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Windows/Ports for Lancer 28? (1) Capnbuddy at 8:19pm 05.27.11 Lancer 8/3780 Hi, I purchased a 1978 Lancer 28' today and I'm in the process of refitting Her! The previous owne
bit the bullet bad_com_pany at 7:01pm 05.27.11 Smaller Boats 12/1852 Ok I made the choices , I opted out of the auto pilot as from all the feedback it was a nice add on
Brad Van Liew is da Man! sinnettc at 6:43pm 05.27.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1449 Brad Van Liew finished the fifth and final leg of the Velux 5 Oceans Race today - that's 5 for 5!
: D Got me a chartplotter!! KandD at 6:39pm 05.27.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2266 Got myself an A70D! so psyched! West Marine is offering $200 gift card and Raymarine has $500 rebat
Superstition? Falconer at 5:50pm 05.27.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1824 I have a piece of rope tied in not and fiberglassed under my V-birth compartment. Is that some super
Headliner thoughts Falconer at 5:48pm 05.27.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2592 What have people used to replace their headliner in a M25? What kind of glue? Pics would be awesome.
islander mkll 32 Nonyooper at 4:40pm 05.27.11 Parts Search 2/3687 hi i let my hardwood table warp ,any help also interested in any info or parts for the islander mkll
Gel battery damage question BBC30 at 4:02pm 05.27.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2773 I have just pulled out two Group 8D batteries that are only four years old. These were bought throu
Outboard sizing? daysailer at 3:38pm 05.27.11 Ask An Oday Owner 10/2271 I now have a 1988 Mercury 9.9, 2 cycle outboard on my 1988 O'day 25. I would like to upgrade. Wh
Considering a Beneteau 331 watercayman at 3:33pm 05.27.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/10041 Hi Folks, I've just sold my Catalina 250 and am getting ready to purchase a bigger boat. I've narr
316 stainless tube iwillmott at 3:19pm 05.27.11 Ask All Sailors 18/4770 I want to mount some solar panels atop my bimini or davits with 1" stainless 316. I figure on using
SR Mariner KL Knotmeter Replacement tomgrigsby at 3:17pm 05.27.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1680 I have a 79 Hunter 30 that has the old SR Mariner system. I think the transducer is probably shot. I
Rhodes 41 rebuild marcofloppo at 1:30pm 05.27.11 Pearson 1/1636 I'm currently rebuilding a Rhodes 41 from scratch. The current task is replacing the rudder and all
Hurricane Season Advice agaliha at 1:16pm 05.27.11 Destinations 21/9443 I was planning to take a long ICW trip from Mobile to the Chesapeake starting on November 1 to avoid
New batteries and which type simplicity at 11:49am 05.27.11 Ask All Sailors 22/5052 I am buying new batteries for my 34' sailboat and have researched enough to decide to go with 2 wet
New catalina 34 owner Mbaummer2 at 11:07am 05.27.11 Big Boats 2/2330 Hi, I am a new Catalina 34 owner, and was wondering if there are any big tips or things I should kn
Folding / Feathering Props capjules at 10:43am 05.27.11 Fantasia 35 0/44955 Hi, I'm looking for opinions / reviews from anyone using a feathering or folding prop. Are you h
Where to buy plastic holding tanks GeorgeK at 10:18am 05.27.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/6289 Where are molded tanks available, and if one is not available for my boat model, are plastic welded
Loose rudder (H260) Sublime at 9:27am 05.27.11 Smaller Boats 0/958 Nice and sturdy one day, loose and floppy the next. I don't see damage as if someone hit it. Some
Max safe people on oday 23 Gnageyj at 6:58am 05.27.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1529 Any one know the max number of people who can be safely carried on my ODay 23? Just got this boat a

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I still don't quite get rule #2... Jacktar at 3:28pm 01.07.22 The key is rules apply to motorboats with exceptions for sail driven vessels and towed etc.
I still don't quite get rule #2... capta at 3:23pm 01.07.22
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace garymalmgren at 3:00pm 01.07.22 Everything is repairable.!!! An exhaust riser is not a complex piece of machinery. The flange is reu
Just committed to an 82 C22. Gene Neill at 2:54pm 01.07.22 Congratulations! Pics are required within seven days of purchase. :biggrin:
11.0a LeeandRick at 2:19pm 01.07.22 I am looking for a copy of the 11A Owners Manual or a site that might have a PDF. Check on the S2
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace markwbird at 2:19pm 01.07.22 Replace. Any repair will only be temporary as it corrodes from the inside out. It's had it.
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Tom J at 2:16pm 01.07.22 I would definitely replace that. Whether you go new or fabricate depends on your budget and/or your
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Richard19068 at 1:54pm 01.07.22 $600 is a lot of dough. I think a lot of people fabricate their own risers with black iron pipe from
11.0a fairwindgirl at 1:08pm 01.07.22 Is this the famous Hal who owns too many boats (BMC customer)? :-) We have two 11Cs here at the Va
Barbed hose fittings Shaw_2112 at 12:43pm 01.07.22 Thanks for the replies, looks like I'll stick with the marelon fittings.
I still don't quite get rule #2... Hello Below at 11:56am 01.07.22 Yes, except during a sailboat race and then wind and tack do make a difference for crossing situati
11.0a Halvern at 11:29am 01.07.22 I am looking for a copy of the 11A Owners Manual or a site that might have a PDF. More than happy to
I still don't quite get rule #2... Stu Jackson at 11:21am 01.07.22 For example, if sailing and you are on port tack and crossing a starboard tack boat, the only safe
Just committed to an 82 C22. Stu Jackson at 11:10am 01.07.22 Congratulations. We had an '81, #10496, great boat. We trailered it up to Clear Lake from SF for m
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 10:51am 01.07.22
Catalina 320 start problem jeepbluetj at 10:33am 01.07.22 Just replaced my start switch for the same issue. I wanted to make it "keyless" but got it a bit of
Question about CE Categories Tedd at 10:24am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Seaswood at 10:03am 01.07.22 Thanks glad to dispose of the milk jugs. that leaves the underside of the forward decking, possibly
Question about CE Categories sail sfbay at 9:47am 01.07.22 Never seen that. My understanding boats are certified to one (1) of four (4) CE categories. Big dif
Question about CE Categories (1) Calif. Ted at 9:46am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl

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