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New asymmetrical spinnaker's design paint falling off (2) deacm at 4:03am 07.03.12 Big Boats 2/1209 Has anyone else had this problem? What kind of paint are they supposed to use for putting the asym'
OMC Saildrive Control Panel PGRELLER at 4:02am 07.03.12 S2 3/1415 On my 1980 8.0 S2 I have a toggle for the choke, a key switch, and a push/pull switch for the blower
1998 352 Refrig fuse robfmcc at 1:01am 07.03.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1229 Refrig just stopped working and would like to check the fuse but can't seem to locate it and the man
Made it to Avalon, long slow trip. caguy at 11:37pm 07.02.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1481 Well. I made it to catalina. Got here about 830 . Motored the whole way , when was about 8 to 10 kno
Oday 222 Time to Sail: 25minutes Someyawhoo at 9:37pm 07.02.12 Day Sailers 3/1828 How long does it normally take for someone to setup a boat from parking in the marina to launching t
Bow and Stern LED Lights, Battery Operated JKCMBOAT at 9:24pm 07.02.12 Smaller Boats 3/2360 Does any one have any experience and know of good bow / stern, battery operated, LED lights? Are th
Repair Marlow Winches Frank B at 6:17pm 07.02.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/924 I have disassembled my Marlow 23 winches and am having problems getting them to properly work when r
Wheel autopilot for 1995 MKII 36 rbtrinkle at 5:43pm 07.02.12 Big Boats 7/3039 Hey all, We are shopping for autopilots. We would like to put a wheel pilot on. We have found a RA
waterballast drain lubrication lcook at 5:27pm 07.02.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1334 The drain valve on the stern of my boat is quite stiff. It is a 2002 and I have just bought it. Mayb
Shopping for a new outboard CAMK36 at 5:17pm 07.02.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/3117 I need to replace my outboard. I have a 19' Oday. What HP and which make is recommended? I ap
Entering the US for the short term Kordie at 4:40pm 07.02.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1660 O my Australian registered Boat is currently in Ensenada. I plan on joining the Baja Ha Ha this yea
Adding Air Conditioning thaeni at 4:24pm 07.02.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/5977 Looking for some information on adding Air to a 1992 33.5 Hunter. 1. What size unit will it take to
Foam and Cushions - So Maine/NH Seacoast Gail R at 3:20pm 07.02.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1703 I have a friend (really!) who is looking for someone to replace the foam and cushions on their boat
Best Epoxy for daggerboard repair (1) dawg2 at 3:16pm 07.02.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1706 I just pulled the daggerbard out of my '88 26D. The leading edge looks fine. The trailing edge has s
Where to get a new mast pulley for a Gannet? (1) rtz at 3:10pm 07.02.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1638 This is the top mast pulley(sheave box?) from an O` Day Gannet. Pulley is 3/4" dia, rivet spacing i
New H306 Owners bigbrownpilot at 2:33pm 07.02.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1610 All, Just wanted everyone to know we did buy the 2003 H306 at Lake Lanier. She will be re-christ
Pearson 27 Hatch Trim lance56 at 2:32pm 07.02.12 Pearson 3/1904 I need to replace the teak trim on the front of the plastic sliding hatch entrance. Where can I buy
What is the black tank in the lazarette of a Pearson 27 lance56 at 2:30pm 07.02.12 Pearson 5/3379 I realize the water tank is in the bow, the diesel tank is in the aft cabin along with the holding t
Cockpit seat storage 3hr tourguide at 1:41pm 07.02.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/5873 Everyone, Although there is a lot of space in the laz of my 26S, I find it somewhat difficult to a
Practical Sailor Magazine Image Request practicalsailor at 1:26pm 07.02.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1244 Dear Beneteau Owners, Practical Sailor magazine www.practical-sailor.com is updating its used sai

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Do you like Pocket Yachts Project_Mayhem at 8:37pm 11.16.22 I had a Starwind 19 that we now regret selling. Great little boat. Could comfortably sleep 4
Freeing rusty bolts - best penetrating oil Project_Mayhem at 8:30pm 11.16.22 I read a test (don't remember where) but their first pick was 50/50 acetone and transmission fluid.
Clever Boat Names Project_Mayhem at 8:22pm 11.16.22 The best I've seen was Sloop Dogg. I might have to steal that one someday As for terrible names we
Three way electrical connections Project_Mayhem at 8:20pm 11.16.22 Levernuts with dielectric grease are my personal favorite because they're serviceable. I'm sure some
Buying used C22. Fresh vs salt water boat? w4swk at 8:19pm 11.16.22 Cheaper to keep 'er :( I'm keeping mine forever!!!:)
H26 Trailer Keel Tray Project_Mayhem at 8:16pm 11.16.22 If you use thicker wood, be sure to adjust the supports. Use self drilling screws when attaching the
Miss sailing capta at 8:08pm 11.16.22
Clever Boat Names capta at 8:04pm 11.16.22 I was always partial to "Stuck in Traffic", but I've never had a job I had to commute to work, so it
Buying used C22. Fresh vs salt water boat? Gene Neill at 8:00pm 11.16.22 Cheaper to keep 'er :(
Racing Boat ID Project_Mayhem at 7:40pm 11.16.22 No rig so can't be sure... if it's masthead its a Schock 35, if it's fractional it's a Santana 35.
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 7:36pm 11.16.22 Watching those images in sequence, I agree with @dlochner observations. The spring block is not hel
Do you like Pocket Yachts (1) jssailem at 7:08pm 11.16.22 I enjoyed 18 years of sailing my pocket yacht Montgomery 15. Exploring lakes, rivers, and coastal wa
Do you like Pocket Yachts jon hansen at 7:06pm 11.16.22 those cal's are fast! right John?
Dowager voyage chichiflys at 7:04pm 11.16.22 I bet that was a great feeling - congrats!
Do you like Pocket Yachts jon hansen at 7:04pm 11.16.22 nLp-5LVlbLw more pocket cruiser fun
423 saloon dinette conversion to bed Riverdaze at 7:02pm 11.16.22 Some pictures of the table and seat bench would help us help you. In the past 15 years, it is possi
Do you like Pocket Yachts jon hansen at 7:00pm 11.16.22 Mf33z9qr8dQ not mine, but sweet
Do you like Pocket Yachts jon hansen at 6:54pm 11.16.22 i bought a 69' cal 20 prolly 25 yrs ago. for kids and now grand kids. it's sailing still every yea
Do you like Pocket Yachts dlochner at 6:53pm 11.16.22 One day, many years ago, as I lay on a bunk in my Tanzer 22 after pulling out my back while reaching
H26 Trailer Keel Tray dleddy at 6:36pm 11.16.22 Thanks all for the article and suggestions. Since my H26 trailer is designed for the thinner boards

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