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wannabee sailors ifmdalvey at 3:20pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 21/3906 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 10/3364 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 22/4033 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 3/3368 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 9/8005 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 7/5102 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 9/2061 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 0/1352 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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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?
373 Shallow Draft Depth BigEasy at 9:05am 12.12.22 I have recently purchased a 2004 373 in the photo she did not appear to have a bulb or much of a b
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard Rebellious at 8:51am 12.12.22
Hunter 376 Halyard Sheaves mgg at 8:50am 12.12.22 Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like my best bet is to pull them all down and take measurements.
CDI FF2 (1) patbratton at 8:48am 12.12.22 Yesterday, I saw another hunter 240. I did not have my cell phone with me but I am correct on the
Wacky Wednesday comes early.... stickinthemud57 at 8:46am 12.12.22 Cute. My wife, while able and willing to work the jib sheets (and knows where they are positioned ;)

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