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Need to replace windows on my 1978 lancer coralrec1 at 4:54pm 08.12.08 Lancer 2/1600 I have a 1978 lancer here in oceanside ca and need to replace at least four of the opening/closing t
September Sucia Capt. Kermie at 2:12pm 08.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/748 I am not sure this is the right forum but I don't know where else. Here in the Pacific Northwest we
Slipping through a tack JoshGray at 12:08pm 08.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1197 Hope some of you guys with more experience can help me out there. I took my shoal keel 22 out to the
sail rigging RS at 10:50am 08.12.08 S2 4/1554 I need a pic or two in regard to setting up the mainsail and boom, etc. any info/pics would be appr
How much does she weight? hooyasailor at 10:19am 08.12.08 Trailer Sailors 4/2553 Hello, Folks, I have a new (OLD) boat! The trailer is shot (Rusted out) and I can't even move her ti
Center board cable snapped lancelot8602 at 9:43am 08.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 10/2329 I have inherited a 19' Oday Mariner, she is in pretty good shape. My wife and I have been learning
CNG tanks jdgrnt66 at 9:14am 08.12.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1478 Hello all. I need to fill my CNG tanks and finding it hard to find refill stations in the tampa bay
Long excursion bilge float switch needed tkanzler at 8:36am 08.12.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1122 The last post in the linked thread sums up both the problem and the reason why raising the switch wo
repairs jim at 8:11am 08.12.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1101 How does one remove the compass to access the gear shifter linkage
Teak Refinishing (1) Kjoe at 7:02am 08.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1181 I am in the process of refinishing the teak rubrails on my V-21. it was neglected for awhile so am
Product Review - *** Sensibulb *** Maine Sail at 6:09am 08.12.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1763 Hi All, First, I know sailors are a cheap lot and I can be too but... Those of you who know me
Upgrading - is it a mistake? BaySailerBill at 5:47am 08.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1083 Hi everyone, Last week I took a step that I hope was well placed. As some of you know I just fin
Boat accident on Ponchartrain ChuckThomas at 5:34am 08.12.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1119 Did anyone hear about a catamaran in a wreck near the twin span?
H26 Rudder Available sea_casper at 5:09am 08.12.08 Smaller Boats 0/25 I have replaced the stock Rudder system including head plates and tiller, with an IdaSailor Kick up
Too bad that central america can be so unsafe... Ralph18414 at 4:20am 08.12.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1352 My heart goes out to the surviver.
Marine Air Conditioning Hermit Scott at 10:50pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1136 I pulled the engine in my Catalina 30 today. I pulled the head and most of the water passages were c
Air conditioner circuit tripping davidtre at 8:11pm 08.11.08 Big Boats 2/1639 I have a 44AC and have been having trouble with line 1 circuit breaker continually tripping. Admited
Running/Steaming light fuse Hoppy at 7:51pm 08.11.08 S2 2/1187
Well at least now I know my auto fire extinguishers work.... Rich Stidger at 7:27pm 08.11.08 Big Boats 8/1407 It could have been much worse. After the fact a situation seems so obvious I have to wonder why I d
Spray suntan lotion agaliha at 7:24pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1081 I was amongst a group of skippers complaining to their "admirals" this past weekend about the oversp

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Looking for New Chart Plotter jssailem at 12:49pm 01.08.22 OK helpful. Still on the Holy Grail quest. One of the issues with Raymarine AP is they update the
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.

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