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mast spreaders Bristol22Caravel at 2:58pm 03.09.12 Parts Search 1/3661 Just bought my first boat, 1975 Bristol Caravel 22, and beginning the long restore process. Right no
New S2 11.0 owner quarteringbreeze at 2:03pm 03.09.12 S2 8/3602 Hi all, I just bought a 1979 S2 11.0. The boat doesn't need much work, but I am getting ready to r
KY lake trip Bog13 at 1:44pm 03.09.12 Catalina 22 7/2057 I am looking for info on Kentuky lake, Has anyone sailed this, where did you park, where did you sta
Mirror removal An anonymous user at 12:56pm 03.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4144 Has anyone removed the mirror in the gally area. I am thinking of doing this and want to know if any
looking for info. on Hunter Passage 420 blair at 12:21pm 03.09.12 Big Boats 17/6763 I am considering purchasing one of these boats, and can't seem to find much on the Internet about th
universal 5411 Exhaust Manifold Mdpassmo at 10:43am 03.09.12 Parts Search 0/2592 Hey im lookin for a exhaust manifold for a universal atomic 4 diesel i've been searching and searchi
looking for spreaders Bristol22Caravel at 10:40am 03.09.12 Bristol 0/2058 Hey everyone, I'm completely restoring a 1975 Bristol Caravel 22. When I bought it, it was missing a
Safety Rail Stanchion replacement Catalina 28 jansan1 at 8:27am 03.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/3918 Just a follow-up to a previous thread on a Catalina 28 stanchion failure and subsequent replacement.
A Tale of Two Holding Tanks (1) Maine Sail at 8:26am 03.09.12 Ask All Sailors 15/3995 The tanks: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/141968441/medium.jpg Tank #1 In early December
Inflating Inflatable lehigh375 at 6:22am 03.09.12 Ask All Sailors 13/4384 I recently posted about whether to tow or bring the inflatable on board and I thank you and apprecia
Window Curtain Mounting Posts (1) jmce1587 at 6:09am 03.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1211 In my 83-87 H31 there are mounting/tie off posts for curtains that look like a white cap/cover over
Mile Zero Roger Long at 4:23am 03.09.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2830 It was a thrill to come around the bend and see Hospital Point, sort of like seeing New York out the
Wanted Maxwell Winches or repair kits Capt JimF at 2:41am 03.09.12 Parts Search 2/3052 Hi, hope you are having a fine day. Need help in locating used Maxwell 2 speed self tailing wenches.
Question for Sumner. Ray Bowles at 10:04pm 03.08.12 Trailer Sailors 4/3362 Sum, What is the operational noise level on the gen-set you built and mounted on your stern rail.
Relocating the crossbar on the davits hoges in wa at 9:21pm 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 0/892
Profurl foils jbwbcat30 at 6:36pm 03.08.12 Catalina 30 4/1596 I am looking for a foil for a profurl n 32, this is a round foil with 1 sail slot. If anyone has one
rubber motor mount pad. plainssailor at 6:08pm 03.08.12 Day Sailers 1/1275 Hi All, I have an Oday 25 1977 with an aux. motor mount for my 10 hp Honda. The wood is rotted and
Whisker Pole Mounting Brackets jduehmig at 5:45pm 03.08.12 Parts Search 6/3554 I am looking to get a whisker pole this spring for my Ericson 36C. I've found a pole that will work
Looks like we may cruise Maine this summer windsock1 at 5:43pm 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1973 In planning our summer getaway, we were thinking of Maine. I love the State but my knowledge is real
If copying is the highest form of a compliment, then.... (2) twodzusfittings at 5:15pm 03.08.12 Smaller Boats 3/1601 I took two of Brian Bosley's ideas and copied them, well somewhat. First the microwave and cutting b

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Advice on instruments Kings Gambit at 1:21pm 10.12.22
Issues Sailing Upwind LakeShark at 1:19pm 10.12.22 When / where do all you cruisers measure mast rake? On the trailer (have to find some level ground
Transom seat in sugar scoop 1997 340 (paint?) JamesG161 at 12:50pm 10.12.22 I'm also curious about your spider crack repair technique. this is a start of linked threads by @R
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential. JamesG161 at 12:42pm 10.12.22 Maybe test cell isn't the correct term? Yes it is !! The AgCl probe has been calibrated for sea w
Transom seat in sugar scoop 1997 340 (paint?) TRS80sailor at 12:35pm 10.12.22 I just finished some spider crack repairs and I never cease to be amazed at the 100% colour match.
Advice on instruments shemandr at 12:28pm 10.12.22 Yes AIS will be useful and entertaining in LIS. There is considerable commercial traffic up and dow
Anyone have this drawer fridge? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:57am 10.12.22 The big issue is the absorption phase, which takes way too long to get the last 10% back into the b
26' Grampian Name Plates. sail sfbay at 11:49am 10.12.22 Photos of the nameplates and sticker? Are the nameplates metal (stainless steel, aluminum, etc.?),
Advice on instruments BarryL at 11:36am 10.12.22 Hey, One thing I forgot to mention is that you should also have a modern VHF. At a minimum I would
Advice on instruments Captain Larry-DH at 11:25am 10.12.22 The difference is significant if your examine the charts. ENC. Shows depth and contours of the area
Capri 18 - time at ramp MarkHejtmanek at 11:25am 10.12.22 Still working on this myself. I've only had my Catalina 18 for a few weeks, and we've rigged it thre
Anyone have this drawer fridge? (1) jaysweet at 11:14am 10.12.22 Thanks JD. Our boat came with a group 24 deep cycle for the starter (in the aft starbd. settee) and
Happy Birthday to John Shepard LloydB at 11:12am 10.12.22 Happy birthday and may all days continue to be happy.
dry dock Hello Below at 11:02am 10.12.22
Advice on instruments Richard19068 at 11:02am 10.12.22 With out local knowledge the chart is not very descriptive. Here is the Raster chart of the same
dry dock capta at 10:48am 10.12.22 If you can find a do it yourself yard, they can pressure wash it when they haul. After that, dependi
Dual engine controllers confusion Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 10.12.22
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions? AndyL at 10:39am 10.12.22 The idea of a larger screw didn't work. The original screws were #10 and moving to #12 still didn't
Advice on instruments Kings Gambit at 10:39am 10.12.22 Nicely done!
Painting old boat. jssailem at 10:36am 10.12.22 Can anyone suggest a paint which can be brushed on and look like it was sprayed on? I would review

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