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Foul Weather - Recommendation? jibes138 at 11:38pm 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 29/5356 What do you folks recommend for foul weather jackets and pants? My last long voyage was pretty mise
how many teeth on a 3GM30F Mickey84H34 at 8:02pm 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1543 I'm from Mississippi so no jokes about missing teeth here. I'm rebuilding my instrument panel with T
Finished bulkhead replacement project John at 5:08pm 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2309 Friends, I have been bugging you with lots of questions regarding my project of replacing the bulkh
3 Blade Propeller nauticalrich at 4:44pm 02.14.09 Ask An Oday Owner 8/5114 I have a 1985 Oday 31 with 14 hp diesel, 2 blade prop. Looking to increase speed under power. Is
HUMMINBIRD 785C2I PLOTTER/Navionics Gold maps Hermit Scott at 2:40pm 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 62/10542 HUMMINGBIRD 785C2I PLOTTER/Navionics Gold maps I was looking up plotters and they seem to be giving
storage on 23.5 bad_com_pany at 2:00pm 02.14.09 Smaller Boats 3/1381 not finding alotta storage space on my 23.5 I figured out a nice "light" storage shelf idea. went to
Hunter Hull Problem kennowell at 1:30pm 02.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2370 My 2001 Hunter 290 hull had a serious defect. I recently purchased my second Hunter. (I was very p
Steering cable Dan at 1:09pm 02.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1082 Since my boat is a center cockpit, the steering cables have a bit more complexity than does an aft c
Hard Dingy Transom Questions. Bad Obsession at 11:33am 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2621 I have a hard dingy that I tow behind my Catalina 30. I use an island hopper 2.5 hp outboard from i
Struts on H36 rig Andreas7699 at 11:20am 02.14.09 Big Boats 8/1503 I have a H36 2008. I have noticed that the deck has mountings for struts and they are also shown in
DIY Canvas Cpt. Jon at 10:51am 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 31/10797 Hello, There have been some questions regarding canvas on here and people have been directed to th
1970 Islander 44 (crazy Love) snekker at 8:46am 02.14.09 Islander 5/11197 I have a Islander 44', that turns out to be one of the last boats built by Joe Mc glassen who was th
Volvo Ocean Race kloudie1 at 8:25am 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1224 The Volvo Ocean Race started leg 5 late last night from China.. The leg is to Rio which is a 12,400+
StrictlySailMiami Boat Show seadaddler at 8:09am 02.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1052 I am thinking of going on Sunday to the Miami Boat Show,any advice from some one that has gone,direc
Hey Maine Sail - What About That Garmin 176? Joe Mullee at 7:07am 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1490 Maine Sail, Did you ever get a chance to check out that tides page on your 176? I recently contact
something missing? Geoff K at 6:26am 02.14.09 Pearson 6/1645 I see only one message in the Pearson forum. Is this all there is? Is there another Pearson forum? I
Boat Name 356 /36 (5) seadaddler at 6:05am 02.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1647 Where did you put your boat name for documentation on your Hunter 356/36 or similar model Hunter. Di
Fresh Water Bladder Replacement ?? (1) Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 5:45am 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2597 Just noticed a leak on my spare water tank:cry:. It seems like a 20 to 30 gal. black rubber original
Winter Sailing fun Jim Seamans at 4:53am 02.14.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1633 If you guys are bored and want to have some fun, you should check out this web site. http://www.sai
Mounting Rollers on trailer MAC 26s alllrite at 11:00pm 02.13.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1474 I have a 26s. I'm thinking if I mount rollers on the trailler I'll have an easier time retrieving m

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Chainplate adaptor separating from deck (4) gusmuller at 6:35pm 06.17.21 So the saga continues ... Received brand new chainplates (Rods with flanges welded). Spent the last
Boat Explosion in Greenport shemandr at 6:33pm 06.17.21 . I think we are saying the same thing? Yeah. Close enough.
Replacing furling line on under deck furler Rcd1649 at 6:30pm 06.17.21 Thank you! Do you have a recommended youtube video for attaching a tagline, sifting through a few n
O'Day 272 wiring issues Tally Ho at 6:28pm 06.17.21 I have not seen one in my owners docs for my 322. I am trying to trace wires but it certainly takes
Compound after wetsand, or straight to wax/polish? sail sfbay at 6:26pm 06.17.21 You have the right approach......clean, wet sand, compound, wax. Tips from Tips For A Great Buff &
Replacing furling line on under deck furler sail sfbay at 6:22pm 06.17.21 Please let the forum know if you were successful..........and then go sailing!!
Replacing furling line on under deck furler Rcd1649 at 6:16pm 06.17.21 oh man that second option is a great one. There is still some line on the drum so I bet that will w
Replacing furling line on under deck furler sail sfbay at 6:14pm 06.17.21 Welcome to the forum!! Some initial strategies depending if the remaining line is inside or not. 1
Boat Explosion in Greenport Leeward Rail at 5:54pm 06.17.21 This being a sailing forum I feel it is considered acceptable to bash any stink pot regardless of fu
Roller furling RocheDen at 5:44pm 06.17.21 I think it is a FF2 -- Thanks.
Hull Thickness CaryG at 5:44pm 06.17.21 You do not need a haul out to check the transducer. You can remove it (built in check valve ro mini
As a new sailboat owner, I haven't noticed mooring covers on sailboats at marinas............ sail sfbay at 5:26pm 06.17.21 The sailboat cover in post #9 can be purchased with multiple vents to ensure adequate circulation. M
Relay for always on MC-614 Stu Jackson at 5:10pm 06.17.21 No, I do not have a service disconnect switch. Am considering installing one though. I have one n
Catalina 22 Keel Configurations Gene Neill at 5:09pm 06.17.21 On the gulf coast of Florida, six inches can make a HUGE difference. It gets stupid thin here.
tachometer not accurate Stu Jackson at 5:09pm 06.17.21 the engine panel in the cockpit. I guess that is the next step. @Hayden Watson , while you're in t
As a new sailboat owner, I haven't noticed mooring covers on sailboats at marinas............ MikeHoncho at 5:01pm 06.17.21
Relay for always on MC-614 heritage at 4:30pm 06.17.21 Do you have a service disconnect between the alternator output and the battery bank? No, I do not
Hull Thickness sail sfbay at 4:05pm 06.17.21 You do not need a haul out to check the transducer. You can remove it (built in check valve ro minim
When 11 knots is really 25 knots justsomeguy at 3:46pm 06.17.21 So, snowmobiling season is over? :biggrin:
Beneteau 423 toe rail Adhara2 at 3:24pm 06.17.21 Thanks all, I will use Semco, I find it to be the most practical treatment for wood, not bad looking

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