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T.S. Lee Marina Mess rhythmsurfer at 2:14pm 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2013 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 19/6109 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 0/1011 1
pelican hooks garyc at 1:14pm 09.08.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1618 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 1/2978 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 0/2809 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 6/1908 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 1/1374 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 16/3456 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 6/1529 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 7/4673 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 6/2373 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 2/2400 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 12/7633 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 2/1512 Has anyone beached a Hunter 25? I know that the 260 is capable of being beached because of the cente
Stuck macerator John T1594 at 8:13am 09.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1912 Is there any way to revive an old macerator? I have one on my boat (2000 H340). We never use it (11
Towing kayaks? KenKindrick at 8:03am 09.08.11 Big Boats 5/1651 I'm considering towing two Hobie Outback model kayaks that weigh 62 lbs. each across the 25 miles to
base of lifeline--support jackfromhicksville at 7:31am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 1/1061 I have a broken base to one of my lifelines. I need some advise on where to go to repace it????
RC8D Transmission dborko1 at 6:05am 09.08.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2911 Hello All My RC8D seems to keep me tinkering and has not let me down till now. :confused: She start
Wanted 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter with Trailer vweedon at 5:12am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 0/1190 Looking for a 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter Sailboat with trailer, preferably with a 4 stroke motor. Loca

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Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? jssailem at 5:56am 11.03.22 The bulkheads are a part of the boats skeleton. Like your rib cage, they give the boats fiberglass s
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 Timm R Oday25 at 5:41am 11.03.22 I would agree whole heartedly . Never in the history of manufacturing would a company add something
New Legend 35 owner here. pete c at 5:40am 11.03.22 What year is your boat? Wht's going on with your chainplates? .. and you rudder bearings? Chris
Dyneema for furler line SycloneDriver at 4:44am 11.03.22 Thinking outside the box, would adding a foam luff to the head sail reduce the total number of wraps
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 4:44am 11.03.22 I am also an engineer and you should not remove the bulkhead. It is a structural member by design.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 4:43am 11.03.22 Another input: 8mm marine plywood with all it edges fastened can easily counter substantial compres
Rainwater in bilge sailme88 at 3:57am 11.03.22 Well if you had a keel stepped mast you'd be close friends with rain water...That aside, check the b
Rainwater in bilge kappykaplan at 2:44am 11.03.22 It's been recommended to use a leaf blower to "pressurize" the cabin, then use soapy water and a bru
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? David in Sandusky at 2:21am 11.03.22 Another input: 8mm marine plywood with all it edges fastened can easily counter substantial compress
Fender covers- Yes or No? jaysweet at 11:42pm 11.02.22
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? BigEasy at 10:33pm 11.02.22 I had my previously white 1983 sailboat gelcoated blue in 2020 before I spend the cash, I wanted to
Turn-Around Destinations? Semjase at 8:45pm 11.02.22
Turn-Around Destinations? Semjase at 8:43pm 11.02.22 The shortest route from Long Beach to Santa Cruz Island is 72 n.mi. across open water. Any stop alo
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 11.02.22 As mentioned above, the blue gel coat does look thin. So thin that minor scuffs show through to the
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? dlochner at 7:22pm 11.02.22 @Captain Larry-DH has given you the bad news. Gelcoat is tough, but it is not bullet proof. Neithe
What's the Best Sailing Watch / Race timer out there? (1) Apex at 6:35pm 11.02.22 i like the ronstan clearstart better than my garmin watch. Simple, easy, clear. Check for favored
Dyneema for furler line Tally Ho at 5:43pm 11.02.22 My furling line was very old and crusty. And my furler would jam like @Project_Mayhem is describing
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 5:07pm 11.02.22 . I think it's risky plan, I am agreeing more and more actually
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 5:05pm 11.02.22 For example, a lot of bookcases and shelving units have very flimsy back panels. The unit without t
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? Captain Larry-DH at 5:03pm 11.02.22 That's not gonna be easy to break to the wife...That was her one contribution to my peaching up of

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