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Masthead Transducer Instalation Milan at 11:00am 03.06.08 S2 0/1188 I have purchased 1983 S2 9.2C about 2 month ago.It came with ST50 Plus Wind.The problem is, the mas
Shotty Dealers scuba hottie at 1:18pm 03.06.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/952 Anyone care to share their opinions on shotty dealers or add to a list ?
Cunningham while reefed Sean at 1:53pm 03.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1063 I'm planning on rigging both a cunningham system and single line reefing to my Mac 25 before the sea
Rookie questions - deck plate & outboard shaft length for a 27 Jon-Paul at 1:48pm 03.06.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1293 Recently acquired a 1978 Catalna 27 that needs attention. I can't find a replacement deck plate for
Suzuki DF 2.5 maintenance David at 6:27pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2061 I recently bought a Suzuki DF 2.5 for my rib boat and I've lost the manual. Unfortunately, the deale
Boating Insurance Consequential Damages Bob at 8:44pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2582 On the back page of Boat US magazine there is an advertisement for Boat US Insurance where it states
Installing bilge pump Grime at 8:24pm 03.04.08 Other Sailboats 2/1023 I purchased a 1984 Starwind 22 MrkII a couple of weeks ago. I'm new to sailing and learning. I do ha
Using spare halyard for spin. cmorin at 8:48pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1531 I have been using a spare jib halyard for my cruising spin but the problem I have is getting the sai
I am looking for a good WiFi antenna setup ruedi ross at 10:56pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1444 Has anyone used the Radiolab WaveRV antenna? See the link. Seems like a good solution, eliminates th
Ranting about manuals John at 11:17pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1254 I just got finished installing a radar I bought off of Craig's list. The radar seems to fine and I g
The SPOT sailaway78 at 12:26am 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1348 I had not long ago posted up, asking if anyone had tried or had any knowledge of the SPOT, which Was
Macgregor 19 too small for Florida gulf coast? Dave at 3:00am 03.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/6616 I have never owned a boat, and have no sailing experience. I am considering taking sailing lessons
Caladesi Island Jack at 2:18am 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1077 I am planning a trip to Caladesi Island the week of March 24th. First time there. It's not to far, a
Rig tuning Ken Juul at 3:49am 03.05.08 Big Boats 14/1435 I've volunteered to help a dockmate turn her boat. My boat just has uppers and lowers. The Hunter
Keel Bolts? saltydingo at 3:43am 03.05.08 Ericson 0/1566 I have a 1974 Ericson 27. I know they have an encapsulated keel, but when examining the bilge I foun
reverse on a 1980 27' accroy at 5:48am 03.05.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/867 hello all,I've read in the reviews on this site that the 8hp Renault leave a lot to be desired as f
Boom Vang Don Guillette at 6:38am 03.05.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/3101 Tadd5181: Sorry about the delay in answering your question. I don't like to jump in on these threads
B423 Volvo Service Recommendation Please Kulanu at 5:52am 03.05.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/921 I am looking for a recommendation for a certified Volvo tech to sevice my Volvo engine in my B423.
Looking for a whisker pole R J Swartz at 7:17am 03.05.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/977 We are looking for a used whisker pole. Where would you suggest I go to find one. We are not too c
APELCO 5160 MRKAJUN54 at 8:09am 03.05.08 Trailer Sailors 0/1936 I am need of parts for an Apelco 5160. E-mail me at kennethjleboeuf@bellsouth.net if you have any.

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Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 7:57pm 04.19.21 Why wait 100 years? I'm sure one of your advisees could use a good thesis idea right now. -Will (
Any advice re: a swim ladder for a 2011 26M? There's no way I'm getting up that itty bitty ladder by the transom (1) rgranger at 7:55pm 04.19.21 Here is what you need https://www.wholesalemarine.com/garelick-over-platform-6-step-wide-telescopin
Motor mount just not lifting any more (2) Grotto at 7:46pm 04.19.21 I just wish I could get rid of the teeth-shaking rattle our mount makes. It's so loud it's embarras
Launched boat#1! (1) Tally Ho at 7:39pm 04.19.21 I put Tally Ho in the water on April 1. Only sailboat in even today, but I got out on the water to
Close Call higgs at 7:37pm 04.19.21 That boat was obviously compromised. The storm did the owner a favor.
Hunter 356 Winter Cover Jerry Nevins at 7:37pm 04.19.21 I paid $2,900 and because I ordered it in the winter, I got free shipping, 400' of 1/4" line to tie
SPRING CLEARANCE AUCTION BEGINS MONDAY - FAQ Tally Ho at 7:31pm 04.19.21 I picked some nice stern rail seat cushions...the were made for a Hunter, but for $22, they fit the
mast leaking through deck along compression post into cabin Terry Cox at 7:25pm 04.19.21 Hi, where exactly are the weep holes on this mast step plate? I have been looking for them as I hav
Locating leak higgs at 7:23pm 04.19.21 Through hulls and attached hoses, and the prop strut are both possibilities.
Well, that was surprising! TimFromLI at 7:15pm 04.19.21 kind of in the same boat ( Ha) myself. Boat i just bought has many spots on the hull that are very
Launched boat#1! Apex at 7:11pm 04.19.21 we should have water on at the storage unit next week?
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? capta at 6:46pm 04.19.21 In my opinion, a rebuilt engine should operate like a new engine, PERIOD!
Well, that was surprising! capta at 6:42pm 04.19.21 When our painter in Trinidad waxes and buffs our hull, she shines like a new paint job. But with the
Frozen seacocks,how to cure? capta at 6:35pm 04.19.21 We used muriatic acid on our stuck seacocks, leaving the bad ones over night. Simple as pie, but req
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer capta at 6:27pm 04.19.21 We use a pair of sailing dinghy main sheet block and tackles crossed like fore and aft spring lines
Launched boat#1! jon hansen at 6:21pm 04.19.21 i'm 2 months out. we're due for 3" of snow tomorrow night here in toledo. if i were up nort, it's br
Launched boat#1! jon hansen at 6:20pm 04.19.21 you da man!
Lubricant for impeller Windpilot at 5:49pm 04.19.21 Not so chosey sailors use dish soap because they always have it on hand. And it works fine, I like l
SPRING CLEARANCE AUCTION BEGINS MONDAY - FAQ Phil Herring at 5:40pm 04.19.21 You'll be glad to know that you didn't have to stay up until midnight! The auction started at midnig
Acetone a safe cleaner? leo310 at 5:33pm 04.19.21 MEK is safe if used the proper way remember MEK will remove oils from rubber if not MEK approved.

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