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just a useful tip Ross at 1:13pm 09.06.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2836 we broke some glass today and of course we swept up what we could and vacuumed but there still remai
broken 1991 26s Rudder bracket thomsenmusic1@gmail.com at 1:06pm 09.06.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3481 While sailing yesterday, the stainless bracket that holds my rudder sheared off all but completely.
h23.5 trailer vs dock bad_com_pany at 12:38pm 09.06.10 Smaller Boats 4/1586 hauled my boat 1,000 miles when I bought it 2 yrs ago. have since kept it at marina across street an
At wits end..... Weasel at 11:35am 09.06.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 17/5398 First I hope that everyone had a great holiday on the water and your sailing was relaxing and fun.
Our American Navy Freedom77 at 11:08am 09.06.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3952 Ever wonder how the U.S. Navy got it's uniform. Well, We got it from the British. In honor of Lord
The Brass Monkey Freedom77 at 10:57am 09.06.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3128 On the heels of "Pig and Whistle" Origins of freezing the balls off a brass monkey. In the days of
Fast food for the boat. Ross at 10:43am 09.06.10 Ask All Sailors 12/3615 we don't need to buy a quick meal from the local burger joint. Today I fixed a turkey and pasta sala
Definitive Mast Height of Bene 35s5 jhse27 at 9:23am 09.06.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/3251 I am the new owner of a Beneteau First 35s5 and the area I will sailing in has bridges with height r
Merc outboard, 7.5, Help w/ stripped lower unit upper oil vent screw!!! abk at 8:22am 09.06.10 Ask All Sailors 7/6698 Just got back on the hard from 2 weeks of Blue water Sailing off the coast of N.J. Milky oil (small
Mushy Noise when stepping on the floor inside just through the companionway!!! abk at 8:01am 09.06.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1491 Well, it is a 1984 M 25 and I was wondeing if anyone else had this water intrusion problem and any p
Rudder Issue nbabic at 7:48am 09.06.10 Smaller Boats 3/1495 20 dergree heel minding my own business enjoying the day and snap my rudder breaks leaving only what
1992 Hunter 27 OB ? stemci at 6:59am 09.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2628 Good Morning from Alabama, I am on my way to the lake to look at a 1992 Hunter 27 OB. It has been a
Is this Jib right for my boat? (2) R.S.Cape at 6:54am 09.06.10 Smaller Boats 4/1481 I purchased a 1995 H23.5, this is our first year sailing. I remember the previous owner stating tha
Sailing Indian River Lagoon scott2639 at 5:49am 09.06.10 Smaller Boats 0/1583 I spend the winter in Sebastian FL and am considering purchasing a h23 winged keel. If anyone has a
New to Yamaha 25 dee.yeah at 11:38pm 09.05.10 Yamaha 9/4609 I have just bought a Y-25 (manufactured 1977), which is my first boat. Now I start searching info a
Need to rent a trailer svoelker at 9:50pm 09.05.10 S2 1/1501 I purchased an S2 8.0 in Charlotte, NC. No cradle and no trailer. Does anyone have one that we can r
Pig & Whistle Benny at 9:04pm 09.05.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1841 Ran into an English pub named the Pig ' Whistle in Melbourne, FL. Remembered the expression from ol
Motor dies followed by the electrical panel within 3 seconds. blackout at 7:00pm 09.05.10 Ask An Oday Owner 10/2255 We own a 1979 oday 28 with a ysm 8 yanmar diesel. We experienced a situation this weekend where the
Southwinds Magazine Cover Photo Mainsheet99 at 6:49pm 09.05.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2349 The 2010 September issue of SOUTHWINDS MAGAZINE has one of my photos on the cover. Taken in August,
343 rudder leak? windrushjim at 6:33pm 09.05.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1683 Our 2008 343 has always had a dry bilge, but this year we are collecting about 2/3 cup of sea water

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Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? tfox2069 at 6:05am 07.11.22 This is an excellent article on how to "properly" pole out your jib/genoa. Using this technique giv
Catalina 25 mainsail rigging rgranger at 5:53am 07.11.22 It looks like you have a double block with two lines. If that is correct, the second line is most
Victron Super Cycle AGMs - anyone own them and/or can comment? tfox2069 at 5:51am 07.11.22 @tfox2069 did you go with the Super Cycle, or did you find any useful reviews elsewhere? Our Deka
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? rgranger at 5:47am 07.11.22
Help! Indysailor at 4:45am 07.11.22 There are multiple boats in the yard that are not sailable, abandoned or otherwise derelict. Talk to
Starting my LFP build. jviss at 4:16am 07.11.22 BTW, @Hayden Watson , can you please state the overall dimensions of the pack? Thanks, jv
Starting my LFP build. jviss at 4:04am 07.11.22 Yes, I have been charging directly from my 105A Ample Power "hot rated" alternator. I have been to
Starting my LFP build. (1) Hayden Watson at 10:11pm 07.10.22 Nice battery build, Hayden. Curious if you are charging the battery directly with the alternator.
Raw water pump. PlaneTom at 8:40pm 07.10.22 "I pulled the cover on the pump, impeller looked to be intact. I turned the engine by hand and the
Identification Help PaulK at 8:02pm 07.10.22 The only similarity with a Thistle would be the vertical stem. The only similarity to a Lightning w
Identification Help mulaasigirl at 7:58pm 07.10.22 The gentleman who gave it to us did say he had went through and restored quite a bit of the boat.
Raw water pump. bulbcreekfarm at 7:55pm 07.10.22 "I pulled the cover on the pump, impeller looked to be intact. I turned the engine by hand and the s
Mainsail "slug" keeper jsd6410 at 7:46pm 07.10.22 Thanks all, got to the correct site to order the exact replacement for my boat recommended by Skooku
Identification Help mulaasigirl at 7:37pm 07.10.22 Dimensions are 14.5ft/15ft in length and approx 6ft across in widest part.
Identification Help mulaasigirl at 7:28pm 07.10.22 yes it looks exactly like the thistle!
Mainsail "slug" keeper JoeWhite at 7:25pm 07.10.22 I am not sure what the thread is, but you can use a screw and using a hole saw you can cut a washer
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. jssailem at 7:24pm 07.10.22 Thanks for sharing your solution.
Identification Help mulaasigirl at 7:23pm 07.10.22 it would be right on top not hidden anywhere typically? I just don't see one.
Mainsail "slug" keeper (2) SkookumZac at 6:37pm 07.10.22 Available right here on the site. Although i will endorse MastGate. I am fond of mine.
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 6:33pm 07.10.22

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