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Selling my 71 UPSGUY at 10:18am 07.08.12 Catalina 22 15/2016 I listed my 1971 c22 for sale on Craig's list NY for a really reasonable price and yet can't find a
License to operate VHF on Chesapeake Bay McZube at 9:56am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2590 I've been sorting through papers we got when we bought the boat. I found an expired SHIP/AIRCRAFT R
First solo shanker at 9:54am 07.08.12 Smaller Boats 9/2087 Yesterday I was stood up by my sailing crew. It was so beautiful out I decided to try it on my own.
ICW - Norfolk to FL Keys captainpat at 9:01am 07.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1796 I made the trip to the Keys from Barnegat NJ via ICW in '03. I am planning to make the move this fa
First Sail Trim Control To Learn? Don Guillette at 8:48am 07.08.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/7838 I had an interesting conversation with a Tucson, AZ beginner Catalina 27 sailor. The subject was one
shipping parts Christine at 8:44am 07.08.12 Catalina 22 3/988 I was wondering if anybody has experience shipping parts around the country? I got an on line quote
Help with the main sail cpietsch at 8:26am 07.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1471 I am new with the Macgregor 25 after stepping up from a compac 23. I bought the boat from a guy who
keel trunk leak / repair ? john naylor at 7:58am 07.08.12 Catalina 22 4/2829 i did ! forgot to raise the swing keel on my cat '22 ! the wave action against the keel in the down
Hatch Screens jmce1587 at 7:43am 07.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1771 I am looking for suggestions for installing window screen material on top of or under (cabin side) h
Transporting a long mast merlinuxo at 7:27am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 9/3481 Some time back a SBO member poted a description and pics of transporting his mast by supporting it w
Lifeline boat hook brackets (1) maryg0802 at 6:59am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2795 Hi everyone, I am in search of brackets that attach to the lifeline that would hold a boat hook. A f
First Boat jberube85 at 6:48am 07.08.12 Day Sailers 5/1487 Well after 15 years of sailing and power boating on other peoples boat my girlfriend and I took the
stinky issue? Tommyrbk at 6:43am 07.08.12 Catalina 22 16/2425 Purchesd my 81 catalina 22 last winter. I have a odor in the cabin after it has been closed for some
Battery charging Huntington41ds at 6:31am 07.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1497 I have been on a mooring for 2 days after motoring for 8 hours. Running just the fridge, elec toilet
Another "identify this part" thread. (2) Chris Patterson at 6:24am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1873 In the process of building another spinnaker pole, my neighbor,(on a San Juan 30), donated this pole
Help Identifying Refrigeration Compressor pkaplan at 6:14am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 0/945 I have a seized up engine mounted, belt driven, refrigeration compressor. I believe that it is a 'f
Cooking on the boat med2463 at 6:05am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 28/6380 I love cooking on the boat and also love my cookbooks. But they do take up space. Bought a Nook rece
Hunter (e)33 bluewater capable? GreggL at 5:55am 07.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1250 Just completing my 50 hour engine service and I'm starting to think about my future cruising plans.
This is how to sell a boat. dlandersson at 4:28am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1708 This is how to sell a boat. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZAwqDpWYaI I have now decided
Sail story and teaching point... dlandersson at 4:18am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 38/4317 Went out with a sailing buddy late yesterday - did some really nice sailing. Same boat, different le

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H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Project_Mayhem at 7:17pm 01.21.23 212345212346212347212348212349212350212351212352 Ouch! Sorry to hear of the loss! That's going to b
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:13pm 01.21.23 How far are you planning to squirt the epoxy? As the epoxy is injected it will displace air, where w
Sailing to Bahamas, preparations dlochner at 7:08pm 01.21.23 No auto pilot for the wheel, everything else you mentioned besides my food preps I got. Any recomm
What is This, Anyone Need One? Project_Mayhem at 6:53pm 01.21.23 Add-a-boom for those who want a couple extra booms on their mast
In-hull depth transducer fails to read shallow depths shemandr at 6:48pm 01.21.23 Mine did that too. I guess it was the soft mud in the creek where my dock was. Otherwise it was pre
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT? Hayden Watson at 6:07pm 01.21.23 Hayden, I recommend starting to work on it now, like right now. Kroil or PBBlaster, let it soak in
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT? Stu Jackson at 5:32pm 01.21.23 .................. That was when I realized that I could no longer open that jaw. I need to work o
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT? Stu Jackson at 5:28pm 01.21.23 Why would it make a difference if the pole is stored on the mast? The deck and stanchion mounting l
What is This, Anyone Need One? FastOlson at 4:43pm 01.21.23 I recall seeing one in an ad, about 30 years ago. It mounted on the rear side of a spar for an exter
Bimini/dodger Scott T-Bird at 4:36pm 01.21.23 I don't think I've ever seen a one-piece dodger/bimini. Offhand, I'd say that it would be way too c
Title (1) Crusty Ol Salt at 4:28pm 01.21.23 In Virginia you would be eligible to apply for a title under the abandoned boat clause. I have attac
Bermuda Don S/V ILLusion at 3:38pm 01.21.23 @Don S/V ILLusion Did you go through the checking out of US customs using form CBP 1300? My boat
Gennaker (1) garymalmgren at 3:29pm 01.21.23 You will need your J , I or ISP measurements. nline calculator and you will have a basic sail plan.
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT? Hayden Watson at 3:29pm 01.21.23 Why would it make a difference if the pole is stored on the mast? The deck and stanchion mounting l
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT? Hayden Watson at 3:22pm 01.21.23 @Hayden Watson any clanging when stowed? Do you have jaws both ends, or a socmet at the mast end?
Bimini/dodger The_Sailing_Pelican at 3:16pm 01.21.23 What year and make is your boat would certainly help to know for better sdvice 1985 Pearson 303
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) (1) Project_Mayhem at 3:14pm 01.21.23 I'm thinking you are going to need a high pressure pump to geta semi liquid very far. Perhaps a gre
Fuel Tank Return Line (1) chichiflys at 3:08pm 01.21.23 Hi Ralph - thank you for the kind words and thoughtful reply. Of course it's a bit late as I made t
Insurance claim The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:54pm 01.21.23 1. Advise them the offer is insufficient. 2, get an estimate from one or more jobbers you trust. 3.
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT? (5) Allan12210 at 2:46pm 01.21.23 Mine has been mounted to the mast for 30+ years. The control line is a 2x purchase with double clam

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