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Island Packet thread Blackdoug at 5:04pm 04.28.12 Other Sailboats 1/3650 Just curious how many other IP owners are on this forum, especially any on the Chesapeake Bay.
First Sail of the Season Deadhead at 4:48pm 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1485 Yesterday, after a cold trip down the Delaware River from Riverside, NJ, we set the genny upon comin
water in the trans shadowthecat at 4:39pm 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/1760 I bought a 1977 27 ft hunter last winter that had been sitting for 3 years. During that time the cab
Heat Exchanger rhythmsurfer at 3:43pm 04.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1545 Hey Ed, On your heat exchanger does it have an outlet (aka burp tube) at the top where the fill cap
Battery Charger Question John Burns at 2:31pm 04.28.12 Big Boats 5/1936 I recently (3 weeks ago), had the marina install 2 new 4D batteries. I used the boat once, and left
catalina 27 lifelines mortyd at 2:25pm 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2043 hope this isn't a dupe. anybody know why catalina 27 lifelines angle into the deck and leave a big
1976 Johnson 15 telltale... ChiTownSail at 1:59pm 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2144 Curious to know if anyone knows on a 1976 Johnson 15, if there is a telltale for the water pump. I
Shaft Coupling betzhunter at 1:58pm 04.28.12 Big Boats 6/2281 After installing my new strut and replacing my 4 motor mounts on our hunter 34 it appears that my sh
Here is the " Custom" PITA H19 fixed keel (5) tampastockman at 12:18pm 04.28.12 Smaller Boats 15/2256 First off, many thanks to all who have taken time to respond to my earlier posts. Your advice is gre
Shaft Packing Material John T1594 at 11:30am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3011 I went to order some new packing material for my stuffing box and there are some new developments si
Mainsheet 'blocks' davetv at 10:18am 04.28.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1270 I need to replace the mainsheet blocks on my 1984 M21. The block that attaches to the boom contains
catalina 27 lifelines mortyd at 9:19am 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1077 why do catalina 27's lifelines angle down toward the deck near the bow when catalina 30's lifelines
Hunter 326 Spinaker prange at 8:40am 04.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1759 Is anyone currently flying a spinaker on a Hunter 326? This is my third season with this boat and I
Original Engine Cover rhythmsurfer at 7:45am 04.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1986 I finally got a new computer and will be more active on the forums now! Updates for Irish Blessing a
Removing wheel (autopilot installation) dlewis812 at 7:26am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3683 Gear puller the best way to remove the wheel? Removed the nut and the wheel is on there very solid (
The project list dwindles -- Finally (5) dparilla at 6:33am 04.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1294 After some prep work, our haulout went without a hitch. :dance: I had 6 volunteers over 3 days helpi
Installing smartpilot X-5 dlewis812 at 6:31am 04.28.12 Catalina 30 13/2506 Attempting the install on my '82 cat 30. Reviewing location for computer and compass. Anyone have
Lewmar Opening Port Parts Beneteau 321 at 5:34am 04.28.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1566 We have a 1997 Beneteau Oceanus 321--Hsving trouble finding replacement screens for our ports (other
Bent Hardware (1) ShotgunSlim at 5:28am 04.28.12 Catalina 22 9/2050 One of these bolts came off the upper shrouds and the other one off the forward lower shrouds. When
Stiff throttle gundaddy at 4:25am 04.28.12 Engines and Propulsion 5/3739 Boat: 1989 Pearson 31 Engine: Yanmar 2GM20F Pedestal: Edson Problem: Advancing the throttl

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Wacky Wednesday comes early.... stickinthemud57 at 11:43am 12.12.22 Except when racing with a crew, I never attempt to do anything I could not do single-handedly. This
Evergreen LloydB at 11:40am 12.12.22 "Seems it would be a lot easier to do with a boat than a car." Makes sense I don't recall reading ab
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort dlochner at 11:39am 12.12.22 There's an old adage about making a silk purse from a sow's ear. It can't be done. In a way, that is
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard Rebellious at 11:35am 12.12.22 Looking on Google Maps, there don't appear to be any destinations or even any sheltered anchorages.
Wacky Wednesday comes early.... capta at 11:34am 12.12.22 Fortunately, I've never had that problem. All three of my wives and I were a team when sailing. We h
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort LloydB at 11:13am 12.12.22 I have a Mac 22 and used ones are fairly easy to find most everywhere and it appears to me that you
Evergreen jssailem at 11:09am 12.12.22 Does anyone think this type of failure may hasten the use of GOVERNMENT APPROVED automated ship hand
Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes? jssailem at 11:05am 12.12.22 This thread got me to thinking about how we identify the characteristics of line as we attempt to re
Warped Rudder (2) sbrogden at 10:50am 12.12.22 New rudder has been shaped and initial post planing sanding complete.
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort (3) LuckyDuck at 10:49am 12.12.22 Unless you love a challenge and really want to spend the time and money for a remodel project, I wou
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort capta at 10:48am 12.12.22 It's a 69 MacGregor 17, not a Lamborghini. If he wants to make improvements to his boat, the least
Leach Telltales on the Jib shemandr at 10:42am 12.12.22 I've rarely, if ever, see leech tell tails on a jib. I suppose they would be helpful - the more inf
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard (1) Don S/V ILLusion at 10:41am 12.12.22 Can you share why that is so?
Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes? Scott T-Bird at 10:23am 12.12.22 @Scott T-Bird any report on how you liked the Viper halyards? I'm just about to replace my main h
Evergreen LloydB at 10:00am 12.12.22 Waypoints and time are a critical factor and making that trip safely. Once the pilot has taken the r
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard Scott T-Bird at 9:45am 12.12.22 Can you share why that is so? Looking on Google Maps, there don't appear to be any destinations or
Wacky Wednesday comes early.... WayneH at 9:36am 12.12.22 When I first started teaching Connie to sail, my FIRST internal rule was NO YELLING! One of our ear
373 Shallow Draft Depth JDW at 9:31am 12.12.22 Thanks, So this is the standard Keel then, I just expected there to a more pronounced Bulb along the
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard WayneH at 9:23am 12.12.22 My daughter is getting remarried and decided to have a destination wedding. The Admiral and I get to
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard jssailem at 9:19am 12.12.22 The Caribbean is not really an option for sailing in Costa Rica. Can you share why that is so?

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