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Rudder Shape jneuf at 2:01pm 01.08.11 Pearson 0/1444 Just had a new rudder built in Florida (our's literally decayed). Foss Foam (Al) claims that he has
ceterboard for seidelmann 30 kdshutler at 12:29pm 01.08.11 Seidelmann 2/3047 I found a man who will make a centerboard for my seidelmann if I can get the dimensions. Does anyon
What's your favorite oil change pump rhythmsurfer at 9:23am 01.08.11 Ask All Sailors 22/7708 Before I invest in a my first do it yourself oil change, I was wondering what the best pump was to d
Online VHF course, etc. enuf42nyt at 9:02am 01.08.11 Ask All Sailors 3/3834 I'm looking to get qualified to operate a VHF radio and don't have time to attend a class somewhere.
Battery Setup Brian.Clarity at 8:35am 01.08.11 Ask All Sailors 7/3248 I have a Hughes 38. I have 4 house batteries and a start battery. They are all connected together an
Notable passing (1) Old Skool Neil at 8:32am 01.08.11 Sails Call Lounge 1/4811 Wanted to acknowledge the recent passing of John Olguin, iconic ambassador of the ocean and marine
Sail it like a dinghy? Quoddy at 7:40am 01.08.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2913
I need to buy a new headsail bobcat30 at 7:36am 01.08.11 Catalina 30 6/3802 I have a Catalina 30 Standard rig. 1995 I need to replace my 150 furling genoa. I plan to get a 135
wind transducer paddle artsplace at 6:26am 01.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1862 My autohelm st30 wind transducer has a broken paddle that was either hit by a bird or knocked off in
Headsail bobcat30 at 6:17am 01.08.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1591 I have a Catalina 30 Standard rig. 1995 I need to replace my 150 furling genoa. I plan to get a 135
Flag Raising njmedic3306 at 5:59am 01.08.11 Smaller Boats 1/1457 What is the best way to run pennant flags on a 23?
Purchasing a Beneteau Oceanis 411 prroots at 12:01am 01.08.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/17573 We hope to purchase a Beneteau Oceanis 411 in the near future and would like some advice as to what
Best trailerable boat, 2000lbs? royjohn at 6:50pm 01.07.11 Ask All Sailors 20/16023 Hello All, I have just gotten interested in sailing at age 63, semiretired. No experience. I li
Hull/Keel Joint Crack (1) Tally Ho at 6:08pm 01.07.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2414 Hull/Keel Joint Crack - O'Day 322 Hello O'Day owners, I am contemplating the purchase of a 1988 O'D
Used Standing Rigging? njmedic3306 at 4:04pm 01.07.11 Smaller Boats 6/1727 I saw used Standing rigging for sale and I was wondering if this sounds like a super bad idea or is
Xantrex Link 2000 Controller and Battery Monitor jpr328 at 3:24pm 01.07.11 Ask All Sailors 30/19420 I recently replaced my Link 1000, which had failed, with a used Link 2000. Unfortunately I did not r
Starting at age 50 arknoah at 12:34pm 01.07.11 Ask All Sailors 25/7064 In another thread about the sailboats on which we learned to sail, a number of us have said that we
2011 O'day rOnDAYvous (1) Capn Pete at 10:37am 01.07.11 Ask An Oday Owner 66/12267 Sick of snow and cold weather? Here's a warm thought to help get you through the winter.... THE 20
Heater installation completed (1) Tim R. at 10:17am 01.07.11 Ask All Sailors 13/2787 I finally finished the heater install a couple of weeks ago. We are now living very comfortably. See
When do you replace motor mounts? Richard Bryer at 9:14am 01.07.11 Ask All Sailors 9/7023 I am about to replace the prop and shaft on our H34. I have had a past problem with a thumping noise

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Murdered 170 Centerboard stickinthemud57 at 6:09pm 07.24.22 1/8th or 1/16th should do. The forces are not that formidable. 8" either way (16'' total) would give
Murdered 170 Centerboard rcairflyer at 5:57pm 07.24.22 At first, I was thinking that a strap that wraps around the sides would be how I would approach it.
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax? Scott T-Bird at 5:40pm 07.24.22 New Jersey has 6.625% "sales and use tax" and annual registration fee, regardless if documented or n
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start SycloneDriver at 5:24pm 07.24.22 I'm really curious, what batteries did you choose to install?
Valid Insurance ? ? ? ? ? Ralph Johnstone at 5:01pm 07.24.22 Does this mean I bought influence? You are guilty of buying influence and it could mean a black m
Insurance Assurance? Tally Ho at 5:00pm 07.24.22 C = Chicago? Ah, No, North West Indiana. East Chicago marina in Indiana, south of Chicago.
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Tally Ho at 4:59pm 07.24.22
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:55pm 07.24.22
Insurance Assurance? kappykaplan at 4:41pm 07.24.22 C = Chicago?
Insurance Assurance? Tally Ho at 4:37pm 07.24.22
Mast Plate Broken Hunter 460 ccw505 at 4:36pm 07.24.22 Yes, I agree. And yes, that is where the vang attaches.
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"? Tally Ho at 4:33pm 07.24.22 I hope she is not giving everything away Told her we were not getting rid of the boat (unless we w
Mast Plate Broken Hunter 460 Don S/V ILLusion at 4:28pm 07.24.22
Need Help With NEW UK Mainsail fit/shape jon hansen at 3:58pm 07.24.22 i wonder if the sail is to big. too tall, too wide. the out haul should be able to flatten that sa
Mast Plate Broken Hunter 460 sail sfbay at 3:25pm 07.24.22 Ouch!! Probably not a common failure. Suggest having ALL the standing rigging inspected. Just had
Need Help With NEW UK Mainsail fit/shape sail sfbay at 3:10pm 07.24.22 Jssailem.......is on to so mething......possible stretchy halyard. Inspect and consider replacing.
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start jssailem at 2:17pm 07.24.22 You have 2 places to check. The Solenoid to be sure you are getting 12 volts to trigger the starte
Valid Insurance ? ? ? ? ? (1) jssailem at 2:06pm 07.24.22 Here in Oregon, the Oregon State Marine Board issues. d permits you to operate a motor powered vesse
Remove hard plastic side panels in Hunter 306/2003 sail sfbay at 2:06pm 07.24.22 Photo?
Insurance Assurance? dlochner at 1:59pm 07.24.22 Insurance company A: Homeowner 1200, Car, 700, Boat 250, Total 2150 Insurance company B: Homeowner

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