal
Starboard & Port tack confusion! Scott T-Bird at 2:07pm 11.21.22 This was shown in the sinking of the Titanic movie. They ordered "Hard a Port" to avoid the Iceber
Starboard & Port tack confusion! kappykaplan at 2:04pm 11.21.22 Having spent around eight weeks sailing on Nicholson 55' sail training cutters in UK, I don't recall
Starboard & Port tack confusion! JamesG161 at 2:02pm 11.21.22 This was shown in the sinking of the Titanic movie. They ordered "Hard a Port" to avoid the Iceberg
Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 2:00pm 11.21.22 See my trailing keel edge in my post #8 above. Easy to fix with right tools. Heat and Pounding. Ji
Clever Boat Names thinwater at 1:58pm 11.21.22 A local joke (or practice) amoung watermen is to name the boat after their daughter rather than thei
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:54pm 11.21.22 lead, but that split looks fairly serious to me. See my trailing keel edge in my post #8 above. E
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Crusty Ol Salt at 1:51pm 11.21.22
Painting over sanded non-skid surface JoeWhite at 1:37pm 11.21.22 And; testing it on a piece of plywood would provide how the fished result would look before performi
Painting over sanded non-skid surface PaulK at 1:37pm 11.21.22 The non-skid is going to wear down. It might be easier to be patient. The white glare is also goin
Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 1:27pm 11.21.22 If I didn't know that this keel is lead, I would say the crack looks like oxide jacking, also known
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement (1) Hayden Watson at 1:21pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:15pm 11.21.22 I think your radial may have been in better condition at the start of your restoration. Mine seems
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:08pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:05pm 11.21.22 It is unreactive, resists oxidation and corrosion in most environments, and forms a protective, imp
Keel crack (2) JamesG161 at 1:00pm 11.21.22 it looks like it's "antimonious lead." My guess too. Personal Protection Equipment need. Do not
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 12:59pm 11.21.22 One of the things I love to do on my boat is open the cupboards, voids, and hatches - just to look i
Companion Way Screens CrispyCringle at 12:55pm 11.21.22 I did the same with mosquito netting as well, for both the companionway and a ceiling vent/window. I
Keel crack rgranger at 12:51pm 11.21.22

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