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Impressions of C-30 from ace boat owner longterm at 1:41pm 03.06.12 Catalina 30 4/1524 I've been taking lessons from a friend who races his 35-foot J105, which is a really fast boat set u
Webasto air heater on a 361 suttonski at 1:39pm 03.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/863 Hi, Anyone installed a Webasto air heater in a 2 cabin 361? Would like to find out how to route the
Sailing at Anchor cb32863 at 1:23pm 03.06.12 Ask An Oday Owner 11/4688 I will be having my O' Day 25 on a mooring this year, my first season with the boat. Should I be con
Opinion: Best Brand Of Rope OfflineTN at 1:02pm 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 7/13131 I was just wondering what everyone thought was the best/preferred brand of rope for your sailboat?
H-R Shaft Replacement Fritz Lang at 12:45pm 03.06.12 Hallberg-Rassy 2/5261 I have a Hallberg Rassy 42 E Ketch. Is it correct that the engine must be removed to replace the pr
Hunter 426ds Issues/Comments BWagner at 12:27pm 03.06.12 Big Boats 6/2772 Hello, I am in the process of buying a 2003 426ds. We have selected a surveyor and expect that t
It really works! (3) r.oril at 11:22am 03.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1047 I was lucky enough to have MacGregor use my 1988 26D for some testing back in December. In return, m
What is your start window for cruising? Bad Obsession at 11:08am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 36/4144 I cruise the Chesapeake Bay region. I have always used May 1 as my starting point to do overnight c
1980 H37 jphud at 10:37am 03.06.12 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2967 Hi there, Considering an H37 as a move up from my 1980 H30. Going for a look at the boat and will de
another C27 Bulkhead question navigateur at 9:57am 03.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/1953 Hello all - new sailor, about to make an offer on a 1980 Catalina 27. I have searched the archives o
M25xp Bob S at 9:55am 03.06.12 Engines and Propulsion 3/2222 Does anyone know where I can find the recommended RPM for the coolant water pump on an M25XP? I am c
Where to place autopilot on H260? rickwarner at 8:56am 03.06.12 Smaller Boats 3/1444 I just purchased a Raymarine X-5 Smart Pilot for my H260 and understand that installation will be a
Replacing fixed Window on H29.5 Dave602 at 8:43am 03.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 14/2663 Has anyone had the joy of replacing the large fixed window that is located on the sloped part of the
Edson Bad Obsession at 8:00am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1727 I just contacted Edson to buy replacement parts for my steering system. Basically, the snap ring be
Velcro on a 2000 Hunter 340 (2) OfflineTN at 7:33am 03.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1547 I am missing the velcro tab on a table leaf on the center console of my 2000 Hunter 340. I have bee
DC Voltage supply - Refrig (1) Blitz at 6:40am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 13/3083 MaineSail and others; Over the past many years I've abused my house batteries and reserve batterie
Relocate batteries in H34 DaveandNan at 6:17am 03.06.12 Big Boats 6/1911 I would like to relocate the two batteries in our 1984 Hunter 34. The plan would be to take them ou
recommended temperatures for fridge/freezer Bob 04 H260 at 6:06am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 33/15840 we have a fridge and freezer with separate temperature controls. I am wondering what others are usin
Windlass Maintenance Ron M at 6:02am 03.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1972 My 2003 331 has a Lewmar Concept windlass. My guess is that it hasn't been cleaned since new. The
Beneteau First 26 northcave at 2:26am 03.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/9906 Does anyone have a first 26 they could give me a review of please? Also have you ever used beachi

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North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast (1) william24424 at 7:14am 12.16.22 Yes, ICW would be easier..I'm still thinking a VHF backup is a good idea, here's the marine traffic
373 Shallow Draft Depth jssailem at 7:08am 12.16.22 That picture is a much better image than the first post. There is a definite bulge. Shallow draft de
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Scott T-Bird at 7:01am 12.16.22 Also, did they scuttle the boat or is it drifting out there still?
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Scott T-Bird at 6:59am 12.16.22 I'd most like to know why they were in the Atlantic when the ICW is the only logical way to traverse
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? ShalomOrchard at 6:58am 12.16.22 "ComPac 23. Comes also in a pilot house version." VERY Interesting. How does the "hideaway" galle
Heat Exchanger kloudie1 at 6:57am 12.16.22 How would you seal the tube joints?
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? jssailem at 6:55am 12.16.22 The fuel return line is a low pressure line. It does not need to be of the same material. I would r
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Hayden Watson at 6:52am 12.16.22 By two previous boats were both trailer-sailed and over 25'. My first was a Clipper Marine 26 swing
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? ShalomOrchard at 6:51am 12.16.22 "Liveable is totally subjective. Some people think a Catalina 22 is liveable for a week... Others wo
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Will Gilmore at 6:42am 12.16.22 ComPac 23. Comes also in a pilot house version. -Will
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast All U Get at 6:27am 12.16.22 I hope there is a charge for the rescue.
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? Siamese at 6:22am 12.16.22 Or, you could just get used to it.
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? BarryL at 6:17am 12.16.22 Hi, Unfortunately the sailboat you are looking does not exist (as far as I know). Once the boat g
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Leeward Rail at 6:14am 12.16.22 Is livable for a week long trip or so. Liveable is totally subjective. Some people think a Catalin
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 6:08am 12.16.22 Right! They are not what I need which is the start of the fuel return line.
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 6:06am 12.16.22 These are the high pressure lines from the HP pump to the injectors. yES THEY ARE OT THE FUEL "RET
Heat Exchanger Mifeo at 6:05am 12.16.22 How often do you expect to do this?
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? Leeward Rail at 6:02am 12.16.22 It is especially true when your sailing waters are many days covered in mist and fog. Yup. Need a
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? Scott T-Bird at 6:02am 12.16.22 The one thing I don't like about most sailboats is that most have cabins that feel like you are in
keel resting on bottom RoyS at 5:52am 12.16.22 Also, when you are aground your boat may tip possibly rubbing the dock in a way you did not expect.

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