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anchor locker bow 430 (1) Navicula at 5:47pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/908 where the hell does this access hole go...................what is its purpose thanks
Marine suppliers :( c_witch at 5:34pm 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 9/3027 What is it with suppliers these days? I was attempting to order Quick Attach eye fittings to shorten
Proper LS Outboard for a 27' 1981 Catalina? JRGresham at 5:31pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 26/17887 All, I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard t
Dodger/bimini recommendation Dima at 5:29pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1177 I'm looking to add doddger/bimini to my 1991 Legend 35.5. Could you please recommend somebody in the
Which battery to buy? sailsail at 5:28pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1926 Would like some recommendations...... going to replace my old 'mismatched' batteries and not sure w
Helm Seat (1) Witzend at 5:27pm 04.29.12 Catalina 310 6/3872 Think'en on using one of these attached to the stern railing so that I can see over my instruments.
Finally under sail (1) TomB228 at 4:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1643 Hi Back again. Ok I put a keel winch on, had the outboard repaired, made the mast raising system (n
Throwable PFD bigpapaporsche at 4:47pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 21/4820 We have a Buoy - Horse Shoe type Collar mounted on our stern rail of our Seaward 23 sailboat. My qu
Changing Hull Stripe color Skywalker at 4:22pm 04.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/10360 I'm a new owner of a 2002 Beneteau 361 and want to change the hull stripes to Navy Blue from Green.
need hunter 28.5 used mainsail thetone at 4:17pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/5000 I am looking for a good condition mainsail for my 1987 hunter 28.5.
Split Aft stay dtwofoot at 4:08pm 04.29.12 Smaller Boats 6/1930 Greetings, new to forum and My 1986 Hunter 23. The turn buckle w/1/4 in. cleavis pin doesn't fit ove
hunter 28.5 mainsail thetone at 4:07pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1635 I am looking for a used mainsail. Does anyone have any sugestions?
Need port side fender rack for 2008 45cc kcbacher at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/2075 I damaged the fender rack that attaches to the stern rail and to e underside of the port side stern
main sheet blocks (2) Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2774 So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
What color gel coat for 2008 45CC? kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 2/857 Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Solar Charger Help Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1333 85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
Electrical gremlins djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/810 I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro
Extracting ethanol from gasoline RedRex at 2:14pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 17/4588 I'm given to understand that ethanol can be extracted from gas by addition of water. Although the qu
Painting topsides Lost Parent at 2:12pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1094 I am going to paint my deck this summer and was thinking of using a two part polyurethane paint but
bilging and hysteresis navigateur at 1:41pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1225 I just love the word 'hysteresis'. a Seinfeld word, but somewhat relevant to my new bilge system. I'

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ward H at 4:58pm 12.16.22 Hey John, that really sucks! My bout with Covid lasted about 6 days. My main complaint was severe
Caframo LloydB at 4:43pm 12.16.22 Since Ralph posted: jssailem said: Those two are not allowed on my boat.\ I should have just simply
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast heritage at 4:38pm 12.16.22 This is a link to the Active Captain comments about Oregon Pass by a large sailboat this April. h
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 4:36pm 12.16.22 211705
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 4:28pm 12.16.22 So now you know the good the bad and the Ugly. I'm off for the next hour to collect my meds and get
disconnect headstay turnbuckle to replace CDI flexible furler interior halyard jssailem at 4:16pm 12.16.22 :plus: @capta
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:12pm 12.16.22 you still have time to recover your health and get the boat back together and ship shape for a spri
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? (2) Hollyberry at 4:05pm 12.16.22 Our boat has 'wrap-over' windows/ports and has an incredible amount of light below - so much so that
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't DArcy at 3:51pm 12.16.22 WELL Good / bad and now ugly... Scott, my diesel mechanic, recovered from Covid after taking a Haw
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 3:21pm 12.16.22 Merry Christmas and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Not quite the update we were all hoping for.
Title capta at 3:01pm 12.16.22 I would suggest that you contact of the donation company that sold the boat and get a certified copy
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? (3) jon hansen at 2:32pm 12.16.22 211700 211701 211702
Title Don S/V ILLusion at 2:29pm 12.16.22 Well of course they would be helpful. They can smell the money. I'd be very helpful, if I was about
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Claude L.-Auger at 2:24pm 12.16.22 Merry Christmas. I know the feeling Re Covid. After 2 years and the 2 vaccines plus 2 boosters + th
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? Leeward Rail at 2:19pm 12.16.22 Zumwalt-class destroyer No worries there. They were a huge financial mistake from the get go and y
Caframo rgranger at 2:13pm 12.16.22
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jon hansen at 2:08pm 12.16.22 merry christmas john
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 1:33pm 12.16.22 WELL Good / bad and now ugly... Scott, my diesel mechanic, recovered from Covid after taking a Hawa
Title Sanfelice at 1:21pm 12.16.22 FYI, if the boat was/is Documented by CG regulation, it can't have a title. Even if Documented many
Fuel Gauge BarryL at 1:04pm 12.16.22 Hey, Before you start replacing things, be sure to check the wiring and the connectors. Over my 20

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