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DIY boatyards in Connecticut jefft23 at 8:29am 08.24.09 Destinations 3/4591 Does anyone know of a DIY boatyard in Connecticut? I just bought a boat that needs a bit of work an
How much can a mast flex before breaking? caguy at 8:09am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3504 We were out sailing yesterday and had the gennaker up. The Mac 25 is a fractional rig and I noticed
Which sealant? (for centorboard bolt) Scubajeep at 8:08am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1434 I have a 1996 Hunter 23.5 that has had a minor centerboard issues.... bottom line is that I need to
Hunter 22 Sea Hood & Hatch Boards rlalex5 at 7:53am 08.24.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1057 I recently inherited a 82 Hunter 22 and I need to replace the Sea Hood and Hatch Boards if possible.
Make sure you are PFD "legal" in your dink! Mike G. at 7:26am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 49/5878 When leaving the marina, I always take my pfd's, oars and number plates from the dinghy so as not to
Steaming light replacement steveebryant at 6:07am 08.24.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1697 I need to replace my steaming light on my Hunter 30. Where can I find one that will fit flush agains
Is 6 hp enough? Robspan at 5:46am 08.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2816 There is a 26D in my yard, and the owner needs to repower. I've been singing the praises of my Tohat
Spinnaker Help islandjim at 5:21am 08.24.09 Day Sailers 1/1310 I have a 22' Oday. A spinnaker and spinnaker pole were included with the boat when I purchased it.
telltales comment bffatcat at 5:08am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 20/4852 Ive always used a piece of yarn tied to my uppers about 7 or 8 ft off the deck as a wind direction i
Re-locating engine shutdown on H33.5 Ken Palmer at 4:18am 08.24.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/1616 The engine shutdown knob on this model is located near the top of the stairs to the cabin. In order
Hurricane in Portland, Maine Roger Long at 3:21am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1459 I couldn't have had a much better time in this "storm". My mooring is too exposed to leave the boat
EZ Loader trailer packman at 3:15am 08.24.09 Trailer Sailors 6/7665 Hello all, I have a Lancer 27PS, not your usual trailer sailor. I bought an EZ loader trailer prett
Free Hunter Legend 35.5 Interior Cushions Capricious at 8:40am 08.23.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/2346 I have a complete set of interior cushions for a 1994 Hunter Legend 35.5 to give away. They are in
Required lights day and night Gulf of Mexico Hermit Scott at 10:32pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2000 I wanted to post this in the recent question about lake sailing, but it is a little different. What
Olin flare gun-I can't break the barrel open! (2) Hermit Scott at 9:42pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 14/29450 I am going through everything to be as coast gaurd compliant as possible. I found a flare gun and so
Yanmar YSB8 soot / exhaust prob? Denile at 9:26pm 08.23.09 Yamaha 3/5329 Yanmar YSm8 soot / exhaust prob? I have a 1978 Yanmar YSm8 single cylinder diesel, I just purchase
Yet another Chesapeake Bay pumpout question Manny at 8:12pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1889 So I plumbed and vented my msd port a potty for deck pumpout and I wanted to test it out for leaks o
Any Info/Comments on a Y28?? Pharmr at 7:45pm 08.23.09 Yamaha 0/1973 I'm considering a Y28 and have not been able to find much info on this model...does anyone have any
purasan webster256 at 7:28pm 08.23.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2298 just bought an old 71 model boat with a purasan system. head and pump needs replacing. are there any
Great sail today (1) sfgary at 7:27pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1190 Had a great day on the bay today, lots of boats even though it was a little on the cool side. The 50

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Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat (1) SF Bay Sailor at 5:53pm 01.08.22 Thanks for all the helpful information. This Soverel is one of the last made, built by George Olson
I still don't quite get rule #2... WayneH at 5:45pm 01.08.22 In shipping lanes, I only have two rules. 1) He who has the grossest tonnage has right of way. 2) W
Looking for New Chart Plotter Stu Jackson at 5:39pm 01.08.22 Does this make sense? I am blind. I can smell, so I know there is food in the room, but it could be
I still don't quite get rule #2... (1) Sailfanatic at 5:25pm 01.08.22 ... No answer required but out of curiosity I often wonder how many of us abide by Rule 25(e): A v
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel (3) pclarksurf at 5:11pm 01.08.22 @IASailor sadly I don't have any exact pics of the type of repair -- but I've added some pics of m
Charging acceptance rgranger at 5:09pm 01.08.22 I'm not sure if this applies but when you said... tery state". If you think of water pressure as
Traditionally made boat fenders (1) rgranger at 4:57pm 01.08.22
Point to ponder: furling the jib thinwater at 4:48pm 01.08.22 Yup, I've furled sails for strangers. They forget.
Charging acceptance Tom J at 4:42pm 01.08.22 It can get very confusing when you have different types of batteries being charge by multiple chargi
Just committed to an 82 C22. Light air at 4:42pm 01.08.22 LOL, when it gets a little warmer - in the 50's at least ... so March.
Charging acceptance dlochner at 4:36pm 01.08.22
Just committed to an 82 C22. Grotto at 4:33pm 01.08.22 Ok NOW we require pictures of the maiden voyage ;)
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel (2) pclarksurf at 4:30pm 01.08.22 What actually holds up the piece of wood you added that then in turn holds up the keel winch? From
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Tom J at 4:28pm 01.08.22 I'll also call HDI Marine but their website only talks about cast pieces. I wouldn't dismiss the i
Just committed to an 82 C22. Light air at 4:27pm 01.08.22 I took possession of the boat today. It took all afternoon to step the mast and tune the rigging bu
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat (1) daydreamerjr at 4:25pm 01.08.22
Just committed to an 82 C22. Light air at 4:23pm 01.08.22 Plans are to just cruise and play around. If I find the right deal on a trailer, I"ll consider it b
Point to ponder: furling the jib Tom J at 4:20pm 01.08.22 Why would one even do that? :facepalm: I have wondered that, too. When they furl the jib, the fu
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Ward H at 4:20pm 01.08.22 Replace it I will. My research shows one of the larger Catalinas came with a SS riser so I'll ca
Point to ponder: furling the jib Tom J at 4:11pm 01.08.22 Maybe I should clarify that. Glad I'm not dealing with snow. Otherwise, I do miss New England. :)

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