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Problems with Merriman Pedistal wojo59 at 6:53pm 07.06.09 Big Boats 10/2195 I am in the process of installing new cables but I am unable to remove the 4 screws that hold on the
Lewmar Cobra steering linkage noise Ken Honeycutt at 6:37pm 07.06.09 Big Boats 5/3748 I've developed a noise coming from the linkage on my Lewmar Cobra drive. It sounds like it is unde
Biulge water-How to remove ? escapade at 6:12pm 07.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1391 I have just purchased a 2000 26X that sat for a while..Any suggestions on how to get the water of th
Looking for Auto-tiller Recomendations Starfish at 6:05pm 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2290 Hi All, I am considering adding a Raymarine X-5 smart tiller pilot for my 1980 Seidelmann S299. Bo
West Coast Catalina Rendezvous Calif. Ted at 5:55pm 07.06.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1129 So, Who is going to the West Coast Catalina Rendezvous at Two Harbors next week ? And if you've gone
Hull Liner RBone at 5:32pm 07.06.09 Ask An Oday Owner 36/11614 Can someone recommend a glue or contact adhesive to attach the hull liner fabric?
B311 ccrothers at 5:30pm 07.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1610 I've been looking at a 2001 Beneteau 311 for some time. I owned a Columbia 8.7m some years ago in Fl
Impeller replacement Roy10289 at 4:38pm 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 9/6411 I removed the cover plate from the impeller on my Yanmar 3JH2E diesel this week. Wanting to replace
Topping Lift (help) sclidde at 4:20pm 07.06.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1046 I am wondering if anyone has any photographs of a Topping Lift on a CP 16. Where does it attach and
US Yacht 18 Scott Tomlinson at 3:28pm 07.06.09 Other Sailboats 1/5931 I am trying to locate rigging instructions for a US Yacht 18.
Anchorage/Slips In South Jersey bnort3 at 3:11pm 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1193 I'm headed to Cape May for a few weeks or months. Does anyone have info on anchoring in the harbor
Alinghi 5 unveiled (1) Tim R. at 12:48pm 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 13/1762 Now this is an extreme cat: From the Sailworld article http://www.sail-world.com/photos/Alt_Aling
More Maine Racing (4) Tim R. at 12:32pm 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 12/1677 We had some wind this night. In fact about 20kts of it. We also had a tanker come in and park next
Oday 272 Rig tension PatSul22 at 12:11pm 07.06.09 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1800 Does anyone know what the rig tension should be on an Oday 272? Im not positive on the shroud diamet
Alcohol stove reassembly Merry Prankster at 12:05pm 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 13/5881 The previous owner of my boat took apart the pressurized alcohol stove on my H27. Having recently j
My new H33 Head Reflection BruceK at 11:16am 07.06.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/1388 The Lady can't see to apply the usual with the strange and low placement of the vanity mirror in the
Refrigeration Newbie question sailliny at 11:06am 07.06.09 Catalina 310 2/1447 Hope everyone had a nice 4th on the water. My question is how long can you run your refrigerator on
Looking for another Pearson Hawk Owner NW Ohio Hawk at 11:05am 07.06.09 Pearson 7/2815 Hi, I have just purchased a 1961 Pearson Hawk in pretty good condition. However, it doesn't have a r
keel pivot bolt washers DaveDGammans@yahoo at 10:56am 07.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2060 I am in need of the specifications for the 1/2 inch swing keel pivot bolt washers. I know the washe
keel pivot bolt washers DaveDGammans@yahoo at 10:54am 07.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/989 I am in need of the specifications for the 1/2 inch swing keel pivot bolt washers. I know the washe

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San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 3:15pm 07.20.21 I'd like to hear actual numbers where people here think a 19' boat should decide to stay safe in th
Sailing Hammock Scott T-Bird at 3:12pm 07.20.21 The tension on the headstay is multiplied from pulling a perpendicular load (hammock). Here is a c
Solar on H38 - How much do you have? flightlead404 at 3:06pm 07.20.21 Yes, standard two stand alone fridges and two ice box type freezer/fridge units. Together, they can
Yanmar 3GM white smoke sail sfbay at 2:58pm 07.20.21 Brucegra..........thanks for the update. Unless you have records when the last engine service was pe
Solar on H38 - How much do you have? Georgedoyle at 2:53pm 07.20.21 Yes, standard two stand alone fridges and two ice box type freezer/fridge units. Together, they can
Sailing Hammock Captain Larry-DH at 2:46pm 07.20.21 The tension on the headstay is multiplied from pulling a perpendicular load (hammock). Here is a ca
Reefing Method Question snoopy_ at 2:44pm 07.20.21 Alan, Thank you, I came across this site in another post and I think it speaks to issues I was havi
So we did it... DayDreamer41 at 2:40pm 07.20.21 With no pictures it just didn't happen, Welcome to the best sailing forum on the net
So we did it... WayneH at 2:35pm 07.20.21 YAY!!! When it looked like we were going to lose our 372, the Admiral started looking for a replacem
Alternator Battery Charging Project Issues/Questions DayDreamer41 at 2:12pm 07.20.21 Sounds to me that the alternator regulator is not working when connected to the Sterling, was the ca
Yanmar 3GM white smoke Brucegra at 2:09pm 07.20.21 Thanks for the replies. I did wonder if it was steam. It dissipates very quickly behind the boat. Th
Alternator Battery Charging Project Issues/Questions Maine Sail at 1:58pm 07.20.21 He may want to read this: https://marinehowto.com/understanding-the-sterling-power-pro-batt-ultra-ba
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 1:11pm 07.20.21 Thanks. I did. Sounds like a beautiful day for sailing, today.
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 1:00pm 07.20.21 Check the NOAA zone forecast, but keep in mind that it covers a wide are (Pt. Mugu to San Mateo Pt
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 12:50pm 07.20.21 Thanks. On top of the NOAA official report, I look at Windfinder, PredictWind, Sailflow, Windguru,
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Alan Gomes at 12:35pm 07.20.21 And I don't mean to fan any flames, but what would sailors here consider a no-go in terms of winds/
Sailing Hammock Scott T-Bird at 12:32pm 07.20.21 Being concerned about the furling headsail, I would hang one end from a halyard and use a strap to c
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 12:25pm 07.20.21 And I don't mean to fan any flames, but what would sailors here consider a no-go in terms of winds/s
1978 O'Day 30 Lost my swing keel, lost sliding hatch cover. Losing my mind! Boat name "Happy Days" Project_Mayhem at 12:25pm 07.20.21 For parts I would check with D and R marine, Mass Marine and IBXBoatworks.com. If you're not familia
H34 buy or not... Artey1 at 12:24pm 07.20.21 Know about the compression post don't see it as a deal breaker, chain plates, should be checked on

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