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Handling a knockdown with a B&R rig Charles Calnan at 1:11pm 07.25.08 Big Boats 5/1024 Sailing around the Islands and Passes of the Pacific Northwest we frequently are in a position where
Freezer/Frig Problems Jim Booth at 11:54am 07.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1495 Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
What the heck is going on..??? Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2923 Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho
I think I shouda hada V8 Moment :o BD at 11:41am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2950 I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
Still no water! reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1182 Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Bavaria 34 Transom Shower Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08 Bavaria 6/4859 The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
Shipmate 3 burner / oven MANUAL gordo1 at 10:42am 07.25.08 Catalina 30 0/1460 Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Bent rudder....I was wrong Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1279 I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Hunter 260 Gray molded portlights replacement Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 6/3026 Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
Shower sump check valve? GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1870 I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
Chicago Venetian Night John New at 10:14am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1325 Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
H376 Stuffing Box.. rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08 Big Boats 2/1011 Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
O'day 22 cockpit railing install Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1076 I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
SEAWARD 26RK JACK HALEY at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/4239 WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M
Sails and Shrouds RobertB at 6:45am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/999 Hi. I was out yesterday in my 2005 Hunter 33 on a beam reach in 7 knot winds. The Main was out alm
Back stay for Hunter 216 BobB at 6:15am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 7/1553 I am thinking of installing a backstay to my 216. Also thinking about putting on a traveler. Any c
50'50 then split or split then 2 30's Doghouse at 5:15am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1089 Shore power question. Ignore the cost of cords for a min, consider that I have both. Here are
Spreader Boots Ralph18414 at 5:10am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1321 I am in the process of commissioning the Morgan 415 Out Island I just acquired. I am having trouble
Sealing repaired rudder with Interlux 2000 Arturo at 11:29pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1031 I have finished repairing some blisters on my rudder and I am about to seal the rudder with Interlux
alternator switch al at 10:31pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1056 i recently was left a 1987 36foot catalina and am new to sailing....i have the owners manual and whi

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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
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.

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