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A Little More of.... (1) Sumner at 9:10pm 03.16.12 Destinations 5/4412 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-spring-2011/04-25-26-15-Shell%20to%20Tavenier.jpg ...las
1975 S2 8.0: Bolt deflection in cabin bulkhead? (1) bstowers at 9:08pm 03.16.12 S2 3/2179 1975 S2 8.0A: Bolt deflection in cabin bulkhead? Hey, I'm a fairly novice sailor (right at a year n
A Little More of.... (1) Sumner at 9:08pm 03.16.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1631 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-spring-2011/04-25-26-15-Shell%20to%20Tavenier.jpg ...las
Our new port for 2012 c_witch at 8:56pm 03.16.12 Trailer Sailors 4/1952 Hiee all, Well here is a google map link to our new port here in Nova Scotia. Its a tiny yacht cl
Mac 26 C Upwind performance sumbreeze at 8:50pm 03.16.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2201 I have been racing my Mac 26 C against Precision 23s, Catalina 25s, Hunter water ballast boats, O'Da
Fluxgate Compass Bermuda Breeze at 7:43pm 03.16.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1129 Would anyone know the location of the fluxgate compass on a 05 Hunter 41 AC?
fuel vent overflow james2034 at 5:47pm 03.16.12 Big Boats 3/1392 A new problem has just developed. When I refuel my '95 Hunter 35.5, as it fills, fuel starts leakin
Where's The Best Place To Buy Yanmar Parts Joe Mullee at 5:23pm 03.16.12 Ask All Sailors 8/4288 I need to replace a few spare parts for the engine inventory. Specifically a water pump belt and two
Purchasing an Oday 30 Foundryman at 5:19pm 03.16.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1669 We are looking at an Oday 30 1983 that seems in relatively good shape. No leaks, good bright work,
Long distance towing - any advise? GreatLakesFlagbearer at 4:52pm 03.16.12 Ask All Sailors 23/5517 As my husband nears retirement (14 days, but who's counting) we are working on the plans for the dri
New Shrouds teacherspet at 4:32pm 03.16.12 Day Sailers 6/1854 After my unfortunate de-masting in October, I was finally able to get my boat back in the water. How
keel bolt leak? RNC725 at 3:45pm 03.16.12 Smaller Boats 5/2104 we have gallons of water coming in during the day, almost overflowing the bilge, we did repair our p
Best refinish method for teak Technodad at 3:07pm 03.16.12 Ask An Oday Owner 19/9180 I have got a lot of my teak wood removed from the inside of my 23 so that I can install the new hull
I'm official: Boat shows up on google earth... (3) kpgraci at 2:30pm 03.16.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2248 Google earth updated my area and now my boat shows up... Come on, you've done the same thing with
Coronado 32-1973 mrwwine at 2:16pm 03.16.12 Columbia 0/2636 Thank you in advance for your info. I am looking at a Coronado 32' that has recently been taken from
Forward drain. Where is the water coming from? (1) PGIJon at 2:10pm 03.16.12 Big Boats 6/1684 Just brought our new/1986 H34 home! There is water coming from the a forward pipe that is in the jus
radio antenna tuning? Mark Nooney at 1:34pm 03.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1761 I was talking with a sales rep and discussing VHF radios. I have an old radio and want to upgrade to
Different GPS assisted grounding cb32863 at 12:57pm 03.16.12 Sails Call Lounge 5/5793 Drivers too I guess...... http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...o-the-pacific "It said we could
Potterer ? (1) Bob Crifasi at 12:20pm 03.16.12 Day Sailers 3/1530 Anyone else out there a West Wight Potter owner?
Campbell Sailor prop RussT1950 at 10:44am 03.16.12 Big Boats 3/2581 Hello all, Does anyone know size 3 blade campbell sail prop would fit a 97 Catalina 380? I am t

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The joys of boat ownership thinwater at 7:14am 11.25.22 Sadly the worst part of boating is dealing with marinas. Dealing with a marina and their ever incre
Keel is out... looks disturbing (2) THECUSCUS at 7:10am 11.25.22 Not sure what year your boat is (and consequently the design of the keel trunk), but you might be ab
The joys of boat ownership Brian D at 6:57am 11.25.22 I am looking for a trailer, but right now (for everything) cost is prohibitive at best. I looked at
New crew Will Gilmore at 5:40am 11.25.22 I'm amazed she's not angry that it took 12 years. Beautiful dog. -Will
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48 JDW at 4:34am 11.25.22 I just finished a hunt for a new to me boat, of the 9 boats I viewed 8 of the boats the Fridge/Freez
Stepping a mast Project_Mayhem at 10:50pm 11.24.22 The average price in the Southern tip of Lake Michigan is about $200 for a 30' mast. I initially tho
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke justsomeguy at 10:25pm 11.24.22 If you are 300lbs Dayum. My arms hurt already.
New crew justsomeguy at 10:18pm 11.24.22 Seems happy enough.
New crew Ralph Johnstone at 7:46pm 11.24.22 I think she likes it. From the size of that smile, she's either just had a ration of rum or is wa
New winterizing mod - done! njlarry at 7:43pm 11.24.22 Less work and no pink stuff in tank or lines once you find a way to hook an air compressor up to you
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean CarlN at 7:28pm 11.24.22 Spend the first year of so in the Bahamas. Many cruisers like the Bahamas better than the Eastern Ca
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke thinwater at 6:51pm 11.24.22 Lashing a large fishhook can work well. The fishhook bites into the rope.
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean SycloneDriver at 6:31pm 11.24.22 Gotcha. Here is a link to a good discussion of I65 versus the Thorny Path: How Long to Sail from Fl
The joys of boat ownership Rich Stidger at 6:30pm 11.24.22 Sadly the worst part of boating is dealing with marinas. Dealing with a marina and their ever increa
Washington Sellers Beware mikeracca at 6:25pm 11.24.22 The buyer probably never registered the boat since he flipped it too. Now it's on the rocks and you
Change taps Rick D at 6:08pm 11.24.22 I have had our 40.5 for 23 years and in the course of ownership, I contemplated changing the faucets
Change taps kloudie1 at 5:56pm 11.24.22 Welcome aboard! lots of good info on the site. The taps change just like those in home plumbing. Th
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 5:43pm 11.24.22 I found a 30 ft extension pole with a hook Docapole and I think it might just work for grabbing the
'81 H27 Fuel Tank Dimensions CoastalN0mad at 5:17pm 11.24.22 Yes, removing the tank requires removing the engine. I am well aware of this. Since I'm repowering t
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Tally Ho at 4:54pm 11.24.22 Find a skinny guy (or gal) at the marina and crank them up. I have a guy that weighs 150 vs my 200

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