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Thank you. hero4theday at 8:42am 09.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1985 I would like to say thank you to everyone that ask a question and those who answered. There where m
Problems with anti-syphon valve sailamaryllis at 8:01am 09.07.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3321 We have Jabsco electric fresh water heads. About every two to four weeks the anti-syphon valve stops
Columbia 43 hull Valiant43 at 7:42am 09.07.11 Columbia 0/2988 Can anyone give me an idea as to the composition of the Columbia 43 hull. Solid Fiberglas, cored wit
What to do when the lake dries up rgallagher at 6:18am 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 53/11229 I currently have my Hunter 28.5 docked on a big lake in Texas. With our drought continuing, and no r
New Head RForst at 6:04am 09.07.11 Big Boats 4/1382 Had a fun cruise this past weekend to the Baltimore Grand Prix. The Inner Harbor is fun! But our o
New Member. BadMoon at 6:04am 09.07.11 Trailer Sailors 17/4881 Hi there I am new to the Forum, I have had a great time sailing my Sandpiper565 all over Lake Ontari
Catalina 30 Chesapeake Video rbmcintire at 5:22am 09.07.11 Catalina 30 4/1578 SO disappointed I didn't charge the camera battery properly. Last Sunday on the Chesapeake was NICE.
Winterizing Question Gypsy Wind at 2:12am 09.07.11 Big Boats 5/1595 A quick question regarding winrweizing the pressure water system on a 36 - I am thinking of 1) drain
The Helmsman... CharlieCobra at 10:46pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2003 O'er the rolling swells and through stinging spray, he stares at sights only in his mind. Nimbly shi
exhaust issue abjrm at 10:00pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 0/1290 think i might have deleted the earlier post....anyway here we go again...have a 36 foot 1987 catalin
Replaced standing rigging? Endurance2010 at 9:59pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 7/1590 Has anyone replaced their own standing rigging? A couple of guys at the marina did it themselves an
Rigging a 22 for single Breakinwind at 9:13pm 09.06.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2532 Hello all, I am a newby, and just bought a 1980, O22. Our first three days out, I found myself run
anyone eve used any of these? USCG369 at 8:38pm 09.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1218 Has anyone ever tried the slide in style doors that turn your hatch and walk in hatch in to a set o
engine exhaust question abjrm at 8:31pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 5/1969 have a 1987 catalina 36....when i start the engine everything works fine...exhaust and water leave t
Sheet length flgypsysoul at 7:10pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 15/7297 Hi all...I have a question as to the length of the jib/genoa sheets...How do you figure the length.
Sail replacement karenmccraw at 6:47pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 6/1764 We had a little oops during Hurricane Irene and it appears that we need to replace the headsail on o
contact info for author Jim Moore (Swan) ? cdavis0627 at 6:02pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1382 I've googled and googled and am coming up dry. I am desperate to get my hands on Jim Moore's contac
No sailing in Sarasota yet Kermit at 5:56pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1444 My First Mate and I have been in Sarasota since Friday and so far no sailing. We stayed out of the r
S2 11.0a chainplate deck cover screws?? sailcruiser at 5:44pm 09.06.11 S2 3/1750 Hi all, I'm a new s2 owner and the first thing I always do is rebed chainplates. This boat in parti
Electric Windlass Seized Mr.X-Ray at 4:28pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 7/3350 Hello All, Well for my first post is a question on something I broke!!! lol I think I did anyways

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Invest 98L jssailem at 2:23pm 09.22.22 Time will tell. We will post as soon as clarity occurs in our crystal ball. Let's all chant togethe
Invest 98L kloudie1 at 2:13pm 09.22.22 Watching carefully!
Invest 98L Rick Webb at 1:13pm 09.22.22 Was nervous this could be the "I" storm but Ian only has three letters so if my theory holds true it
H41DS heater venting jssailem at 12:28pm 09.22.22 On my Wallas install the heater is in the middle of the aft compartment. I run the exhaust directly
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Bob S at 11:52am 09.22.22 It's pretty cool when a herd of wild cows come to the beach to welcome you!
Invest 98L JamesG161 at 11:33am 09.22.22 For the origins of why I use Dammit Jim when one SBO poster Tagged me with that Title in 2017. Small
Help Me Choose A Boat !! jssailem at 11:26am 09.22.22 Ocean passages need storage. Water is a critical item. I suspect looking at Attainable Adventure Cru
What's this hole in the shelf for? T J Furstenau at 11:18am 09.22.22
Persistent Fresh Water Leak FastOlson at 11:18am 09.22.22 Speaking of "hoses".... if you have any remaining hoses in the system(s) that are over 20 years old
H49/H50 main sheet input T J Furstenau at 11:10am 09.22.22 @T J Furstenau Curious what diameter line and length you went with for your main sheet and if you a
Hunter 240 Rudder Pull up line rgranger at 11:00am 09.22.22 This is very fixable at home. I don't recommend getting it wet as is--those exposed fibers will wi
Invest 98L JamesG161 at 10:59am 09.22.22 Great valuable service you do here with the weather reports. Thus the reason @Phil Herring ask Joh
Invest 98L jssailem at 10:58am 09.22.22 Yes Big Easy.
H49/H50 main sheet input Daze at 10:53am 09.22.22 @T J Furstenau Curious what diameter line and length you went with for your main sheet and if you ar
Help Me Choose A Boat !! DayDreamer41 at 10:50am 09.22.22 Personally I would go for the bigger more room, the offshore trip can be accomplished with either an
Invest 98L BigEasy at 10:42am 09.22.22 Here we go again. Was too good to be true that hurricane season has been uneventful thus far. Nex
Invest 98L walt at 10:41am 09.22.22 Great valuable service you do here with the weather reports. Thanks!!!
Invest 98L kappykaplan at 10:38am 09.22.22 Yes, Dammit Jim! You're doing all of us a service by sharing. Tks!:beer:
Persistent Fresh Water Leak dlochner at 10:34am 09.22.22 When the hot water tank is hot, it increases the pressure on the HW lines because the water expands.
Help Me Choose A Boat !! petecasey at 10:25am 09.22.22

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