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Knotmeter or GPS jibes138 at 2:39am 01.22.09 Ask All Sailors 48/9539 What is the opinion of this group regarding using, and maintaining a knotmeter versus just using the
Which Mac sails best? wonthaggi at 10:35pm 01.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2510 Hi from a future Mac owner. Prior to the model X. and M (Which I can't afford) Which model Mac s
Whisker pole rvh111 at 10:24pm 01.21.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2096 Hi there, I am about to take possesion of a 2005 Hunter 33. Can anyone tell me what size "whisker p
Morton Salt 65' sailed the Mac Scubaguy at 8:50pm 01.21.09 Sails Call Lounge 7/9573 I am looking for anyone who knows about a 65' yacht that sailed around 1914 in the Chicago/Mac race.
Venture 15 Catamaran rdethman at 8:29pm 01.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/5890 I have a MacGregor Venture 15 Catamaran (early 70s) that I am putting together - does anyone know th
battery question lingarner at 7:35pm 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 18/2367 I am buying a 26' sailboat tommorow. Very new to it all. What can a battery operate on a boat? How m
60 M band Brian D at 7:25pm 01.21.09 SSB and Ham Operators 5/4348 I tried to contact you, Karl, but no go. I did hear W1NG calling for Oregon, Montanan, Washington, a
bottom paint JCT at 4:45pm 01.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1126 I have a blisters on the hull and have had 2 estimates to repair. One recommends Interlux Interprot
v 22 spreaders Mac Daddy at 4:21pm 01.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1217 Has anyone made this modifcation? What did you think of the kit? I have the flat sided oval section
Old ODay 23 Jansen at 4:05pm 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1870 After 18 years of membership a club member is retiring from sailing and selling his 1973 Oday. I am
moving bog1 at 2:05pm 01.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1232 We are moving to Jacksonville FL. we are day and weekend sailors on Inlnd lake in IN. can anyone hel
Garmin Chartplotters jimmcgee at 1:29pm 01.21.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1362 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 12/2169 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 0/1322 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 28/32944 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 5/1506 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 1/1167 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 7/6286 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 2/1343 My bilge pump will drain the water out of the bilge but when I shut the pump off, water drains back

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removing fuel tank SJN at 4:02pm 02.05.22 Thank you all for your very helpful information. I plan to do the work this spring and will add inf
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US) Stu Jackson at 3:22pm 02.05.22 We're coming from Vancouver so no need to cross the Juan de Fuca. What route are you planning? cl
Tiller (vs) Outboard Magic Jacktar at 2:54pm 02.05.22 Like getting to carnegie hall, practice practice practice!!
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? (1) twodzusfittings at 2:41pm 02.05.22 @Alan2210- Thanks for that info. My original bolts on the strut were Phillip's head flat head bolts.
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? fstbttms at 2:35pm 02.05.22 Not sure Vivid is a good choice for salt water Vivid is not a good choice for any place where in-
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? Justin_NSA at 2:19pm 02.05.22 I'm shocked at the cost of bottom paint today. I was planning on Petit Vivid to get a dark blue bott
Seek Advice 1980 Hunter 37C: Do I need to add another halyard? sail sfbay at 1:45pm 02.05.22 1: Do I need to install a 3rd halyard? Only if you plan to fly a staysail or spinnaker OR require a
New owner! nightowle at 12:16pm 02.05.22 A hearty Welcome! This is the place to be!
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? fstbttms at 12:11pm 02.05.22 I've used Trinidad Pro (~65% Cu) as long as I can remember (a low bar admittedly) but I was informe
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US) nightowle at 12:09pm 02.05.22 Bell harbor marina is directly in downtown Seattle. Elliot Bay Marina is a short hop to the center
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? fstbttms at 12:08pm 02.05.22 If I can't buy Interlux Aqua in the state of California, while people in Oregon and Washington can,
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? Calif. Ted at 11:49am 02.05.22 I've used Trinidad Pro (~65% Cu) as long as I can remember (a low bar admittedly) but I was informed
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? acudavid at 11:44am 02.05.22 Just kidding. If I can't buy Interlux Aqua in the state of California, while people in Oregon and W
New owner! Capt Robbie at 11:23am 02.05.22
Cable tv? Tater at 11:23am 02.05.22 Trolling. I don't know about that, but I certainly intend to drop and anchor and fish a hole for
New owner! Brazil at 11:18am 02.05.22 Congratulations. Planning to have my 37C in the Forked River State Marina this summer also. Looking
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? fstbttms at 11:15am 02.05.22 Joe, Thanks for the tip, but it is not for use in California. Why? : er day than is acceptab
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 9:20am 02.05.22 202394 I asked my dermatologist if she had any wrinkle cream, she said try the 5 gallon bucket of s
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? Allan12210 at 8:37am 02.05.22 @ Alan 2210. Thanks for the great picture of your finished shaft/strutt/anode set up. My question t
New owner! kloudie1 at 8:17am 02.05.22 Welcome and congratulations.. Lots of good info on the site. check this out if you've not yet: Hunte

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