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Tabernacle mast on my Islander Bahama 30 linz1 at 9:35pm 01.27.10 Islander 0/102 I just bought an '82 Islander Bahama 30' and need to tabernacle the mast in order to berth it in my
old instument holes --- what to do ? JoeSailer at 8:40pm 01.27.10 Ask All Sailors 21/6877 I removed 4 old insturments from the cockpit bulkhead. I now have 4 - 4" opening to deal with - I
energy tax credit Graysailor at 8:36pm 01.27.10 Big Boats 7/3633 Do sailboats qualify for energy tax credits? i.e. solar panels, wind generator. I know that houseboa
Question on Rigid boom vang installation koolfrog at 8:09pm 01.27.10 Ask All Sailors 13/13967 About to install my quik-vang , and wondering ! Do you position your boom fitting with the boom set
bilge overflow (1) dlewis812 at 7:40pm 01.27.10 Catalina 30 2/42 inspecting a boat to buy.. overflowing bilge. didn't see any noticeable leaks from inside the cabi
Refurbishing cracked interior surface Boom Magnet at 7:37pm 01.27.10 Catalina 22 4/1750 Several of the bench seat surfaces (gell coat) of my 1973 Cat '22 are cracked. I would like to patch
Pearson Triton advice needed dtdsail at 6:44pm 01.27.10 Pearson 2/1898 We are looking at a 1985 Pearson Triton 27. We'repretty new to sailing and don't know anything about
Oh Joy Resto 01/27/10 (12) CharlieCobra at 4:26pm 01.27.10 Ask All Sailors 12/1977 Over the past couple of weeks, I've been working on fabrication of the clamp to replace the rotted s
Shroud tension mikemo at 3:50pm 01.27.10 Catalina 22 3/2728 Got the mast stepped in the back yard. One thing I noticed, that I also noticed when I looked at the
GPS chart discrepancy article Roger Long at 2:46pm 01.27.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2002 The issue of "Points East" just now hitting the stands has an article about the significant chart di
Cabin Doors gkboomtown at 2:26pm 01.27.10 Pearson 3/2366 I have a Pearson 31 1988 need neqw teak cabin doors drop down. Does anyone know where I can get them
Roller Furling and a Halyard Issue (1) Bad Obsession at 2:00pm 01.27.10 Ask All Sailors 26/8153 I am unable to take my Jib down at this time. It appears that the roller furling is having an issue
sailboat overheating perlasowner at 1:33pm 01.27.10 Catalina 30 2/1801 Hello I am new to boat ownership. I have an 86 Catalina 30. The boat is at a marina slip. The oth
I-Pad Chartplotter Ducati at 1:27pm 01.27.10 Ask All Sailors 14/6713 Get ready for this idea. Take yer newfangled "I-Pad" and plunk in some charts. Then plug in a GPS
Electrical Panel "S" and "T" perlasowner at 1:24pm 01.27.10 Catalina 30 1/1437 I recently bought an 86 Catalina 30. On the electrical panel there are two pull switches between te
Computer on board gary at 12:37pm 01.27.10 Smaller Boats 5/1807 Was wondering how many of you have a computer (laptop) on board. If so - what about power requireme
Instrument LCD problems Randy18540 at 12:36pm 01.27.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1437 I have a suite of NAVMAN instruments...depth, wind, speed, and repeater. All three that have been ou
Lightening ground plate Gary_H at 11:34am 01.27.10 Cal 5/4019 Hey folks, doe's anyone happen to know where the lightening ground plate is located? I have a Cal 25
replacement ports for balboa 27? susswein at 10:09am 01.27.10 Balboa 0/2979 I just bought a balboa 27 in the sea of cortez, and both starboard side ports are cracked as a resul
O'Day 26 headroom and tenderness goleson at 9:19am 01.27.10 Ask An Oday Owner 4/4764 I'm looking a purchasing an O'Day 26. Can anyone tell me the actual headroom measurement for the cab

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How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Dalliance at 1:53pm 04.18.22 Hey, I'm not holding judgement.... If you had said "I did drive LSD...." instead of "I did use LS
2001 Hunter 340 vs 1995 Hunter 35.5 opinions and experiences needed Scott NIelsen at 1:50pm 04.18.22 The 35.5 will be a better or faster sailor than the 340. At least that is my experience with the 32
2001 Hunter 340 vs 1995 Hunter 35.5 opinions and experiences needed Scott NIelsen at 1:47pm 04.18.22 My previous boat was a 320 and I currently own a 37.5. However, my friend has a 35.5 and I helped h
Gas prices, inflation concerns LuckyDuck at 1:47pm 04.18.22
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Dalliance at 1:42pm 04.18.22 @Dalliance , I have fond memories of Montrose Harbor, too. It's a scenic place on the lake and a g
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted (1) JamesG161 at 1:33pm 04.18.22 Yes, after a storm you will find some tattered and destroyed headsails. That is not a problem with
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? (1) rgranger at 1:32pm 04.18.22 I have a mid-ship cleat on my present boat and love it. Can't give advice on your install but I can
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Apex at 1:32pm 04.18.22 They have cleats that mount to jib tracks. Not sure the runing gear layout of a vision 32, but perh
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jon hansen at 1:22pm 04.18.22 sail shape, sail shape, sail shape, ................................. matching the sq ft of your
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 1:17pm 04.18.22 Well, I've never taken any psychedelic drugs, so there has to be another reason for the acronym! :
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Scott T-Bird at 1:05pm 04.18.22 What does this mean? dj Oh, never mind - just realized it meant Lake Shore Drive.... I guess my e
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 1:00pm 04.18.22 I did use LSD for my daily commute much of the time. What does this mean? dj Oh, never mind -
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Scott T-Bird at 12:42pm 04.18.22 Montrose and Belmont harbors are actually closer to home, about a 2 or 3 mile bike ride, but I much
Raw water intake strainer Rabe at 12:22pm 04.18.22
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? zephyr070 at 12:10pm 04.18.22 Fortunately, the parts I believe I'd have to hack away are out of sight, tucked up into the cubbies
O'day 23 through hull access (1) JPonHudson at 11:58am 04.18.22 Mission accomplished. 6 inch inspection port to the rescue, bronze fitting installed. I might use th
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted dLj at 11:51am 04.18.22 i agree with you. do I need to drop the mast to remove the roller furl gizmo? Is the hank on forsta
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Rick D at 11:33am 04.18.22 That would be very difficult and hacking away at the interior won't help with subsequent buyers. I w
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? AlanSD at 11:22am 04.18.22 The 20A Superpack has nowhere near the capacity to start a typical marine engine, the 100A High Curr
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted rgranger at 11:13am 04.18.22 I also like hanked on sails. I feel like they have a better shape. I've owned two sailboats with

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