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Drop Downs not displaying properly Mulf at 4:51pm 09.25.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1313 Phil: Love the new site so far, still wandering around. However, when I mouse over the FORUMS tab
Bene 311 Mookie at 3:25pm 09.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1493 Good day, My wife and I are first time boat owners. We are closing in on 60 and decided to liter
how to change user name Seattle Scott at 3:02pm 09.25.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1514 I went to the "edit your profile" page, but I couldn't figure out how to change my user name. Seat
St John to Lima pahuac at 2:46pm 09.25.08 Destinations 2/3624 Has anyone on this forum made this cruise on January? We are planning to leave St John just after Ne
Site Talk - Quality Assurance CalebD at 2:34pm 09.25.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1881 I really like the look and feel of the new SBO website so I want to try to help out. I found what
Remembering the Whiplash (1) Tom Roberts at 2:16pm 09.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1673 Please join me in remembering "Whiplash" my beloved 26D. Her life was tragically cut short last nig
New website - Classifieds/Gear Ads CalebD at 1:30pm 09.25.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1292 When I click on Classifieds then Gear Ads I get ... the forum selection list. Perhaps this feature h
Whenever I click on any of Warren Milberg at 1:30pm 09.25.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1683 the headings on the main page, or any page, it brings me back to the Forums
No pull donw menus Warren Milberg at 1:26pm 09.25.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1224 from the home, or any other page. Using Explorer 6 and Windows XP
Cannot figure out what is going on? I really am Recess at 1:24pm 09.25.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1191 I try to enter my e-mail address to create a new password as it does not recognize my old one. This
What are the metal posts in this picture? (1) LordNelson at 1:22pm 09.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1218 I have been trying to figure out what the metal posts are in this picture next to the cam cleat. i a
creosote removal bppleas@vereizon.net at 1:04pm 09.25.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2012 My white rub rail has some creosote on it from a piling. Lacquer thinner has removed most of it but
Need Help in Search for a Catalina Sid_Apollo at 12:51pm 09.25.08 Big Boats 22/4095 Hi. We're in the process of searching for a Catalina, and are interested in finding a used vessel be
Please Visually Inspect Your Rigging Occasionally! (2) Maine Sail at 12:23pm 09.25.08 Ask All Sailors 14/3437 Hi All, Yesterday on the way to race on OPB's I realized I had forgotten my gloves so I made a trip
Stickies Justin_NSA at 11:47am 09.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1179 I like the new layout. :dance: Now that it allows for stickies maybe we should identify some common
Phil, how about sailaway78 at 11:44am 09.25.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1422 I am going to like this new format, however there is one thing I would like to see changed. Could y
Measurements for Dodger on a 25' Yes Dear24572 at 11:08am 09.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1673 Hi, I have the chance to buy a new dodger with ss bows that went on a 27' C'C for $150. The measuren
Head Removal ekalmus at 10:46am 09.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1469 Hi everyone - I am a new cal 20 owner. Currently I have it in Marina Del Rey, and plan to sail to C
Water Maker Larry Malmberg at 10:40am 09.25.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1249 Hi, we have a 1982 Catalina 38 and am looking for a water maker, any suggestions out there? Would l
Hunter 45DS rayjanine at 10:17am 09.25.08 Big Boats 7/2068 I am interested in hearing from the 44DS owners on how their boats handle in rough weather. Does yo

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Point to ponder: furling the jib BarryL at 6:02pm 01.08.22 Hey, I can't believe anyone would furl a headsail and not tie off the furling line. I have seen n
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat (1) SF Bay Sailor at 5:53pm 01.08.22 Thanks for all the helpful information. This Soverel is one of the last made, built by George Olson
I still don't quite get rule #2... WayneH at 5:45pm 01.08.22 In shipping lanes, I only have two rules. 1) He who has the grossest tonnage has right of way. 2) W
Looking for New Chart Plotter Stu Jackson at 5:39pm 01.08.22 Does this make sense? I am blind. I can smell, so I know there is food in the room, but it could be
I still don't quite get rule #2... (1) Sailfanatic at 5:25pm 01.08.22 ... No answer required but out of curiosity I often wonder how many of us abide by Rule 25(e): A v
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel (3) pclarksurf at 5:11pm 01.08.22 @IASailor sadly I don't have any exact pics of the type of repair -- but I've added some pics of m
Charging acceptance rgranger at 5:09pm 01.08.22 I'm not sure if this applies but when you said... tery state". If you think of water pressure as
Traditionally made boat fenders (1) rgranger at 4:57pm 01.08.22
Point to ponder: furling the jib thinwater at 4:48pm 01.08.22 Yup, I've furled sails for strangers. They forget.
Charging acceptance Tom J at 4:42pm 01.08.22 It can get very confusing when you have different types of batteries being charge by multiple chargi
Just committed to an 82 C22. Light air at 4:42pm 01.08.22 LOL, when it gets a little warmer - in the 50's at least ... so March.
Charging acceptance dlochner at 4:36pm 01.08.22
Just committed to an 82 C22. Grotto at 4:33pm 01.08.22 Ok NOW we require pictures of the maiden voyage ;)
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel (2) pclarksurf at 4:30pm 01.08.22 What actually holds up the piece of wood you added that then in turn holds up the keel winch? From
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Tom J at 4:28pm 01.08.22 I'll also call HDI Marine but their website only talks about cast pieces. I wouldn't dismiss the i
Just committed to an 82 C22. Light air at 4:27pm 01.08.22 I took possession of the boat today. It took all afternoon to step the mast and tune the rigging bu
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat (1) daydreamerjr at 4:25pm 01.08.22
Just committed to an 82 C22. Light air at 4:23pm 01.08.22 Plans are to just cruise and play around. If I find the right deal on a trailer, I"ll consider it b
Point to ponder: furling the jib Tom J at 4:20pm 01.08.22 Why would one even do that? :facepalm: I have wondered that, too. When they furl the jib, the fu
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Ward H at 4:20pm 01.08.22 Replace it I will. My research shows one of the larger Catalinas came with a SS riser so I'll ca

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