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Segeln macht Spass at 7:42am 07.16.11
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I bought this H240 with the Magic tilt trailer. Mine does not have a center bunk board for the kiel
bigsick at 7:24am 07.16.11
5/1792
I have a 326 with a Selden furling main. I have to lower mast for repairs. I am at new club that a
greatscot at 6:48am 07.16.11
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We have just purchased a MacGregor19 and need to install a GPS and radio. We are unsure of where to
greatscot at 6:17am 07.16.11
3/1615
We have just purchased a MacGregor19 and need to install a GPS and radio. We are unsure of where to
haskell1 at 5:55am 07.16.11
2/1616
Took the 1970s vintage Widgeon out on the lake last weekend. On the water for 6 hours. what a bee yo
JohnnyMac at 5:43am 07.16.11
1/1417
After the winter lay up, flooring in cabin sole had what appeared to be mildew stains. I took a bilg
31seahorse at 5:42am 07.16.11
2/1790
Hello Members, Yesterday, my wife and I sailed a borrowed Mariner for the first time. We are not
Roger Long at 4:55am 07.16.11
12/5069
Departure for my long cruise is 1000 tomorrow morning (Sunday, July 16). My list: To Do: Put on Cu
PERCHER at 4:31am 07.16.11
6/1743
Not sure if this is the place for this question. We are heading down to the ICW from Lake Ontario l
Smithy at 2:08am 07.16.11
4/1686
So I have the chute, I have the pole, and I have lines. The one detail that has evaded me is, just
sailinwannabe at 10:27pm 07.15.11
2/2023
Will take delivery of new boat in 6 weeks Have not commited to any one outboard yet Evinrude ETEC 60
oldguy at 8:58pm 07.15.11
17/4941
have been running my 310 with no engine problems for 10 years (500 hrs) and now i'm going crazy. eng
obrock at 8:04pm 07.15.11
6/2273
Got a 31, great boat, just one thing the window in the Bimini is is forward of the wheel ?. Hunter
blenderbob at 7:46pm 07.15.11
3/2198
Hi, Just got an older Catalina 22 that had a disagreement with a tree limb and was demasted. Any
sullyj020 at 7:16pm 07.15.11
1/7025
We need to start a net here ??:dance:
rmfordone2010 at 5:46pm 07.15.11
2/1227
I have a 81 Hunter 22 that has good gelcoat on the deck but the non skid surface needs the color res
John Stevens at 4:52pm 07.15.11
9/2440
I bought and O'day 26, haven't sailed it yet. I've noticed some of the 25/26 O'days have a winch on
Greg McKenzie at 4:16pm 07.15.11
3/2067
Our boat is 10 years old this year so there is wear ' tear and systems/processes need to be updated.
Jim Seamans at 3:38pm 07.15.11
10/2263
Well, its about time for my injectors (been 9 year) to be inspected and repaired if necessary. Looki
Brian D at 2:17pm 07.15.11
10/2603
Dear Ishmael, Two weeks ago I talked about how my motor whats to drink sea water instead of gasolin

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dry dock
capta at 10:48am 10.12.22
If you can find a do it yourself yard, they can pressure wash it when they haul. After that, dependi
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions?
AndyL at 10:39am 10.12.22
The idea of a larger screw didn't work. The original screws were #10 and moving to #12 still didn't
Advice on instruments
Kings Gambit at 10:39am 10.12.22
Nicely done!
Painting old boat.
jssailem at 10:36am 10.12.22
Can anyone suggest a paint which can be brushed on and look like it was sprayed on? I would review
Advice on instruments   (2)
jssailem at 10:29am 10.12.22
The difference is significant if your examine the charts. ENC. Shows depth and contours of the area
Painting old boat.
jon hansen at 10:27am 10.12.22
tom young rolls and tips his old boat. ask him
IN Boom Main Sail Furling
jssailem at 9:37am 10.12.22
many in-mast furling setups the sail slot is not centered on the mast? That could complicate attach
Advice on instruments
Kings Gambit at 9:32am 10.12.22
I like the Raster charts too, for the reasons you mentioned, John. From Cabo San Lucas to Alaska, th
I bought it, now for the cribs...
THECUSCUS at 9:28am 10.12.22
Congrats on your 25 purchase. You will enjoy the simplicity of the boat and her sailing ability. T
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential.
jssailem at 9:28am 10.12.22
You can use the unit in the above reference establishing set up that @JamesG161 describes. Once you
IN Boom Main Sail Furling
Hollyberry at 9:25am 10.12.22
IIRC in many in-mast furling setups the sail slot is not centered on the mast? That could complicate
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential.
SycloneDriver at 9:08am 10.12.22
BoatZincs sells a corrosion reference electrode (A portable silver/silver-chloride electrode for pe
Advice on instruments
jssailem at 9:04am 10.12.22
had to get out our paper charts for detail at anchorage sites. This is why I love paper Raster cha
Dual engine controllers confusion
Davidasailor26 at 8:59am 10.12.22
If you really want to get confused, know that the transmission is really a marine reverse gear and
IN Boom Main Sail Furling
Calif. Ted at 8:57am 10.12.22
An 89 yo friend added a schaefer boom furler on his PSC, it uses a behind the mast track that allows
Dual engine controllers confusion
Scott T-Bird at 8:57am 10.12.22
If the position is rotated such that the lever points down, then pushing it forward causes the boa
Advice on instruments
Kings Gambit at 8:41am 10.12.22
You have. to practice in clear weather - a lot. Yes. This means that you must have RADAR on much o
Dual engine controllers confusion
dlochner at 8:33am 10.12.22
too many terms I don't know :) but thanks, it's good to know there's a solution. Working on my tech
Advice on instruments
BarryL at 8:28am 10.12.22
Hey, A few points that haven't been made: -If you go all Raymarine (plotter, autopilot, instruments

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