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Garmin Chartplotters jimmcgee at 1:29pm 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1360 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 12/2163 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 0/1320 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 28/32737 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 5/1504 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 1/1164 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 7/6263 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 2/1339 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 3/4353 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 20/3475 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 7/6811 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 0/1099 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 13/3949 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 31/7301 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 89/9285 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 17/5468 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 0/2165 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 1/1682 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 13/1653 My kicker was stolen and I am looking for an outboard light enough to bring home each trip. obviousl

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Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs (1) Will Gilmore at 8:43pm 01.26.22 ... the T-shaped support ideas... https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/pocket_cruiser_1288
Oil shortage BigEasy at 8:35pm 01.26.22 T4 is a conventional oil, just "new and improved. Was able to purchase Rotella T4 motor oil, 15
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. markwbird at 8:27pm 01.26.22 You might consider expanding your age range. That will open up the possibilities in your price range
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 8:22pm 01.26.22 poop:
Headliner Halvern at 8:20pm 01.26.22 Thanks to you, I was trying too hard to make it look original. Saw a really good deal on shaggy rugs
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs (6) rgranger at 8:15pm 01.26.22 @Will Gilmore That was a great post and a lot of interesting reading. Thanks! I found this photo i
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 7:58pm 01.26.22 202088
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint Joe at 7:19pm 01.26.22 Ouch!.... Makes you give serious re consideration to moving up;)
Boom broke on O'Day Widgeon (1) Joe at 7:16pm 01.26.22 Found the complete part at DR Marine. Looks like the boom casting is broken and the entire sliding
Boom broke on O'Day Widgeon Tater at 7:13pm 01.26.22 I have a similar problem with my 170. See below, "170 Gooseneck Repair". If I am seeing correctly, w
Headsail 43 Legend 1995 Terry Cox at 7:06pm 01.26.22 Photos of sister boats on this site appears to be a 110 jib. About right for a fractional rigged boa
New shelf in the cabin caverun at 6:49pm 01.26.22 Great project, and nice job on the detailed write-up and photos. Thanks for posting.
Boom broke on O'Day Widgeon fred1diver at 6:43pm 01.26.22 That would be the goose neck
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:22pm 01.26.22 Last bottom job in 2021 used 5 gallons. I suggest you look at Seahawk Biocop TF paint. Has worked un
H34 chainplate anchors ScottFreeRick at 6:07pm 01.26.22 Thank you. That is great information, and the pictures provide a good visualization. I am curious,
H34 chainplate anchors Capt Robbie at 5:57pm 01.26.22 my chain plate anchors were all good, however if you plan to cut in the inspection plates try to go
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs jssailem at 5:47pm 01.26.22 the headsail was more efficient than the main due to no mast to cause turbulence In a sloop rig, w
H34 chainplate anchors Capt Robbie at 5:45pm 01.26.22 I have a 1983 hunter 34 and Became a little concerned After reading other post about the potential c
Hull Terry Cox at 5:10pm 01.26.22 Self installed a Garmin GPS sounder that came with a shoot through the hull transducer. I located ou
Hunter 28 Crusty Ol Salt at 5:03pm 01.26.22 I purchased a 96 hunter 280 late last year. The money I spent on the survey was some of the best mo

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