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To: Maine Sail Jim Seamans at 6:38am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1024 Sent you an email via the SBO about a week ago. Did you get it? I've seen no answer. Jim
Donating a boat Landlocked at 6:37am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1426 I listed my 1986 Newport 30 for sale 8 months ago. Initial listing price was $19,999. I have lowered
How to thread reefing line thro boom Sailoff at 6:36am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2632 Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
How to thread reefing line thro boom Sailoff at 5:04am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1028 Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
Liiking for Y-37 nodrama at 8:59pm 08.16.08 Yamaha 4/2721 I am looking for a Y-37. Any info would be great
where to cleat RNC725 at 8:32pm 08.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/983 havent sailed in almost 10 years just got a 91 M26s when hauling the main or jib where does everyo
New sails/running rigging blackcloud at 6:47pm 08.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1133 The sails on my 1998 Hunter 310 (UK sails) are looking a little worn. How long can sails be expecte
Rudder 1977 ketch 44ft hakuna matata at 6:33pm 08.16.08 Irwin 1/1831
Swedish Match 40's Alan at 4:38pm 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 0/2154 Just got finished today with my first match racing a pair of Swedish Match 40's. We had five rotati
I wish my life was so busy and my time was so precious Ross at 4:04pm 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1069 That I could post a question and walk away expecting that others would jump to my beck and call and
Why don't people listen sailaway78 at 3:12pm 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1217 Why is it that people will ask for advice, then ignore what you tell them. Just boggles my mind. H
Pressure bleeding for the fuel system? Ivan at 3:08pm 08.16.08 Big Boats 15/2622 I have twice now had an engine (3GM30F) that starts well after vigorous sailing only to shut down a
HELP!! cpr3 at 12:43pm 08.16.08 Seidelmann 2/1675 I have just purchased an S34. I am looking for someone who has somewhat of a wiring and plumbing di
Tank monitor accuracy\treating buildup :-P Skipper at 11:07am 08.16.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1543 Hello Peggy, I have a Snake River tank monitor on an 8 gallon holding tank. The tank monitor d
Got RATS? you need a deer camp rat trap Dean5735 at 8:13am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1105 When we leave our cabin for extended periods of time, here is what we use: a five gallon pail with
Okeechobee seadaddler at 7:29am 08.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/984 I will be heading down to west coast Florida in OCT depending on the water level in the Okeechobee
Whisker Pole to hold Genoa out Steve A. at 5:38am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 0/818 I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Whisker Pole to hold Genoa out Steve A. at 5:38am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 0/796 I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Whisker Pole to hold Genoa out Steve A. at 5:38am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1655 I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Where to get a cruising mainsail Joe Shipley at 4:25am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1632 Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a mainsail for a Catalina 25 tall rig? Ours was damaged and

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MMMI Scam? shemandr at 2:02pm 01.19.22 Yes, United States Power Squadron.
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:02pm 01.19.22 I think tfox2069 has written the best article yet on the realities of a gas generator on a boat. I n
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? dLj at 1:49pm 01.19.22 There are many ways to carry a mast on deck. Key parts are putting the butt of the mast forward, (f
Coast Guard multi year renewal sailme88 at 1:33pm 01.19.22 Took my own above advice and documented today... By this time next year they may have sorted out all
lubricating anemometer bearings JoeWhite at 1:22pm 01.19.22 I had this problem. I used hair clipper oil and dropped several into the shaft and exercised it with
MMMI Scam? Marmalade at 1:21pm 01.19.22 USPS... you mean Power Squadron, correct? I got mine from them too. Just wanted to clarify... some
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? (1) dlochner at 1:17pm 01.19.22 There are many ways to carry a mast on deck. Key parts are putting the butt of the mast forward, (fe
Heat exchanger anode JoeWhite at 1:16pm 01.19.22 On my c36 the anode nut screws into the HX with much shorter collar. I can unscrew and remove with n
It just keeps going... Ward H at 1:10pm 01.19.22 I used Six10 to fill old holes under the rub rail. It would sag a bit out of the hole so I put a pie
Coast Guard multi year renewal kappykaplan at 1:07pm 01.19.22 Falling Waters, WA Surely you meant WV! :beer:
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? dLj at 1:06pm 01.19.22 The air draft on my boat is 42' so I would want to put the stick up. I've sailed several boats tha
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? dlochner at 1:05pm 01.19.22 Although many use their sailboats in "trawler" mode my understanding is the motion is very unkind w
Coast Guard multi year renewal sailcapt340 at 12:58pm 01.19.22 Just received my phony USCG Notice today in the mail. The same one I got last year. It has all the
MMMI Scam? dlochner at 12:54pm 01.19.22 SeaTow also issues MMSI numbers, however only the FCC can issue numbers that are valid worldwide. Th
MMMI Scam? Ward H at 12:45pm 01.19.22 Never heard that USPS was doing MMSI numbers. I thought it was only FCC and BoatUS. Ditto to @rpel
Frozen Fiberglass - Survey Issue? Ward H at 12:34pm 01.19.22 Understanding Moisture Meters is a good article by Maine Sail on moisture meters. I copied this para
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? Bob J. at 12:16pm 01.19.22 Of all the things that will require detailed planning and of all the equipment needs that require s
1997 Hunter 336 Keel Question Ralph Johnstone at 12:13pm 01.19.22 Great idea.............to contact the former Hunter employees you can do that through their service
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 12:06pm 01.19.22 Oops sorry. My double fault We really need an eye roll response under the Like button for these pu
Frozen Fiberglass - Survey Issue? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:21am 01.19.22

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