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wannabee sailors ifmdalvey at 3:20pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 21/3907 There must be better ways of starting a sailing vacation. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/wor
Circuit breakers thomking at 3:12pm 04.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/993 I own a 1985 Oday 240 looking to replace a circuit breaker It is a Carlingswitch 10 amp, Do not
1st generation Cat 22 leaking keel pivot bolt Snowypass at 2:39pm 04.17.12 Catalina 22 10/3365 The 1st generation Cat 22's have a serial number stamped into a plate that is affixed to the cockpit
Say 'no' to crack: why did this happen? (1) tsheie at 1:55pm 04.17.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/2962 Prepping the boat for spring launch, and going up and down the ladder, I noticed a little oil/lube s
CG Airdrops Pump to Barque Eagle Soundbounder at 12:21pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 15/4018 A Coast Guard aircraft delivered a replacement saltwater pump for the Coast Guard Barque Eagle's cre
Don Anderson Passes Away windward54 at 11:43am 04.17.12 SSB and Ham Operators 0/3979 I just heard that Don Anderson (N6HG) has become a silent key. For those of us on the West Coast,
How to rig a genoa akhartung at 10:30am 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1731 Ok, took the boat out for a sail test this past weekend, good news is it floats and everything works
SBO burgees back in stock, new lower price (1) Phil Herring at 9:58am 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1472 They were gone, now they're back: SBO burgees. Designed by an SBO user and built like a Westsail,
Sink area Cover r.oril at 9:46am 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/4034 I have been thinking of covering the sink area on my 26D. I will never use the sink or water faucet
1979 C-22 Porta Potty C22_Lady_OH at 9:35am 04.17.12 Catalina 22 7/3541 Is there a good replacement model that fits in the space under the V birth? I want to buy a brand ne
Replacement for the rub rail & rub rail holder PeterBeckley at 8:18am 04.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1137 If anyone knowns where to get the rub rail ' rub rail holder for a 28ft, 1982 O Day sloop please e-m
st4000 suncover sgarber at 7:59am 04.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/3369 im trying to loate a snap on suncover for a st 4000+ new or used any suggestions
Chain plate sealant question JKCMBOAT at 7:48am 04.17.12 Smaller Boats 9/8008 Is it a bad idea to seal the interior/exterior chain plate areas with the permanent sealant caulk 3M
What does sail number represent paradisenwfl at 7:45am 04.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/5104 I have a 25 foot O'Day with Hull ID of XDTG0389M76H. I believe the main sail is the original and it
Diesel Fumes & Ventilation raycoker at 7:06am 04.17.12 Pearson 9/2063 I have a 1987 303. Yanmar 16. I get a lot of diesel fume smell below when under power. The engine ro
Yesterday: we sailed (1) ShotgunSlim at 6:52am 04.17.12 Catalina 22 16/2353 After six months of on and off again work, exploding trailer bearings, call outs at work and other d
Exhaust thru hulls Swampyankee at 4:49am 04.17.12 S2 7/4144 I'm repowering my S2 9.2a. Going from a Yanmar YSM12 (10hp) to a Westerbeke 20B Two (18hp.). The rec
I just bought a Machregor 25. (3) Captain Ozzy at 4:33am 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/2988 Does anyone have any advice, suggestions or Helpful information about this boat.
Boot Stripe Touch Up - Paint Color Matching Ducati at 4:11am 04.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1353 Having a difficult time locating the Interlux paint + color for my 2006 36.7. I am told that it i
Has anyone used Seateak for Cabinet doors Tree at 12:20am 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3945 Seateak makes a DIY set of parts to make your own teak louvered cabinet doors. Has anyone used it?

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Leach Telltales on the Jib danstanford at 2:46am 12.13.22 My jibs have one leech telltale in the top 25% of the leech and the tuning guide says always keep th
Leach Telltales on the Jib (1) thinwater at 9:08pm 12.12.22 I thought this was a know thing. I've used them for some time. (not my boat) https://s30384.pcdn.co/
Now for something super exciting... Sheave bushings Hayden Watson at 9:01pm 12.12.22 One drawback to using the ball bearing sheaves is it will necessary and an OSHA requirement that cr
How to Clean Webasto flame sensor Air Top 3500 (1) skunther at 8:41pm 12.12.22 UPDATE: I purchased a mesh and felt replacement on Ebay for $15 instead of throwing down $2k for a r
Leach Telltales on the Jib DArcy at 7:15pm 12.12.22 Luff tell tales on a main are a good idea too. Ever sail a Laser? There is some disruption from the
Leach Telltales on the Jib stickinthemud57 at 6:47pm 12.12.22
Leach Telltales on the Jib Davidasailor26 at 6:33pm 12.12.22
Its funny Friday! (1) stickinthemud57 at 6:20pm 12.12.22 This from our lead guitarist's wife...
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard RussellBeckner at 6:09pm 12.12.22 Thank you for your input. We will look up the locations you mentioned. We are booked to vist for 2 w
Legend 40.5 leak in aft cabin Rick D at 5:57pm 12.12.22 This does not sound like your issue, but for what it's worth in the future... we had a leak I chased
Hunter 376 Halyard Sheaves lemoiney at 5:15pm 12.12.22 Your mast is definitely Z-Spars. Give their service department a call with your hull / serial number
Its funny Friday! (1) BlowMeAway at 5:09pm 12.12.22 211622
373 Shallow Draft Depth (2) Tally Ho at 5:01pm 12.12.22
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 4:59pm 12.12.22 You have a developed sense of humor @leo310 I think I am going to enjoy visiting Campbell River BC
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 4:45pm 12.12.22 211619
37C Deck flexing from stanchions kappykaplan at 3:44pm 12.12.22 I don't recall the name of the product. It was the same thickness as the core it replaced.
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum jssailem at 3:14pm 12.12.22 Entry Interface was 24,500mph! Now that is true non petro power... Elan Musk would be elated if h
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum JamesG161 at 2:50pm 12.12.22 When the moon deorbit burn occurred, it was traveling about 670mph That is the new fuel saving met
Legend 40.5 leak in aft cabin fero at 2:39pm 12.12.22 Thanks Rich and Don, I think it is somewhere around pedestal as Don says, the traces were pretty muc
It counts, right?! (2) Orbweaver at 2:39pm 12.12.22 And my yacht is nicely tucked in for winter: 211618

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