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C Jones at 7:24am 06.12.11
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I have been shopping for a new main sail for my h23 and have come up with these quotes. The main in
dscribner at 7:05am 06.12.11
7/3260
So, the boat's painted, the kicker started on the second pull, trailer's registered, the lights work
Chromazone sailor at 6:57am 06.12.11
7/5270
New post on inherited boat. There does not seem to be any where to attach the boom vang (also no bo
luffwoolly at 6:29am 06.12.11
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GarEi at 6:05am 06.12.11
2/1859
Anyone with a Pearson 303 ever rebed your jib tracks? We have started and what a bear of a job. You
John Kirkland at 5:34am 06.12.11
3/1438
Does anyone know if the engine shut off cable needs to be removed when replacing the instrument pane
Scubagirl62 at 5:30am 06.12.11
7/1666
Had our maiden voyage and pulling up the rudder is a pain. What modifications has anyone done to ma
Beneteau 321 at 3:50am 06.12.11
2/1521
Looking for a print or description on replacing double reef lines + outhaul line (internal riged boo
Beneteau 321 at 3:46am 06.12.11
9/2290
We have just purchased a 1997 Ben 321 with B'G Quad Depth and speed . The depth display is operation
Richter M at 9:10pm 06.11.11
3/3417
I have a 1984 Javelin which has the main sheet run through blocks on the port and starboard aft part
Twister Sister at 8:37pm 06.11.11
3/3788
We just launched our 1976 Hunter 27 after a year of fix up.. Looking for a manual and also looking f
jfrench at 6:44pm 06.11.11
2/1307
After replacing the mast wiring and installing a new Perko deck connector, I tried out my boat light
bowlinguy800 at 6:02pm 06.11.11
5/1883
Hello all, I bought my first sailboat and asked earlier about setting up the rigging. I received a l
spadaforaj at 5:42pm 06.11.11
9/2945
Have a 1981 Hunter - contantly pulling hard to port on the wheel - very uncomfortable - does this un
Roger Long at 5:28pm 06.11.11
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Note that, in the first video, there is no trickery. She really is underwater and for the length of
Lubberdink at 4:25pm 06.11.11
1/1258
Well we got out for our second time this year and I'm being more and more convinced that we need to
Bill Jones at 4:23pm 06.11.11
0/1051
I may need to replace my mainsail on my 1996 H23.5. I'm sure others have already done so, ergo, whe
Ajay73 at 3:37pm 06.11.11
S2
1/1662
I'm going to replace the halyards on my 7.3. This boat has internal halyards. I have never replace
What model?   (1)
Buffalo at 2:56pm 06.11.11
3/1487
I just bought this boat and it's eleven and a half feet long and has a o'day placard on it
RBone at 1:41pm 06.11.11
6/2037
While out sailing earlier this week I happened to look at the bulb on the fuel hose to the OB. http

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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?   (1)
rgranger at 12:23pm 10.04.22
Yeah.... what @Scott T-Bird is getting at is density and displacement. If you are going to build it
Cruising Water and Land
JamesG161 at 12:17pm 10.04.22
burn out contests with the old girl? Nahhhh but I have a chauffeur's hat. Miss Daisy will ride li
Cruising Water and Land
kloudie1 at 12:04pm 10.04.22
So ya gonna participate in the burn out contests with the old girl? That is a beauty Jim.
Cruising Water and Land
kappykaplan at 11:51am 10.04.22
Good start, got one looking down at the engine?
Cruising Water and Land   (1)
JamesG161 at 11:48am 10.04.22
I want to see what's under that loooong hood LAMING exhaust. oops! Jim...
Adding hard ballast, Perils and pitfalls?
LloydB at 11:34am 10.04.22
After reading this thread from the beginning I'm not sure we're still talking about the same Mac 25
Cruising Water and Land
kappykaplan at 11:16am 10.04.22
Nice lookin' vehicle. I want to see what's under that loooong hood!
Pleasant Surprise/Docking
kappykaplan at 11:08am 10.04.22
folk actually think I kinda know how to drive the boat. :plus: I get compliments all the time from
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help!
Scott T-Bird at 11:06am 10.04.22
Here is what Raymarine says about it: ST40/i40/i50/i60 and ST60+ displays cannot calibrate the iTC-
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help!
Johann at 11:04am 10.04.22
I agree. They talk about using the iTC-5 with ST instruments but don't really show any connection
Pleasant Surprise/Docking   (2)
rgranger at 10:44am 10.04.22
^^^ This! Describes my typical docking scenario at our inland Idaho slip. Our H260 water ballast
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 10:39am 10.04.22
Anecdotally, I had a concrete block for a mooring that weighed about 1,350 lbs (3' x 2' x 1.5') to s
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc.   (1)
rgranger at 10:33am 10.04.22
Looks like a fun ride
It's groundhog day
mschreib1 at 10:30am 10.04.22
Bit of a weird title for a post, but very appropriate. Come aboard the boat. Take groceries out of
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc.
rgranger at 10:30am 10.04.22
Here is an article titled "Snipe Rigging 101" https://www.snipe.org/articles-advices-and-education/
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help!
Johann at 10:30am 10.04.22
Very good point ... you've got me thinking that the only thing I really need to do is set up the ba
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 10:17am 10.04.22
Not even close to enough. Basically, you are making it with concrete that weighs 150 pcf. Your blo
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps
LloydB at 10:14am 10.04.22
In addition to the twist just for grins you might try getting some clingy Saran wrap and putting it

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