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Destiny Roger Long at 4:26am 08.29.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/3069
It's Official peptobysmol at 11:16pm 08.28.11 Smaller Boats 1/1330 Well its official. I had to "sling" my H23... The water level in Lake Hefner is too low to do anyt
Gulf Oil Spill-Long Term Effects Ducati at 10:50pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4607 The Gulf Oil Spill has been out of the news for some time now however I am wondering what the long t
Fold down Helmsman Seat Mark Juetten at 9:24pm 08.28.11 Big Boats 3/1561 The fold down helmsman seat which when down facilitates the stern walk through has cracked at the r
How did we weather Irene? Phil Herring at 8:40pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 34/11115 Here's a quick list of links to Irene posts: Hurricane preparation observations Where does th
Why do I Have to Share Insurance With Boaters Like This? (1) Rick Webb at 8:14pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 55/12176 People stop to take photographs and look at the abandoned sailboat on Willoughby Spit in the afterma
Lady J delivery... (5) CharlieCobra at 8:08pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2946 The sun was shining brightly and hot as we managed to get the Lady J out without hitting anything, D
Versapak-sailors' opinion Andy1237 at 7:44pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1709 Fellow sailors give me your opinion on Versapak batteries. I have one appliance, a nice B'D Flashli
Polars for Pearson 31-2?? Quint at 7:43pm 08.28.11 Pearson 0/1739 Hello Folks: Anyone happen to have the polars for a Pearson 31-2 (fin keel)? I know U.S. Sailing
OBM for Maxi77 Ken13559 at 7:10pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1254 A friend is shopping for an OBM for his Maxi77 (24footer). Thinking of X-long shaft (25") Suzuki 9.9
Potter 19' - Apostle Islands andersailing at 7:08pm 08.28.11 Trailer Sailors 11/10334 I am new to the Minneapolis area from Maryland. I am considering buying a trailer sailer for use in
Glad I hauled (3) Captnkev25 at 6:58pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2154 Glad i asked Very happy I hauled. I went down to my marina earlier today and found the boat two boa
What type sole/floor Geoff K at 6:52pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 12/2613 What kind of sole/floor materials are used in boats? All I've ever seen is teak and holly for the so
Radio checks - how many of you do it Stu Jackson at 6:39pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 12/2752 Been a lot of chatter about this. How many of you do it? If so, why? If not, why, too. :) Added
Windy day in Olcott higgs at 6:07pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1042 As Irene passed to the SE of us about 400 + miles, we here on Lake Ontario felt some effects today w
need a new mast scotwing at 6:06pm 08.28.11 Day Sailers 6/2417 Just bought a Daysailer 2, 16'9" length. The mast is bent and I'd like to make or get a new one. I l
Looking to upgrade battery charger and add inverter luken7 at 5:34pm 08.28.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1894 It's post questions night for me ;-) On our B361, we have the original Xantrex battery charger, l
60 Amp alternator charging question luken7 at 5:20pm 08.28.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1237 Good day, I have a B361 with the Yanmar 3GM30 engine, with the 60amp alternator. Quick electrical qu
Need info on snapped swing keel cable Redhaven at 5:09pm 08.28.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/3818 Our Catalina 22's swing keel cable snapped today when we were lowering the keel. No damage was done
Hunter 29.5 Mainsheet System tlowum at 4:48pm 08.28.11 Mid-Size Boats 8/6521 Hello. I'm new to the Hunter world - I recently purchased a 1994 Hunter 29.5. Overall, I love the

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Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter jssailem at 8:22am 11.02.22 Thank you. That is a good price. And located in Seattle. two fur.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:22am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Fender covers- Yes or No? Rich Stidger at 8:19am 11.02.22 Thanks for all the comments and info. I have ordered material and will make some covers after I fini
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:18am 11.02.22 Have you isolated the source of the friction? From your post it seems you think it is everywhere. Th
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:16am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appro
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:10am 11.02.22 The only way to get the sail to unfurl completely is to release it suddenly in moderate winds and e
Fender covers- Yes or No? DaveJ at 8:02am 11.02.22 A friend uses Hockey socks, can buy them at a second hand sports store. They fit perfectly over the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 7:49am 11.02.22 I believe it's 1/4". It jams no matter how fast or slow it's let out. The only way to get the sail t
Fender covers- Yes or No? (1) WayneH at 7:42am 11.02.22 That is why some of us call them "WalMartians". Definitely not living in the same world as us. Fend
Winterizing question RoyS at 7:34am 11.02.22 I drain the fresh water system, disconnect the freshwater pump hoses, sponge dry the main fresh wate
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 7:27am 11.02.22 What size line were you using? Letting the sail out too quickly will also cause the problem you are
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 7:17am 11.02.22 As a new boater do you know your susceptibility to sea sickness and that of your crew? Attempting t
Slip Unavailability RoyS at 7:14am 11.02.22 Another related problem around here, South of Boston, is Winter storage in a boat yard. Sailors who
What do you have at the top of your mast? David in Sandusky at 7:13am 11.02.22 VHF antenna, anchor light, Windex.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? JBP-PA at 7:13am 11.02.22 I have seen boats where people replaced bulkheads with a steel beam to provide the support.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? David in Sandusky at 7:01am 11.02.22 I'm an engineer. Davidasailor26 has a very valid point. Mid ship bulkheads often support hull shape.
What do you have at the top of your mast? JBP-PA at 6:55am 11.02.22 Cameras are becoming popular. I've also seen a flagstaff device that puts the flag above your mast o
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 6:52am 11.02.22 As a new boater do you know your susceptibility to sea sickness and that of your crew? Attempting to
What do you have at the top of your mast? RoyS at 6:46am 11.02.22 Windex is helpful to determine wind direction with a glance. Suggest removing the wings on the winde

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