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Poptop enclosure, parts, etc. phdoc at 6:01am 08.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1546 I just bought a 1983 MacGregor 25' with a poptop, but the previous owner did not have the enclosure
wiring question John at 4:15am 08.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1116 I am combining my two present batteries into one house bank (by connecting the positives). If I conn
To a great sailing weekend! r.w.landau at 6:54pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1625 Labor Day, I hope everyone has the day off and that they use it to connect with the people they love
Repairing a Push Pull System (1) Arby at 5:43pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2477 I bought a 1979 Catalina 27 this year and have been enjoying the added comfort and accomodations as
9.2A Bimini RussB at 4:47pm 08.27.08 S2 16/2193
Has Anybody Done the Great Dismal Swamp Canal ITMaster at 4:29pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 18/2053 I am wondering if anyone has been in The Great Dismal Swamp Canal and gone through the locks. I hav
Weather & sailing conditions bill@tahoe at 4:20pm 08.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1225 What is the normal conditions in late oct. to mid nov. in the MDR to Catalina area ?
Oh Joy is finally feet dry CharlieCobra at 3:32pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 17/1433 We went to push her over with the dinghy but ended up sailing her into the haulout slip. Here's a vi
Oh Joy is finally feet dry CharlieCobra at 3:15pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/880 We went to push her over with the dinghy but the motor died. Good thing there was a breeze to sail
Well, Oh Joy is finally feet dry. CharlieCobra at 2:29pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/937 We went to push her over with the dinghy and the motor died so we had to sail her into the haulout s
Passage 45cc Slipin Away at 2:08pm 08.27.08 Big Boats 1/1329 I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
Strut/Skeg for a Hunter 37 Cutter il grido at 1:46pm 08.27.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2374 Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
Maxprop "chatter" Don S/V ILLusion at 12:52pm 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1155 Anyone with a Maxprop that sometimes "chatters" when switching fwd ot reverse? Or, do I have a trans
Bolts for motor mount Kevin at 12:42pm 08.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1160 I'm finally back in business after getting a kick up rudder from Idasailer. I'm in the process
OK MYSTERY OIL TIME sailormanbigd at 11:55am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 28/2046 i removed starter and loosenned the v-belt so there is no external drag on the engine and it still w
Seeking information on Hunter 20 Smiley at 11:30am 08.27.08 Trailer Sailors 4/1858 Hi everyone! I've been seeking information on the Hunter 20 sailboats. Can anyone help? Beyond the
Cruising, Sails, and UV Brian M H23 at 9:24am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1205 So, I was thinking the other day about Uv protection for my sails. I converted my furling sail to h
New Foam cscott at 8:41am 08.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1182 Hi, My wife and I just came back from a four week trip in the San Juan Islands and lower Vancover I
Using an artificial horizon. Seadogg at 8:22am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2078 Quick question: When using an artificial horizon do you need to re-do your sextant's vertical and
West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel RickS at 6:45am 08.27.08 Ask All Sailors 6/3260 Our West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel will not allow diesel fuel to flow past the filter element. The

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I still don't quite get rule #2... Davidasailor26 at 9:27am 01.07.22 I am mostly interested in the sailboat on sailboat, non-racing rules. So I think I can remember tha
11.0a Halvern at 9:26am 01.07.22 Getting a 1979 11A next week. My wifes first comment, "son-of-a-b.. it has a shower". It used to be
I still don't quite get rule #2... kappykaplan at 9:12am 01.07.22 So I think I can remember that if the other guy is on my right (and I would see his red nav lights
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 9:08am 01.07.22 Yes, except during a sailboat race and then wind and tack do make a difference for crossing situati
I still don't quite get rule #2... Charles Erwin at 9:04am 01.07.22 As to some comments above about always giving way even when standon, as a tactic to avoid close qua
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 8:46am 01.07.22 Like many people in the Middle Atlantic area not much going on with my boat. I did stop down to che
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tom J at 8:39am 01.07.22 That's really an interesting comment. The ICW is a place where it takes two to tango, most of the t
Convoluted markwbird at 8:32am 01.07.22 Bummer. You probably should walk. I doubt you're getting the whole truth and nothing but the truth
I still don't quite get rule #2... sailme88 at 8:18am 01.07.22 Boats under sail DO NOT have priority nor are they STAND ON when encountering vessels involved in
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 7:40am 01.07.22
I still don't quite get rule #2... RoyS at 7:05am 01.07.22 A few years ago I offered to help a new sailor move his sailboat to a new marina a few miles away. H
Convoluted jssailem at 7:03am 01.07.22 Sounds like you were saved by disorganization. Who knew. Moving on will prove to be a fortunate eve
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) jssailem at 6:56am 01.07.22 Milk jugs are made to self destruct (biodegrade) over time. I suspect you are looking for a long ter
Converting '73 Javelin to mid-boom rigging? Seaswood at 6:52am 01.07.22 Once you mess with that unless you are sure how it is attached, I assume it works as shown?
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Seaswood at 6:46am 01.07.22 All the manufacturer installed flotation has been removed by the coon cat. I have a collection of ga
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:42am 01.07.22 On the build up of fill , make sure it is compacted. to keep boat from tilting backwards, Simply pu
Late to the party - Raspberry Pi & OpenPlotter (Moitessier Hat) Ward H at 5:47am 01.07.22 My favorite is Blueberry Pie.
Single handing Crazy Dave Condon at 5:44am 01.07.22 Post a photo so I can refresh my cotton pickin brain. Tanks.
Just committed to an 82 C22. Grotto at 5:43am 01.07.22 Congrats!!! Great boat, and even better community!
Shroud Protector Installation LloydB at 5:38am 01.07.22 I have put similar protectors made of PVC on 3/8 down guy strand and and seem to recall that the to

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