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Can't figure out what this is on my foredeck (2) tbcseghi at 7:43am 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 20/4735 We just purcashed a 1981 Catalina 27 that has rigging for and sails for a spinnaker. This is not a t
Chesapeake City Pictures Roger Long at 7:20am 04.29.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/1965 http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/292687_2700034720521_1846284215_1621522_461187703_n.j
Shift Cable Assembly for '87 Hunter 26.5 dknape at 6:26am 04.29.12 Parts Search 6/5234 Good day everyone, I need some assistance finding the correct part for my 1987 Hunter 26.5. I nee
Beneteau 390 .1988 Oceanis holly at 5:50am 04.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4764 I have the above model of boat and wonder if anyone would have the original imformation brochures on
Main furling ???? captainpat at 5:19am 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1041 I am looking for input regarding difficulty with a Selden main furling system on my Hunter 426/44 af
Steve s Steve s at 5:19am 04.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1138 Just bought a used Ben 393. Commissioning is pretty much done. Now looking at finer points. Two ques
Iphone docking station Chris Bogle at 4:47am 04.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1270 For all those techies out there, I am looking for a music source for my boat. The music itself will
Beautiful Boats... Maine Sail at 4:28am 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2016 Great video of Maine built boats ' sailing.... 6vJDHHrexIc
How long will standing rigging last? c130king at 2:46am 04.29.12 Catalina 310 7/3107 Gettting close to putting a bid in on a 310. 2002 with original standing rigging. Saw manual says
Hunter 376 Owners Hoomalie at 12:29am 04.29.12 Big Boats 0/951 Further to my previous post regarding loss of steering due to a steering chain failure, after removi
3 dead, 1 missing in accident during Newport-Ensenada race. caguy at 11:23pm 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 69/13670 http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/29/11453097-3-dead-1-missing-in-accident-during-newport-en
Prop walk to port Bigjer40 at 9:34pm 04.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/3980 1984 Hunter 27 and I have horrible prop walk to port in reverse. I have a double slip which I am on
shore power no battery 430 Navicula at 8:20pm 04.28.12 Big Boats 5/1312 is there any problem with hooking up shore power to my boat without having ANY batteries hooked up..
Handrails AirborneSF at 5:11pm 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3178 OK, here we go, how is the BEST way to remove cabin top handrail plugs? The handrails on my C'C are
Island Packet thread Blackdoug at 5:04pm 04.28.12 Other Sailboats 1/3663 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 8/1761 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 5/1940 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 6/2045 hope this isn't a dupe. anybody know why catalina 27 lifelines angle into the deck and leave a big

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Caframo jssailem at 9:19am 12.15.22 Those two are not allowed on my boat.
Anchor Bridle (1) jssailem at 9:14am 12.15.22 If ever needed I will cut the soft shackle In a hurry, you may need something very sharp and able
Anchor Bridle tfox2069 at 9:12am 12.15.22 Similar to the above with all 5/16" chain, I use the small Mantus on our 33' boat; but, decided tha
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast (1) rgranger at 9:01am 12.15.22
handheld VHf? rgranger at 8:54am 12.15.22 So, go buy one. They are nice to communicate with crew who are away on a dinghy or ashore, or if y
Exhaust soot Yanmar 4JH3E Ralph Johnstone at 8:53am 12.15.22 Where is the exhaust discharge on the hull located ? A picture would help.
Anchor Bridle Hello Below at 8:53am 12.15.22 Similar to the above with all 5/16" chain, I use the small Mantus on our 33' boat; but, decided that
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast william24424 at 8:39am 12.15.22 Great boat name Atrevida, which in Spanish means daring or unprepared? My thoughts.. 1) No power?
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast jssailem at 8:31am 12.15.22 The Stream runs north about 19nm off the coast of Cape Hatteras (the grave yard of the Atlantic). P
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Scott T-Bird at 8:28am 12.15.22 Catalina 30. Seems they left in clear weather and a storm surprised them. Ran out of water, though
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Scott T-Bird at 8:16am 12.15.22 I'm curious about a comment that I read in one of the articles ... apparently it wasn't clear if the
Caframo Hello Below at 8:16am 12.15.22 I also picked up a Hisense 25-Pint 1-Speed Dehumidifier ENERGY STAR when it was on sale a couple of
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast MikeHoncho at 8:09am 12.15.22
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Don S/V ILLusion at 8:07am 12.15.22
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast jssailem at 7:59am 12.15.22 Interesting story Scott. Thanks for sharing. Being here in a warm solid home, I can read this and t
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast PaulK at 7:56am 12.15.22 Catalina 30. Seems they left in clear weather and a storm surprised them. Ran out of water, though?
Anchor Bridle tfox2069 at 7:53am 12.15.22 Other than one catamaran rental in the BVIs, I'm new to this subject. I've always had rode that was
Anchor Bridle jssailem at 7:41am 12.15.22 Will is absolutely correct. The all chain rode you get a catenary effect. The challenge comes as the
Caframo (2) jssailem at 7:29am 12.15.22 I have the camframo ceramic heater on the boat to keep the cabin above 32 during the winter chill. a
Anchor Bridle Will Gilmore at 7:25am 12.15.22 Note that JS's chart does not mention all chain anchoring. That is one of the advantages to chain.

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