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Using a stern line to turn boat Derek Rowell at 7:22am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 13/5510 I have a major problem getting my boat (Pearson 422) to turn while backing out of my slip whenever t
refurbishing cabin interior Jim H at 7:22am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 21/5846 I just bought an Alberg 22. Structurally sound, but needs some cosmetic work. In the cabin, I'm thin
Putting away sails Mac at 7:03am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3446 What does everyone else do? I just push my fore sails down the hatch when I'm done for the day. My
Happy Friday the 13th Brian D at 5:56am 08.13.10 Sails Call Lounge 2/3129 Do you know the origins of Friday the 13th? It is believed to have been started when on 13 October,
Northeast Harbor Race Tim R. at 5:32am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1961 I and some friends at our yacht club are organizing the 3rd annual Northeast Harbor Race. It is an
Fordeck Bungee Ducati at 4:42am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2652 When we drop our headsails I would like to add some type of bungee contraption to our fordeck. (So t
Louvered Doors???suggestions? SURFJAT at 4:05am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2246 Hey Guys, Great To Be Back On The Water Again...just Recently Bought A C'c 25...great Little Boat ,
Passage 42 props eianm at 11:54pm 08.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1170 have just purchased a 1991 42 and am looking forward to some real relaxation! During the trials the
2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser's CaptDon01 at 11:44pm 08.12.10 Catalina 22 9/2593 2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser's Update I wanted to let everyone know about an event this February
cracks in the outer shell CoolJ at 9:01pm 08.12.10 Day Sailers 0/1341 My Hunter 170 is in Minnesota, and is stored in a very cold garage over the winter. I've noticed ov
Smith Mtn Lake, VA John3018 at 8:25pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2672 Can anyone tell me about sailing on SML? Are winds favorable or fickle? Any marinas to recommend?
Radio Check Benny at 8:17pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4177 The other day I used Sea Tow's automated radio check system in Tampa Bay and it was kind of cool. Y
The Perfect Storm? (Really: H45DS steering issue) H45DS at 6:51pm 08.12.10 Big Boats 5/2193 Questions on a H45DS steering issue This is my first post to the board, and it is a long one so ple
reverse gear javelin at 6:42pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 4/1464 Just bought a 1982 Catalina 30 with 30 hp gas engine. Have trouble getting tranny into reverse. Won'
How to dry out the ballast tank on my 26D r.oril at 6:37pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2625 I did a quick search for this info but most threads were about how to use chems to kill the mussel.
shift cable length secondwind410 at 6:35pm 08.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1216 I have to replace a shift and throttle cable on my 1998 hunter 410. I was able to get a number off
reverse gear javelin at 6:31pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 5/2183 Just bought a 1982 Catalina 30 with 30HP gasoline engine. Here is my problem. When I put the trans
3QM30F with JH mounts? (1) sail_4_me at 6:05pm 08.12.10 The Cherubini Hunters 20/6644 I'm looking into replacing the mounts on my 3QM30F ( 1983 37 cutter ) because I'm getting a lot of n
buyers/sellers-market gmeyerga at 6:04pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2508 Here's the dilemma: Should one trade with the convenient local store and its prices, or should one g
New Mac Owner alaskan mainer at 5:38pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1543 Just purchased a 1983 Mac 22 to sail on Sebago Lake Maine. Boat has been well cared for and my saili

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Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank John T1594 at 8:22am 10.25.21 I could never get the WH tank on my 2000 H340 to drain fully. I would open the drain valve on the bo
Wood Battens install (1) william24424 at 8:20am 10.25.21 I used a pine (bead board) for the ceiling, replacing the masonite/vinyl.. I did notice a few unsigh
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Leeward Rail at 8:19am 10.25.21 It is a glorious moment when the light bulb turns on... :biggrin: The annoying part is that I hav
Thanksgiving and Christmas Brian D at 8:18am 10.25.21 No apostrophe, sorry.
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Db421 at 8:15am 10.25.21 Tablet with Navionics mounted on your pedestal rail with a universal mount ($20) simple & effective.
Wood Battens install dmax at 8:11am 10.25.21 Ash is commonly used for boat ceilings - the stuff in your salon looks like it might be ash
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... jssailem at 8:10am 10.25.21 It is a glorious moment when the light bulb turns on... :biggrin: Do not bemoan the fact that the o
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? mesmith1122 at 7:58am 10.25.21 Welcome to the forum!! Post #8 in this thread discusses how to remove the internal blocks for serv
Late season storage options in Maine. Panera at 7:56am 10.25.21 Try Southport Marine in South Portland. Ask for Garrett. 207-799-8191
eye candy jssailem at 7:53am 10.25.21 Or a stout Viking on board.
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? sail sfbay at 7:53am 10.25.21 Welcome to the forum!! Post #8 in this thread discusses how to remove the internal blocks for servi
Wood Battens install jssailem at 7:53am 10.25.21 William... There really is no specific wood. Light colors will help to mitigate the darkness that be
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... kappykaplan at 7:52am 10.25.21 Step 1: Take the sail ties... one by one... undo them and then clip/secure them JUST around the mai
Another plumbing question? Scott T-Bird at 7:45am 10.25.21 A vented loop isn't needed in a discharge line that ONLY goes to the tank. How fast it drains and
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? (1) jssailem at 7:44am 10.25.21 Monkeys. You know the little 3 marks you find on top of a coconut. ees. They find the young, soft,
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now SawyerCurt at 7:38am 10.25.21 Should consider writing it up for Mainsheet. :)
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? Benny17441 at 7:26am 10.25.21 Has anyone figured out how they put the water inside coconuts?
Wood Battens install Justin_NSA at 7:17am 10.25.21 Fabric may be quieter and warmer for sleeping than wood strips. Just a thought.
Sailboat Drone Leeward Rail at 7:16am 10.25.21 You have no way of guarding it AI controller chain guns might work :cool:
Late season storage options in Maine. Art12050 at 7:13am 10.25.21 Try Handy Boat in Falmouth Foreside just North of Portland or Robinhood Marine in Georgetown, just S

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