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kloudie1 at 3:33pm 04.15.09
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NOT GOOD !! Sent to me by my friend in Oriental.. Sad to see! http://towndock.net:80/news/boat-fire-
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Tomorrow, I am going sailing on an M model for the first time. I went out last week on the boat, but
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I'm on the waiting list for mast-up dry storage in Marina del Rey, but they said it might be a few m
TimCup at 2:06pm 04.15.09
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Charliecobra posted pics today, evidently alot, but my post shows nothing, shows no icons for pics,
WindRose24502 at 1:31pm 04.15.09
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I am trying to modify a used trailer to fit my H22 swing keel. Would someone please post several pic
Maine Sail at 1:11pm 04.15.09
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Hi All, Question: Does a traditional sailboat fixed style free spinning prop, of typical pitch fo
rkbndr at 12:14pm 04.15.09
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I am trying to build a trailer for my 1978 Oday 25 with a swing keel. I am looking for any hull draw
poorsailor56 at 11:37am 04.15.09
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Looking for used parts for my recently purchased Mutineer. Not interested in purchaseing new, just g
avoisine at 11:25am 04.15.09
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Friends fellow countrymen, lend me your expeirience! I am medically disabled and retired on minimal
leiby at 11:13am 04.15.09
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I just joined this website today and was wondering how many Lancer owners have taken their boats off
avoisine at 11:09am 04.15.09
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I am going to see a Grampian 34 this weekend. Boat was in process of major refit and owner passed a
DannyS at 11:04am 04.15.09
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This ties to my other post about stuffing box packing...While I have the shaft out to replace the cu
Royal Flush at 11:00am 04.15.09
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Just removed a broken down roller furler main and I'm going with a conventional setup. I have a inte
kair at 10:53am 04.15.09
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Does anyone in the H36 or H37C Class have a boom vang on their boats? I just bought a 80 H36 and it
Bob S at 10:46am 04.15.09
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Stu, First off, I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience in electrical systems
oldman at 10:14am 04.15.09
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I am wanting to mount a small gas grill on a 26M using two 45 degree angle flanges, one on the botto
rperrym at 10:04am 04.15.09
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I recently purchased a 1990 Capri 18 without the wing keel. I would like to hear from other owners
CharlieCobra at 9:54am 04.15.09
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More butt ugliness... A little paint with your rust anyone? http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee1
captain numnutts at 9:46am 04.15.09
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Hello I'm new to this whole sailing thing and my sails were stored for the winter but I want part of
Jeff B. at 9:19am 04.15.09
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Hi everyone, I've been an avid study of the topics on this great forum, and I was hoping someone out

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Long term lay up info
Stu Jackson at 5:38pm 02.24.22
Question to the OP and those who answered: Why remove the batteries when the solar panels will/shou
Sail question
dlochner at 5:38pm 02.24.22
It is a riding sail from SailRite. Likely home sewn. There are two sizes. https://www.sailrite.com/
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered
dlochner at 5:28pm 02.24.22
A bit of a hair split but the Fourth Amendment does apply to the Coast Guard. The First Congress (t
Sail question
Capt Robbie at 5:26pm 02.24.22
Might be a storm sail. Or possibly sail used for when at anchor to keep boat pointed into the wind.
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 5:08pm 02.24.22
Thanks @Stu Jackson yes earlier in this post I believe you shot me some links and I have read thro
Long term lay up info
Ted at 4:42pm 02.24.22
Here is another thing to think about if you have a keel stepped mast and are storing the boat with t
1983 Hunter 30
heritage at 4:33pm 02.24.22
On my 84 H27 the skeg is solid layers of fiberglass; no coring material. If the skegs alignment wit
Sail question
Hello Below at 4:15pm 02.24.22
It looks small enough to be a riding sail. Anchor Riding Sail Kit (12.5 sq. ft.)
Long term lay up info
jssailem at 4:05pm 02.24.22
It seems logical that you could tent the boat with a tarp. It would help keep the interior cooler du
New to us Hunter 40.5
JamesG161 at 3:11pm 02.24.22
Are you speaking about messing with other instruments or something else? just saying it takes a la
Long term lay up info
dmax at 2:39pm 02.24.22
1. Definitely change the oil before laying up. I would also fog the cylinders. 2. If the anit-freeze
Tiller
topcat0399 at 2:36pm 02.24.22
I wonder how flexy that emt will be under load. Last year I needed a new tiller; a pair of new whee
Long term lay up info
sail sfbay at 2:35pm 02.24.22
The following is based on my experience laying up my Hunter 386 sailboat (on the hard), Ford F250 di
Potential Buyer of DS1
itsmeken at 2:31pm 02.24.22
Thank you all for your replies and information. As a youth my first sailing experience was in a Las
New Fire Extinguisher Regs
thinwater at 2:21pm 02.24.22
Also a good time for people to consider that this is a minimum. Fire blanket? Better in the galley.
New Fire Extinguisher Regs
thinwater at 2:15pm 02.24.22
Good post. I did not know this, because it is new. But I replace them more often that that anyway.
New Fire Extinguisher Regs
jviss at 2:04pm 02.24.22
Thank you! I also have a fixed, automatic system, but it's probably halon, and out of date.
Potential Buyer of DS1   (2)
Sunbird22358 at 1:56pm 02.24.22
Johnb, The DS I is NOT self-bailing, only the DS II and DS III were self-bailing. I have attached a
New Fire Extinguisher Regs   (1)
jssailem at 1:46pm 02.24.22
jviss... It looks like you need two 5B extinguishers at a minimum. If code dated New in 2017 you mee
Yanmar 3YM30 Oil pressure sender threads
Scott B at 1:36pm 02.24.22
Just talked with ACDC. He at first said the 1/8 BSP thread would work, bu that the M10 is better.

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