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fixed windows in cabin twiford at 12:28pm 09.22.10 S2 2/1563 fixed windows in cabin are cracked and need to be replaced. Ther is a gasket around them inside and
New 78 Ranger 28' owner bcm2203 at 12:16pm 09.22.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1816 I just bought my first sailboat. It is a 78 Ranger 28'. I am thinking of using terminal strips to fi
Finding a Used T28 awsmits at 12:08pm 09.22.10 Telstar 0/26843 I've been researching the T28 for months now, getting excited about how I'd like to own one. However
Nelson Marek Morgan 36 really fast? danstanford at 12:02pm 09.22.10 Ask All Sailors 4/11440 I have read a number of descriptions of these as really fast boats. I am looking for a boat in this
New Owner of a Ranger bcm2203 at 11:59am 09.22.10 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/2424 Hi, Just bought a 78 ranger 28' my first sailboat. I am fixing her up any recomendations on the elec
Steaming Light thaeni at 11:05am 09.22.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1505 I have a 150 Genoa. When motor sailing and Genoa deployed the steaming light is not visible on one
Looking for a Catalina 25 Mast/Boom kirbyc1goo at 9:13am 09.22.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1722 I am currently looking for a Catalina 25 mast/boom. Please let me know if anyone has one for sale or
winter In SW Florida Bill1565 at 4:54am 09.22.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1888 Sumner, I am having difficulty with PM replies. Cold here is relative. Natives wear earmuffs and
What Raymarine wheel autopilot are you using? Philip_Oceanis 361 at 12:22am 09.22.10 Ask All Sailors 18/8325 I am thinking of replacing my ST4000+ wheel autopilot with an SPX5 or probably one of the much more
Refrigeration Rick B at 10:56pm 09.21.10 Yamaha 2/1949 We have used ice in our Yamaha 33 for three summers now. The ice lasts three days and we need more.
Wood replacement for cabin door and canopy jrale at 10:09pm 09.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/6744 Macgregor Owners, Besides Teak wood, Is there another type of wood can I use to replace the exter
A tip of my hat to all... jimmyb at 9:29pm 09.21.10 Trailer Sailors 4/2888 ...of you fine Ladies and Gents that have given the wife and I such great advise and helpful hints o
A tip of my hat to all... jimmyb at 9:25pm 09.21.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1886 ...of you fine Ladies and Gents that have given the wife and I such great advise and helpful hints o
Reef Tack Line OldCat at 8:27pm 09.21.10 Catalina 22 4/1784 Curiosity - are you using a winch on the roof to tension the reef tack line? Without a winch, it
Who made the mast brokenfeather at 8:19pm 09.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1673 Does any one know who manufactured the masts for the 1982 M 22's? Thanks for any help Don
keel locking bolt craigw1997 at 8:02pm 09.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/5530 i have a 81 mac 22 and the first time out in deep water and full sail rig , I lowered the keel to on
336 vs 340--? rachelmackenzie at 7:53pm 09.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/5841 I'm looking for some good, solid information comparing the 336 and the 340. From what I've read onl
This is my favorite time of year (1) Marc Bergmueller at 6:07pm 09.21.10 Ask All Sailors 19/3712 Fall is so close. I savor these last months of sailing. Cool weather, wind is just right and I try
Pics under sail Firefighter539 at 6:04pm 09.21.10 Catalina 310 0/3 We took my sister out on Labor Day for the first time on our new boat. While we were out were overhe
Hot Water Heater Replacement Bob R. at 5:45pm 09.21.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3638 Finally confirmed that my Seaward water heater was leaking and the cause of aft cabin sole damage. I

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Adding a third battery to the system Scott T-Bird at 11:25am 04.17.22 What most boat builders did, I think, is connected the red charging cable from the alternator direct
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 11:17am 04.17.22 You will find once you get Luna sailing that the curved traveler that Catalina originally put on th
Gas prices, inflation concerns jssailem at 10:47am 04.17.22 Fuel prices and inflation or sailboat partnerships ... I see the economic issues of fuel cost an
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted kappykaplan at 10:39am 04.17.22 when unfurling to go sailing, you need to maintain control of the furling line. :plus: I, too, hav
Gas prices, inflation concerns BigEasy at 10:38am 04.17.22 They also had in their agreement language that addressed how the partnership would be dissolved sho
Binoculars jssailem at 10:36am 04.17.22 Like the use of tools. Like the binoculars, even close, if there is Eye Candy on the deck.
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor. jeepbluetj at 10:29am 04.17.22 Everybody needs three rules/laws (Newton, Asimov, Clarke, etc...) I have my set: 1. Don't sell a us
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted Scott T-Bird at 10:26am 04.17.22 The furler makes life a lot more convenient. Modifying good headsails for use with the furler makes
40.5 Furling Mast removal JamesG161 at 10:13am 04.17.22 I have seem that type of main furling, but in is NOT in side the mast type. It is an external to th
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted capta at 10:05am 04.17.22 I began sailing before roller furling, including a circumnavigation under sail, and I would never op
40.5 Furling Mast removal artboas at 10:02am 04.17.22
Gas prices, inflation concerns Scott T-Bird at 9:57am 04.17.22 Is this a question about fuel prices and inflation or sailboat partnership. I don't really see the
Knocking sounds when sailing down wind kloudie1 at 9:51am 04.17.22 Definitely NOT in forward.. That will glaze the clutch and cause a lot of wear..
New Catalina 30 Owner jeepbluetj at 9:41am 04.17.22 You will find once you get Luna sailing that the curved traveler that Catalina originally put on the
Gas prices, inflation concerns quadrille38 at 9:36am 04.17.22
Gas prices, inflation concerns Crusty Ol Salt at 9:34am 04.17.22 If you were in my area I would point you towards freedom boat club. Freedom Boat Club The boats
Gas prices, inflation concerns Scott T-Bird at 9:34am 04.17.22 For the better I think! I drive over 100 miles from home to boat. I'm going to make longer stays o
Knocking sounds when sailing down wind Hollyberry at 9:22am 04.17.22 Likely the shaft is turning from prop drag when in neutral... Check your manual, though.. Yanmar ten
Gas prices, inflation concerns jon hansen at 9:20am 04.17.22 NO! now back to the jellybean hunt. happy easter!
Gas prices, inflation concerns Phil Herring at 9:18am 04.17.22 This is an interesting question and I look forward to hearing your views, however, please be careful

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