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rigging keel pennant to cockpit Migrant II at 8:39am 06.24.09 Ask An Oday Owner 12/2463 ODay 25: Has anyone re-rigged the keel pennant to the cockpit instead of hoisting up at the table p
Rock Hall, MD to Lewes, DE This Weekend bnort3 at 7:57am 06.24.09 Ask All Sailors 26/3889 I'm a new/novice sailor with a new (used) 36 foot Beneteau planning to go from Rock Hall to Lewes, D
H22 windows LDM at 7:43am 06.24.09 Smaller Boats 3/1330 The cabin windows (non-opening lites) on our 1981 Hunter22 leak and the plexiglas is crazed. I would
Jammed centerboard gnarlysmith at 7:41am 06.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1352 My centerboard is jammed halfway up. Fouled by debris caught in the well. Can I tip the boat over en
Fix a Thru hull seacock in the water? luvitt at 6:27am 06.24.09 Ask All Sailors 35/11591 I noticed that the seacock that supplies water to the head is troubled. when it is open, the plywoo
Wire Guage Julie at 6:13am 06.24.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1051 hi all, I purchased a used (80's? model) Johnson 8 Sailmaster but the charging wire is missing. The
swim ladder for H23 hunkydory at 5:27am 06.24.09 Smaller Boats 2/1319 Does anyone know of a swim ladder that would work for a H23, maybe even a removable one that can be
slow pumpout anchormate at 5:11am 06.24.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1210 Last fall we changed out our holding tank hoses on ou C-34. When we went for a pumpout, it went fas
Pointing; how well a com-pac 19 can do ? fixin'her up at 11:23pm 06.23.09 Other Sailboats 1/2055 Anyone out there can tell me if a com-pac 19 is able to be trimmed to point well ? - say 25 degrees
New sail, but should I keep it? w/ pics (3) bradleyheathhays at 11:04pm 06.23.09 Ask All Sailors 39/4326 I've just received this new 150% genoa for my Hunter 27. As I'm opening the sail bag this is what I
2005 Capri 22 never launched before what needs to be done first Sailscalls at 10:10pm 06.23.09 Catalina 22 1/1539 Feb 2005 I purchased new Capri 22, shortly afterwards I had open heart surgery. Boat has never been
Anyone raised their boom a few feet? Krantz at 8:47pm 06.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1559 Thinking of mounting a second removable gooseneck fitting on mast a few feet above standard. Mainsai
Cabinet Door b.nelson at 7:36pm 06.23.09 Catalina 310 1/1668 We have a 310 year 2001. We have removed the microwave oven and are now looking for the cabinet door
Climbing the Mast w/ assending gear, Any advice? Royal Flush at 7:05pm 06.23.09 Ask All Sailors 16/2355 I'll be climbing the mast this weekend using acsenders w/ daisy chains as steps.:eek: I'll have a s
Keel Tube Leak (3) atwhite2 at 5:58pm 06.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2072 On my trailerable 1976 O'Day 20 there is a rather steady leak coming through the tube that the swing
Hunter 170 motor mount Julianblo at 5:28pm 06.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/2166 I am installing a Hunter motor mount. If you have a factory installed motor mount on your Hunter 17
Mac25 club on yahoo jaybeekay at 5:11pm 06.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1063 Check out the Macgregor 25 club on Yahoo! http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/macgregor25
owners manual for 2000 26x escapade at 4:26pm 06.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1468 I have recently purchased a 2000 26x. Unfortuneately NO manual. Can anyone direct me to a web site
Mast pulled from deck Mirage 26 at 4:08pm 06.23.09 Ask All Sailors 18/2386 Hi all, new to these forums, hope someone can help us or steer us in right direction. The stern st
Plastic Pulleys at top of mast Earthwrk at 3:22pm 06.23.09 Balboa 5/5400 Has anyone replaced the two plastic pulleys at the top of a Balboa 20' They act as guides for the M

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Icom m802 Brian D at 3:51pm 03.23.22 The thing that the Icom may not be providing is the power for the GPS receiver. However, on my older
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches Crusty Ol Salt at 3:48pm 03.23.22 Just got an email from West Marine today that the BOGO sale is back. In that case, I need to pick
Starting over from scratch HandHFarms at 3:37pm 03.23.22 BigEasy you have a good eye even through all the buildup. Yes, indeed it does say Nissan and made in
How to use the shower without getting the wood wet? thinwater at 3:34pm 03.23.22 There's a shower curtain track on the ceiling of the head, probably 20" square. That's not feasible
No clue justsomeguy at 3:30pm 03.23.22 The little tag says colet. Seems like overkill for a buckle. Technical name; "friction adapter".
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches ClewlessGale at 3:22pm 03.23.22 Just got an email from West Marine today that the BOGO sale is back. Hence what led me here today!
Scared myself - broken forestay Valerieflyer at 3:04pm 03.23.22 I'd be interested to see a procedure list. I have a laminator and have been thinking about putting
Scared myself - broken forestay Valerieflyer at 3:02pm 03.23.22 To answer questions about the rest of my rigging - the forward lower shrouds have toggle pins - they
Scared myself - broken forestay brockangelo at 2:57pm 03.23.22 Yes, it is exactly this pin Okay thanks for confirming. I was considering that one as well after m
Scared myself - broken forestay (1) Valerieflyer at 2:57pm 03.23.22 Would love to see the Sailor's Tailor cover if you ended up getting that installed. Very happy wit
Icom m802 dLj at 2:53pm 03.23.22 I am looking forward to learning how you make out. It's called a vested interest. dj
Scared myself - broken forestay Valerieflyer at 2:53pm 03.23.22 I'm guessing it is this one from CD
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches Davidasailor26 at 2:44pm 03.23.22 This years big item is going to be..... Motor mounts. I am kicking myself in the arse for letting
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches Crusty Ol Salt at 2:37pm 03.23.22 Hey Crusty, did you end up adding winches? Pondering the same thing. This years big item is going
Do You Know A Good Broker? sail sfbay at 2:28pm 03.23.22 Suggest going to the websites for the Vancouver, BC boat brokers to see what they are listing (1) sa
No clue All U Get at 2:21pm 03.23.22 The little tag says colet. Seems like overkill for a buckle.
Vernazza, Italy (4) Will Gilmore at 2:18pm 03.23.22 Here's a great view of the construction details of another wooden boat. on the stern. I thought ma
No clue kloudie1 at 2:16pm 03.23.22 A locking strap buckle . Would be to tension and hold bimini webbing.
Anchor windlass for Hunter 340 John T1594 at 2:12pm 03.23.22 Again about my factory installed windlass. When at anchor, I never left the anchor rode on the wind
No clue Tater at 2:00pm 03.23.22 It is a quarter. Sorry. Just a guess but, maybe a buckle for a strap of some type.

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