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Working jib or genoa therishel at 11:45am 10.15.11 Trailer Sailors 18/8709 I am re-fitting a Balboa 20. It does not have any sails. I am looking into purchasing a suit of sa
222 with roller furling jib, Sheet length? Zoomie at 11:31am 10.15.11 Day Sailers 3/1750 Hey Guys! Finally got my Jib back from SailCare after converting it for use with my Snap Furler. I d
How much is enough? rognvald at 8:54am 10.15.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1701 In a recent boatyard discussion, winterizing engines was discussed. If you have a fresh water cooled
wow... Maine Sail at 8:37am 10.15.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3299 Great sailing right now.:D
windy last weekend dlewis812 at 7:43am 10.15.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1146 wanted to get one more good weekend before laying up.. of all things too much wind!!??!! looks lik
I need a bigger boat! Ned Blake at 7:01am 10.15.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3395 Ok heres a complaint nobody has ever heard before - "My boat is too small!" My wife and I have bee
Wind How much is too much? (1) Jkenny13 at 6:31am 10.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/3373 So I am watching the weather for this weekend here in Newport RI. Wind with gust over 45mph. I have
Sailboat breaks up and sinks at Barnegat Inlet NJ (1) RichH at 6:00am 10.15.11 Ask All Sailors 20/11768 Tide against wind can be a problem along the Atlantic Coast, especially when 'shooting inlets'. A
Do I have anodes? Is there a doctor for this? Endurance2010 at 12:27am 10.15.11 Big Boats 2/1276 Skippers, help! I can't find the anodes on my 1983 Yanmar 3GMF (it's in a 1984 Hunter 34). But I t
Anchor questions ... eliems at 11:33pm 10.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1734 Today the anchor was coming up twisting in the water like it usually does and arrived at the roller
The Deck I Bought -- The Deck I Have (2) rardiH36 at 9:55pm 10.14.11 The Cherubini Hunters 20/4069 While looking for a picture on my hard drive to include on a "All Sailors" post about chain plate ca
Tidal Curiosity geehaw at 9:04pm 10.14.11 Ask All Sailors 20/4115 Sitting in my boat one night I was going through the the tide table. I noticed that through the who
Furler Jib Sock? Cool Beans at 8:29pm 10.14.11 Ask All Sailors 5/3132 I have a 150, a 135, and a jib. . .150 for the summer, 135 for spring and fall, and the jib for wint
Winter, to cover the Boat or not heelingsoul at 7:20pm 10.14.11 Ask An Oday Owner 20/10255 I 'am in the freezing cold for 6 month of the year any Idea if there is any benefit in to cover the
Singlehanding saga justsomeguy at 5:13pm 10.14.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1187 If you like, you can read about my foibles at http://tomeshew.wordpress.com
Which model did they make the most of?? Corker at 4:47pm 10.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/3146 I would like to know what model of Hunter 30' + had the biggest production run. I am mainly concern
Which model did they make the most of?? Corker at 4:42pm 10.14.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1800 I would like to know what model of Catalina 30' + had the biggest production run. I am mainly concer
Horizon Express 1000 windlass manual Gunni at 2:47pm 10.14.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/8574 Anyone have a copy of the Simpson Lawrence Horizon Express 1000 windlass manual? Thanks, Gunni
Anyone coming down from/thru Maine? CanuckSailor at 1:54pm 10.14.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2301 Hi - I'm hoping to buy a 10 foot aluminum dinghy, was hoping I could get someone to haul it aboard a
Oops Rick D at 11:53am 10.14.11 Ask All Sailors 13/2647 http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/2-5-million-chinese-yacht-goes-straight-down-161517593.html This

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Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax? stickinthemud57 at 9:48pm 07.24.22 I have concluded there are too many taxes dipping into our recreational pleasures. We work hard. We
Beneteau 461 furling Gennaker info required. sail sfbay at 9:24pm 07.24.22 Welcome to the forum!! Install a bow sprit with a top down furler. That is what I installed on my H
replacement of in-deck solar and of interior ceiling lights Boatkeep at 8:37pm 07.24.22 Hey, these are not the same model, but it might help you out. Here at my favourite solar-powered mar
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES jssailem at 8:24pm 07.24.22 I have installed Cleats on the mast with screws, Cam Cleats too. I suspect that clutches will work.
Need Help With NEW UK Mainsail fit/shape jssailem at 8:20pm 07.24.22 i like when the sailmaker delivers the sail and shows me how to fit it. then i give him the check.
Murdered 170 Centerboard rcairflyer at 7:59pm 07.24.22 1/8th or 1/16th should do. The forces are not that formidable. 8" either way (16'' total) would giv
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax? jssailem at 7:58pm 07.24.22 I have concluded there are too many taxes dipping into our recreational pleasures. We work hard. We
Anyone thinking of selling their 275? Froudy at 6:41pm 07.24.22 DM me - #29
Murdered 170 Centerboard stickinthemud57 at 6:09pm 07.24.22 1/8th or 1/16th should do. The forces are not that formidable. 8" either way (16'' total) would give
Murdered 170 Centerboard rcairflyer at 5:57pm 07.24.22 At first, I was thinking that a strap that wraps around the sides would be how I would approach it.
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax? Scott T-Bird at 5:40pm 07.24.22 New Jersey has 6.625% "sales and use tax" and annual registration fee, regardless if documented or n
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start SycloneDriver at 5:24pm 07.24.22 I'm really curious, what batteries did you choose to install?
Valid Insurance ? ? ? ? ? Ralph Johnstone at 5:01pm 07.24.22 Does this mean I bought influence? You are guilty of buying influence and it could mean a black m
Insurance Assurance? Tally Ho at 5:00pm 07.24.22 C = Chicago? Ah, No, North West Indiana. East Chicago marina in Indiana, south of Chicago.
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Tally Ho at 4:59pm 07.24.22
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:55pm 07.24.22
Insurance Assurance? kappykaplan at 4:41pm 07.24.22 C = Chicago?
Insurance Assurance? Tally Ho at 4:37pm 07.24.22
Mast Plate Broken Hunter 460 ccw505 at 4:36pm 07.24.22 Yes, I agree. And yes, that is where the vang attaches.
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Tally Ho at 4:33pm 07.24.22 I hope she is not giving everything away Told her we were not getting rid of the boat (unless we w

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