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Summer Help (1) All U Get at 7:08pm 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1893 Hi all, I was fortunate this summer to get some help with our "new to us" boat. We added a solar pan
Prop Walk Catalina 36 MkII John McConnell at 6:09pm 09.08.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/6536 A year ago I purchased the '02 model. Lots of small issues (previous neglect), recently changed pen
Hunter 25.5 DIY repairs Nursemnr at 4:54pm 09.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2359 Hello. I am a proud owner of a 1985 25.5 Hunter, Wild Child (great name but she came with it and he
Rebedding Beckson portlight FourPoints at 2:41pm 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 7/3860 Starboard side portlight developed a nasty leak all of a sudden (my efforts to tape over the portlig
Annapolis Boat Show Meet-Up Phil Herring at 2:30pm 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 39/7310 POL tells me there's a movement afoot to meet as Pusser's (strategically located next to the show) o
T.S. Lee Marina Mess rhythmsurfer at 2:14pm 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2008 I am new to uploading video on this website. I thought I would share what a protected marina looks l
small craft warning DJN51 at 2:03pm 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 19/6002 Was at marina today to check my boat as there has been small craft warnings on Lake Mich since Sat l
T.S. Lee rhythmsurfer at 1:42pm 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1009 1
pelican hooks garyc at 1:14pm 09.08.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1612 I lost one of my life line pelican hooks overboard. Orded a new one but i don't tihink the threads m
Status of Lake Murray Catalina Rendezvous Lew Love at 12:04pm 09.08.11 Lake Murray Catalina Owners 1/2954 Greeting, The rendezvous is taking shape quite nicely. We have firm commitment from 18 Catalina o
Requiem for Pearson Wanderer #106 MAGIC#116W at 11:53am 09.08.11 Parts Search 0/2807 A friend bought 1968? Pearson Wanderer #106 originally from the Chesapeake then R.I. ' ultimately On
Fresh water pump "pulses" thaeni at 11:42am 09.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1901 My system has a hot water tank, galley and head sinks, plus a shower. The pump "pulses" every 30 to
H-30g Bildge comparments tfoster at 11:22am 09.08.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1369 I have three bildge compartments under the floor boards. They do not appear to be connected so that
Major Flash Flood on the N. Chesapeake RichH at 11:10am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 16/3453 Flood stage due to the 'remnants of TS Lee' at the Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna River just north
Education And Certification twodzusfittings at 10:41am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 6/1525 I am currently taking an online course for basic boating which covers most topics. While applying to
Less than 3 kts of wind Sublime at 10:03am 09.08.11 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/4632 The water was like glass for the most part. For a good amount of the time, there was so little wind
Boat US Insurance Claim Question Joe Mullee at 10:02am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2361 It's customary in the insurance business that when a client presents a property damage claim on thei
Barbara Campbell - Golden State Diesel Steve Dion at 9:54am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2394 I regret to announce the passing of Barbara Campbell of Golden State Diesel. It appears that Barb
Dinghy Repair sailaway78 at 9:19am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 12/7591 I need to reglue some seams on a PVC dinghy. Mainly the tabs, where the transom attaches to the top
Beaching a Late Model Hunter 25 Barry14722 at 8:45am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 2/1505 Has anyone beached a Hunter 25? I know that the 260 is capable of being beached because of the cente

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Keel and G/flex and should I worry? berner73 at 7:13pm 10.18.22 A lot of variables here to consider, but when it comes to the integrity of keels it would seem prude
Advice on new purchase and winterization Sanfelice at 7:03pm 10.18.22 That covers a lot of the engine. (check antifreeze level if you a heat exchanger). For the rest of t
Identify This Boat? Rick Webb at 6:57pm 10.18.22 It looks like a US 22. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-22 I think you nailed it Thanks
Identify This Boat? JRacer at 6:57pm 10.18.22 It looks like a US 22. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-22 That's it! Gary Mull, designer. "
Advice on new purchase and winterization xavpil at 6:55pm 10.18.22
Keel and G/flex and should I worry? Leeward Rail at 6:21pm 10.18.22 135 ft lbs seems low. What is the bolt/stud size? This is what MarsKeel (makers of lead keels) say
Identify This Boat? dlochner at 6:15pm 10.18.22 Once you're done with this boat, please solve this make found abandon at a Florida boatyard. That
Prop Spin joshw5144 at 6:15pm 10.18.22
Identify This Boat? dlochner at 6:14pm 10.18.22 We are all guessing. The definitive answer will come when you look at the HIN.
Keel and G/flex and should I worry? dlochner at 6:12pm 10.18.22 It is really hard to assess any damage with the bottom paint covering the repair. Remove the bottom
Keel and G/flex and should I worry? High Current at 6:06pm 10.18.22 The first thing I would do is try to determine if the keel is moving (excessively). This could be d
Keel and G/flex and should I worry? (2) High Current at 6:00pm 10.18.22 Maybe I should delete that 2nd photo. I only included it for context; it predates my repair. The u
Advice on new purchase and winterization Davidasailor26 at 5:52pm 10.18.22 Oh I can handle that. And stabilizer in the diesel tank I guess? Every time I add diesel I add a m
Garhauer E-Z Glide jssailem at 5:51pm 10.18.22
Garhauer E-Z Glide SailingCal21 at 5:49pm 10.18.22 I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it. Thanks. I should have made the
Prop Spin jssailem at 5:47pm 10.18.22 Congrats Josh on the fortunate outcome of what could have dissolved into a dilemma of nasty proporti
Garhauer E-Z Glide Rick D at 5:40pm 10.18.22 I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it.
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida dLj at 5:40pm 10.18.22 Low tide tomorrow is at 10:15am so he could start before that like an hour or so and then ride the t
Foam Seat ggrizzard at 5:26pm 10.18.22 Jim, the link doesn't work. Chiriqui Your need to google "Helm Cushions" or similar. Failing succes
Advice on new purchase and winterization ggrizzard at 5:21pm 10.18.22 Your English is better than many I read on forums! :clap:

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