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Northeast Harbor Race Tim R. at 5:32am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2023 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 10/3063 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 6/2340 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 3/1229 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 9/2690 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 0/1418 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 7/2795 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 18/4478 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 5/2309 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 4/1776 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 12/2828 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 2/1275 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 5/2536 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 20/7552 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 10/2612 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 6/1654 Just purchased a 1983 Mac 22 to sail on Sebago Lake Maine. Boat has been well cared for and my saili
Should the swing keel be primed? Jim Eller at 5:30pm 08.12.10 Catalina 22 3/1529 I recently purchased a Catalina 22 -1987 Mark 1. It was left sitting in the water for about three y
DC Service On lamp replacement (1) abyssal at 3:35pm 08.12.10 Catalina 310 3/1844 On my AC/DC distribution panel, the "DC Service On" light just recently stopped working.From what I
cabin lights question squansteve at 2:55pm 08.12.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2924 Hello all. :confused: Does anyone have advice concerning DC cabin lights on a 34' MKII? When i swi
Battery Charger Replacement butchrobbins at 2:20pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3275 :confused:I need to replace my battery charger. However, it is a 30amp and I can't find one. I was

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What size headsail do I have? Joe at 5:13am 07.12.22 Also, I think some of my main sail furling issues are to to that problem. Furling mainsails do not
how to remove boat decals (registration certificates,etc) All U Get at 5:10am 07.12.22 They make a rubber eraser that fits into a drill, I used them with great results.
Adding an engine monitor for a Universal M-25XPBC? jviss at 4:09am 07.12.22 I did a quick search for this device and while I get hits on eBay, etc., I can't find a manual. Do
solution for rigid solar panels on hunter 45 ds 2010 (1) senang at 3:55am 07.12.22 This my way for 2 Sunpower 328W panels in 2016. Tubes extension used as dinghy hoists.
how to remove boat decals (registration certificates,etc) jviss at 3:30am 07.12.22 Acetone will harm gel coat. Best thing I've found for removing the glue once a sticker has been rem
throttle brake kappykaplan at 2:46am 07.12.22 You could try adding a cable clamp to the throttle cable to add some friction.
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII mikeracca at 12:19am 07.12.22 I think I'm going to go back over all the connections on everything and spray it all with a can of
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options mikeracca at 12:16am 07.12.22
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 11:39pm 07.11.22 During this weeks cruise The Galley Wench told me to start looking for a new galley faucet that has
Good exercise of older boaters Terry Cox at 11:14pm 07.11.22 I think Terry was the only person who may have missed it..... :beer: I can be pretty dense at time
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:56pm 07.11.22 During this weeks cruise The Galley Wench told me to start looking for a new galley faucet that has
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII jonelli at 10:34pm 07.11.22 I think I'm going to go back over all the connections on everything and spray it all with a can of T
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too Leeward Rail at 10:27pm 07.11.22 a well protected place to store our boats and work on them through the winter. A nice set of drums
New Catalina 30 Owner (1) mikeracca at 10:27pm 07.11.22
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options ricksoth at 10:26pm 07.11.22 Tide range at my home is in the 12' range - occasionally as much as 16'. Plenty given the 5.5' draf
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options FastOlson at 10:19pm 07.11.22 Both Oregon and Washington had tide grids in regular use until about mid or late 80's, roughly. Then
Boom Mishap mikeracca at 10:12pm 07.11.22
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII mikeracca at 10:11pm 07.11.22 Awesome write up. I had similar issues on Luna, and I went with the new harness from end to end rout
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options dLj at 9:53pm 07.11.22 A surprise that in the most restrictive sate in the nation (as far as anti fouling paint goes), tha
throttle brake JoeWhite at 9:30pm 07.11.22 I am not sure how your's is, but on mine there is an adjusting screw just below the compass and on t

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