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Garmin Chartplotters jimmcgee at 1:29pm 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1327 I'm looking for feedback from folks who have Garmin 4200 series chartplotters and 4k radar. I'm t
On the Hard - or not? (1) Warren Milberg at 11:22am 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2052 I recently posted a pic of a friend's boat that had been frozen into its slip -- until he turned his
Tasco Stove/Oven- Cleaning Suggestions? fairwinds4linda at 10:12am 01.21.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1285 This one might be for the lady owners out there, but I am wondering what you all use to clean your s
Where is best place to retire/live aboard pcedtech at 10:01am 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 28/31494 Okay I am getting ready to retire and have only sailed inland. i would like to find a place to semi
Autopilot-Sewage removal Hermit Scott at 9:40am 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1462 Just a couple od noob questions. I bought an old autopilot on ebay for $1. The actuator works but it
Genoa size Radman at 8:52am 01.21.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1136 I'm interested in buying a new Genny for my Std Rig Catalina 25. this has to be an all purpose sail
Raymarine Instruments: ST40 or ST60? Joe Mullee at 7:51am 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 7/6081 Anyone have any comparisons on the Raymarine ST40 instruments versus the ST60's? I read a review (ca
Raymarine Instruments: ST40 or ST60? Joe Mullee at 7:38am 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 0/4 As I said in an earlier post I'm going to be buying some new instruments this season. I am leaning t
Bilge pump backwash CMM at 6:46am 01.21.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1291 My bilge pump will drain the water out of the bilge but when I shut the pump off, water drains back
Defender Specials Mike G. at 6:07am 01.21.09 Sails Call Lounge 3/4307 FYI to all: I just received my periodic email from Defender highlighting the latest specials. I ha
Transom Leak Jude at 3:09am 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 20/3246 We have a new Bavaria 31 (Oct.08). A transom leak was discovered at commissioning and a shipwright
MacGregor 25 Rudder Modification - Video (1) Butch Petty at 1:55am 01.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/6714 This is a corny little video I made as I modified my rudder on my boat. The rudder, while it could h
Sailing Certification rdethman at 10:30pm 01.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1071 I've been sailing now for a number of years, but have never taken a class. I have a 26C and love sai
Why Have Interfacing Instruments? Joe Mullee at 7:49pm 01.20.09 Ask All Sailors 13/3745 For those who have electronics that interface can you tell me what you think the advantages are over
Dinghy shopping birnbaumr at 7:08pm 01.20.09 Ask All Sailors 31/6879 Hi. I've had a Hunter 33 for 2 seasons now, which I've used mainly as a daysailer on Long Island So
Buoyant force or water pressure? jibes138 at 1:48pm 01.20.09 Ask All Sailors 89/8858 Many of you seem to believe there is some magic force called the "bouyant force." I assume you all
What are the forces causing weather helm to increase when heeled? jibes138 at 1:42pm 01.20.09 Ask All Sailors 17/5081 Can anyone provide information on why sailboats develop a lot more weather helm when they are heeled
Pearson 34-2 water tank hose routing rognvald at 1:04pm 01.20.09 Pearson 0/2127 I am attempting to replace my starboard water tank hose from the tank to the rail under the sink. T
p34-2 cored/noncored? hull rognvald at 12:50pm 01.20.09 Pearson 1/1632 I own a 1990 Pearson 34-2. I hve been told by a surveyor the hull is solid fiberglass from the boot
HP Needs for Hunter '22 Biegen at 11:02am 01.20.09 Smaller Boats 13/1598 My kicker was stolen and I am looking for an outboard light enough to bring home each trip. obviousl

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Its funny Friday! Ward H at 6:05pm 11.06.21 The first time I read this I thought "Shame on you for calling your daughter a big dog" Sorry.
Has anyone built a boarding step? Ward H at 6:01pm 11.06.21 Last week's Nor'Easter brought in especially high tides. I was able to step onto my boat when I arri
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 4:47pm 11.06.21 Well yeah. My wife's foot/paw would be OK on some of these. But my 11 1/2 foot wouldn't. Wide and
H41DS Racor priming question Stu Jackson at 4:26pm 11.06.21 FYI, for your filter housing: Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Check Ball Valve Fuel Starvation an
Its funny Friday! BlowMeAway at 4:09pm 11.06.21 My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I h
cradle Tom J at 4:07pm 11.06.21 A friend at my yacht club made a cradle out of piping, with adjustable jack stand pads, that fits on
Has anyone built a boarding step? Hayden Watson at 4:00pm 11.06.21 I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
H41DS Racor priming question senang at 3:53pm 11.06.21 I have the same primary Racor filter and installed below clear bowl. Be aware that the clear bowl is
How to remove old chart plotter on 311 pedestal Hollyberry at 3:50pm 11.06.21 Looks like page four of the link mdibella posted might be your answer... top and bottom screw covers
Fuel Tank Access Port Sealant senang at 3:39pm 11.06.21 I installed an inspection hatch on my diesel tank. Bought hatch from UK. I met the founder of the co
Has anyone built a boarding step? (2) Allan12210 at 3:31pm 11.06.21 I've built a couple of them over the years starting with plywood and carpet covered steps. My last s
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 3:12pm 11.06.21 ...When I asked about the book, the librarian replied, "That rings a bell, but I can't know if it
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 3:09pm 11.06.21 These non-boat owners were doing yoga on Rockport Harbor yesterday morning. Soon loosening turnbuc
Aquilon 265/800 trailerable cat Jeff Tyson at 2:50pm 11.06.21 There was one in the Racine Wis marina for 10 years and one at the end of dock A in Montrose Harbor
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 2:46pm 11.06.21 Arrrrrgh! Do you take your peg leg off to board?
Aquilon 265/800 trailerable cat Jeff Tyson at 2:43pm 11.06.21
Has anyone built a boarding step? jon hansen at 2:32pm 11.06.21 old school here, and scottish. two fenders and my home made fender board that i made in 74' when dad
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 2:28pm 11.06.21 As I grown older I more and more appreciate a handhold somewhere on the dodger frame that is well su
grinding sound starting?? (1) Boomer2it at 2:25pm 11.06.21 Remove the air cleaner and look inside while you press the thermostart button. You should see visib
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:20pm 11.06.21 My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I he

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