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missing centerboard saildog1 at 2:18pm 08.28.09 Seidelmann 0/2162 I have a Seidelman 295 which HAD a swing centerboard in the keel. The centerboard is completely gon
Single line reefing for the H216 rangerpaul at 2:06pm 08.28.09 Smaller Boats 1/1419 My single line reefing setup is documented with pictures on this site under Boat Info/Hunter Owner M
Catalina 22 MKII or C25 WB? sigbear at 1:15pm 08.28.09 Trailer Sailors 4/4081 I haven't sailed either the catalina 22 MKII swing keel or C25 water ballast, so, my question is:
Advice on 96 Beneteau Oceanis 400 survey lincoln24 at 12:29pm 08.28.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2710 I'm about to make an offer on a 96 Oceanis 400. I'm planning on getting surveys done, but are there
advise on installing navpod on h25 pedestal guard Bob Muller - nj at 12:23pm 08.28.09 Smaller Boats 5/2878 Need some advise regarding installing a navpod cp20 15"x10.5" on the pedestal guard. looks like the
Rig Tension 1990 35.5 MikeL at 12:14pm 08.28.09 Racing 4/3290 Looking for some input for rig set-up. I have set the rake with forstay for about 10" with no preben
Best options for cleaning/replacing upholstery sheriandruss at 10:55am 08.28.09 Ask All Sailors 13/3806 Hi Everyone, Our MacGregor 26X was in dry storage for 3 yrs and now we want to clean it up. We
TS Danny Fly Away at 10:29am 08.28.09 Catalina 30 2/1435 Anyone in the Va area concerned about this storm? http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?5-dayn
Snapped O'Day 222 Centerboard fredebers at 8:40am 08.28.09 Day Sailers 2/1891 I recently purchased an O'Day 222 and the centerboard snapped cleanly off, leaving me with the upper
Salt water feed to the head MsEmee at 8:33am 08.28.09 Big Boats 7/1313 My head is the electric one that came with the boat. It uses fresh water which is fine for day sails
NADA Used Boat Prices, Fair Or Not? sigbear at 7:02am 08.28.09 Ask All Sailors 11/8142 I have been looking at late model used (2005-2008 309/310) catalina sailboats for about a year now a
Wood spreader on Mast shadylady at 6:19am 08.28.09 Pearson 10/5273 Broken spreader on a P-30, What type of wood used for this and question on find out the year of the
I think I found the moisture problem! PrincessoftheLake at 6:01am 08.28.09 Big Boats 4/1458 I have been puzzled for some time by the mildew on some of the cabin sole boards on Emmanuel and wha
C-350 Cockpit Table colmitch71 at 4:41am 08.28.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2676 I am purchasing a 2005 Catalina 350. The boat is well equipped but lacks a cockpit table. I've see
Marine Electronics Question Ducati at 4:01am 08.28.09 Ask All Sailors 9/1978 There are plenty and confusing choices for marine electronics. I will eventually equip my 40' sa
The new TheEdge Enigma at 9:14pm 08.27.09 Mid-Size Boats 12/3797 Hi mates, I've got a host of issues with my new TheEdge motorsailor. 1st: Why did they run the name
Hats off to Attwood Marine natotm at 7:41pm 08.27.09 Big Boats 2/1301 When you get good service from anyone these days it is refreshing and I just had a great experience
Un-grounding a Wing Keel Morgan0505 at 7:19pm 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 30/10060 For us newbies, what is the best way to get a wing keel off a grounding (free the keel once the boat
Hunter Legend 37 -manual pump? Dragon at 6:34pm 08.27.09 Big Boats 7/1512 After reading about the "anchor rode" incident I starting to think about my 'new' 1988 Hunter Legend
hunter legend engine access sailnola at 6:17pm 08.27.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1132 I have a 1988 Hunter Legend 35 with a Yanmar 3GM30F and want to access the top of the engine. Has an

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I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 2:30pm 01.10.22 Greg... The ColRegs are pretty clear. They are literal in their construction. I try not to read too
Winter Cruising Question (2) colb218 at 2:29pm 01.10.22 Good News! We made it off the dock yesterday. A quick trip over to Semiahmoo to fill up at their fue
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 2:28pm 01.10.22 Greg, are you still blaming this Progressive video for your lack of very basic knowledge? (how is i
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Don S/V ILLusion at 2:26pm 01.10.22 It seems it would be easier and better for the boat to simply cover the whole thing.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 2:25pm 01.10.22 Update on Fiberglass Gelcoat renovation and Rub Rail finished. Starboard Side mage finished. Big
Boat and trailer Marshall-Sevilla at 2:01pm 01.10.22
Point to ponder: furling the jib kappykaplan at 1:07pm 01.10.22 For storm prep we do that with both spinnaker halyards, wrapping them each in opposite directions.
Point to ponder: furling the jib PaulK at 1:04pm 01.10.22 I wrap the spinnaker halyard in the opposite rotation around the jib. That was after I got to buy
Beneteau Parts website ldegagne at 12:11pm 01.10.22 I finally got an update. With the system hack that occurred last year, it seems they are redoing t
Point to ponder: furling the jib Roland5048 at 12:09pm 01.10.22 Keeping tension on the furling line is key. That is correct when unfurling the jib lest you run th
Is there access to nut for bolt that holds the headsail traveller track? new323owner at 12:09pm 01.10.22 On my 323 (a 2004) you can access these fasteners by removing the screws that attach wooden plywood
New tool :) tfox2069 at 11:31am 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Point to ponder: furling the jib Tom J at 11:02am 01.10.22
Dinghy deck stowage and getting on board. Hunter 336 jssailem at 10:58am 01.10.22 If it is something like the dinghy's, Innovocean ultralight RIB boats then the towing it will be you
Dinghy deck stowage and getting on board. Hunter 336 Tom J at 10:57am 01.10.22 I don't see a definitive question here, but I assume you are asking how to store the dingy on deck a
Dinghy deck stowage and getting on board. Hunter 336 dlochner at 10:57am 01.10.22 RIBs tow well. We have towed ours from Lake Ontario to Florida and frequently on Lake Ontario in sea
Wind angle Davidasailor26 at 10:50am 01.10.22 Are you getting a constant angle or no number at all? A constant angle could mean the sender is stuc
Charging acceptance b.needalman at 10:45am 01.10.22 The behavior you are seeing is normal. Batteries take a high rate of charge for a very short time. S
Update Ralph Johnstone at 10:42am 01.10.22 If anyone can figure a way to rewire the circuits in your brain for a complete recovery, it's you.
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Parsons at 10:39am 01.10.22 If installed by PO, ya prolly want to make sure that it is through bolted with backing and not simpl

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