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356 stanchion braces sailmaster39 at 2:51pm 12.18.12 Big Boats 4/1554 regarding the H356 stanchion base braces,does anybody know if the support braces on the deck are bol
Instrument Panel wanted JimLor at 12:08pm 12.18.12 Pearson 2/2248 Have an 86 Pearson 28-2 with the "B" panel. It works just fine, but has seen better days. Wx and U
That Old Sweet Song (6) Roger Long at 11:59am 12.18.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/3369 I had completely forgotten until I looked back at the old posts that I said so enthusiastically that
Motor Mount / Backing Plate bergskvb at 11:08am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3798 I recently purchased an O'Day 25 and need to install a motor mount for an outboard engine - a 4 stro
ODay 28 to the Bahamas Boatsail1 at 10:39am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1310 Any one with Oday sailing in the Bahamas or/and Fl. Keys? Share insights...Thanks.
Prop Zinc Ron M at 10:16am 12.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/8525 I'm trying to find a more secure method of installing the prop zinc on my B331. Several times, afte
How to make boarding from ladder easier OS2Dude at 9:10am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/4721 I have a 1983 O'Day 23. When I board via the stern ladder, I have to then cross the hurdle of the r
Site user survey for 2013 Phil Herring at 8:27am 12.18.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3701 We've reached that time of year when we plan modifications and upgrades for the site in 2013. W
Sunrise and Sunset Shots Folder Nodak7 at 7:46am 12.18.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/6073 Phil, is there some way we could get a common picture folder that we can post all those beautiful su
interior cushion foam... centerline at 1:35am 12.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1616 does anyone know what durometer of foam macgregor uses for their interior cushions? I have remode
Trident sanitation hose syoun10 at 10:35pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/4561 I've been told that Trident is the best sanitation hose. Now I'm having to change mine, I've been l
S-2 8.0 Tiller Shaft Bushings finegold1 at 10:19pm 12.17.12 S2 7/2306 I have recently joined the forum and feel it will be a great deal of help to me and in turn, I have
Hunter 25 sailors you rock:) Mikimarbella at 8:38pm 12.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1201 After a sea trial, very soon will buy my second boat! I had an Ericsson 26 and great time but few is
FREE Catalina 30 Phil Herring at 7:27pm 12.17.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/26418 Bringing this over from the classifieds: ----------------------------------------------- Boat wa
'hove to' on a Hunter Vision 32 coxjam at 6:30pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1685 Has anybody done this on there Vision 32? I'm anxious to give it a try but would love some tips befo
Maine and Northern Mass next Summer? Mulf at 5:55pm 12.17.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2966 Our youngest son has settled in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts. Manchester has a georgeous litt
Winterizing steps knotcarin at 5:27pm 12.17.12 Big Boats 11/2887 I have a Yanmar 3jh2e and winterized it after reading the manual, talking to others at the dock, and
ice box conversion MORNING LIGHT at 5:17pm 12.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/6097 Hi, I was wondering if i could turn my ice box into a real fridge. I saw that you can buy a conversi
Odd size tubing (4) marchem at 2:38pm 12.17.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/28394 New (to us) 1982 Catalina 27. Waste tank appears to be original Ronco B117. Tank outlet is 1-1/2" me
Squall in Beaulieu Roger Long at 1:48pm 12.17.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2450 I made a rather short 13 mile run around to this creek just off the Vernon River to await scattered

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Long distance boat ownership Captain Larry-DH at 10:23am 04.07.23
AITA? Racing situation that came up PaulK at 10:19am 04.07.23 You do not need to protest for anyone for them to do turns, but you should have counted the turns th
Zinc on strut? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 04.07.23 I'll see your two anodes and raise you one.
Zinc on strut? jssailem at 9:27am 04.07.23 A proper zinc on your shaft will serve to address all metals that are connected to the same ground w
Adding Furler to a 76 30ft Catalina jssailem at 9:16am 04.07.23 See the answers here.... New furling genoa for a 76 30ft Catalina
Long distance boat ownership jssailem at 8:51am 04.07.23 If I was a betting man, - A boat that: is not too big, but not too small... is not too much money
Long distance boat ownership Hollyberry at 8:42am 04.07.23 So.... what boat (brand/style/size) is on the retirement horizon?
Long distance boat ownership jssailem at 8:19am 04.07.23 Part of the thought was instead of the $$$$ going to a charter it would offset ownership cost and w
Upgrade Cabin Fabric Curtains patbratton at 7:44am 04.07.23 Yes, my 240 had the exact same curtains from the factory. My 260 had them also, but the P.O. remove
Removing Dyneema Core dlochner at 7:39am 04.07.23 The strength of the line lies in the core, not the cover. There should be at least one cored wrap ar
Potential first boat for me? LakeShark at 7:27am 04.07.23
AITA? Racing situation that came up stickinthemud57 at 7:11am 04.07.23 Shouldn't they have done 2 sets of turns? They fouled a competitor and they hit the mark. I think
Upgrade Cabin Fabric Curtains caverun at 7:08am 04.07.23 Yes, my 240 had the exact same curtains from the factory. My 260 had them also, but the P.O. removed
Removing Dyneema Core Ward H at 6:45am 04.07.23 Warp speed sounds like overkill for a furling line. I use 5/16 Sta Set on my C30 and I used the same
Potential first boat for me? Chase Hartzell at 6:36am 04.07.23 2. brand new, top of the line SAILS. when buying an old, used boat, the very first thing i do is
Bilge drain holes on Hunter keels? JamesG161 at 6:26am 04.07.23 There are voids in the bilge that can not be drained from inside the boat. Bilges around the Engin
No bottom paint thinwater at 6:26am 04.07.23 In Florida it will foul quickly, so I'd limit it to 1-week in the water unless you love scrubbing, a
Bilge drain holes on Hunter keels? murrayabbott at 6:14am 04.07.23 If a boat has a bilge drain hole, there is usually a bolt in it. You remove the bolt when the boat i
Alternator temperatures Maine Sail at 6:13am 04.07.23 Thanks Rod. I was planning to install the thermistor to my alternator by using a metal P-clip to h
Bilge drain holes on Hunter keels? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:12am 04.07.23

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