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H34 Quarter Berth Bulkhead Bob Poff at 7:55am 10.15.08 Big Boats 4/1578 My winter projects involve working in the starboard PIT. Sorry, I won't fit down through the cave en
Upwind in a 356 Paul356 at 7:35am 10.15.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/4461 I posted this on the big boat forum, but realize I should post it here, too. Thanks: Tell me your
Long or Short Shaft? Weight & Why? okial at 6:52am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1950 Hi To all of you that responded to my query concerning engine size for a 17' O'Day thank you. I
What to buy... mrmagik at 4:00am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 22/3256 I have recently decided that I want to buy a boat. The only problem is I dont yet know a whole lot a
Edson Pedistal Installation Help BaySailerBill at 3:36am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1401 Hi All, I have a 1984 Catalina C-27 that I would like to change-over from tiller to an Edson Pedis
Soda blasted bottom to discover no gelcoat Barry7363 at 7:02pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2647 I'm in a quandry ... our ("new to us" June 2008) 1986 Catalina 34 was hauled early to get on with so
Winch capacity lbyonkers at 6:57pm 10.14.08 Smaller Boats 6/1306 I have a Ken's Welding trailer. What is the winch capacity? I may have to replace mine. I can't f
Hunter 31 stern pulpit material asmits at 6:36pm 10.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1312 My 2006 Hunter 31 has wood strips for the seat part of the stern seats. Are these teak wood or not?
Went to the Boat Show this Weekend (5) ITMaster at 6:06pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1732 Saw lots and lots of really nice boats there. Walking around in a dazze (sic)looking at all the glea
Winter Storage Capn Grumpy at 5:45pm 10.14.08 Big Boats 18/4043 :cry: Here we go again. Just had a long conversation with our marina's boat yard manager and he fee
Amendment 6 Seeks To Save Fla. Marine Industry Allan R at 5:44pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1281 Looks like this is something that needs to have the vote gotten out for in the sunshine state. Ame
Gunk in diesel fuel...how do I get rid of it? tadd5181 at 4:38pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 12/7447 I have discovered gunk in my diesel fuel. I have a Racor R20S filter (plus one other) which reveal
UPDATE: Custom Forum and PDA layout (1) Phil Herring at 4:12pm 10.14.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/2087 Sorry for posting this here. I'll move it in a day or two but I wanted to make sure it's seen. 1.
UPDATE: Custom Forum and PDA layout (1) Phil Herring at 4:12pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1567 Sorry for posting this here. I'll move it in a day or two but I wanted to make sure it's seen. 1.
Hunter Owners Don Guillette at 3:28pm 10.14.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/5440 Over the many years that I've been involved with sail trim through this forum and selling my book an
There's always a positive side... (3) Maine Sail at 3:11pm 10.14.08 Musings With Maine Sail 15/8105 While most are worried about the economy, with good reason, I tend to follow the buy low mentality.
A simple man with a simple boat needs help Stevep at 2:39pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1590 Hi all -- My Contest 30 sailboat has no hot water heater, no refrigeration, and no pressure fresh wa
CDI Flex Furler Slim at 1:55pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2298 Greetings, I have a new CDI on my Rhodes22. The problem I'm having is that when I roll out my 17
Starboard gate stanchion Mary Beth at 1:41pm 10.14.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1047 I have read differing advice for replacing the starboard gate stanchion on a 30' 1988 Catalina. Shou
Lewmar Ports Replacement Gaskets Peter Fridman at 12:47pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4635 TRIED THE LEWMAR WEB PAGE AND COULD NOT FIMD HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT GASKETS FOR LEWMAR MODEL # 389

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What do I do with PO's shit? sail sfbay at 9:43am 01.27.22 shot-by-ford..........I feel your pain!! Every boat (power and sail) I have purchased the PO left t
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. Scott T-Bird at 9:18am 01.27.22 I'd guess that there would be a wide variety of boats from European makers all throughout your area.
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. thevoyager at 8:59am 01.27.22 @markwbird Yes definitely! I am open to older boats of the mid to late 70s also! I guess it's just
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs rgranger at 8:41am 01.27.22 I really like this sail plan. I can imagine a number of benefits, from ease of wind spillage, unin
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint Laid-back at 8:41am 01.27.22 Last bottom job in 2021 used 5 gallons. I suggest you look at Seahawk Biocop TF paint. Has worked u
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose DougM at 8:19am 01.27.22 hi. can you tell me where to find nut in the bath cabin?? for the corresponding stanchion?this seem
11.0a Mark Maulden at 8:03am 01.27.22 On the a, it is below the cockpit locker floor. Pull the hatch board up..
What do I do with PO's shit? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:20am 01.27.22 For those who aren't umbilically connected to their phones, most regional cruising guides note which
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? dlochner at 5:50am 01.27.22 That must have been a keel stepped boat given that the base of the mast is beyond the furler drum.
Oil shortage All U Get at 5:47am 01.27.22 Was able to purchase Rotella T4 motor oil, 15W - 40, online from Walmart; it was not available loca
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? dLj at 4:51am 01.27.22
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint Terry Cox at 4:40am 01.27.22 Our boat requires a little over a gallon per coat. Do our bottom every seven years and 2018 was the
Long way to check out trailer sailor Light air at 4:32am 01.27.22 I was looking for my first sailboat (in 20 years). I had a range in mind of 5 hours each way which
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? Hayden Watson at 4:22am 01.27.22 There are many ways to carry a mast on deck. Key parts are putting the butt of the mast forward, (f
Boom broke on O'Day Widgeon CurtisC at 4:12am 01.27.22 You don't show the end of the eye that goes into the boom or its fit in the end fitting hole but sus
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose sly1970 at 12:49am 01.27.22 The stanchion bases on my 323 are like those in post #6 above. The bases do loosen up over time and
Funny Friday!!! (1) Tally Ho at 9:35pm 01.26.22
11.0a Halvern at 9:01pm 01.26.22 Is this the famous Hal who owns too many boats (BMC customer)? :) We have two 11Cs here at the Val
What do I do with PO's shit? Halvern at 8:47pm 01.26.22 Get the App - Pumpout Navigation
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

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