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Anchoring in Lake Montauk AXEL at 10:49am 06.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1177 It's been a while since I've been there. In the past I have motored around the Montauk Yacht Club an
new 10/4 owner Brooklyn at 10:27am 06.18.12 Irwin 6/6423 Just became the new owner of a 1975 10/4 and so far I'm loving the beamy little thing. She's been ke
Stuffing/packbox leakage Sails-n-Ales at 9:37am 06.18.12 Islander 10/6624 I have recently purchased a 1982 36' Islander and found that the stuffing box has a recurring leak.
Oday 25 - remove the fiberglass headliner Joe5893 at 8:38am 06.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 15/5526 I did a search on the forums and couldn't find anything on this topic. I have leaks and the water r
A short pleasant first trip NOT :( (1) c_witch at 8:08am 06.18.12 Trailer Sailors 15/4556 The only damage being a bit of scratched paint in docking at 4:00 AM in total darkness and my pride
Hunter (e)33 - Issues, Concerns and Solutions Serena1 at 7:45am 06.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 110/27327 Welcome Hunter e33 owners. The administrator has setup a model catagory - e33. Although this is no
products youve added that your glad you added allen-deckard at 7:42am 06.18.12 Catalina 22 35/5885 Thought id start a thread about things from companies that had good or bad products that youd like t
Lazy Jack Materials and Installation ktbowles at 7:24am 06.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/13253 I have a 2002 26X and have just ordered a new main sail with slugs and would like to install a Lazy
rudder noise on Hunter 34 ge8679 at 7:16am 06.18.12 Big Boats 3/1670 My rudder makes a chatter noise which goes away at higher speeds. just hauled it and the shaft is ti
New Toe Rails!! NYSail at 6:41am 06.18.12 Pearson 2/2021 Hello all..... I have a 1986 vintage P36-2. The boat has 4, 8.5 foot sections of 1" by 1" teak toe
End of an Era Crazy Dave Condon at 5:51am 06.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1237 I closed American Marine ' Sail Supply, Inc last year. Last week, I finally sold the last piece of
Well, that was a red banner day! :0 joes new addiction at 5:10am 06.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1645 Had plans for "Father Day" to get up early and FIANLLY go sailing! I've been neglecting my poor boat
Lowering the boom carolbsailing at 12:04am 06.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2889 The boom on my recently purchased 27' Catalina is too high for me to attach the topping lift and eve
Radio Interference Oceanis 36cc carlager at 11:42pm 06.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1756 I have an interference with the radio antenna on my JVC stereo my Oceanis 36cc. The interference i
Can I do this? eliems at 11:02pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 17/2997 I want to transport a 250 lb dirtbike in my 10' Rib Dingy to a location and then transfer it onto a
Boat lift for MacGregor 26M yohan at 10:50pm 06.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1912 I am planning on keeping my 26M at a dry dock but only way to launch the boat from it is using the c
Any good, exciting books about sailing? centerline at 8:20pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 18/3733 NOT "how to" books, but good reading books.... what are your recommendations as to good exciting lit
Looking for the fresh water schematic for a '97 376 windsock1 at 7:58pm 06.17.12 Big Boats 12/1957 I've got a leak somewhere in the system between the water pump forward and the galley. Based on wha
Wanted - Catalina 27 Sail Cover chambao at 7:50pm 06.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1646 My 1979 sail cover is turning to dust. I'm in the market for a good used one if possible. I also nee
REVIEW of BEDDING BUTYL TAPE for STANCHIONS chambao at 7:40pm 06.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/2825 Based on the excellent illustrations ' directions given by Sail Maine link, I bought a roll of grey

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Cleat backing plates? Sail22Capri22 at 10:45am 01.31.23 After seeing this post I went and looked at my 2022 Capri expecting to see backing plates under all
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Leeward Rail at 10:18am 01.31.23 What CO2 extinguishers are you using? Quick search reveals prices over $200 for a 5 lb CO2 model
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Leeward Rail at 9:56am 01.31.23 Some very good replies here. n light a fire and make a mess. A large concrete area like a drivewa
Spinnaker on Hunter e33 Scott B at 9:50am 01.31.23 There are rings at the base of the arch ( forward post ) for blocks to run the sheets to the winches
Stale Forum Terry Cox at 9:41am 01.31.23 My new plan is to retire again when I turn 92. Then I'll begin my third career. Unsure what that w
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown! dlochner at 9:28am 01.31.23
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown! rgranger at 9:23am 01.31.23 Thus far, the marine grade plywood is winning. Good data! Thank you.
Repair around Cutless Bearing dlochner at 9:23am 01.31.23 I'm wondering how the original damage occurred. Someone to aggressive trying to remove/install the c
And this is? (6) walt at 9:16am 01.31.23 Some pictures of our community well in SW Colorado- oddly enough sort of related to the wire brush i
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Tin Kicker at 9:15am 01.31.23 Starting at $12.95 and you can have one tomorrow. Put one where you charge batteries at home, ESPECI
Oday 302 keel surface (4) Tin Kicker at 9:03am 01.31.23 I spoke with the manufacturer, Marskeels, to do the same repair on mine. It is a solid lead keel and
Hunter Logo Removal Ralph Johnstone at 9:03am 01.31.23 I'd suggest a hair dryer ONLY and grab one edge and start pulling slowly. No heat gun as they put o
Quality Deck electrical connectors (1) Rltgold at 8:59am 01.31.23 Finally stopped raining so I could uncover the boat and take a photo of the new flush mounted CNLink
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? jssailem at 8:58am 01.31.23 With all the interest in Lithium Batteries, perhaps a hi-tech fire blanket should be considered. He
Quality Deck electrical connectors (1) Rltgold at 8:51am 01.31.23 I forgot to mention that even though the CNLinko plug connectors say they are waterproof I have been
Quality Deck electrical connectors Rltgold at 8:44am 01.31.23 Project_Mayhem, Thanks for the link to the study, I looked it over briefly and need to sit down and
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Tin Kicker at 8:37am 01.31.23 Observations from investigating a lot of car and airplane fires over the years and looking at a few
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown! (3) sailcapt340 at 8:24am 01.31.23
And this is? walt at 8:07am 01.31.23 Jim, correct about surge from being plugged into a marina AC. True for your boat or home. This artic
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Parsons at 7:52am 01.31.23 That is excellent advice. Where should one test fire extinguishers? It feels like a bad idea to disc

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