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Deal Island to New Bern Marc Bergmueller at 9:05pm 06.13.12 Destinations 6/3123 Would someone kindly help me plan the legs of a fall trip from Deal Island MD to New Bern via the Di
Star Line rules higgs at 7:49pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1432 I don not have a rule book, but I know that it states that if one's class is not starting one should
Going to Lake Pepin this weekend. Tom Hoffman at 7:45pm 06.13.12 Trailer Sailors 2/1977 Hi all, Well, we are going to try our hand at sailing again this year. We are going back to P
Ship Island this weekend sailaway78 at 7:37pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1278 Anyone else going to be out around Ship, Horn, Cat, islands this weekend. Gonna head out tomorrow m
Replacement Hull - Hunter 170? Fly_H23 at 7:35pm 06.13.12 Day Sailers 0/1735 I am wondering if anyone has purchased a replacement fiberglass hull from Hunter Marine for a Hunter
It is official Finally Free at 7:15pm 06.13.12 Big Boats 9/1995 The paperwork is done and we now own a 1995 42 Passage, number 161. We are renaming it Finally Free
Stay pin JasonC at 7:06pm 06.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1044 Anyone know the size of the stay Pin in the stay. It pop while underway today, was able to rig it,
Mast compression rust (3) rhythmsurfer at 7:03pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 16/3564 Anyone else replaced their rusted out compression foundation in the bilge? I am planning on using a
Bandit 15 Topping lift for Spinnaker rgroesbe at 6:28pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2712 Our friend recently purchased a Bandit 15. The lines for the topping lift are jammed in the sheaves
Flat Screen TV Installation xcyz at 4:35pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 20/11294 Any creative ideas on mounting flat screen televisions to the bulkheads without punching any holes?
AC rust Bob 04 H260 at 3:33pm 06.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2224 This is my first boat with AC on board, so my questions may be a little basic. I have the factory
What socket and bulb? survivor at 2:53pm 06.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/940 I have a 1976 Catalina 27 that needs the steaming light socket and bulb replaced. What standard bul
Slowly getting closer to the water (1) Jim Seamans at 2:10pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1827 Started buffing and waxing the hull today. Can hardly lift my arms but the starboard side is DONE. T
Another O'Day 22 Question PATBUZZARD at 1:38pm 06.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1678 I have started cleaning out the boat and have found the little cubby hole under teh V birth where th
27' foward hatch dimensions cjones at 12:47pm 06.13.12 Bigger Boats 5/1359 I am currently half way across the country from my boat, which is in Florida and did not get some di
Spreader Boots Jack19599 at 11:49am 06.13.12 Catalina 30 4/6155 I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30. Should spreader boots be installed, or are the curved ends
Halyard size lakepirate at 11:05am 06.13.12 Islander 1/2034 I need to replace the spinnaker halyard on my B-30. When I measured it the other day it appeared to
Where is Jorgefife? Ed H at 10:54am 06.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1128 He has been unusually quiet... Must be out sailing on a big trip.
VHF Radio cable Milton.Audas at 10:52am 06.13.12 Catalina 22 3/1461 G'day guys - does anyone know someplace (on-line preferably) that sells the VHF cable that hooks up
A little too late Tim R. at 10:36am 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1335 Garmin just came out with a multi instrument bundle that includes a mast top wind transducer, an Air

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What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home Scott T-Bird at 7:31am 11.10.22 Absolutely. Been dealing with hurricanes since I was a kid . Even with a cat 1 hurricane, nee
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 7:25am 11.10.22 Fuel management is a rational concern. The Wabasto EVO 40 says their heater consumes 0.18-0.43 lit
Set screw.... Siamese at 7:19am 11.10.22 Glad to hear you found out where it came from. So...it occurred to me that tossing a set screw li
Set screw.... Parsons at 7:04am 11.10.22 Wow, from mast to foredeck - must have had some force on that batten when it gave way.
Marina pump out broken when hauled out--help to pump out at home JBP-PA at 6:57am 11.10.22 Your manual emergency bilge pump might be able to do the job, they are often the same as a manual pu
Set screw.... (2) Cztomo at 6:56am 11.10.22 While prepping the boat for winter dry storage, I found the place where the set screw came from. Ple
Happy Birthday Marines jssailem at 6:54am 11.10.22
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater jssailem at 6:44am 11.10.22 Fuel management is a rational concern. The Wabasto EVO 40 says their heater consumes 0.18-0.43 lite
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 6:27am 11.10.22 Assuming it's true, that is a very helpful sign. What do you suppose Amazon's charge is for that?:p
Black Widow vs VC-17M? dlochner at 6:25am 11.10.22 One simple test that might only cost a beer is to have the fleet scorer rescore the last race using
Help! Engine problem :( smokey73 at 6:07am 11.10.22 If you bought the new pump and specified the correct part number to an established Yanmar parts vend
Black Widow vs VC-17M? stickinthemud57 at 6:04am 11.10.22 Thanks, much appreciated food for thought! At the risk of hijacking my own thread... As it stands,
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater (1) mermike at 5:46am 11.10.22 I'm starting to lean towards a separate tank. I had a half pint of diesel handy and used that to run
1987 Catalina 22 Replacing Rubber Seals on Pop Uo Seat Locher Hatches. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:45am 11.10.22 That is why I gave you a contact whom to talk with. A year ago Frank butler died and the chief des
Marina pump out broken when hauled out--help to pump out at home RoyS at 5:40am 11.10.22 Back to the marina when their system is running again.
Help! Engine problem :( smokey73 at 5:35am 11.10.22 If the OP bought the pump new OEM from an authorized Yanmar dealer or distributor one would hope Yan
Happy Birthday Marines kappykaplan at 5:31am 11.10.22 :plus: from one of your transportation specialists!
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 5:30am 11.10.22 With mechanical joint for the engine so readily available, why not add a wye and run from there? T
Help! Engine problem :( flightlead404 at 5:29am 11.10.22 This tsb might be relevant for you. Looks like it may be your situation - potentially a warranty c
Help! Engine problem :( smokey73 at 5:22am 11.10.22 This tsb might be relevant for you. Looks like it may be your situation - potentially a warranty c

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