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Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
Foswick at 1:21pm 03.14.25
We have not found the sling difficult to get into. Around here, I would be reluctant to rely on any
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
dLj at 1:11pm 03.14.25
there's a good discussion on Sailinganarchy about this: https://forums.sailinganarchy.com/threads/p
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
FastOlson at 12:38pm 03.14.25
Misc Lifesling thoughts: When the stock (cheap) floating hollow polly line was visibly compromised b
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
MFD at 11:57am 03.14.25
SNIP You also might add a clip and short lanyard to the sling. It is virtually impossible to get in
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
thinwater at 11:40am 03.14.25
Wow. That video confirms what I heard at a skippers' meeting on Wednesday evening in Everett. I wa
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move
JRT at 11:28am 03.14.25
Thanks I actually started to goto Segers Marina in Pensacola, but some life changes happened so for
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
Shorinsean at 11:24am 03.14.25
Surprised that it doesn't have a seacock, that must have been an addition on later models. Not sur
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet?
MFD at 11:07am 03.14.25
I think you might be looking in the wrong place. There is no dock there. Eagle Harbor is on the (no
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet?
Foswick at 11:04am 03.14.25
I think you might be thinking of a different Eagle Harbor. There is no dock there. Eagle Harbor is o
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
BigEasy at 10:59am 03.14.25
Thank you for the detailed answer and photos! And it figures that I should run into the ONE below-w
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet?
MFD at 10:17am 03.14.25
I didn't realize there were mooring buoys in Eagle Harbor. I have only been there a few times and us
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet?
Terry Cox at 10:07am 03.14.25
We're also planning on the second week in April - likely just to Eagle Harbor, but no set plans yet
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet?
Foswick at 9:58am 03.14.25
We're also planning on the second week in April - likely just to Eagle Harbor, but no set plans yet.
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:08am 03.14.25
One day, I was working under my galley sink and moved the drain hose (that goes to one of the below-
Help me think this through (new boat purchase)
quadrille38 at 8:52am 03.14.25
Even after editing, this is longer than I thought it would be. I think I'm just trying to organize
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
PNWE36 at 8:48am 03.14.25
Quite sure they were bronze but thanks for highlighting using bronze vs brass as that is important t
Kenyon alcohol stove burners
azambella at 8:48am 03.14.25
Thanks Looks like they may have some parts will see....
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
jssailem at 8:42am 03.14.25
I found the water fitting was about to snap off due to corrosion. Just a heads up. This fitting wi
Is there a GPS / Fishfinder that is good for both Kayak / Jon Boat / Sailboat use? (fish finding + navigation)?
jssailem at 8:37am 03.14.25
I had a Montgomery 15. I bought a Hummingbird fish finder on sale. It worked well in my pocket yacht

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