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Captain Ron (the movie) Manny at 9:03pm 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 14/6905 I just watched Captain Ron for the first time tonight and really liked the sailboat in the movie. An
weight of fin keel Sailorman27603 at 7:31pm 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1474 I am thinking about scrapping the lead keel off my 27'. Does anyone know the weight of the lead in
Peter Suah, are you out there? Steve677 at 6:43pm 08.14.08 Smaller Boats 3/1423 If Peter isn't around maybe someone else will know the answer: How long does the main sheet need to
Can any one identify this? (1) James'n'Melissa at 5:57pm 08.14.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1038 We found this item on our boat. We have no idea what it may be - or even if it belongs on a boat in
Webasto Heater Syversens at 5:11pm 08.14.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1080 Hey all, one thing thats been a problem for a while now is our heater. in the morning we turn it on
Beneteau First 285 santafe at 4:58pm 08.14.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/6919 We just bought a 1988 Beneteau First 285 and are new to stepping a mast this size. The boat was just
bow damage repair biggio at 3:33pm 08.14.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/955 I have a Catalina 27 Tall rig Bow has been damaged (local yuts tried to take her out) they drift in
So long, West Marine Mac Bentley at 1:57pm 08.14.08 Smaller Boats 3/1153 Went to the local West Marine today and found it closed, shut down, left town. Sign said 'Please vis
Spinnaker Hlyard for 356/36 Hunter seadaddler at 1:44pm 08.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1556 I am looking to add a spinnaker halyard to my 2007-36 Hunter. It calls for line size 10mm(3/8) and
Going to show my ignorance here... Brian D at 1:32pm 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1231 I mentioned that I was getting a new slip. This Saturday I will go to the new marina and do the pape
H28 needs a mast!! Jack4873 at 12:56pm 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1191 As I posted under general interest, I got dismasted last weekend so now I need a mast. Anyone know o
Toe Rail Leak Panacea at 12:54pm 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1483 I have a Hunter 31 1987 and suspect I have a leak from the toe rail on the stbd side (forward - just
Atomic 4 removal from a 1973 P30 gravy26 at 12:23pm 08.14.08 Pearson 3/1764 I believe I lost one of the 2 main bearings this past weekend. It started making a terrible noise a
How to keep the instrument panel cover up on a 361? Luftig at 10:37am 08.14.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1495 Has anyone figured out a clean way to keep the plex cover over the instrument cover up when you are
"A Strange Case of Justice " Warren Milberg at 10:23am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2259 This story was in the BoatUS "Seaworthy" magazine and is quite amazing....
Window Replacement - Main Cabin P30 Alan Dyer at 10:14am 08.14.08 Pearson 1/1826 I recently purchased a P30. I am replacing all the ports and windows. Beckson has sent the 4 small
Block Island trip Paul T at 10:04am 08.14.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/960 Hi everyone! I'm planning a BI trip in September (weather permitting) on my O'day 23. I know the is
Replacing Old Mainsail Halyard Line with New rardiH36 at 9:42am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 19/8927 This weekend, I will be replacing my very old "who knows how long its been on the boat?" mainsail ha
I hate dock rats!! soling42 at 9:11am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 28/3776 I'm talking about the big a$$ wharf rats that are partying on my boat when I leave. Luckily(?) they'
Tohatsu 6hp Kevin at 9:08am 08.14.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1096 OK...I've bought my Tohatsu 6hp, Garelick 71090 motor mount, and had a machine shop manufacture me a

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The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel (1) rgranger at 12:39pm 01.08.22 You need one of these
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 12:36pm 01.08.22 Looks like a fun project. Thanks Yeah I'm heading to Lowes and/or Home Despot at 5:00. I'll post
Looking for New Chart Plotter snoopy_ at 12:28pm 01.08.22 jssailem, Aw shucks, more reading! lol. I am clueless. Reasonable? That is sub
I still don't quite get rule #2... Wm. Gill at 12:27pm 01.08.22 Here is a good little reminder video from Progressive Insurance about boating safety. qqFKUaMpdXA
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel Crusty Ol Salt at 12:22pm 01.08.22 Not to mention that these idiots, who speed thru flooded streets, push water into homes that were
I still don't quite get rule #2... Crusty Ol Salt at 12:18pm 01.08.22 Rule 10 (j): A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the safe
Instrument issue / Chartplotter / GPS Fix LloydB at 12:02pm 01.08.22 From : Raymarine a75 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual (464 pages) 1. Vessel power sup
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel BigEasy at 11:59am 01.08.22 I will admit when they put "No Wake Zone" signs on your street you cannot claim you do not understa
I still don't quite get rule #2... Hello Below at 11:50am 01.08.22 Why is Rule 9(b) in the Regs. and what is a "Traffic Lane" It is best to examine the rules as print
Looking for New Chart Plotter (1) jssailem at 11:40am 01.08.22 Boy Snoopy.. This question is one that can quickly get us into the weeds. ? How do you want the char
Instrument issue / Chartplotter / GPS Fix dlochner at 11:38am 01.08.22 I don't think the problem is with the Chartplotter, it is probably a problem with the power supply.
I still don't quite get rule #2... jssailem at 11:31am 01.08.22 Rule 3 (c): The term sailing vessel means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery,
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel (1) Crusty Ol Salt at 11:30am 01.08.22 I will admit when they put "No Wake Zone" signs on your street you cannot claim you do not understan
Instrument issue / Chartplotter / GPS Fix Hydro Therapy at 11:29am 01.08.22 I have that same issue with my gps. I just assumed it was a ground issue. I never attempted to fix i
Instrument issue / Chartplotter / GPS Fix Fred Aloha at 11:12am 01.08.22 Thanks for the explanation dlochner If I would have acces to the boat and cable, it would be graet.
Traditionally made boat fenders jssailem at 11:07am 01.08.22 Looks like a fun project. Thanks
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel JamesG161 at 11:06am 01.08.22 These days I ponder if I need to move further south. Well Weather does Cycle so it depends on what
Instrument issue / Chartplotter / GPS Fix dlochner at 11:05am 01.08.22 What test do you want to do, resistance or voltage? To check the voltage, disconnect the power cabl
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Scott T-Bird at 11:03am 01.08.22 Yes, replace, I think. The failure at the nipple looks pretty bad. Good thing you have some time.
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel jssailem at 10:51am 01.08.22 I ponder if I need to move further south. Yes

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