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Missing cabin table Allegra at 10:10pm 11.20.08 C&C 1/3631 We own a 1979 C+C 36 without the folding cabin table typically found along the cabin floor centerlin
Reputation? j_schoenfeld at 8:42pm 11.20.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1124 Anybody know how the reputation button works? Mine is solid green, which I believe means my reputati
Lancer 25 doesn't come about readily MSK at 7:52pm 11.20.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 14/10695 I was out a couple days ago in maybe 10 knots and could not get my Lancer 25 to come about. I'm admi
Mobile - New posts Bob Poff at 6:03pm 11.20.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/2271 Using the Mobile interface, I'm assuming the New posts" button shows posts not read. Am I correct?
Magnetic deviation with compass jknappsax at 4:58pm 11.20.08 Ask All Sailors 21/4515 I'm planning on installing a Garmin GPSMap 498 on my 1978 O'Day 32' CC, and I'll install a pedestal
Alcohol stove All U Get at 3:40pm 11.20.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2687 I have an pressurized alcohol stove in my boat and would like to know what type of fuel line I'll ne
Pearson 303 Holding Tank Cappep at 1:48pm 11.20.08 Pearson 1/2608 I want to replace the 19 gal bladder that came with my 1986 Pearson 303 and hope to place a hard tan
Davits elcriollo at 1:27pm 11.20.08 Big Boats 7/3804 I am considering installing davits on my Hunter 40.5 Any advise from owners who had them installed.
How much hp does a dinghy need to tow a Catalina 30? Phaedra43 at 12:48pm 11.20.08 Catalina 30 2/1934 Thanks for any advice! We're bringing home our new Catalina next month and are concerned that the e
Need to replace jib halyard (3) Pitman at 12:47pm 11.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1687 Need to replace my jib halyard. Was thinking of purchasing the following from westmarine. Trying t
Need a stanchion base for a hunter 40, 1984 marc dupre at 12:06pm 11.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2149 I am looking for a source for an aluminum lifeline stanchion base for my 1984 H 40. i understand tha
USCG Six Pack Course Broke Sailor at 11:19am 11.20.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1960 I was interested in attending a school during the off season. Anyone recommend one in the MD/Va are
Sealing The Deck Core From Moisture (how to) (6) Maine Sail at 10:29am 11.20.08 Musings With Maine Sail 41/11738 Hi All, For years I have been trying to describe, as have others, in words, how to "pot" or fill
No Rudder control! TealDreamin at 9:25am 11.20.08 Day Sailers 0/1154 That was rudder control NOT rubber control! Sorry, Brain fart!
No rubber control TealDreamin at 9:22am 11.20.08 Day Sailers 1/1334 Hi all, Had a first yesterday while sailing in 20kt winds. while running main only with a port wind,
Small Waterproof Digital Camera sailingdog at 5:32am 11.20.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1488 If anyone is interested in a good small digital camera for your boat, the Olympus 1050 SW is on sale
Question on rigging a Cunningham. Ray Bowles at 10:18pm 11.19.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1570 I am mounting a cunningham on my boat this winter a have a question on where to mount the first bloc
Operating the Manual Sink Water Pump JSteed at 6:54pm 11.19.08 S2 5/1681 I bought a 1983 25' S2 several weeks ago, but having a problem getting the manual sink water pump to
Encore Int'l Multihull Quadcat ChayR at 6:53pm 11.19.08 Ask All Sailors 1/2940 I saw an Encore Int'l Mulithull Quadcat sailboat @ 28' in the local boat yard on Lake Norman NC. I c
Sail Trim - What did I do wrong? (1) rpwillia at 2:51pm 11.19.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 12/4855 All, In a race about a month ago I did really well. But on one upwind leg I squandered a big lead. W

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Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated garymalmgren at 4:09pm 02.02.22 It is a hatch over the v-berth. Is it painted grey or smokey acrylic or something? Can't make it o
all Pearson 303 owners jssailem at 4:09pm 02.02.22 the bellows was installed too far onto the shaft tube. Trying to understand the mechanical issue.
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise jssailem at 4:04pm 02.02.22 I was focused on Whales and Sail boats. The whales in BC NW Pacific more playful, than their Portugu
H49/H50 Cockpit Steering Quadrant Cover artboas at 4:02pm 02.02.22 Another Art "Crazy Upgrade"? I can't keep up with you! Now I'm sitting here wondering - do I fini
Firefly battery issues Maine Sail at 4:00pm 02.02.22 I have not, and wasn't aware of Bruce. I'm working with the local dealer - Coastal Climate Control
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket Gene Neill at 3:48pm 02.02.22 It's just idle chatter at this point, since John got it done already ... but I couldn't live with th
Fresh Water Hose Replacement Issues (1) marchem at 3:43pm 02.02.22 Replacing that hose is on my list of things to do, but I also want to put tank level sensors on the
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 Hollyberry at 3:22pm 02.02.22 Thumbs up for DC 795 but you won't find it at your home depot or even your chandlery. I found it at
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated dlochner at 3:18pm 02.02.22 Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
Main Sheet line holder shemandr at 3:12pm 02.02.22 Gotta agree. Horn cleat isn't good for a mainsheet. But classic boats sometimes have that and have
Cable tv? Growl at 3:11pm 02.02.22 rgranger...........a Hunter 386 I purchased some time ago had 4 fishing pole holders on the stern r
Firefly battery issues mermike at 3:09pm 02.02.22 Optimal is to have equal leads to common busbars. All positive cables the same length. All negatives
Screw clamp port lights Growl at 3:06pm 02.02.22 Swabbing Maties!
Screw clamp port lights Growl at 3:05pm 02.02.22 Actually the rubber gaskets are in good shape, soaped rinsed and cleaned the 4 port lights and smear
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated garymalmgren at 3:03pm 02.02.22 Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
To oil or varnish?! Growl at 2:57pm 02.02.22 Depends on whether you like to sail or do woodworking ... Personally, if I saw those badly checked
Raising the Mast Tater at 2:57pm 02.02.22 They are anodized and they cost about a dollar.
Raising the Mast stickinthemud57 at 2:53pm 02.02.22 Yes, those would work too if you can find the right size in stainless steel. Unless you keep your bo
all Pearson 303 owners Cypressman at 2:33pm 02.02.22 Update on PSS shaft seal . I hauled the boat and pulled the bellows from the shaft tube and the bell
mast raising stickinthemud57 at 2:31pm 02.02.22 Boat yoga. LOL. Pay dirt! This link contains a photo that shows the backstay arrangement, which app

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