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31' Pearson Sailboat MobileMarineRepair at 4:31am 06.25.08 Pearson 2/2137 We are looking to obtain a new rubrail for a 31' Pearson Sailboat. Can anyone help us with a source
Storms in Open Water? mseifert at 4:45am 06.25.08 Ask All Sailors 23/3934 A recent topic was on here related to riding out a storm at anchor... What do you do or recommend wh
Widgeon Centerboard stickin MSchneider at 7:32am 06.25.08 Day Sailers 0/1181 Hi All!Back in mid-May I posted about problems with my Widgeon's centerboard sticking in the up pos
H34 Steering Wheel Wiggle sailingmatty at 8:06am 06.25.08 Big Boats 5/1279 Hi,I have an 1984 H34 and the steering wheel wiggles badly forwards and backwards. I'm thinking i
H260 water balllast valve gasket... Tom2909 at 8:07am 06.25.08 Smaller Boats 2/906 Hi all,What is the typical lifespan of the gasket on the ballast tank valve? What material is r
Pictures/ideas on dodger/enclosers J Page at 8:07am 06.25.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1215 I will be checking the photo and cheribini forums but I wondered if anyone has done an istall lately
creaking sound from mast Matt at 9:20am 06.25.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/3037 My mast has been creaking under heavy winds the past few seasons. We have a 1992 Hunter 33.5. The so
coastal cruising on an M Erik at 10:00am 06.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1104 Hi folks, I'm thinking of buying an M and was wondering what the boats limits are out in the open oc
What kind of jump starter should I get? Ocean Sieze at 10:25am 06.25.08 Ask All Sailors 10/3204 I want to get a portable jump starter to keep on my boat for that inevitable day when I end up with
Keel bolt location - Lancer 25 (1975) "M" at 11:18am 06.25.08 Lancer 2/1809 Does anyone know where the keel bolts are located on the 1975 Lancer 25?Thanks,"M"
Cockpit line storage John at 12:30pm 06.25.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/3581 Coes anyone have suggestions for organizing the lines on a Catalina 30. All of the halyards the Mai
4 HP 2 stroke, or 5 HP 4 stroke Hal at 7:38am 06.25.08 Ask All Sailors 17/6095 I recently purchased a 1973 O'day Mariner 2+2, (19 ft, 1400 lb). It came with a 1974 Evinrude 4 HP 2
Another Great Catalina Trip (1) Steve22116 at 2:32pm 06.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1171 This past Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday I took my youngest son, age 16, with Duane "Novelman" Beaver a
Wanting to purchase a Mac 26S sailboat. Mark at 2:19pm 06.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/893 Hi guys...Im still very interested in purchasing a Mac 26S sailboat w/trailer under 10k.I live in N
Purchase Mac 26S under 10k mlhawk60@hotmail.com at 2:15pm 06.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1057 Hi Guys..Im looking to purchase a Mac 26S sailboat/sloop and good trailer.I live in Bella Vista ,Ar
outboard motor controls Joe S at 12:58pm 06.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1065 I saw an outboard control setup that bolted to the tiller, throttle and shifting, but can't locate t
Lighting Al at 10:39pm 06.23.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1129 One of the lights on my boat has rusted and won't light. I took it apart and the model and brand ar
Bilge pump switch PatrickS at 11:02pm 06.23.08 S2 4/1489 I bought my S2 9.2a without a bilge pump switch. the original is not there. Has anyone repalced thei
how to install 12v cabin fan steve at 11:00pm 06.23.08 Ask All Sailors 4/6013 I wish to install a Caframo bora 12 cabin fan on my hunter 326. I have never installed antthing elec
rudder shuder graham at 12:27am 06.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1221 beneteau 25.7 we have a problem with the starboard rudder shudering when we exceed 5kts the problem

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Soft deck spot repair: Never do anything for the first time!! DeniseO30 at 10:27am 12.02.21 From the bottom is most definitely the most difficult of all the ways to repair a wet core this is w
Proper Course Scott T-Bird at 9:53am 12.02.21 I think you got away with an infraction. Windward / leeward that's it. Just because you were aimin
Proper Course Davidasailor26 at 9:42am 12.02.21 Perhaps a definition of "proper course" would be helpful? If W was laying the mark on a reach, the
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Scott T-Bird at 9:36am 12.02.21 I can't tell from your post how much of an on-line conversation you've had with the sellers, if any.
Reefing Rig Change Scott T-Bird at 9:19am 12.02.21 Personally I prefer two line reefing. They can both be led to the cockpit if desired. I have only
Soft deck spot repair: Never do anything for the first time!! jssailem at 8:53am 12.02.21 Peter. What is the material of the core. Balsa or plywood? In the area that has been exposed, what i
Proper Course markwbird at 8:50am 12.02.21 Lots of discussion here about lots of different things. Back to the question: I was fetching the w
Roller Furling Main Issue KZW at 8:25am 12.02.21 More, or less halyard for furling?
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? sailme88 at 8:22am 12.02.21 I had listed my previous boat on several platforms. After is sold I dutifully took down ( or though
Roller Furling Main Issue Dave Groshong at 8:21am 12.02.21 Often times it is as simple as halyard tension, do you peak up the halyard tension from time to ti
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? LloydB at 7:56am 12.02.21 "I like your boat and will buy it" sounds like an offer that can be easily refused simply by not rep
Roller Furling Main Issue KZW at 7:52am 12.02.21 My outhaul slide, despite frequent lubrication with Sailcoat, sticks. It is most annoying
Proper Course Sandy Stone at 7:36am 12.02.21 The crucial point is how the overlap was achieved - if the leeward boat initially became overlapped
Proper Course Stu Jackson at 7:25am 12.02.21 Perhaps a definition of "proper course" would be helpful? If W was laying the mark on a reach, then
Running wires Windpilot at 7:11am 12.02.21 Not sure about a 33.5 but on my 99 410 there are cable conduits with wire pulling lines. They are di
Reefing Rig Change Sailfanatic at 7:04am 12.02.21 Personally I prefer two line reefing. They can both be led to the cockpit if desired. I have only
Score of the day! PaulK at 6:59am 12.02.21 I like the courses from UCONN that provide college credits to smart High Schoolers.
Outboard interna fue tank justsomeguy at 6:53am 12.02.21 If I'm not mistaken, the small Mercury outboards are identical to Tohatsu outboards, so you could tr
Proper Course PaulK at 6:53am 12.02.21 The relevant rule is 17 - ON THE SAME TACK; PROPER COURSE If a boat clear astern becomes overlapped
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 6:42am 12.02.21 I just sold my boat privately. I had it listed on SBO and one other reputable site. I had numerous

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