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Full batten main extended aft of the backstay Nrmlspeed at 7:04am 11.18.12 Catalina 22 6/2179 I am considering a new full batten mains'l for the Catalina 22 (1986 std rig) but I am learning that
Take a vicarious sail in Mediterranean (1) Shoaldrafter at 6:58am 11.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/898 Richard is from Portland, Oregon. He sails the Mediterranean about twice a year. He is in his la
Oceanis 321 bayport at 6:45am 11.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/14308 I am looking for information from Beneteau Oceanis 321 owners regarding their satisfaction with this
28.5 - Downsizing from 16 to 13hp? phagialas at 5:51am 11.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1265 I own a 28.5 with a 16hp Yanmar and am looking to get into a "cleaner more accessorized" 28.5 with a
Cutless Bearing-No Strut-Will this work? (2) Solstice at 4:27am 11.18.12 Musings With Maine Sail 22/13198 I need to replace my CB as it is showing a bit of vertical wear. I have a shaft log with no strut, a
Your personal SBO profile and photo albums centerline at 2:07am 11.18.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1537 I am mildly surprised at the number of profiles that have not been filled out and had photos added t
Universal 5411 Exhaust Manifold Question Ajay73 at 1:25am 11.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1646 This is going to be a rather dumb question to some but, whatever. Is the 5411 exhaust manifold wate
who do I ask? about the classifieds section... centerline at 12:39am 11.18.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/2589 why is it, in the classified GEAR ads it shows that there are 655 "for sale" ads, when there are act
Hurricane Sandy (2) karoc at 9:38pm 11.17.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1775 Just an update. We, here in NJ got our butts kicked. I lost my boat, Oday 25 1980. Very sad :cry:. h
H-356 or 36 sailmaster39 at 8:51pm 11.17.12 Big Boats 2/983 Anybody with a furling main rig know the actual length of the boom.I`ve read a couple of spec sheets
H42 / airmar paddle wheel closer valve eianm at 8:35pm 11.17.12 Big Boats 1/1431 Has anyone fitted an Airmar shorty series speed/temp. S300 or ST300 sender. This is the one that has
Hunter 28.5 - Is 13 HP Yanmar Enough Power? Walteroc at 7:37pm 11.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 12/7104 I have been motoring my Hunter 28.5 with a Yanmar 16 HP Diesel. I have the opportunity to purchase
Assuring Leakproof drill throughs. CzechMate at 5:09pm 11.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1136 I just thought I would pass along my own experience when I have had to install or replace any hardwa
It's really not free Bill sanders at 2:14pm 11.17.12 Ask All Sailors 55/12548 I have come to the realization that owning a free sailboat is very expensive!
Where can I find this? (1) Lee Coller at 12:02pm 11.17.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1721 This was used to fit over the rod of my Raymarine Linear Drive (st6001) where it went from inside th
Furling gear needed CaptJake at 9:54am 11.17.12 Parts Search 10/29453 Looking for a furler.............. Actually the lower drum assembly and top swivel................d
How many switches should the control panel on a Mac have? (3) DarylA at 9:20am 11.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/3819 My Mac 26M came with 4 switches. Once I'd corrected the lighting to accommodate a masthead anchor li
Internal Halyards on Catalina 27 sailtactics at 8:51am 11.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1801 Anyone have good pics or advice on rigging internal halyards for my standard catalina 27 mast. I did
backing plates teacher63 at 8:43am 11.17.12 Smaller Boats 8/2983 I am in the process of mounting my turning block and rope clutch so I can bring the main halyard to
Restricted area Santa Rosa Fla Ternang at 6:27am 11.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2771 When and if can you sail through the restricted area south of Santa Rosa island Fla. Not knowing we

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TOO MUCH WIND? kappykaplan at 3:37pm 03.08.23 Yes, too much wind!
Spinnaker in top pulley-is it a concern? BarryL at 3:23pm 03.08.23 Hi. If you're worried, you can use a halyard ball. https://www.velasailingsupply.com/ronstan-halya
Spinnaker in top pulley-is it a concern? garymalmgren at 3:13pm 03.08.23 A halyard knot (halyard hitch) will prevent binding into a masthead or other block. https://www.bing
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Project_Mayhem at 2:58pm 03.08.23 GOOD QUESTION! Still too early know the results or how to answer the question. I feel good about t
In search of the driest bilge possible Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:39pm 03.08.23 That COULD be condensation if the boat was so tightly covered that there was no air circulation or n
question on SEMCO teak sealer BigEasy at 2:35pm 03.08.23 I used semco teak sealer for the first time (natural) and am not a fan. I would like to change col
Search issue (1) rgranger at 1:51pm 03.08.23 213606
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI? Captain Larry-DH at 1:51pm 03.08.23 Good points. Also, I wonder about the feasibilty of sleeping in the boat at various destinations wi
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust BigEasy at 1:50pm 03.08.23 Hello everyone, I am uncertain whether I need to layer some epoxy on top of the Interlux after ap
Hunter 410 curved companionway step rgranger at 1:48pm 03.08.23 Did you try calling the SBO store? They have found parts for me in the past.
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI? Captain Larry-DH at 1:43pm 03.08.23 We're chartering a cat for the first time in the BVI this coming May. Looking forward to the weathe
TOO MUCH WIND? capta at 1:42pm 03.08.23 It appears that both sheets were in tight and neither of them could slack them in time to stop the c
Search issue HomeyD at 1:32pm 03.08.23 Thanks! Couldn't see it for some reason. When scrolled all the way down it become camo'd.
CG vessel renewal capta at 1:28pm 03.08.23 Is it possible you renewed with one of those (non-USCG) renewal web sites?
Search issue Phil Herring at 1:22pm 03.08.23 Use the search field at the top of the screen and enter short strings of text. For example, if you w
CG vessel renewal BigEasy at 1:19pm 03.08.23 Just completed my renewal 6 weeks ago. Had the options of one to five years; you decide and enter m
CG vessel renewal dLj at 1:17pm 03.08.23 Just did my online renewal Could not find on the site an option for multi year payment. Had hoped i
TOO MUCH WIND? BigEasy at 1:16pm 03.08.23 Routine stuff for these cat guys!
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI? Skipper J at 12:59pm 03.08.23 Trip insurance, changeable flights, negotiated charter terms with cancellation provisions Good poi
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI? Bob S at 12:28pm 03.08.23 We're chartering a cat for the first time in the BVI this coming May. Looking forward to the weather

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