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navigation lights abruzzi at 9:49pm 03.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/3113 28 years in the desert haven't been kind to the nav lights on my Mac 25. A lot of the plastic is cr
Does a Cal 28 1968 vintage have the steal beam mast support whilehewill at 8:38pm 03.07.12 Cal 0/2950 I was wondering if anyone knew if the cal 28 mention in title would have the steel beam under the ma
For someone who consistently drops a "Maximum Load". . . Cool Beans at 6:51pm 03.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 23/7959 A maximum load. . . A "5 pounder". . . A food baby. . . A "Giganticus Turdicus". . . A "Mr. Poppers
Catalina 320 skipper65 at 5:58pm 03.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1937 Just purchased a 1996 320. Any advice on maintenance, sailing, overnighting, ownership? About to t
Anchorage Video and Updatge Roger Long at 5:44pm 03.07.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/2619 Bearing in mind that photos and videos always make conditions look about half as bad as they felt an
What wood finish to use above deck roriol at 5:19pm 03.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1867 On my 2005 Hunter 46 LE I'm refinishing the wood that is on the rear seats. I'm thinking I want to
Deisel Tank Replacement 27 (1) DoctorYankee at 5:14pm 03.07.12 Bigger Boats 4/1746 Dear All. Has anyone replaced the fuel tank. If so how did it go and where did you get the new tank?
Engine area and generator RECESS at 5:06pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2546 I want to install a generator stand (pad?) area in the cockpit lazarette of my Pearson 323. When the
H34 galley sink replacemrnt Pheidingsfelder at 5:02pm 03.07.12 Big Boats 2/950 I'm looking for a galley sink replacement for the original stainless unit. Looks like I've got some
Shaft razor questions. DAVA390 at 4:09pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2710 While flipping pages in a marine supply catalog that just arived, I spotted something that really in
marinr lumber sources-ri tigereye37 at 4:01pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2394 Does anyone have a good source for mohagony or teak in RI? I cant seem to find a store that carries
Hydrogenerator Deadhead at 4:00pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2640 I first heard about the racing version of this unit during the Velex 5 Oceans race last year. Brad
Bum Steer - rudder gland question Skip Gundlach at 1:54pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1835 Bum Steer - rudder gland question Hi, all, My rudder post is badly pitted in the area near the
Compression post insert (1) Jared1048 at 1:02pm 03.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 10/1824 So im getting a piece of aluminum machined to replaced the teak part in the rib of the overhead cabi
Bladder water tanks: Vetus or Nauta Paul Cossman at 12:48pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 2/4274 My forward water tank has corroded through, and cannot be replaced without MAJOR reconstruction. I a
catalina flexible exhaust hose tsatch at 12:45pm 03.07.12 Catalina 30 3/4409 My exhaust hose on my 1987 catalina is badly cracked and requires replacing. Any suggestions on wher
Passage 42 Holding Tank mckendym at 10:45am 03.07.12 Big Boats 2/1222 Where is the holding tank on the 1990 to 1996 Passage Centre Cockpit? And what is involved in replac
What d'ya think? All U Get at 10:32am 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2585 Hi all, We (corporate boss and myself) were discussing what else to do to the Catalina we have for s
1990s Ben 35s7 vs. 2000's Ben First 36.7 chuckbuck at 9:19am 03.07.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/5146 Folks, I'm looking at two Beneteau's - a 1996 36s7 vs. a newer (and more expensive) 2004 Beneteau Fi
Trailer needed for 25 Lancer SS-Aquilon at 8:43am 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 0/945 I am looking for a trailer for a 1979 Lancer 25. Anyone out there know of one forsale? Thanks!

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Pesky Otters Ralph Johnstone at 11:09pm 12.30.22 A perforated bag of moth balls has kept the otters away from under the dodger for many years. Start
User friendly app for monitoring the Gulf Stream? (1) All U Get at 10:54pm 12.30.22 Aqua maps.
Older sailers Paul Mermelstein at 9:39pm 12.30.22 I am going to be 72 this summer and my wife is 73. We still sail the Chesapeake Bay, sometimes just
Older sailers Calif. Ted at 9:34pm 12.30.22 Yeah, I'm just a couple years behind you, year-round season here but my temperature tolerance is get
Older sailers MFD at 9:31pm 12.30.22 I am only in my fifties but have a couple of neighbors in their 70s that still go out quite often.
Just wanted to say hi Baja bash at 9:14pm 12.30.22 Hi, I am 75 and have done 2 puddle jumps in the last three years. Next fall joining the Baja Haha f
Just wanted to say hi higgs at 8:33pm 12.30.22 Tally Ho: I am 73 and still sailing. Not as bold as I used to be, but still enjoying the boat.
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... higgs at 8:25pm 12.30.22 I did not read all replies so maybe this suggestion was already offered. First thing I would do is
Best place to start sailing my c25 in saltwater higgs at 8:21pm 12.30.22 Don't ignore the Great Lakes. Very good cruising on Lake Michigan especially along either shore. I
Any sailor peppers out there? higgs at 8:10pm 12.30.22 Some would survive and it would be achieved through multiple avenues. Life finds a way to go on aga
Any sailor peppers out there? (1) garymalmgren at 8:06pm 12.30.22 On the Beach was written by Neville Shute. He also wrote a great sailing adventure book, Trustee fro
Pesky Otters higgs at 7:48pm 12.30.22 I had an otter living under the steps down to my boat. He would leave scraps of fish around that re
Pesky Otters PaulK at 7:01pm 12.30.22 Don't the guys in SFO use sea lions as otter deterrents? Seems to work for them.
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast All U Get at 5:56pm 12.30.22 So just balancing the curve for us really smart sailors, eh?
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Tater at 5:27pm 12.30.22 "severely pulled chest muscles. " This speaks loudly to me. I pulled mine a few weeks ago startin
Legend 40.5 (and likely others) - Princess stove 3372 grates (2) fero at 5:25pm 12.30.22 Update: I was ready to order the stst replacements but balked on ridiculous shipping cost over 200$
Any sailor peppers out there? FastOlson at 4:43pm 12.30.22 Might want to read the book by N. Norway, "On the Beach". Reasonably good movie was made from it, t
Hunter 376 Wing Keel Width sail sfbay at 4:00pm 12.30.22 OK...........consider designing the cadle with a slot to move the wing cradle support in the desired
Hunter 376 Wing Keel Width mgg at 3:20pm 12.30.22
Best place to start sailing my c25 in saltwater jmce1587 at 3:01pm 12.30.22 Do you recommend a particular time of year or season? May/June time frame before it gets too hot/

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