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"Not So Fresh Odor" From A/C System Marc14857 at 11:25am 07.06.10 Big Boats 6/1559 I've noticed that the the forward A/C system has a not so fresh odor coming from the air ducts when
Purchasing New Halyards TheDodger at 10:56am 07.06.10 Sirius 21/22 1/3413 Hi Everyone, I'm new to the Sirius 22 and sailing. I need to replace the main and jib halyards.
Beneteau 49 Shower float switch problem drraskin at 10:41am 07.06.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3437 I have a beneteau 49 where the float switch in the shower sump does not work. I was told by the deal
converting camping hammock to gear hammock KandD at 10:37am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1348 So, I was going to put up netting along the life lines last year to discourage our kitties from hopp
Lake Ontario Yacht Clubs + Anchoring - Places To Visit AnthonyB at 10:10am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 2/2241 My wife and I would like to sail on Lake Ontario this summer and visit at both Canadian and US yacht
how much do we eat? Ross at 9:33am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 23/3256 When provisioning for a cruise how do you determine how much of what kind of food to take. How much
What size to Trailer? slaterman5 at 9:26am 07.06.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/2672 Hey There, My wife and I are dreaming of a new boat, never had a sailboat before. We are going to
Winch Maintenance jibes138 at 9:01am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2747 I need to rebuild my winches and was wondering if it would be easier to remove the winches completel
No davits yet but ck my tiller assy. (1) blowinganddrifting at 8:58am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1314 Yup, the dingy davit project is a little stalled as my buddy is getting warts cut out of his foot.
Deck repairs bffatcat at 8:54am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 21/6251 what is the proper procedure for repairing soft spots in a deck? Does it have to dry out first or c
Steaming Light thaeni at 8:08am 07.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1617 My steaming light went out and the yard can't fix with the mast up for some reason. They said to jus
hunter 34 pedastal sunfire1 at 7:57am 07.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1263 the part of my pedadistall that holds the shifter and throttle lever broke, I need that center peice
Keel saga, for those contemplating this procedure for your boat... CharlieCobra at 7:16am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1423 Classic brain fart... While working on clearing out the bedding material on the keel yesterday, I m
How to attach sheets to jib jodygoldman at 7:12am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 47/37342 I have a 30 Catalina and the sheets are currently attached to the jib using a two bowlines (one for
Dry Wood Termites jodygoldman at 6:58am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2262 I have found evidence of dry wood termites inside my boat. Is tenting the boat the only solution to
S2 11.0 hull dimensions rickyj at 6:11am 07.06.10 S2 0/1529 Hi I'm planning to build a trailer for my 36' S2. Problem is, it's at the mooring and I can't haul u
My 1st Boat :) skysailor at 6:00am 07.06.10 Day Sailers 5/2147 Hi all, I recently purchased my very first boat a 1988 O'Day 192.:dance::dance: It came with a
My 1st boat skysailor at 5:49am 07.06.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/5 Hi all, I recently purchased my very first boat a 1988 O'Day 192. It came with a 5 hp mercury
Masthead light garylinger at 5:31am 07.06.10 S2 14/2978 While up the mast on the 4th to unstick my jib and furler I decided to check my masthead light (it h
I need a new C30 Rudder, suggestions? AXEL at 4:47am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1587 I ran aground over the weekend. No big deal, put it in reverse as I have so many times before, this

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Cheap Fuses/Breakers be careful! jaysweet at 5:51pm 07.06.22 Yikes! Thanks for the tip!
Sailing with a depth finder (1) jaysweet at 5:26pm 07.06.22 I will add one thing. If my boat had a draft of 3 1/2 feet I wouldn't worry much about water depth
2003 Hunter 356 Hot water tank to engine, hose replacement Richardckrug at 5:25pm 07.06.22 Thanks all for your input. I did find one tie rap and cut it initially when I started this. That o
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter shemandr at 5:16pm 07.06.22 It may seem inconsistent, but I would definitely want depth on Lake Erie, especially the Western par
Do you use checklists? jssailem at 5:06pm 07.06.22 To take a 27ft sailboat out I would guess you want her to feel confident about what she is doing. E
Sailing with a depth finder arf145 at 4:57pm 07.06.22 I will add one thing. If my boat had a draft of 3 1/2 feet I wouldn't worry much about water depth.
Hot Water on 2009 Beneteau 31 Tally Ho at 4:56pm 07.06.22
Spinnaker Question jssailem at 4:54pm 07.06.22
Spinnaker Question (1) Tally Ho at 4:51pm 07.06.22
Sailing with a depth finder Tally Ho at 4:48pm 07.06.22 Not to beat a dead horse but a depth meter gives info that is of historical interest. If it looks
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter David in Sandusky at 4:47pm 07.06.22 We have done over 7,000 nm on the Great Lakes with a depth guage, handheld plotting GPS, and VHS. A
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter Tally Ho at 4:43pm 07.06.22 Thanks, valid requests, my goal is to sail down to VBI thanks in advance for all your replies I th
Sailing with a depth finder shemandr at 4:42pm 07.06.22 Not to beat a dead horse but a depth meter gives info that is of historical interest. If it looks
What Shade of Blue Awlgrip Have I? jviss at 4:40pm 07.06.22 How old is the paint job? Like most things exposed to UV, the paint is probably faded. I do like
Friction on CDI Furler Tally Ho at 4:40pm 07.06.22 I finally have the furler and stay replaced. Night and day difference,! What did you replace the
Hunter 240 rigging travorgeron at 4:39pm 07.06.22 I've recently been working on tuning mine as well. Here is where mine is currently, after much fidd
What Shade of Blue Awlgrip Have I? Tally Ho at 4:38pm 07.06.22 Thanks! I'm planning on picking up one of those color charts next time I'm in New Bedford and tryi
Sailing with a depth finder Crusty Ol Salt at 4:36pm 07.06.22
Sailing with a depth finder Crusty Ol Salt at 4:35pm 07.06.22 There is some good water up there as well... Try this chart... https://www.geographic.org/nautical_
Sailing with a depth finder Crusty Ol Salt at 4:33pm 07.06.22 Man... follow the Nike Motto... Just Do It. I loved my time sailing from near Baltimore to Annapol

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