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mast stepping question chuck at 6:00pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1875 hi everyone, new to the site. question for you all looking at a 1984 36 catalina that is for sale
Fred Ficara's boat actually exists Seattle Scott at 5:26pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1360 I was pulling into Brownsville marina last Saurday and there was Epiteme's stern sticking out with t
Help for all of us newbies? SoSound at 5:05pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1756 Would now be a good time for all of you "experienced" sailors to pass along your favorite tips on ma
Save Gas till spring Walter6016 at 5:00pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1458 I have about 5 gallons of 2 stroke gas/oil mix left in a metal portable tank. Is it OK to save that
Round Spreader Boots.... Nik at 4:09pm 10.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2795 Does anyone know where I can find the round spreader boots to fit 1" OD tubing; lie originally found
SHEESH, I thought I'd never get back Tom at 3:55pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1193 into the site again!!! Phil, thanks for the help. Now all I need to do is figure out how to open the
Charging Boat n Bus at 2:24pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2082 Can I connect the aligator clips from my solar trickle charger to the bus bar to charge the battery?
semi seized rudder bearings tom fitzpatrick at 2:24pm 10.01.08 Bavaria 2/3119 1998 - Bavaria 47 ..rudder bearings replaced 2 yrs ago and wheel has now become v stiff to turn. An
FANTASIA 35 Forum capjules at 12:53pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1668 Hello, For anyone that is interested there is now a Fantsia 35 forum in the Brand Specific forums
battened jib sails walt at 11:23am 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 4/3214 Im wondering why more racing type boats dont bother with battens in the jib sail? Hobie cat jibs typ
Photo Caption contest issue HukilauMike at 10:51am 10.01.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/1917 I have been anxiously awaiting the return of the Photo Caption contest, and checking every day to se
29 Ranger prop strut need wind therapy at 10:30am 10.01.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/2196 Hi, I have a 1973 29ft Ranger with a busted strut. any idea who made them originally? anyone had
RV Antifreeze Don Crowther at 10:12am 10.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 11/1895 Hi Just getting things together for the winter and I was wondering how much antifreeze to buy? I w
Cast Iron keels, what to do to stop it rusting arcflash at 9:18am 10.01.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1743 I have a cast iron keel on my 345. I bought it in Long Island and now in the great lakes but heading
Boat Registration - Alaska Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 8:59am 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1623 We are in the process of acquiring a new sailboat. I am an Alaskan resident. Would anyone have any
Port-to-Starboard Gin Pole? Glenn & Deb at 8:54am 10.01.08 Smaller Boats 3/1300 A new gin pole for our 240 came in when we bought the boat. The top wire with loops went from port
H23.5 Rudder Arturo DeVitalis at 8:41am 10.01.08 Smaller Boats 1/897 In Replacing The Rudder Shims I Took A Close Look At How The Line For Raising/lowering The Rudder Wa
Please enable RSS feed on new site Marty A at 7:56am 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1279 I like to use Google Reader to track the sites I watch for threads that are of interest to me. I ha
What are the differences in a '84 vs an '86 Cat 22 Bukrub at 7:45am 10.01.08 Catalina 22 4/1543 I have an '84 cat 22. I put a lot of money into this boat, but now an opportunity has arisen to acqu
practicality of sombrero stabilizers jtmccue at 7:28am 10.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1006 I see these orange plastic "sombrero" shaped stabilizers at WM and wonder as to their practicality o

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New Airmar Technology SoSound at 10:21am 10.10.21 I like having both, I like the paddlewheel data for AWS using STW. I have both STW and SOG scrollin
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dlochner at 10:16am 10.10.21 ah thanks so much for the advice. the table screws are loose as well so might be able to big two bi
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 10:08am 10.10.21 For that application 4000 or 4200 would be appropriate. There is a UV stable 4000 or 4200 (can't rem
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC Nodak7 at 10:06am 10.10.21 Just an observation on Hunter's design. Engine HP ? Fuel Tank Gallons Jim... James, not certain
Auto-Pilots JamesG161 at 10:02am 10.10.21 The only drawback I have is not being able to adjust the autopilot from the tablet. :clap::clap:
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dlochner at 9:59am 10.10.21 For that application 4000 or 4200 would be appropriate. There is a UV stable 4000 or 4200 (can't rem
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC JamesG161 at 9:54am 10.10.21 Just an observation on Hunter's design. Engine HP ? Fuel Tank Gallons Jim...
Please, when can I come back? Hello Below at 9:52am 10.10.21
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 9:46am 10.10.21 5200 is primarily an adhesive, not a a sealant or caulk, thus it would be a poor choice for sealing
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? (1) JamieB at 9:45am 10.10.21 199166
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? (1) JamieB at 9:44am 10.10.21 ah shite pictures attached
New Airmar Technology dLj at 9:21am 10.10.21 The paddlewheel can definitely be frustrating, but in our area, the difference between paddlewheel
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:11am 10.10.21 This is a "right tool for the job" thing. As others have said, 5200 is an adhesive, not a sealant. I
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dlochner at 9:10am 10.10.21 5200 is primarily an adhesive, not a a sealant or caulk, thus it would be a poor choice for sealing
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dLj at 9:08am 10.10.21 I'm not seeing pictures? dj
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC Nodak7 at 8:58am 10.10.21 Basically the two boats are the same! The upgraded engine is a Yanmar 54HP for both and both have 50
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 8:33am 10.10.21 Legislature. How else are we going to be the village idiots?
Please, when can I come back? SoSound at 8:28am 10.10.21 Absolutely worth a trip! We bought this cruising guide two years ago, when we were planning to spen
Can't find the intake water strainer Ward H at 8:26am 10.10.21 My raw water pump would stop pumping water after a day sail.. Turned out a bad o ring seal for the p
Auto-Pilots WayneH at 8:24am 10.10.21 , two displays and masthead unit: all in around $7k refit. Check the price of a Wifi option and a

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