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macgregor 26 sandman at 4:05pm 10.04.09 Trailer Sailors 69/40178 Looking for feedback etc. Wife and I are new too sailing. Have taken classes and done short day sail
Bimini for Pearson P30 DTMalloy at 1:11pm 10.04.09 Pearson 1/4075 We would like to install a bimini on our Pearson P30. Does anyone have pictures and suggestions on
propellar shaft width JimGeddes at 11:56am 10.04.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1490 how wide is the prop shaft on my c27 ? thanks
Just got through saying, "Holy (censored)" about 20 times Eric's Ericson at 11:40am 10.04.09 Ask All Sailors 40/6195 This is the first time I've had anything interesting enough to post here, hopefully can contribute m
Stain Removal??? rpell46 at 10:13am 10.04.09 Trailer Sailors 13/4778 Hi all, I hope everyone has been enjoying this sailing season? I was working with "stuff" and acci
Thin cracks in fiberglass on top of boat curious1 at 8:12am 10.04.09 Smaller Boats 1/2098 I have a 260 purchased new in 1998 - I have recently noticed thin cracks in the fiberglass. I have
Blue Water experience Jimm at 8:02am 10.04.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2322 Anyone have long passage, offshore firsthand experience with a Catalina they would care to share? Bo
Mississippi Gulf Coast Sailing c130king at 7:22am 10.04.09 Destinations 9/7831 I am planning to trailer my Mac 26M to Gulfport/Biloxi area for Christmas break...got to visit the i
Television Mike1942 at 6:51am 10.04.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2125 I have been looking for a small (10 to 12 inch) TV, with no success. Any suggestions as to who hand
Need Bottom Advice Otis Driftwood at 12:16am 10.04.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3432 What's the right combination for my boat, what primer, what paint -just repaired many blister's -u
Need to be alarm? Barnacles and corroded zinc after 6 months? SeacretSailor at 7:35pm 10.03.09 Ask All Sailors 7/4088 Guys, As a new sailor, I keep my new '78 C'C 29 here in Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville, north of N
Search Function wufibugs at 7:23pm 10.03.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/2437 I'm sure this has been covered, but since I cannot master the search function, I can't find it! I c
Irwin 10/4 - common probs, how do they sail? MayYetQualify at 7:05pm 10.03.09 Irwin 1/9836 Hi All - Am looking at buying a '76 Irwin 10/4. Good price, seemingly in quite good conditi
Want to go to ocean Patrick Stump at 5:23pm 10.03.09 Lancer 4/2482 Was wondering how good the 1978 28' Lancer Sailboat would do on the oregon Coast. Maybe 100 mile tri
Have you ever heard of USHIP ? pkdailey4 at 4:59pm 10.03.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2001 I am wanting to have my boat transported by truck and was told about an internet company called USHI
Connector for Raymarine A18061 for ST4000 Autohelm (1) boilnh2o at 3:05pm 10.03.09 Ask All Sailors 2/4628 I'm looking to make the cable that connects the control head with the wheel motor. I've the part num
Intermittent Starting Problem Rob McClain at 3:03pm 10.03.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2909 I am attempting to troubleshoot a peculiar starting problem and could use assistance on places to lo
Racing on the James River tomgrigsby at 2:32pm 10.03.09 Racing 7/4907 There is an informal racing club down (up?) here in Virgiinia that includes 3 Hunter 30s; a 79 (mine
Anchor Paraphernalia Hermit Scott at 1:25pm 10.03.09 Ask All Sailors 21/4230 Since I have pressurized fresh water do I need a wash down pump or do I just need to run a line with
Adding GPS to 99 311 Stevie D at 12:51pm 10.03.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1162 As a new owner of 1999 311 I want to wire in a new GPS unit. Can anyone tell me what I will find wh

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Mooring ball pickup - single handed Stu Jackson at 12:48pm 04.26.22 Do you have one of the end-of-pole gadgets like the links show in my starting post? Or can you pull
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? jviss at 12:43pm 04.26.22 Lithionicshas this and it can be done with Victron & Mastervolt as well.. Oh, thanks, I should loo
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? Maine Sail at 12:41pm 04.26.22 I guess I'm unhappy about this solution. What I really want, I guess, is a drop-in LFP with an out
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? jviss at 12:34pm 04.26.22 I guess I'm unhappy about this solution. What I really want, I guess, is a drop-in LFP with an outp
Leaky Windows BenP13 at 12:20pm 04.26.22 I'm actually an Ericson owner, and have also had leaky aluminum windows. After seeing some recommend
Another Battery Question..... NYSail at 12:17pm 04.26.22 Scott brings up an interesting slant, however I think personally, and I am no battery expert, you wo
Build a Better Boat Hook? jviss at 12:06pm 04.26.22 I bought all three sizes of the one on Amazon, since it's Prime and free returns - I'll send back th
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug kappykaplan at 11:56am 04.26.22 @ClassicSail , what pic?
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug ClassicSail at 11:52am 04.26.22 I'm rehabbing an O'Day 23. The cockpit drains from a small well at the rear of the cockpit, throug
Potable Water Fittings sailcapt340 at 11:49am 04.26.22
Paddlewheel Protection tfox2069 at 11:10am 04.26.22 +1 on pulling the transducer when putting the boat away. I keep a small tupperware container, spong
Another Battery Question..... Scott T-Bird at 11:00am 04.26.22 Very interesting question! The question boils down to whether or not it is better to mix batteries
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ? All U Get at 10:58am 04.26.22 I voted for live oak carved like an elephant.
Another Battery Question..... kappykaplan at 10:56am 04.26.22 cost isn't too bad if I decide to replace with 4 new batteries. That's the way to go! :beer:
Another Battery Question..... Boomer2it at 10:55am 04.26.22 cost isn't to bad if I decide to replace with 4 new batteries. $550 after core discount
Paddlewheel Protection lehighsail at 10:53am 04.26.22 What a great idea to clean it when you go for a swim, just take a toothbrush along. I'm putting aw
Another Battery Question..... Boomer2it at 10:51am 04.26.22 :plus: How old are the existing batteries? 2019 I believe
Another Battery Question..... kappykaplan at 10:40am 04.26.22 Mixing old batteries with new is not such a good idea :plus: How old are the existing batteries?
Another Battery Question..... sailme88 at 10:38am 04.26.22 Mixing old batteries with new is not such a good idea.. the weaker ones will always draw down the s
Need help selecting Chartplotter/Radar to go with Raymarine instruments twodzusfittings at 10:35am 04.26.22 I wish I had thought this one out a while back. I got a terrific price on a Garmin 74 DV. I had a Ra

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