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Jim Della Vecchia at 4:58pm 09.30.08
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Is there anyone out there who installed a air-condition or a heat pump on a hunter 34 1983 vintage?
Steve A. at 4:53pm 09.30.08
13/5856
What does everyone else use at the end of their roller furler line? I have seen cam cleats and regu
Don12480 at 4:30pm 09.30.08
8/1826
The lead wing keel on my 35.5 is getting a huge amount of growth on the bottom. It is very difficult
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:15pm 09.30.08
10/2311
My winter project this year is a new radar and though it would be good to solicit comments from thos
walt at 3:44pm 09.30.08
2/2731
Im wondering what sort of sewing machine you need for "hobby" sailboat type projects. Ie, say for so
mangler1 at 3:39pm 09.30.08
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Hello everyone we are hauling our boat out Oct. 20th. We are moored in Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. I
Paul Z at 3:28pm 09.30.08
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What's up? no matter how much I reduce the size; .jpg files come up "upload failed"????
JOEPUT at 2:46pm 09.30.08
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After many years of Trawlering I am now back to Sailing, I just purchased a 1978 30Ft. Center board
JOEPUT at 2:38pm 09.30.08
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I just purchashed a 1978 30 FT. ODAY CB Sloop I have been out fo sailing for a few years and am glad
hard up limey at 1:45pm 09.30.08
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i am a limey with 5000-10000 dollars to spend on one of your excellent U.S. yachts.at this side of t
Jonathan Jones at 1:42pm 09.30.08
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Hi, I have recently purchased a 26C, based in the UK, and want to know what improvements I can mak
phdoc007 at 1:00pm 09.30.08
10/1833
I believe I have angered the great God of the Seas by not naming my boat yet. It is a 1983 MacGregor
phdoc007 at 12:56pm 09.30.08
5/1391
Is there a better method for securing the foot of the mainsail on my Mac 25? Right now there is this
Gregg9020 at 12:13pm 09.30.08
13/2795
Does anyone have any type of plan to enclose the head on an older Mac/Venture 25? Since I will be p
chemoangels at 11:50am 09.30.08
3/2002
My husband and I recently found an absolutely beautiful Lancer 40. We have been looking for our futu
txjim at 11:43am 09.30.08
1/1815
The Daysailor forum does not appear to have the old posts transfered. Is this one of those migration
Tim R. at 10:33am 09.30.08
3/1339
With the threats of tropical storms and even huricanes lately I looked at my yacht policy and found
MaryC at 9:28am 09.30.08
12/5349
I need to change my transmission fluid, as it's milky white. I have a 19 hp Yanwar on my 1996 Hunte
Justin_NSA at 7:59am 09.30.08
4/1347
Anyone ever consider an airlift system or are you all trailer sailors? My 26S is due for bottom pain
capjules at 7:28am 09.30.08
11/16603
Hello, I own a Fantasia 35 in Miami. Still stuck on land and coastal cruising when I can but hop

Recent Replies

Heat exchanger anode
njlarry at 6:53am 01.21.22
Like the zip lock bag tip! However while many caution against thread sealants serveral authors say i
First time out of the water in 8 years
sail sfbay at 6:49am 01.21.22
Freshwater antifoulant paint................that question will likely gets lots of recommendations o
Fairleads
Don Guillette at 6:45am 01.21.22
I can't imagine anyone not having telltales on their headsails. I've never even heard of a manufac
Options for new main halyard
kbgunn at 4:59am 01.21.22
You might take a look at Robline Admiral 5000. It is a dynema core with polyester cover priced betwe
What is your oldest boat picture?   (1)
Terry Cox at 4:57am 01.21.22
One of my earliest boating (er rafting) experiences circa 1950. I'm the tallest standing with my cou
What is your oldest boat picture?   (2)
rgranger at 4:44am 01.21.22
First time out of the water in 8 years
SailingLoto at 4:43am 01.21.22
You have a good plan. Any recommendations on anti foul for freshwater? West Marine has their hous
First time out of the water in 8 years
SailingLoto at 4:03am 01.21.22
You have a good plan. Thank you
First time out of the water in 8 years
SailingLoto at 4:02am 01.21.22
Time to get to work. I don't think you'll have to do half the things you've mentioned. Certainly
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost)   (3)
J_Stone at 1:25am 01.21.22
Measurements, if you have any questions or need more measurements please reach out to me and just as
First time out of the water in 8 years
Joe at 9:35pm 01.20.22
What are your thoughts? Time to get to work. I don't think you'll have to do half the things yo
Starter or battery
rgranger at 8:26pm 01.20.22
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered
Tom J at 8:18pm 01.20.22
Titling is a different matter. Of the 2 documented boats I have owned, neither was titled by NY or
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered
Tom J at 8:04pm 01.20.22
This is not a state by state issue, a boat that is documented may not show a state registration num
First time out of the water in 8 years
sail sfbay at 7:57pm 01.20.22
You have a good plan.
First time out of the water in 8 years
SailingLoto at 7:36pm 01.20.22
Sand, apply 7 coats of epoxy barrier coating then 2 coats of antifoulant paint. I need to sand t
First time out of the water in 8 years
SailingLoto at 7:24pm 01.20.22
Any idea what the keel is ? C.I. magnetic. Lead non-magnetic ? Has the keel detached from the hu
Ericson 38 Shroud U-Bolt sheared off from Deck. Wondering if this UBolt is threaded into the deck? Or is it welded... Any advice?
FastOlson at 6:45pm 01.20.22
Note that there can be bimetallic corrosion IF water leaks are allowed down thru around the U-bolts.

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