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Wind How much is too much? (1) Jkenny13 at 6:31am 10.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/3473 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 20/12348 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 2/1330 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 3/1781 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 20/4153 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 20/4322 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 5/3209 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 20/10685 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 2/1225 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 17/3314 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 4/1870 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 2/8735 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 10/2376 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 13/2712 http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/2-5-million-chinese-yacht-goes-straight-down-161517593.html This
any idea what this is? (2) njl at 11:21am 10.14.11 Engines and Propulsion 12/4321 I found a bunch of metal disks in the lazarette of my Westsail32. They look like they could be parts
WTB C22 Rudder GDTRFB at 11:10am 10.14.11 Parts Search 2/1723 I am looking to buy a rudder for my Catalina 22. I would prefer a kick-up rudder, but will consider
Winterizing the hot water heater insamji1 at 11:08am 10.14.11 Catalina 310 8/8857 I bypassed the hot water heater and pumped the pink anti throughout the entire fresh water system.
First Boat Purchase 1980 C&C 34'--Core Issues? simmonct at 11:00am 10.14.11 C&C 4/12725 Hello, I am looking to make my first boat purchase and I came across a 1980 C'C 34'. It has a recen
Recommended fresh Water COOLANT for 2GM20F navigator97 at 10:48am 10.14.11 Ask All Sailors 14/11211 I know it has been asked and answered in the past, but I didn't make note of it then. What is the c
Yanmar parts myfalkor at 9:44am 10.14.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2469 I have a Yanmar 2QM20 and I am looking for a pump w/bilge. They want way too much for a new one. A

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Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? (1) mermike at 10:46pm 10.30.22 <p>
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? Head Sail at 10:29pm 10.30.22 I have had a person interested in possibly buying my boat that wants to know the Hull ID Number pri
Furling genoa cover seems too small? Qorgyle at 7:49pm 10.30.22 Maybe a stepladder to get above the thickest part of the wrap, does your cover have a wider section
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit Kings Gambit at 7:05pm 10.30.22 I have a Hunter 38' with a double anchor roller. I carry a 25kg Rocna as my primary. I have a 16l
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? kappykaplan at 6:53pm 10.30.22 There is a BoatFax. It's BoatHistoryReport.com: Boat VIN Lookup / Hull Identification Number Look
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? kappykaplan at 6:51pm 10.30.22 I realized I give out my routing number on every single check I write :plus:
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 6:36pm 10.30.22 sage advice and thank you. I am going to wait until I get the full survey back and then negotiate w
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here? (3) Clutch Cargo at 6:24pm 10.30.22 It cleaned up easier than I thought. This grid piece was actually tabbed versus stuck on with bondo
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit Sailgunner at 6:23pm 10.30.22 I store my fortress on my second roller next to my #25 Rocna. Could send you a pic if you like.
Refilling CNG Tank smokey73 at 6:01pm 10.30.22 We don't "campaign" the boat so our usage is limited. We also have a generator and microwave, which
Recommended anchor for Hunter 50 Georgedoyle at 5:56pm 10.30.22 We have the 73 pound Rocna with 250 feet of 3/8 chain. We started out with the Lewmar Delta anchor.
Refilling CNG Tank jon hansen at 5:30pm 10.30.22 back in he day when we would campaign aeolus pretty hard all over the the great lakes, with 5 to 8 o
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? rgranger at 5:02pm 10.30.22 Also include your mother's maiden name, your highschool mascot and the name of your favorite pet gro
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? rgranger at 4:54pm 10.30.22 Gee whiz , Capta, don't discourage him.... it's a sailboat... nothing about this hobby/obsession r
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? jssailem at 4:24pm 10.30.22 Share the information.
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:19pm 10.30.22 @hatchclan As advised. Stop. Words used about boats mean certain specific things. We often ask th
Stuck new genoa on Harken furler kappykaplan at 4:11pm 10.30.22 I spray MacLube on the genoa luff every season as it gets hoisted. :plus:
First time sailboat owner Tally Ho at 3:58pm 10.30.22
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? garymalmgren at 3:42pm 10.30.22 It is called due diligence and would indicate that you are dealing someone serious. That would be a
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? FastOlson at 3:32pm 10.30.22 Gee whiz , Capta, don't discourage him.... it's a sailboat... nothing about this hobby/obsession re

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