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Dinghy Numbering Nodak7 at 6:09pm 04.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1888 I have to place numbers on our inflatable dinghy. Has anyone got a suggestion as to the best paint t
How much wind is too much rameek at 6:08pm 04.28.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2927 Hey guys, I'm brand spankin new to this site and need a little info about the Mac 26M I bought 6 mon
Let's talk antennas again Brian D at 5:43pm 04.28.10 SSB and Ham Operators 10/5706 Well, I want to play with my HF on my little 27 footer but don't have the funds or needs to put a la
5 Yr. Old Boat, 40 mi or 1000 mi. On Eng., Which One? sigbear at 5:24pm 04.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1829 I am looking at several 2005 used sailboats (Catalina) and was curious about low mileage on a 5 yr.
It's a Centerboard, OMG! (5) armesy1954 at 5:23pm 04.28.10 Smaller Boats 9/2212 It's been a while and a lot of stuff has impeaded my progress, but the ol' girl is up, I cut off the
jiffy reefing piedpiperIII at 4:41pm 04.28.10 Catalina 22 3/1838 I have a 1989 catalina22 and my question is, does anyone here use the jiffy reefing system? Do you h
Non-Marine Small Propane Stove: "No" or "Yes But"? rardiH36 at 4:31pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 28/7699 I'm seeking info/opinions about cons of using a light duty non-marine small propane stove in the cab
s2 6.9 vs cat 22 kss57 at 3:19pm 04.28.10 S2 1/2028 Need a little help. I am looking at buying a boat and have narrowed it down to either the s2 6.9 or
Tiller pilot pagas at 2:52pm 04.28.10 Destinations 5/3346 Any thoughts about choosing either an Autohelm 1000 or a Simrad 10? Thanks
auto helm Jeff75 at 2:26pm 04.28.10 Catalina 310 5/2581 I know there was an older thread regarding the installation of the Raymarine auto helm. Anyone have
Xantrex Charger TrueCharge 20+ MarineMonster at 2:08pm 04.28.10 Big Boats 11/9710 We have been using a Xantrex Truecharge 20+ 20a since we bought the boat. I went to the boat last Mo
Looking for a used main/jib for a 22ft helsen kirbyc1goo at 12:56pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2048 Hello, I was given a 1974 22ft Helsen a few months back and am almost done restoring it. The only p
boat insurance what for? digitek718 at 12:56pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 40/11014 So I have geico (ancient mariner), insurance on my oday 25..I called the insurance company so I coul
MacGregor type of transducer depth finder Irazuzta@aol.com at 10:57am 04.28.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/5103 Can I use a "pot thru the hull" trnasducer (Hummingbird) ina 26 X MacGgregor? I the answer ifs yes..
San Diego Marina Suggestions geoffschultz at 10:33am 04.28.10 Destinations 16/8735 I'm planning on shipping (via truck) my Freedom 40/40 from Milwaukee to San Diego late in the fall.
Oday 21 ells at 10:07am 04.28.10 Day Sailers 2/2178 I am looking for a boarding ladder that would be fastened to the transom of an Oday 21. Do they mak
thru hull smells Ned McCrink at 10:01am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2290 I inadvertently left the thru-hull valves from the sink in the galley and in the head open while und
Thru hull water smells Ned McCrink at 9:56am 04.28.10 Catalina 30 1/1805 In my Cat 30, I left the thru-hull valves open that drain from the sinks in the galley and the head
ODay 25 capsizing ERJ_Pilot at 9:43am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 20/9732 My friend has a 1979 ODay 25 (I'm pretty sure that's the model) with a swing keel. Apparently she ra
It snowed on the way to work today. dscribner at 9:34am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1628 No question, just a comment that you westerners and Texans might find interesting.

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How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:09pm 04.17.22 This includes a washroom and shower in CAN $$$. Nice marina but the price is becoming a little exce
Gas prices, inflation concerns Scott T-Bird at 11:36am 04.17.22 Interestingly enough, my marina fee did not increase this year. However, it was established last ye
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included kappykaplan at 11:33am 04.17.22 Mine comes to $60/ft. Hasn't charged since 2008. Includes water, bathhouse, pool, etc. Since I'm not
Adding a third battery to the system Scott T-Bird at 11:25am 04.17.22 What most boat builders did, I think, is connected the red charging cable from the alternator direct
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 11:17am 04.17.22 You will find once you get Luna sailing that the curved traveler that Catalina originally put on th
Gas prices, inflation concerns jssailem at 10:47am 04.17.22 Fuel prices and inflation or sailboat partnerships ... I see the economic issues of fuel cost an
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted kappykaplan at 10:39am 04.17.22 when unfurling to go sailing, you need to maintain control of the furling line. :plus: I, too, hav
Gas prices, inflation concerns BigEasy at 10:38am 04.17.22 They also had in their agreement language that addressed how the partnership would be dissolved sho
Binoculars jssailem at 10:36am 04.17.22 Like the use of tools. Like the binoculars, even close, if there is Eye Candy on the deck.
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor. jeepbluetj at 10:29am 04.17.22 Everybody needs three rules/laws (Newton, Asimov, Clarke, etc...) I have my set: 1. Don't sell a us
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted Scott T-Bird at 10:26am 04.17.22 The furler makes life a lot more convenient. Modifying good headsails for use with the furler makes
40.5 Furling Mast removal JamesG161 at 10:13am 04.17.22 I have seem that type of main furling, but in is NOT in side the mast type. It is an external to th
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted capta at 10:05am 04.17.22 I began sailing before roller furling, including a circumnavigation under sail, and I would never op
40.5 Furling Mast removal artboas at 10:02am 04.17.22
Gas prices, inflation concerns Scott T-Bird at 9:57am 04.17.22 Is this a question about fuel prices and inflation or sailboat partnership. I don't really see the
Knocking sounds when sailing down wind kloudie1 at 9:51am 04.17.22 Definitely NOT in forward.. That will glaze the clutch and cause a lot of wear..
New Catalina 30 Owner jeepbluetj at 9:41am 04.17.22 You will find once you get Luna sailing that the curved traveler that Catalina originally put on the
Gas prices, inflation concerns quadrille38 at 9:36am 04.17.22
Gas prices, inflation concerns Crusty Ol Salt at 9:34am 04.17.22 If you were in my area I would point you towards freedom boat club. Freedom Boat Club The boats
Gas prices, inflation concerns Scott T-Bird at 9:34am 04.17.22 For the better I think! I drive over 100 miles from home to boat. I'm going to make longer stays o

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