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Humpback Whale In New York Harbor Soundbounder at 4:52am 04.10.09 Sails Call Lounge 2/3134 This is in todays NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/10/nyregion/10whale.html?_r=1'ref=nyregion
Broad Creek, Deltaville Broke Sailor at 4:49am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1767 Anyone out there have latest shoaling info? I usually have inches below the keel transiting the cha
Seacock Backing Blocks, Alternate Method No Through Bolts (15) Maine Sail at 8:50pm 04.09.09 Musings With Maine Sail 18/10798 Hi All, I promised Hermit I would show how to make a backing block with tapped studs to avoid thr
Mooring Catalina 22' swing-keel/salt water malcontentski at 8:33pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 3/4154 The manual for the C-22' swing keel does not recommend keeping the swing-keel version in salt water
considering purchasing 1977 Catalina 22' any advice? malcontentski at 8:00pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 4/8301 I am considering purchase of a Catalina 22' with a trailer. It is the pop-top type with rolling furl
Vented Loop David Knauer at 6:58pm 04.09.09 Big Boats 9/3497 I have been tracking down a water leak in the cooling system around the air/water exhaust mixer on m
HELP! Just inherited a 1972 O'Day 22' ... hasn't seen water in 3 years! Double J at 6:47pm 04.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2209 Owner gave up the sport (I have been sailing for decades) ... so, if you have the time (apologies, I
Owners manual skal2373 at 6:19pm 04.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1429 Hi, I am finally coming back to sailing after a long no sailing period. I originally owned a 77 27'
Mast rake for Hunter 23 Mike48 at 6:05pm 04.09.09 Smaller Boats 2/1589 I have read several post in the archives on rig tuning the hunter 23. They talk about mast rake. But
Raymarine Autohelm 3000 Help spadaforaj at 5:59pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2546 Hi there - I am outfitting an old boat with old gear - and am having trouble with an old Raymarine 3
Working on boat like back country skiing? (1) Roger Long at 4:33pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2132 Why is working on your boat like back country skiing? Aside from being expensive and omething you
Boat's in Mexico wahoo at 2:15pm 04.09.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1347 My 1980 Hunter 37 is in Mexico and I failed to measure several items that need replacing when I go b
what age stop sailing ironhors42 at 2:11pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 54/8856 Here goes, I am 67 yrs old just started sailing two yrs ago in 2007. The beginning of 2007 I join sa
Oil Change Salty at 2:04pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1998 I am changing the oil in my Yanmar (2GM20F) engine for the first time ( new boat). Is SAE 30 Heavy
Making sense of mainsail trim Clark at 1:55pm 04.09.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/5813 I'm trying to develop some personal guides on how to trim the main for various wind conditions. I've
9.2a traveler PatrickS at 1:54pm 04.09.09 S2 0/1296 has anyone modified their original traveler on their 9.2a. car, end block etc.
Old wifi question, new angle KandD at 12:44pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2409 I want to connect to the marina's hotspot, but we don't get a solid connection below deck. While I
Looking for a Hunter 310 Manual Steve E. at 11:35am 04.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1651 I am soon getting a 1999 Hunter 310 and was curious if anyone had an electronic copy of the owner's
Whale Flipper Pump Mark III (1) Rich Stidger at 11:21am 04.09.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 7/373 I have two of these removed from service around 1990. Free for the postage.
Extra Water Tank D Finney at 11:03am 04.09.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1019 As anyone added an extra water tank to a 331? Im thinking aabout trying to add one under the aft ca

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Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Dave96734 at 11:08am 03.08.22 Thanks for the input. To be clear, when I place the block outside of the stanchion, the line rubs a
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. LloydB at 10:39am 03.08.22 Had to look in Google to find one in the 2017 codebook which is at least 10 years newer than my hard
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Scott T-Bird at 10:23am 03.08.22 There is always a lot of discussion in this forum about what a buyer should demand from a seller in
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Scott T-Bird at 10:12am 03.08.22 $17,000 seems kind of high for a 40 year old boat unless it is in tip top shape, which the one you
Forum search (2) pclarksurf at 10:12am 03.08.22 it's actually not all that intuitive to find-- dropped a couple of screen shots in case anyone is in
Forum search Will Gilmore at 10:09am 03.08.22 Still, better than the alternative I say. :dancing: But... If it starts to stink too much, you've
Hunter Passage 42 Holding Tank Sending Unit Bill Kahn at 10:06am 03.08.22 Hi Peggy...thanks for the info on the Scad Monitor, but unfortunately the tank is completely encased
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar... jssailem at 10:05am 03.08.22 If you are just wanting to buy and sail, then select the cleanest boat with a sound hull and sails i
Removing wall covering Project_Mayhem at 10:01am 03.08.22 Thanks Timm! Let me know when you've launched. I'd love to check out your boat and MKE isn't too far
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 03.08.22 In 2015, I replaced 4 seacocks plus ball valves. Including haul-out, etc. it cost $986 b/f taxes--t
Forum search Zinger88 at 9:46am 03.08.22 Right there with ya brotha!!!! :cool:
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar... Bob J. at 9:41am 03.08.22 As David L mentioned, the hull number of the Sabre will let you know the year it was made. Having a
Best anchor and chain kloudie1 at 9:36am 03.08.22 Check out Practical Sailor.. Our member Thinwater is an outstanding contributor.. The Sarca Excel se
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 9:35am 03.08.22 Scott, it depends on how many are being replaced and what work must be done to remove and install t
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price dlochner at 9:27am 03.08.22 Well, the asking and inspectors prices are 4,800.00 different. The asking is fair and the repairs a
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 9:25am 03.08.22 $2,000 to $3,000 for seacock replacement is ridiculous. Scott, it depends on how many are being r
H30 cutlass O.D Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 03.08.22 What you are looking for is a press. A hammer may destroy the bond of the strut to the hull. See h
Best anchor and chain Tom J at 9:09am 03.08.22 Definitely check with the locals. When I cruised the intracoastal, I had three anchors and three se
Headliner cleaning treating Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 03.08.22 The best I have found for cleaning walls and headliner is Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. A slow job but pe
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Scott T-Bird at 9:05am 03.08.22 Thank you, and while I said inconsequential, there are a few item of serious consequence and a fail

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