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Table of Sailboat speeds APBY at 5:13am 08.24.08 Ask All Sailors 8/8033 What is out there in the aqua world of (semi) documented speeds of sailboats? I read in a Rhodes
Post Fay... Anton R at 10:51pm 08.23.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1123 Post-Fay. I hung it out aboard (I'm a LA, it's my home), doubled up my lines, and watched as the we
How to find the perfect sailboat ozesailor at 10:47pm 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1906 If you're looking to identify a good cruising sailboat from the thousands available, this could be o
coastal cruising in a 22' O'day ? Kurtj7 at 9:57pm 08.23.08 Ask An Oday Owner 15/5671 I have just purchased a '79 O'Day 22 and I am wondering if this would be suitable for some coastal c
Know what chaps my hide? Brian D at 6:51pm 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1393 Boaters that barrow things and then never return them. Several months ago, a boater by the name o
How does one transport a CDI Furler? Tom2903 at 2:57pm 08.23.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1568 This is the first trailable I have had, really for my grandson (link attached for boat) Trying to p
How the outhaul and reefing lines work Safe Passage at 2:12pm 08.23.08 Lancer 9/2673 I just bought my 29' 1980 Lancer. I washed the main and could not remember correct way to reattach o
Centerboard Pendant Attachment HukilauMike at 2:04pm 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1342 So I dove under my boat to see why my pendant was not moving, and I found out that the pendent is no
Get out your Defender catalog and help a brother out Recess at 10:01am 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1386 I have a 25 lb Danforth anchor and once I get past refitting this boat I plan on getting a Manson Su
Anyone familiar with the Catalina/Morgan 38 ? Calif. Ted at 9:34am 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1250 I saw one for the first time at the guest dock Thursday, since then I've learned about 60 were built
T.S. Fay Zaphro at 9:22am 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1239 Just got back from the NAS Jacksonville Marina. It's been a rough couple of days waiting to get dow
may be of interest to CDI owners bffatcat at 9:18am 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1191 While hoisting a jib on my CDI furler I got fed up with holding the down haul line down taught with
Whisker Pole Pad Eye placement 24632 at 8:50am 08.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3408 I have a 135% genoa furled on our 26S. I just came across a used Forespar 6-12' whisker pole. Fores
Whisker Pole Pad Eye placement 24632 at 8:45am 08.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1478 I have a 135% genoa furled on our 26S. I just came across a used Forespar 6-12' whisker pole. Fores
O'Day 22 Cabin Reno; what can be done? Northern Sailor at 7:13am 08.23.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1163 I need to add more room for sleeping on my 22, I have a family of 5. Does anyone out there have imag
It's big paulj at 6:56am 08.23.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1099 Really big.... paulj
Cetol and Helmsman Mac Bentley at 6:37am 08.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1334 I've got a quart of Helmsman Spar Urethane that I bought and didn't use. Wondering if it would be OK
Boat info needed.... Nik at 10:05pm 08.22.08 Ask All Sailors 1/992 Back in the early 80's the Sea Scouts out of Chicago IL. sailed a 12 meter ex- Americas Cup vessel.
seat cushion question Raymond at 8:20pm 08.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1233 Greetings! We've just purchased a Mac 25, and I am reupholstering the cabin seat cushions. The ori
Dana Point Marina Info & Help rfrye1 at 3:09pm 08.22.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1287 I am taking a little trip up the coast with my wife in a few weeks and will be spending 2 nites in t

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New to the forum Joe at 6:57pm 12.31.21 Ask all sailors.... Note... helpful people do not exclusively hang out in a boat model only speci
Velociteck Prostart Joe at 6:38pm 12.31.21 No, he does not work for Velocitek, he works for Vakaros. He was kinda run out of here because he g
Inflatable tender Tom J at 6:23pm 12.31.21 I would second the choice of a Torqeedo. No gas to carry on the big boat, or oil to mix with the ga
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board (1) justsomeguy at 6:12pm 12.31.21 For your iPad2 to have a USB connection and up grade to USB C also.:biggrin: Not this iPad. It's g
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 5:51pm 12.31.21 201372
Inflatable tender Charles Erwin at 5:35pm 12.31.21 This advice is much appreciated. Furthermore, intend to take that advice to heart. The idea is slo
New Roller Furler - Your pick? sail sfbay at 5:33pm 12.31.21 We have a Selden Furlex and is very reliable.
Inflatable tender sail sfbay at 5:32pm 12.31.21 My West Marine inflatable PRU3 53 lb, 8'4" rollup dinghy.uses an electric Torqeedo 503CS short shaft
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Stu Jackson at 5:29pm 12.31.21 But I am struggling to find guidance on the specific fuse I should use. Are you asking about the f
Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 5:25pm 12.31.21 Sorry to clarify, I am NOT lookin to go out today or really any time soon. Ideally looking to get s
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Ken Cross at 5:18pm 12.31.21 My friend put an electric drive system in his 1990 Hunter 30. He also added batteries to simulate th
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 5:06pm 12.31.21 Always fuse to protect the wire and the fuse should be within 7 inches of the battery posts. Wire si
Inflatable tender dlochner at 5:03pm 12.31.21 Have obtained a new 8 foot inflatable tender and would like suggestions on what outboard to use. T
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric jssailem at 4:50pm 12.31.21 retrofitting an old boat doesn't compute. That is true. I do understand people do not always do
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 4:44pm 12.31.21 Winter sailing, for me is preparation and routes that take advantage of the conditions Making saili
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric BigEasy at 4:14pm 12.31.21 IMHO, one can not justify replacing an existing diesel engine, that is functional, in a boat that's
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Tom J at 4:13pm 12.31.21 So we are adding the Blue Sea ACR (7610) to our Hunter with 2 batteries. I understand it needs fuse
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric rgranger at 3:58pm 12.31.21 Please explain these terms. Are we talking only after you get the system installed and before you h
Inflatable tender jssailem at 3:26pm 12.31.21 I recently purchased a Yamaha 6 for my inflatable. Not as light as the 4 hp, but plenty of power to
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric jssailem at 3:23pm 12.31.21

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