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i550 Peter Ross at 10:41am 07.30.09 Trailer Sailors 7/11557 This past winter I got hooked on a small sportboat called the i550. It's a stitch and glue plywood s
Loose footed or Bolt Rope main for a 30 ft cruiser Royal Flush at 9:21am 07.30.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2962 Lost my nearly worn out main over the weekend in heavy weather so I'm beginning to speck out one thi
Adding sail slugs to a Mac25 mfavro at 8:22am 07.30.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1380 I have an 86 macGregor 25 and was curious about adding sail slugs, or shackles or sail slides to mak
starting a Catalina 310 sound JohnJab at 7:53am 07.30.09 Catalina 310 4/2616 When I turn the key to start my 2001 Catalina 310, i get a screeching sound from the alarm speaker.
Hunter Extended Warranty John Ehricht at 7:49am 07.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1962 We have an extended warranty for our Hunter 36 which is suppose to be valid until January of 2011.
A C pumps LESLIE at 7:40am 07.30.09 The Cherubini Hunters 0/2 The mermaid AC is my new project,the question is do I buy a pump from them or go elese where?I am o
Which boat would you move? Roger Long at 7:05am 07.30.09 Ask All Sailors 27/3770 So, I'm coming into the unsupervised and unregulated town dock in a strong wind with no dinghy and t
Black Canvas - too hot? Cpt. Jon at 6:19am 07.30.09 Ask All Sailors 21/8602 Hello all, Currently my sail cover and headsail bag are both black. They look really good on th
Holding Tank Fittings Jerryd at 5:02am 07.30.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2866 Hi Peggy! I'm new to the list and currently replacing my Ronco holding tank in my Catalina 380. I;m
Another ST60 Wind Question Ken Palmer at 4:15am 07.30.09 Ask All Sailors 14/6031 This has been the year of problems. I am not in a position to call Raymarine, so thought I would th
looking for kneeman at 3:51am 07.30.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/958 i am looking for a double anchor bow pulpit/forward stay for a 1984 43' ben. boat got under dock at
Hunter 376 all chain anchor line Hoomalie at 2:00am 07.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3092 Hunter 376 owners,I am switching to an all chain rode and have seen concern on the rode jammimg up.
Engin Shaft - Filling -- Help (1) Matt_Biolette at 11:05pm 07.29.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1492 I have purchased a used sail boat that was once an inboard, then the motor went out and the pervious
Boatpix Annoyance Rick D at 10:06pm 07.29.09 Ask All Sailors 24/6527 I got a notice that Boatpix had taken a photo of Attitude Adjustment 2. Backing into the date, I was
Leaky Oil line on 1gm10 Yanmar 8 hp symmes1 at 10:03pm 07.29.09 Ask All Sailors 20/10364 I have a leak in my oil line that connects to the side of the engine goes around the front of the en
trailer for 35.5 legend cyandog at 8:43pm 07.29.09 Big Boats 2/1484 Hello, I have a Hunter 35.5 Legend (94) and I am wanting to get a trailer made. LoadMaster can do
A question about woodwork... Atlantic_Watch at 8:19pm 07.29.09 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1751 Kinda new to boat ownership here, just looking for a consensus opinion. I have quite a bit of outsid
H34 Cockpit Drains (2) Bob Poff at 7:34pm 07.29.09 Big Boats 44/6038 I ran into a potential gotcha in my 34 on Sunday. I cut away some of the the quarter berth bulkhea
Gulfstar 1971 36MS Gulfstar Newby at 7:18pm 07.29.09 Other Sailboats 0/2535 We are the (nervous) brand new owners of a 1971 Gulfstar 36 Motor Sailer. We have lots of work ahead
Shrouds loosening Mougly at 6:48pm 07.29.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3503 Hello all After going out a few times in brisk winds, I adjusted the tension on the shrouds as t

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Sail Trim Chart Question jon hansen at 3:27pm 04.13.22 love trimming! i get into a porshe 930, i like putting the hammer down, not drive 10 under the spee
Wheeling around.... Richard19068 at 3:06pm 04.13.22 I got mine from boatleather. The suede one with the foam. Pricey but it was a great improvement in w
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out Growl at 2:39pm 04.13.22 I would also like to re route the comm cable, It looks like they unscrewed the wheel brake and pushe
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out Growl at 2:32pm 04.13.22
Catalina 22 Swing Keel (1) pclarksurf at 2:28pm 04.13.22 There be dragons, damn internet-- you can find anything: 1 keel dragon--
Lake Ontario Sailors take notice ggrizzard at 2:07pm 04.13.22 Considering the original channel has been in use for years, is there any reason they don't put warni
Sail Trim Chart Question Don Guillette at 1:55pm 04.13.22 That New Orleans fellow could be a good sailor for all we know. If you had a sail trim conversati
Bottom painting - Stupid question.....or not? odaydokay at 1:39pm 04.13.22 Kind of you all to weigh in. I neglected (apologies!) to state that this boat gets launched in May
Hunter 240 Payload Capacity patbratton at 1:33pm 04.13.22 I have noticed that many sailors do not back wind the jib when coming about. I never uncleat the Jib
Keel question higgs at 1:14pm 04.13.22 Save yourself some money and grief and have a true adventure by sailing the boat to its destination
Vernazza, Italy dLj at 12:58pm 04.13.22 So let's sail there! It's got to be lovely to arrive on your own sailboat to visit! dj
Wheeling around.... (1) sailcapt340 at 12:58pm 04.13.22 I used a white paracord and for a braid that covers the centerline spoke on the wheel. I wrapped it
Wheeling around.... thinwater at 12:51pm 04.13.22 If it is a gift and he wants leather, I'd go with leather. Personal preference. I think we all agree
Removing lettering stain Siamese at 12:44pm 04.13.22 Wet sand, compound, polish, apply new vinyl name, wax, done.
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor. shemandr at 12:32pm 04.13.22 ...bless their hearts.
Hunter 240 Payload Capacity Dolphin55 at 12:28pm 04.13.22 Benny, thank you so much! Well put. You have taught me a lot. I was approaching it way to simply - j
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor. danm1 at 12:27pm 04.13.22 Happened to kayak past a boat I sold thirty years ago. Delighted to see it at a mooring and obviousl
Wheeling around.... Ward H at 12:20pm 04.13.22 I choked on the price of leather wheel wraps so I decided to do my own with Paracord. Here is the l
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor. Will Gilmore at 11:53am 04.13.22 The first spring that I saw the boat after selling it was in it's berth, some seaweed hanging limp
Wheeling around.... sailcapt340 at 11:51am 04.13.22

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