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Wonderful Software Interface From iPad Sail123 at 1:09am 10.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1217 I joined from my pc, but I only go to this site from my iPad. Wonderful stuff. The pc experience h
Handling H23.5, 240, 260 in waves Nicky17000 at 12:50am 10.12.11 Smaller Boats 5/1706 We have the 23.5 but I mentioned the others because I know there are a lot of similarities. I know t
Zeehag I hope you are keeping safe. caguy at 11:53pm 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1702 Are you still in Mazatlan? If so it looks like Huricane Jova may be headed your way. http://www.d
Electrical Question (1) wgkenney at 11:24pm 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 24/4233 All, I've been working through a simple electical drawing for my boat (Beneteau 473). After going
Aero3gen repairs pjmacmanus at 7:18pm 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2917 Hi, Irene snapped off all six blades of the Aero3gen on my Gemini 3000. I have replaced the blades
No question, just sailin' cb32863 at 6:45pm 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 8/1861 Had a pretty decent sail today and over the first weekend of the month.... Posted my ramblings in my
Mast up for storage KJH at 4:53pm 10.11.11 Catalina 22 2/1537 For the first time since I have owned her, my C-22 will be stored in a boatyard with the mast up. A
Re proping Catalina 27 Mike Gunning at 4:38pm 10.11.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1533 We are installing an Electric Yacht propulsion system on a 1981 Catalina 27. We want to install the
Engine instruments pullark at 4:31pm 10.11.11 Catalina 30 5/2542 Hi, I have a Catalina 30 Mk11 1989. I have some issues with the engine instruments and am hoping som
marine toilets Charles Ranck at 4:17pm 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1941 What are the pros and cons of using grey water for flushing ?
Dodger Becka Anne at 3:18pm 10.11.11 Catalina 30 10/3630 I'm new to this forum and have a question. Does anyone know where we can find a dodger for a 1985 C
raw linseed oil on teak dark spots? (1) njl at 2:44pm 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2583 I'm noticing that my oiled teak has dark spots in certain areas. It's raw linseed oil rubbed on ever
Hunter 26 or Hunter 260 vweedon at 1:45pm 10.11.11 Smaller Boats 9/6739 Can anyone tell me their opinions of which one to go with? I have done lots and lots of reading and
what happened to this engine? less than 50 hours (3) Hermit Scott at 1:45pm 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 9/3379 Some of you know about me rebuilding the YSM12 for my C30. I ran it for a couple of years, put about
H33 Hadling Characteristics under Sail H33CRich at 12:49pm 10.11.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2359 Sunday, I had the pleasure of meeting another H33 owner at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis and dur
Tampa Area Marinas? JeremyH at 12:26pm 10.11.11 S2 1/1271 I am in the USAF and am being re-stationed in Tampa this January. Despite the fact that Tampa is a
Material Composition at the bottom of the Keel (3) H33CRich at 12:02pm 10.11.11 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2488 I have the shoal draft H33. Does anyone know what I would be drilling into from the tip underside?
Coaming Compartment Drains Sea22 at 11:52am 10.11.11 Catalina 22 10/2368 Has anyone done this or have any suggestions for an elegant solution? We have finally been getting
wood replacement of rotted core jknappsax at 10:46am 10.11.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1601 This summer, I finally tackled replacement of the rotted core around the mast on my O'Day 32' center
336--Leaks after Irene rachelmackenzie at 10:05am 10.11.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2841 Our 1995 Hunter 336 weathered hurricane Irene pretty well except for a number of new leaks--no leaks

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Refilling CNG Tank kappykaplan at 11:21am 10.31.22 Fresh baked bread, muffins, etc., with butter and jam slathered on. Yum. :plus::plus::plus:
4.108 winterizing JamesG161 at 11:05am 10.31.22 Ok ok, to help all of you winterization people you can use this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro
Bottom in great shape Dr. D at 10:57am 10.31.22 How many coats? What is the typical frequency between bottom paint in the mid Chesapeake Bay? If it
Port shades/covers Scott T-Bird at 10:56am 10.31.22 My boat neighbor has these on his Catalina 34. His claim is that it is the only way to keep Leaky L
4.108 winterizing JamesG161 at 10:51am 10.31.22 Like moving south. :biggrin: Of course, only one issue we have here like ... Hurricane Ian Jim..
Gloucester 22 Centerboard 31seahorse at 10:50am 10.31.22 Whatever you choose to "do" to this boat, you will need to offer a realistic and convincing explanat
Motorcycle Gear for Sailing? JamesG161 at 10:45am 10.31.22 Ask my friend @jssailem , who I nicknamed Mr Mummy, about his Foul Weather gear. Warmer in the Sout
4.108 winterizing dLj at 10:43am 10.31.22 Heathen! Only drink gin and vermouth.. No vodka. :) Snob.... Of course, me, I'm an equal opportu
4.108 winterizing JamesG161 at 10:38am 10.31.22 Heathen Only drink gin and vermouth Ok pickled Onions for you then! Your last name must be... Gib
Port shades/covers dLj at 10:32am 10.31.22 I've been thinking of getting some of these for my boat also. They look quite nice. They are low on
4.108 winterizing Leeward Rail at 10:30am 10.31.22 You must bring the Olives. Heathen! Only drink gin and vermouth.. No vodka. :)
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 10:30am 10.31.22 back in he day when we would campaign aeolus pretty hard all over the the great lakes, with 5 to 8
Motorcycle Gear for Sailing? Cowpokee at 10:29am 10.31.22 I ride with a Firstgear Thermo One-Piece Suit on cooler mornings coming into work. The concern wit
4.108 winterizing Leeward Rail at 10:28am 10.31.22 cheap Vodka to do same thing as EG. Here, even cheap vodka is more expensive. You can use anyth
4.108 winterizing JamesG161 at 10:26am 10.31.22 You can just use cheap Vodka Then you can make Martini's in the Spring. :cowbell: You must bring
OEM Bimini support structure 4Winds at 10:24am 10.31.22 :plus::beer: Just reached out to Dave, thank you!
Furling genoa cover seems too small? h2o_snow at 10:17am 10.31.22 Appears too small in diameter. Sailrite (or any loft) can sew in a protective Sunbrella UV cover.
Port shades/covers rgranger at 10:11am 10.31.22 Ooops Nevermind.... I found them. https://seaworthygoods.com
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 10:03am 10.31.22 Check out "boat info" on this site lots of good information on the 420. OP says he has a Passage 4
Sinks draining slowly. OS2Dude at 9:58am 10.31.22 in our 1985 Catalina 30, all the drains have a water level just below the bottom of the sink. The s

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