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First trailer Phil Grande at 6:23pm 09.21.09 Day Sailers 3/1412 My winter storage marina was sold this spring. I picked up a used power boat trailer. Put 21in exten
Gratuity Joe Snuffy at 6:09pm 09.21.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2748 What's the rule of thumb for tipping a captain? I'm taking an advanced ASA class, and I was wonderin
Cat vs. Monohull in Mid-Altantic Area bnort3 at 5:52pm 09.21.09 Ask All Sailors 14/3519 Bought a nice Beneteau 361 last Spring as my first large sailboat... had a ball with it this summer
MSD potties denis hodson at 5:42pm 09.21.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3006 After reading many of you're advice columns i have decided to install a MSD system. I have looked at
36.7 Accommodations (3 Cabins) Ducati at 5:25pm 09.21.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1794 We like the 36.7 however we wonder if the 3 sleeping cabins are too small? Any comments would be
Basic Questions Qoheleth at 5:24pm 09.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2105 Two questions: first concerning books. I have purchased a 1975 Venture 25 which seems to be sound, b
Winterizing pick53 at 5:23pm 09.21.09 Catalina 30 2/2527 I will be winterizing my C30 for the first time this winter (yard did it in the past), and I was won
Helm Seat for 28MkII bgdrewry at 4:54pm 09.21.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1841 I recently bought a 1996 28MkII. I have noticed some newer boats have a molded helm seat in the cock
Fuel problem Patrick Lombard at 3:44pm 09.21.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2460 Here's the problem: Yanmar 2GM20. Last week out motoring back in motor dies. Had fuel but the small
jerry cans sail mate carol at 3:24pm 09.21.09 Big Boats 11/3145 We need to carry 4 to 6 5gal containers of fuel in jerry cans on both port and starboard sides for
Kenyon jiffy reefing (1) BobM at 3:19pm 09.21.09 Ask All Sailors 21/12757 I thought that this is how the reefing should be layed out, however, upon putting in a reef this pas
Pop-top support screw paphman at 3:00pm 09.21.09 Catalina 22 9/2003 Has anyone had a pop-top support screw strip? I am talking about the large screw that bolts into th
Boom rigging rjdives at 2:43pm 09.21.09 Irwin 3/3388 :confused: I am looking for someone that has a photo showing how the boom lines are set up on a 1988
I'm back. Again. Roger Long at 1:04pm 09.21.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1537 Ho hum. Another cruise from Portland to Canada and back. Another 575 miles. Is it possible to get
Getting a big dog into the cabin? Livin the Dream at 12:39pm 09.21.09 Catalina 30 3/2505 We are needing ideas as to how to get our 94 pound Golden into and out of the cabin. The steps are
3GM30F Compression Release Help robertsapp at 12:38pm 09.21.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/4583 In the process of getting acquainted with the Yanmar 3GM30F on the H336 we just bought, I pulled one
What to look for - question to ask - purchasing a Hunter 27 raisor at 11:41am 09.21.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1264 What to look for - questions to ask - purchasing a Hunter 27 Hello, I am currently looking at a f
Need a rigger in Alameda, Ca. pkdailey4 at 11:32am 09.21.09 Ask All Sailors 25/6677 Ill be having my boat hauled to San Francisco bay in mid November and I'm looking for a rigger to re
Winterizing fresh water system SueSeaK at 10:31am 09.21.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1685 What is the best way to winterize the fresh water system, hot and cold on a 420 hunter, and please d
32' Morgan Rebuild The Baber Family at 10:05am 09.21.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3072 Hello All, We've recently purchased a 32' Morgan, w/ the interior completely removed. I'm looking

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Do you question your Brain? jssailem at 9:06am 04.04.22 No fingers to trace along the line of characters... No expanding the text... No magnifying glasses..
I have a 1978 O'Day 30. I am in the middle of a full refit. I lost the keel somewhere along the way. Any ideas where I can get a replacement? Ted at 9:05am 04.04.22 You might want to consider buying a cheap parts boat and salvage the items you need. Something like
Oceanis 400 switches ribbit at 9:00am 04.04.22 Hi there New owner of a 1994 Oceanis 400, learning fast and tidying up a few things. Some of the
Single Stove Gimbals Timm R Oday25 at 8:43am 04.04.22 I also found very little when I was looking for a gimballed stove . I was very fortunate in being ab
"renewable" diesel? jssailem at 8:42am 04.04.22 My next concern would be how does the new fuel interact with water. We know that there is a certain
Life's little lesson kloudie1 at 8:25am 04.04.22 I have often thought that a PortaBote (and similar folding boats) would make a great dink since stor
Single Stove Gimbals thinwater at 8:24am 04.04.22 Note that cooking underway with boiling water or hot grease is never completely safe. It's really e
"renewable" diesel? Richard19068 at 8:19am 04.04.22 Price is about the same since in California it is subject to some manufacturer credits. Not suggest
Beneteau 35.2 Keel bolts TORQUE VALUES. Benny17441 at 8:18am 04.04.22 Alternately remove the Nuts and clean the threads to get a more accurate torquing results.
r we being PULLED or PUSHED?? Benny17441 at 8:14am 04.04.22 A Physicist would say you are being pulled.
Single Stove Gimbals Benny17441 at 8:12am 04.04.22 It sure looks homemade.
Jackline installation Hunter 45DS sail sfbay at 7:33am 04.04.22 There are some options as discussed above and, in this article, Stay Safe at Sea With a Custom Jackl
Spinnaker, hows and whys jon hansen at 7:16am 04.04.22 leaving the guy attached during take down would be dangerous i think. this is why you have shackles
How to access through bolts above headliner Tom H. at 7:16am 04.04.22 What Tartan? The T33 I used to crew on had a soft headliner and the deck hardware bolts weren't vi
Spinnaker, hows and whys jon hansen at 7:10am 04.04.22 when i say 'blow the guy' what they do is open the shackle that attaches the guy to the tack. no
prepping our boats, we do so love these toys Leeward Rail at 7:08am 04.04.22 a workshop where people with various problems are given meaningful employment in renovating old woo
prepping our boats, we do so love these toys Leeward Rail at 7:03am 04.04.22 "An important part of the old coastal culture in the Gulf of Bothnia and the Kvarken is boat and shi
Cutlass bearing Dave Groshong at 6:57am 04.04.22 Should be our part number 11662 for a 1 inch shaft https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=37%20
Spinnaker, hows and whys Sandy Stone at 6:57am 04.04.22 Best part of flying a sym spin is bellowing "Blow the guy!" when things start to get out of hand.
1981 Hunter 22 bow deck-hull seam Dave Groshong at 6:55am 04.04.22 Not normal at all. Someone has pumped a bunch of sealant in there, not good.

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