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Using a stern line to turn boat Derek Rowell at 7:22am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 13/5954 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 21/5970 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 8/3903 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 2/3174 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 3/1980 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 10/2831 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 6/2279 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 3/1186 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 9/2648 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 0/1387 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 7/2708 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 18/4334 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 5/2246 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 4/1646 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 12/2723 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 2/1231 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 5/2373 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 20/7162 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 10/2550 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 6/1589 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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Desperate leakinhg LloydB at 9:15am 04.07.22 jviss said "I have no idea what this means:" voice to text is your feind
Pontoon vs Cato bridge Don S/V ILLusion at 8:54am 04.07.22 Never challenge a bridge to a race
can't pump out waste tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:52am 04.07.22 Apparently YOU don't know the difference between an NDZ and where it's only illegal to dump a tank.
I have a 1978 O'Day 30. I am in the middle of a full refit. I lost the keel somewhere along the way. Any ideas where I can get a replacement? Gary Marquez at 8:51am 04.07.22 Interesting. Wondering how one misplaces a 4000lb chunk of lead. Or do you mean a centerboard? If
I have a 1978 O'Day 30. I am in the middle of a full refit. I lost the keel somewhere along the way. Any ideas where I can get a replacement? Gary Marquez at 8:50am 04.07.22 You might want to consider buying a cheap parts boat and salvage the items you need. Something like
Desperate leakinhg jviss at 8:36am 04.07.22 I have no idea what this means:
autopilot install on an H280 jssailem at 8:35am 04.07.22 I believe you can program the turn speed on the Raymarine EV100. If not one gets use to the need t
Pontoon vs Cato bridge jviss at 8:33am 04.07.22 Hi all, Another bridge incident in Florida. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/04/06/pontoon
Pontoon vs Cato bridge jssailem at 8:28am 04.07.22 No limit of boaters vying for the Darwin Awards.
can't pump out waste tank (3) JamesG161 at 8:16am 04.07.22 A lot of good advice, but I thought these pictures my help focus on his issue OEM Vacu Flush e Mome
boat prices Will Gilmore at 8:06am 04.07.22 Now are you talking about the trophy wife again ????? Yup. -Will
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 7:45am 04.07.22
Pontoon vs Cato bridge JamesG161 at 7:45am 04.07.22 They will name their new pontoon boat... "Pancake"
Pontoon vs Cato bridge kappykaplan at 7:34am 04.07.22 Saw this on the news this morning.
Hunter 34 Yanmar 3gmf (2) kloudie1 at 7:24am 04.07.22 Randy, I wouldn't open the heat exchanger unless you suspect fouling or have overheating. If the boa
can't pump out waste tank Windpilot at 6:07am 04.07.22 Shouldn't everyone here already know about no discharge zones and if and where they can discharge. T
boat prices sailme88 at 5:48am 04.07.22 I can't help but wonder where our old friend @Kermit would come in on that one. :rolleyes: The o
Starting fluid jon hansen at 5:18am 04.07.22 i would listen to thinwater. he does his science. i have gotten away with it a few times. hoping to
Starting fluid CYQK at 5:16am 04.07.22 Thinwater You were writing as i typed that last one Thanks for a good technical explaination Guess t
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 5:13am 04.07.22 Very cool - that'll come in handy. Even with a nice clean bottom my h280 seems to bleed off speed q

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