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Using a stern line to turn boat Derek Rowell at 7:22am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 13/6444 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 21/6154 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 8/4361 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 2/3204 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 3/2021 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 10/3047 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 6/2338 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 3/1226 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 9/2682 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 0/1416 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 7/2793 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 18/4468 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 5/2302 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 4/1743 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 12/2824 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 2/1272 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 5/2523 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 20/7536 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 10/2609 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 6/1650 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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Cape may 663 bridge clearance dlochner at 6:15am 07.06.22
Sailing with a depth finder dlochner at 6:14am 07.06.22 There are transducers designed to be mounted inside of the hull. They work well unless the hull is c
Strainer for Bilge Pump dlochner at 6:11am 07.06.22 What kind of bilge pump do you have that can use a strainer?
Temporary Overboard Discharge jon hansen at 6:08am 07.06.22 jviss, your term "snap to use" is an indicator that will not fly up here. you said it, not me. th
drop rudder...a bit. 1980 H33 jssailem at 6:00am 07.06.22 Sandpaper works. Just be sure to do the rudder not the hull.:)
Sailing with a depth finder jssailem at 5:48am 07.06.22 Crusty. Your a Navy man. You should be on the sea. Break out your charts and identify the areas to a
Sailing with a depth finder Indysailor at 5:12am 07.06.22 I don't know the sailing area, but how about making sure you have something like Navionics so you at
Cape may 663 bridge clearance Davidasailor26 at 5:05am 07.06.22
Sailing with a depth finder kappykaplan at 5:03am 07.06.22 Sure - it all depends on how much risk of accidental grounding you're willing to accept. You do nee
Temporary Overboard Discharge jviss at 4:59am 07.06.22 just such cheating. And, I 'm not "cheating," I'm following the regulations, and not pumping where
Temporary Overboard Discharge jviss at 4:58am 07.06.22 what Jviss describes is totally illegal up here on the great lakes. big fines for a system that is
Temporary Overboard Discharge jon hansen at 4:56am 07.06.22 what Jviss describes is totally illegal up here on the great lakes. big fines for a system that is
Temporary Overboard Discharge jviss at 4:43am 07.06.22 This all sounds so yucky to me! What's the particular aversion to installing a permanent overboard
Canvas treatment NYSail at 2:11am 07.06.22
2003 Hunter 356 Hot water tank to engine, hose replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:56pm 07.05.22 I did not use hose clamps because I didn't want it to catch on anything. YMMV. The things that ni
Temporary Overboard Discharge Ralph Johnstone at 10:53pm 07.05.22 Any tips on keeping the hose from smelling too foul (other than ample flushing). Believe it or do
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? Ralph Johnstone at 10:52pm 07.05.22 This great! Apparently, electric cars are supposed to be a horror story for blind pedestrians :s
Barrier coat c25 Ralph Johnstone at 10:48pm 07.05.22 You too can rent a bay in for a mere $100/month. $100.00 / month, very nice indeed. If we only h
2003 Hunter 356 Hot water tank to engine, hose replacement Stu Jackson at 9:05pm 07.05.22 Anybody who puts zip ties on inaccessible hoses oughta be keelhauled. Good idea to replace. Here's
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter MikeHoncho at 9:01pm 07.05.22 Sailing electronics are the proverbial snowball. Depth, wind direction, wind speed and speed through

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