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looking for information Rich at 1:25pm 07.26.08 Cal 5/2004 I have acquired what I beleave to be a 1974 Cal 20 but I am not positive of the year I do have a ser
BVI Co. needs 45' Bene for Profitable Chartering provalorbrent at 9:49am 07.26.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/949
Downwind with B&R rig rfrye1 at 8:12am 07.26.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/4243 Hi Don, I was thinking while out on my Hunter H376 yesterday. While running (broad reach) downwind (
Can your boat handle what lake ontario can dish out? sailorKevan at 8:00am 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1230 Hey guys: just a question-how many of you ever take your sailboats out on lake ontario with a full b
Slippery Footing on Aluminum Toe Rail -- Solution Ideas? rardiH36 at 7:58am 07.26.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1401 Any suggestions about how to make the smooth/rounded 1/4" wide top edge of an aluminum toe rail slip
Mac 26X PHRF Steve at 5:37am 07.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1362 I just started to race my Mac 26X (I'll never win , but it's still fun), and I wondered if anyone ca
what boat should i buy? PART 2 sailorKevan at 5:32am 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 135/5437 Thanks to all reply's: Guys, i'm serious here saying that i have gotten more helpfull info from this
Sail Selection - What size jib James at 5:18am 07.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/4654 I am an evening/weekend sailor who enjoys trips between 2 to 6 hrs on Narrangansett bay. I continue
Russian sub finally makes it to the surface BaySailerBill at 3:01am 07.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/876 Hi Folks, I thought you might like an update on the Russian Sub's resurrection in Rhode Island. Thi
Hunter 23.5 Mark at 10:23pm 07.25.08 Trailer Sailors 1/1800 Hi guys...I really like the Hunte 23.5 ive seen on line.Im new to sailing and looking for input on m
H 23/5 Mark at 10:21pm 07.25.08 Trailer Sailors 0/1414 Hi guys tell me about the Hunter 23.5 .It looks like a greta 1st baot? whats yoru opinions txs in a
A21, how to UNDO a 'fixed' centerboard aquariusmg at 9:46pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1363 the A21 is supposed to have a 'swing keel'. A centerboard that can the retrcted for trailering. the
Hunters 'creampuffs' and other pretty faces....;-) Cap't Ron at 8:04pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 30/2002 main sale, did you read that post through? Why did that hunters rudder fall off, must have been some
tow attachement stern?? Rolly at 6:35pm 07.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/821 I would like to tow a tube with my MacGregor but have no idea where to hook up the tow rope. Do I ne
Ice Box insulation. Can I use the home depot styrofoam and Bob at 6:24pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2192 glue it outside of the existing box? 1" is R5 so I figure 4" would give R20 There's noo insulatio
Did our 4th of July sail. Benny at 3:59pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 0/767 Watched the DC fireworks in the Potomac River from the deck of "Coco Loco" our Starwind 223. It rain
Hurricanes and the H37C. Ed Schenck at 3:33pm 07.25.08 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1101 Do any of you H37C owners have hurricane experience? Specifically I worry about the strength of the
Handling a knockdown with a B&R rig Charles Calnan at 1:11pm 07.25.08 Big Boats 5/969 Sailing around the Islands and Passes of the Pacific Northwest we frequently are in a position where
Freezer/Frig Problems Jim Booth at 11:54am 07.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1444 Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
What the heck is going on..??? Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2820 Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho

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A simple list of preparations... SailorElliot at 7:39pm 09.25.21 There are websites oof sailors who have made the trip and in their writeup you can learn of their s
A simple list of preparations... SailorElliot at 7:32pm 09.25.21 Good advice. Here's a discussion of possibilities; Spares for a Long Cruise 101 Engine Spares for
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 09.25.21 I sold my Hunter 26 today. It was not a happy day. I find this to be highly irregular and quite u
Help remembering small cruiser name Tally Ho at 7:30pm 09.25.21 jssailem got it, I was thinking of the Macgregor M26. Not sure why I was thinking it was a catamar
Stop wires slapping inside of mast? jssailem at 7:29pm 09.25.21 @All U Get , You have two options. Run two conduits. One runs from the mast head to the mast base f
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... jssailem at 7:19pm 09.25.21
OJ Flex Gland jssailem at 7:15pm 09.25.21
Help remembering small cruiser name jssailem at 7:12pm 09.25.21
OJ Flex Gland Tally Ho at 7:12pm 09.25.21 I am always suspect when one manufacturer sells a product that is price well below all the competit
Hard starting - Looking to diagnose electrical system MitchM at 7:09pm 09.25.21 I d start by cleaning all the grounds and coonections into the starter in particular. Then run your
Help remembering small cruiser name PaulH2504 at 7:06pm 09.25.21 jssailem got it, I was thinking of the Macgregor M26. Not sure why I was thinking it was a catamara
Catalina 22 or Tanzer 22 LeeandRick at 7:00pm 09.25.21 You don't say what country you live in. The Catalina will have better resell in the US. The Tanzer w
Elvabro Deck Passage Cableport - Thread size Ralph Johnstone at 6:59pm 09.25.21 Don't forget metric sizes, just in case... What about Whitworth thread ? Any manufacturers still
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter MitchM at 6:57pm 09.25.21 Hinckley is a top quality yard so i d be interested to know the cost if op is comfortable disclosing
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 6:31pm 09.25.21 That all depends- i've sold my 21 footer 4 times, and keep buying it back. Made a few bucks each ti
Leaking Boat Stanchions Mechone at 6:27pm 09.25.21 e light prying and decided to ask the group. Also, if you look at the photo, the cover has a lip t
Stop wires slapping inside of mast? All U Get at 6:22pm 09.25.21 Noodles and zip ties are a temporary fix. They have the disadvantage of conflicting with halyards i
Winterizing the Head Holding Tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:21pm 09.25.21 EG is compatible with more types of rubber than PG which could affect joker valves. Joker valves sh
Help remembering small cruiser name Calif. Ted at 6:12pm 09.25.21 West Wright Potter, from International Marine, or Sage or Montgomery or Melbec ? West Wight Potter
A simple list of preparations... Stu Jackson at 5:38pm 09.25.21 Good advice. Here's a discussion of possibilities; Spares for a Long Cruise 101 Engine Spares for a

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