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Question On Cape May Canal & Inlet Entrance's Joe Mullee at 12:13pm 07.31.11 Ask All Sailors 8/5062 My mast with the antenea is 56'. Reading the charts for the Cape May Canal the two fixed bridges are
Hull Growth/Fouling Protection carboman at 10:12am 07.31.11 Smaller Boats 3/1365 Is there any truth or products, mainly anodes, that can help direct bottom growth to these anodes?
Hand cranking diesel DaveM at 9:19am 07.31.11 Musings With Maine Sail 54/27831 Maine Sail You mentioned in another thread being able to hand start a diesel on a boat if necessary
Mast for sale MATHURIN2 at 8:33am 07.31.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1805 If anyone is looking for a kenyon mast for their H37c this guy seems to be selling one. http://www
Beneteau 375 portlight screens Sandy Stone at 8:03am 07.31.11 Parts Search 0/2378 Hope this is the right place to post this - we recently came into possesion of a 1986 Beneteau First
Oday 35 mast track Steveo25 at 7:30am 07.31.11 Bigger Boats 1/1515 Does anyone know the width of the mast track - for mainsail slides, for Oday 35? 5/8, 3/4 or 7/8?
Cleat replacement Pegfrayne at 4:53am 07.31.11 Smaller Boats 2/1234 I have 83' Hunter 20. A back port cleat broken and I want to replace it with orginal style. The Cl
How to operation centerboard haul line grayleym at 3:49am 07.31.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1627 Hi I a have recently purchased a Hunter 260. It has a stern mounted Merc 9.9 with wheel steering
Hatch opening direction RAD88 at 11:00pm 07.30.11 Ask All Sailors 6/5312 This might be a silly question but I always thought the V-berth hatch opened towards the bow and the
Garmin 640 vs. 78sc yammy at 10:50pm 07.30.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/6286 Hello, Macgregor-ers Between the two portable GPS: Garmin 640 and 78sc, I am debating which one to
Squeal at 2200-2600 rpm Sailkaz at 7:00pm 07.30.11 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2089 Hello all For quite awhile now my engine/shaft on 2006 Catalina 309 (Yanmar 21 hp) high pitched squ
Cheap bimini for 9.2A (1) bugbitten at 6:38pm 07.30.11 S2 9/4562 I really needed some shade for my 9.2A, as she came with neither bimini nor dodger. Given the space
rewiring (1) rn4sail at 6:09pm 07.30.11 Ask All Sailors 13/4232 hi, i just got this boat and the water pump doesnt work so i am tracing wires and it seems the water
C320 mk 2 forestay adjustment? Brahmany at 5:20pm 07.30.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1555 Re 2008 c320mk2: Does the forestay have an adjuster? We have the Schaefer 2100 furler fitted and I c
Bottompaint - Part II (8) shipwreck66 at 5:14pm 07.30.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1381 Second weekend into the project and all is looking well. I was pleased that the buff and wax is amaz
sailboat hardware john amos at 3:40pm 07.30.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1356 catalina 250wb 0wner. other than catalina direct, which i have no problem with and have used before
sail cleaning, jib is FILTHY Kivalo at 2:52pm 07.30.11 Smaller Boats 6/2229 Hello everyone, Just got back to the dock after a great hour and half with my brother and two nieces
Hot Shot Bimini Boat Tops Cool Beans at 2:46pm 07.30.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2018 How well do these last in the sun? I have an aluminum frame that came with the boat, but the top is
Inverter question Jim D at 2:44pm 07.30.11 Big Boats 7/2475 Added a 1000watt inverter today on my hunter 34. works good on stand alone. i tried to use a pig tai
Where to sail when considering relocation Shannon at 2:03pm 07.30.11 Destinations 1/2951 Suggestion on where to relocate and contine sailing? Hello fellow sailors, Due to a new job oppor

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Berth headroom 36 vs 38 quadrille38 at 6:09pm 10.04.22 I was not aware of an A/C Unit there but I did find a diagram in the 2009 Hunter 38 operator's manu
No Backstay? Hayden Watson at 6:09pm 10.04.22 I have never been comfortable with the idea of no backstay. There is a guy on this forum who has hi
Buy now or wait for recession? Kings Gambit at 6:01pm 10.04.22 There seems to be a lot of cash in the hands of buyers these past couple of years. (Part of the infl
No Backstay? Tally Ho at 5:49pm 10.04.22
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? jon hansen at 5:31pm 10.04.22 railroad wheel from scrap yard with 1' steel rod bent in a hoop welded to it works well. they are a
Buy now or wait for recession? Tally Ho at 5:24pm 10.04.22 How much $$ are we talking about? if you want the boat, buy it. In a recession, your net worth
Pleasant Surprise/Docking sesmith at 5:22pm 10.04.22 This stern bridle technique has always worked well for us (you have to use the watch on vimeo link i
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022 jmce1587 at 5:10pm 10.04.22 Will look for you at the start line. On a lagoon 42 Jewel. Good luck this week.
Buy now or wait for recession? capta at 4:27pm 10.04.22 I'd had enough of the way I was living (not about the depression) so I liquidated everything and los
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 4:04pm 10.04.22 The motor should never be tipped when trailering. If it slip could cause damage. If you have to tip
Buy now or wait for recession? Kings Gambit at 3:34pm 10.04.22 Widespread inflation inflates the price of boats just as it does cars and other durable goods not ne
Pleasant Surprise/Docking h2o_snow at 2:09pm 10.04.22 at. Downside is that its a bit of a reach. Folding is good as we step there a lot: grab a winch a
Buy now or wait for recession? shemandr at 1:40pm 10.04.22 Trying to time a sailboat purchase to align with the economic cycle will leave you boat-less. You'r
Buy now or wait for recession? NYSail at 1:38pm 10.04.22 With the two boats I have sold, I was never insulted by a low offer....... buyer gives it a shot as
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022 HMT2 at 1:32pm 10.04.22 Have a good race Simon! Looks like great weather for this early in October,
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping Scott T-Bird at 1:31pm 10.04.22 or when one of the diaphragms wears out. Keep that strainer clean too. Jim... Yes, I replaced the
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping JamesG161 at 1:26pm 10.04.22 The only instance it fails to pick up water is when the strainer gets clogged. or when one of the
Buy now or wait for recession? dmax at 1:22pm 10.04.22 You can always offer what you are willing to pay. If they feel insulted it is their problem. Avoi
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 1:16pm 10.04.22 Hello, Here on the Long Island Sound EVERYONE uses mushroom anchors for moorings. When I had a 22'
Cruising Water and Land (2) JamesG161 at 1:13pm 10.04.22 I would never back a Bentley in the water... But note the Grey Poupon and the Back seat does have

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