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How much batten bend to set up in the roach of a daysailers' mainsail esterhazyinoz at 7:30pm 08.06.10 Trailer Sailors 5/2996 There seems to be a reasonable amount of adjustment via the Velcro tab at the outside of the the one
My first "cruise" log dscribner at 7:17pm 08.06.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2565
advice on buying a 68 Mariner todd dillon at 7:14pm 08.06.10 Day Sailers 2/1353 I am looking to buy a 1968 Mariner as my first sailboat. I am looking for advice on things on what
running water caliber at 7:05pm 08.06.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2004 I have Jabsco Quiet-flush Electric Heads on my Caliber sailboat. After flushing one of the heads, th
Steering Wheel cnsmith at 6:37pm 08.06.10 Irwin 0/1718 Hello all, I bought a sailboat recently and am looking to install a sailboat. My first question is
Universal M25 Question dodgercc27 at 3:34pm 08.06.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/13205 Hello, Can anyone tell me what the avg life span of a Universal M25 diesel in a Catalina (34) In
I have a bone to pick with Phil! RECESS at 1:47pm 08.06.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2501 So I order a Jockey Red Mainsail Cover from Sailboatowners.com and they have it prepatterned for my
Wildlife observations sailaway78 at 12:50pm 08.06.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2389 Since I was gone from late Feb. to mid June, I do not know what kind of spring we had in this area.
1980 catalina 30 purchase. AJARNSTEVE at 12:43pm 08.06.10 Catalina 30 12/3824 Purchasing an old 30' and ask your input: would you: 1. keep alcohol stove or replace with propane?
Rebuilding Solar Vents Zaphro at 12:26pm 08.06.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1934 I asked a while back if anyone had gone to the trouble of rebuilding solar vents. Well, I did it.
1979 C-22 mast stepping question radioguy at 11:58am 08.06.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1457 Sailors, We were trying to step the mast this morning on our new C-22. We did the following: P
What's in there? sailhunter1945 at 11:42am 08.06.10 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1692 I am rewiring my 1978 h30. Within the quarter birth there is a compartment for access to the electri
O'Day 25 Hin # jcamp0712 at 11:31am 08.06.10 Day Sailers 1/2001 Any O'Dayers outther know what the HIN # for 25 FT O'Day means: XDYG2618M82E. Just curious. From
Probably a dumb question! Bob S at 9:52am 08.06.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/5839 First off I want to thank the knowledgeable folks in this group for all their insight. I had no real
Forward Hatch Size for 25.5 1986 Hunter VG712 at 9:40am 08.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1049 Does anyone know the correct dimensions for the forward hatch for a 1986 25.5 Hunter?
Hello Gulf Coast Catalina Friends texas4 at 9:37am 08.06.10 Catalina 22 6/1584 Happy to be part of this forum. I have a 22 ft. Catalina moored at NAS Corpus Christi, Tx. Would ver
Everything paint! radioguy at 9:36am 08.06.10 Catalina 22 9/2624 Hey guys! Got my C22! She's a beauty! I want to go ahead and paint her, because she could* use i*
Hunter 25.5 Forward Hatch Size VG712 at 9:30am 08.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1149 Does anyone know the forward hatch size for a 1986 Hunter 25.5?
swing keel korchinsky at 9:09am 08.06.10 Catalina 22 1/2354 The lockdown strap does not contact the top of the keel when in the lowered position. Is there a pro
Alternate HIN location westu1 at 8:56am 08.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1376 Anyone know where the alternative HIN is stamped on a 1984 Hunter 40?

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MEDICARE Brian D at 4:19pm 10.22.21 Freudian slip? I was thinking midi at the time. Midi as in Musical Instrument digital interface. L
Repairing crack on deck (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:13pm 10.22.21 Have sealed the crack with epoxy, but need to address the underlying problem. As you say, without
O'Day 30 Tally Ho at 3:59pm 10.22.21
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Tally Ho at 3:50pm 10.22.21 "I have an ancient Lowrance unit now. It has the basics" What's the basics? would a tablet with the
O'Day 30 Steven Jeffries at 3:48pm 10.22.21 FWIW those photos look nearly identical to the interior of my 1985 O'Day 31 FWIW those photos loo
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? Rich Stidger at 3:38pm 10.22.21 I use a 12V adapter plugged into a 12v socket in my berth. My CPAP draws maybe 2A. I don't use a h
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. AlastairLC at 3:33pm 10.22.21
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 3:20pm 10.22.21
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed mdibella at 3:08pm 10.22.21 You said you bought a new 140...get the sailmaker out on the boat to advise you...they should do tha
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 3:04pm 10.22.21 I'll ask for professional advise and help, maybe you are right.
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:52pm 10.22.21 I suspect you may have to replace the rubber gasket 'cuz if the over-tightened bolts have been in pl
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? LloydB at 2:46pm 10.22.21 "I have an ancient Lowrance unit now. It has the basics" What's the basics? would a tablet with the
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. (1) TomY at 2:31pm 10.22.21 Thanks Tom. What paint do you use? (Looks the right color too.) Is she for hire? :) That was Vals
H280 Service Manual JamesG161 at 2:31pm 10.22.21 I would guess there could be about an 1/8 inch of movement on the forward to aft axis. Bearing are
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Justin_NSA at 2:05pm 10.22.21 I think you may be right. A handheld may be my best choice . The Navman looks interesting, but a HH
MEDICARE shemandr at 1:57pm 10.22.21 I think my brother does something like this with USPS. He lives in Georgia and has a place in Islam
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. AlastairLC at 1:45pm 10.22.21 Thanks Tom. What paint do you use? (Looks the right color too.) Is she for hire? :)
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. (1) TomY at 1:40pm 10.22.21
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 1:34pm 10.22.21 When out of the water, push/pull on the rudder to see if there is "Play" or significant lateral mov
Isotemp water heaters jssailem at 1:12pm 10.22.21 @Stu Jackson, A very good HVAC contractor to boot.

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