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Reefing Mainsail jimberg at 2:09pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 4/1965 What is the best way to secure the first and second mainsail luff reefing cringles to the boom? Does
SS windows? RBDUFFER at 2:07pm 04.06.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1483 Hey guys, does any body know of a SS replacement window for the fixed windows on the 84-85, 37c?
Boom Wiggle jwieneck at 1:40pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 2/1304 I noticed last year when I was sailing to my winter harbor that by boom was rotated a bit. Where th
MacGregor 26 Owners on the Chesapeake rbillymac at 1:06pm 04.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/136 Hard forum to choose since looking specifically for MacGregor 26 owners and on the Chesapeake. My m
Construction photos of a '97 356 windsock1 at 12:45pm 04.06.09 Big Boats 2/1183 After I received help from a lot of you in locating that PVC conduit for cockpit wiring going to the
Compass light JCDSAIL at 12:31pm 04.06.09 Catalina 310 2/1825 Recently noticed that my compass does not have illumination. Is this light connected to the interior
321 walk-through transom seat pkdailey4 at 12:17pm 04.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1432 What do you do with yours when your not using it ? It seems like there was absolutely no forethought
1981 Cal 31 portlights genovese at 12:15pm 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 6/3387 Hi to all. We're trying to eliminate heavy leaks on the four fixed portlights. Anyone knows where to
Anchoring in Public Waters- TimCup at 11:51am 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 24/9296 I didn't want to hijack another thread, and I've got some questions about anchoring so here goes:
How to fix a broken swing keel cable? nimwegen at 11:43am 04.06.09 Catalina 22 4/7442 How to fix a broken swing keel cable if boat in the water? I checked the cable for the swing keel o
Tiller handle Catalina 30 1979 Hermit Scott at 11:43am 04.06.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/1494 My boat was converted to wheel steering long ago. I found the tiller in it's cover hidden away in th
Mast Boom and rigging topinglift at 11:42am 04.06.09 Irwin 1/2056 New member Looking for cut lengths for Mast Boom and Rigging as i am buying a 34 foot Irwin without
extra water tank in 331 Finney at 11:27am 04.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1425 We have a 2001 Ben/ 331. It rides a little bow down with a full water tank. I'm thinking about try
Corpus Christi Hermit Scott at 10:49am 04.06.09 Destinations 6/3566 The Admiral and I have been hanging out downtown and the marina area trying to get a feel for the ar
Pelican Bay,Charlotte Harbor,FL seadaddler at 10:31am 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2201 Had a great day yesterday(Sunday) sailing around Charlotte Harbor,sailed past Pelican Pass,Pelican
Replacement paddlewheel for Horizon KM Hayden Watson at 10:22am 04.06.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1131 My boat has a Horizon knot meter which was manufactured in 1988. Does anyone have a source for a rep
Reef rigging maintenance Mike H. at 10:16am 04.06.09 Big Boats 5/1498 The single line reefing system on our Vision 36 seems a little "Sticky". We've only had the boat si
Polishing and replenishing Gregg9020 at 9:29am 04.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1386 We have a couple of older Venture 25's, one white hull, and the other is a light blue, the white on
1983 Catalina 25' Information Etch at 7:18am 04.06.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/5008 Hello all, I am new to the website and currently own a 18' Capri. I will be looking at a 1983 Catali
Question for anyone that has replaced all their bulkheads 48dodge at 8:55am 04.06.09 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1952 I'm trying to get an idea of how many sheets of plywood I need to replace all of my bulkheads and re

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Two disconnected stories may give your pause the next time you are out on the water. Calif. Ted at 8:14am 03.02.22 First you can just hear them and see a disturbance on the water like an approaching squall, then the
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Jacktar at 8:14am 03.02.22 I had one with my boat from previous owner, ran good, but no throttle control because the control wa
Catalina 22 Sport Mast Repair? Jacktar at 8:09am 03.02.22 This is great area, lots of protected water for day sailing, hurricane holes for overnighting and pa
Oday 25 portlights racenmotorsports at 7:53am 03.02.22
Saying hello Leeward Rail at 7:47am 03.02.22 Sorry your welcome thread turned into a cover thread. Hehe. The same thing happens when a new pers
Any known concerns with this specific motor? brockangelo at 7:46am 03.02.22 Wow, okay, thanks everyone for giving me hope on the Evinrude. I had no idea. I love the idea of k
Saying hello Leeward Rail at 7:43am 03.02.22 devolve into heated arguments Hehe I wouldn't call it heated.. or even an argument.. no caps being
The LiFePo4 Revolution! Bob J. at 7:42am 03.02.22 I'd like to see some substantiation for this claim. I have never heard if it myself. Has anyone's
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Siamese at 7:37am 03.02.22 I don't have specific knowledge of the Mercury 5hp other that it's a single cylinder motor. You can
Saying hello brockangelo at 7:34am 03.02.22 Welcome aboard, Brock. Sounds like you have some good sailing ahead of you. Sorry your welcome
Saying hello brockangelo at 7:31am 03.02.22 Yep I agree with everything here. Thanks for pointing out not to drive with the cover. I was aware b
Oday 25 portlights Project_Mayhem at 7:25am 03.02.22 The window is sealed to the outside layer. Im guessing if the two layers weren't sealed together wat
Starwind 19 project boat Project_Mayhem at 7:21am 03.02.22 Looks great!
Saying hello Siamese at 7:18am 03.02.22 Welcome aboard, Brock. Sounds like you have some good sailing ahead of you. Sorry your welcome
Two disconnected stories may give your pause the next time you are out on the water. Leeward Rail at 7:08am 03.02.22 I never trusted Flipper... Always talking only in Dolphin to hide his actual intentions. I hear he
Morse or no morse Alan Gomes at 7:05am 03.02.22 From Wikipedia on CQ... "In English-speaking countries, the origin of the abbreviation was popular
Boom extension for lifting....... NYSail at 7:01am 03.02.22
The LiFePo4 Revolution! (1) Bob J. at 6:57am 03.02.22
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 6:47am 03.02.22
Saying hello Leeward Rail at 6:46am 03.02.22 You can't tell me that sunlight doesn't take a toll on gelcoat, unless you are fastidious in your a

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