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Charles Calnan at 1:11pm 07.25.08
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Sailing around the Islands and Passes of the Pacific Northwest we frequently are in a position where
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Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08
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Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho
BD at 11:41am 07.25.08
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I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08
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Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08
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The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
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Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08
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I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08
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Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08
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I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
John New at 10:14am 07.25.08
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Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08
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Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08
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I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
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WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M
RobertB at 6:45am 07.25.08
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Hi. I was out yesterday in my 2005 Hunter 33 on a beam reach in 7 knot winds. The Main was out alm
BobB at 6:15am 07.25.08
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I am thinking of installing a backstay to my 216. Also thinking about putting on a traveler. Any c
Doghouse at 5:15am 07.25.08
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Shore power question. Ignore the cost of cords for a min, consider that I have both. Here are
Ralph18414 at 5:10am 07.25.08
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I am in the process of commissioning the Morgan 415 Out Island I just acquired. I am having trouble
Arturo at 11:29pm 07.24.08
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I have finished repairing some blisters on my rudder and I am about to seal the rudder with Interlux
al at 10:31pm 07.24.08
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i recently was left a 1987 36foot catalina and am new to sailing....i have the owners manual and whi

Recent Replies

Point to ponder: furling the jib
Roland5048 at 2:53pm 01.08.22
Does leaving that handkerchief of jib sticking out lead to shredding, or more likely, did some sail
Traditionally made boat fenders
rgranger at 2:11pm 01.08.22
I might have missed it, but how do you estimate the amount of line needed for the project? Watch
Looking for New Chart Plotter
snoopy_ at 1:55pm 01.08.22
Snoopy, we all started out not knowing anything about any of this. We learned. Your question is l
Looking for New Chart Plotter
snoopy_ at 1:46pm 01.08.22
jssailem, I read your attachment, and it was very enlightening and interesting. I watch Sam Holme
Looking for New Chart Plotter
Tally Ho at 1:04pm 01.08.22
Yes, the only difference in those specific units are the maps that they come pre-loaded with. I don
Traditionally made boat fenders
All U Get at 1:02pm 01.08.22
I might have missed it, but how do you estimate the amount of line needed for the project?
I still don't quite get rule #2...
LloydB at 1:01pm 01.08.22
They are the stand on when approaching pass port to port. when overtaking pass starboard to their po
Looking for New Chart Plotter
Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 01.08.22
Snoopy, we all started out not knowing anything about any of this. We learned. Your question is li
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
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.

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