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Blue Water With A Beneteau 36.7? Ducati at 4:16am 09.18.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2098 One day we would like to do extended sailing/ocean passages. For now we are happy to coastal cruise
Winter Storage-Boat Stands for a Hunter 376 stackrealestate@aol.com at 9:13pm 09.17.10 Big Boats 3/1962 Winter is almost here and my marina requires owners to purchase your own stands for all sailboats. I
Identify this boat (1) jleblanc31 at 8:24pm 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2180 Can some one identify this boat. and would it make a good live aboard for one.
Artsy crafty in the boat shop... (9) CharlieCobra at 7:51pm 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2672 I figured I'd take a little break from the normal updates, until tomorrow, and throw out a little ex
furler issue Bob 04 H260 at 6:43pm 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2639 I bought a new Schaefer Snapfurl 700 furler and installed it this afternoon. I removed a CDI FF2 fur
venture Rudder mmsailor at 6:15pm 09.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1899 I am helping a friend who is trying to locate a rudder for a 1976 mac venture 21 . Any guidance woul
Ft. Myers, Fl. marinas Miss Kayla at 5:20pm 09.17.10 Catalina 22 1/1569 Miss Kayla and I are relocating this winter to Ft. Myers, Fl. This past summer was the best we have
Sliding Hatch over Companionway wufibugs at 4:28pm 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 15/8012 The sliding Hatch over the companionway on my 86 Hunter 31 is squeeking and hanging up a bit. It al
Whale of a tale (3) sfgary at 11:29am 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 11/3066 Yesterday I went out to watch some of the Rolex big boat series here on SF bay. When coming in down
Fresh water pump tlaatsch at 11:08am 09.17.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1967 The fresh water pump on my 1981 Hunter 27 has quit. It's a Shurflo model 220-223-34. I took it apart
companionway giudes RBM at 10:56am 09.17.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1559 I have a 1996 280 hunter. I have a three piece smoked acylic companionway. The guides for the compan
RBM RBM at 10:49am 09.17.10 Mid-Size Boats 0/1197 I have a 1996 280 hunter. I have a three piece smoked acylic companionway. The guides for the compan
Type of line for towing a dingy tadd5181 at 10:38am 09.17.10 Big Boats 9/2895 I have a 100 pound plus dingy I tow behind my Hunter 420. I am replacing the tow lines. I have two
Cabin deadlight/port light shades lavie423 at 10:37am 09.17.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/2012 Need some help locating a replacement shade for my 1994 Catalina 42 two cabin. These are the pleated
How To Tune Your Mast Freedom77 at 8:34am 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1612 Some years ago a foursome rented a daysailer at a local marina. The only person who had any sailing
Now I've got something to do when I retire. Zaphro at 8:00am 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 20/5018 http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/article/portland-retiree-builds-33-ton-sailboat-in-backyard/196356
Cockpit Cushions catrolian at 7:33am 09.17.10 S2 1/1682 We are interested in purchasing cockpit cushions for our S2. Anyone have a good lead on where to go
CO Monitors (Carbon Monoxide) VelaFella at 6:29am 09.17.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1947 I wonder if anyone has had a similar experience as mine, and has found a way to get relief. Specifi
Leaking Raritan PH II manual maxxx at 4:49am 09.17.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/4885 My head seems to have developed a leak or two. One is the seal at the top of the piston assy. The ot
heart inverter/charger cabos at 8:30pm 09.16.10 Ask All Sailors 7/4972 Hi, I have the heart interface inverter/charger on my hunter 42 passage 1995. when got it, I had to

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I sailed a Sunfish! mconners at 5:31am 06.21.22 I sailed one for the first time in 30 years yesterday. average about 0 to 10 miles per hour wind. I
I sailed a Sunfish! sailme88 at 5:29am 06.21.22 I learned to sail on a SNARK.. styrofoam Kool cigarette promo boat. Graduated to a Sunfish.. Trade
I sailed a Sunfish! jssailem at 5:29am 06.21.22 Good for you Kermie. It is the combination of water and wind. You are in an environment your body ne
Widgen date range jssailem at 5:25am 06.21.22 Check out: DR Marine Product List As a source for the rigging. Courtesy of @Dave Groshong from the
I sailed a Sunfish! kappykaplan at 5:15am 06.21.22 Well done, @Kermit !! :beer:
O'Day. 40- reefing setup? LouisMK at 4:52am 06.21.22 I ran 11 mm because it is easier on the hands & has more strength. When you think about it when you
Main prop strut Parsons at 4:28am 06.21.22 By the way, just to stir the pot of controversy and begin another discussion, I plan to replace the
Best Flexible Solar Panels Davidasailor26 at 3:08am 06.21.22 @Maine Sail has nothing good to say about Renogy. You can read his article on flexible solar panels
New Catalina 30 Owner kappykaplan at 2:41am 06.21.22 Well done, Mike! :beer:
Atomic Diesel stalls after starting acudavid at 11:30pm 06.20.22 I tried to take it out but the motor stalled and then would not restart. We replaced the fuel inje
Main prop strut Boatjoc at 10:42pm 06.20.22 Ward, this is just great info. I definitely like the use of the G10 fiberglass board for the backin
Repairing gate value on Hunter 31 galley sink drain Benny17441 at 9:55pm 06.20.22 You know you can stop water inflow from a broken valve with a wood plug or a rag. Usually it is th
How do you keep the birds at bay? philiefay at 9:41pm 06.20.22 I got a plastic owl and a teddy bear cat that I leave on the mast rest and deck. Disconnect the wire
Best Flexible Solar Panels philiefay at 9:34pm 06.20.22 I recently purchased the 2 X Sunpower 100W panels from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779PCVW4
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:34pm 06.20.22 I like that shield material much better than split loom. What is it and where do you get it? Yes
Best Flexible Solar Panels (1) Captain Larry-DH at 9:31pm 06.20.22 I have a Renogy 160 still in the box, never used. Would offer it for a good price. As for quality -
Widgen date range jssailem at 9:20pm 06.20.22 Pictures of your sizes. i assume by a pulley you mean a block. From the images I have found, you sho
Catalina 250 WB swinging on a mooring buoy justsomeguy at 9:17pm 06.20.22 add an anchor sail at stern. Yah, try that.
Drain cover Benny17441 at 9:16pm 06.20.22 A canvas cover or even mosquito netting over the cockpit might prevent leaves from falling in the co
New Catalina 30 Owner Ralph Johnstone at 9:13pm 06.20.22 I like that shield material much better than split loom. Yes it is. Much. But I am NOT going to

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