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23.5 boom vang av8erdunn at 6:34pm 02.08.12 Smaller Boats 6/1884 I am wondering if my 23.5 has a boom vang on it. Does anyone have pics of theirs? I have had this b
Sheet sizes for 25? ebsail at 4:30pm 02.08.12 Ask An Oday Owner 15/6657 For an O Day 25. Anyone know off the top of their head, the diameter and length jib sheets for a 13
Replacement of cabin lights Bobbaynton at 4:29pm 02.08.12 Bavaria 8/10605 Have any of fellow Bavaria owners replaced the original cabin lights with LEDs? I believe the lights
What is a "fully charged" battery? Charles Erwin at 4:07pm 02.08.12 Musings With Maine Sail 19/5976 In order to have relaible information from any battery monitor, one needs to know when the battery i
Seen in Saint Marys (4) Roger Long at 2:30pm 02.08.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 13/4313 First: The strangest liveaboard I have seen yet. http://www.cruisingonstrider.us/images/SBO/Strang
Found a video by Paladin Kermit at 1:35pm 02.08.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1468 Hey Paladin! I was surfing around watching H23 videos and happened upon this. http://www.youtube.c
paint fiberglass under vberth? Jared1048 at 1:33pm 02.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1354 So i ripped out all the sanitation hoses and have been scrubbing all the areas they were covering. U
Sailing in Long Island Sound danlisa0529 at 1:11pm 02.08.12 Day Sailers 15/3820 There doesn't seem to be any groups or O'day clubs on Long Island Sound. Looking for others to sail
My Engine Is Running Hot....???? Maine Sail at 12:52pm 02.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2134 My engine is running hot and I've checked everything.... MQPx50hHNeU
What type of varnish?? Cmp1110 at 12:51pm 02.08.12 Musings With Maine Sail 12/7134 Have some limited varnishing to do on our boat and was looking for suggestions I believe it is ceto
By God I think that I've got it! Garmin to S1 Bad Obsession at 12:50pm 02.08.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1486 I went down to the boat today and re-ran wires so that the ground of the Garmin also connects with t
Sole refinishing questions sailsail at 12:40pm 02.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2110 How to strip the old finish....varnish... off the sole without lifting the veneer? I've tried sandi
Portlight Replacement -- Gap between Cabin top and liner (3) jstark at 12:08pm 02.08.12 Musings With Maine Sail 9/5956 Hi Maine Sail, I'm working on following your guide for replacing portlights. I have a '75 Ericso
Outboard Suggestions for Mac 25? (coastal sailing) Anton at 9:35am 02.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 32/6743 Hi, Would anyone have a good recommendation for an outboard on a MacGregor 25. Our home part this
Beneteau USA dot com Sailor Tim at 8:39am 02.08.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1978 I have noticed a recent change in the format on the Beneteauusa.com web site. I often reefer to the
Hot Water Heater Connection to Engine Question (1) joker460 at 8:09am 02.08.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2044 This may be a dumb question. What is the device circled in the picture attached? I have searched and
Hunter 23' Keel Restoration (4) carboman at 7:32am 02.08.12 Smaller Boats 7/3729 I have scraped off most of the heavy growth and am down to getting it to the bare cast iron. I have
Perko Battery Switch indicator (1) py26129 at 5:41am 02.08.12 Musings With Maine Sail 8/3801 A friend of mine with a CS30, has a Perko battery switch indicator in the cockpit of his boat that i
I need ideas on interior. Chris Patterson at 5:10am 02.08.12 Catalina 22 29/4493 Hey guys. I was hoping someone would have some semi-detailed photos of the woodwork of the port side
Kermit Crazy Dave Condon at 5:06am 02.08.12 Smaller Boats 3/1143 I will be at Wateree on the 18th at the state park with a reconditioned 260 at 10-11 am. Crazy Dav

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Fender covers- Yes or No? sail sfbay at 8:55am 11.02.22 I have heard that using fender covers is bad because they trap dirt and will then abraid the topside
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 8:49am 11.02.22 If this is your first ocean adventure, I would be looking for much less drama. I would want some t
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:44am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction?
Dyneema for furler line Don S/V ILLusion at 8:31am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 dlochner at 8:30am 11.02.22 The angle to be concerned with is the angle of the motor shaft when the motor is deployed. It should
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:26am 11.02.22 yes, Dyneema should work fine. If it is covered with a non dyneema cover. i.e. Sta-Set. The Dynee
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 I would not use dyneema because it is too slippery. Partially covered (like a tapered halyard) wor
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter jssailem at 8:22am 11.02.22 Thank you. That is a good price. And located in Seattle. two fur.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:22am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Fender covers- Yes or No? Rich Stidger at 8:19am 11.02.22 Thanks for all the comments and info. I have ordered material and will make some covers after I fini
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:18am 11.02.22 Have you isolated the source of the friction? From your post it seems you think it is everywhere. Th
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:16am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appro
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:10am 11.02.22 The only way to get the sail to unfurl completely is to release it suddenly in moderate winds and e
Fender covers- Yes or No? DaveJ at 8:02am 11.02.22 A friend uses Hockey socks, can buy them at a second hand sports store. They fit perfectly over the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 7:49am 11.02.22 I believe it's 1/4". It jams no matter how fast or slow it's let out. The only way to get the sail t
Fender covers- Yes or No? (1) WayneH at 7:42am 11.02.22 That is why some of us call them "WalMartians". Definitely not living in the same world as us. Fend
Winterizing question RoyS at 7:34am 11.02.22 I drain the fresh water system, disconnect the freshwater pump hoses, sponge dry the main fresh wate
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 7:27am 11.02.22 What size line were you using? Letting the sail out too quickly will also cause the problem you are
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 7:17am 11.02.22 As a new boater do you know your susceptibility to sea sickness and that of your crew? Attempting t

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