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amazed at sailing performance of my Mac 26D (1) Paulie17782 at 10:52am 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1231 Hi everyone,i have been slowly getting used to our Mac 26D which we bought this year.my wife who
table Pride at 11:20am 05.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1251 I own a 1993 30 foot tall rig Catalina. The dinette table inside is what I am asking about. The un
Original Gelcoat Newbie Question Captain Juan at 3:12pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1121 Quick question....81 Mac 25I was going to compound buff and wax my Mac 25 this weekend. But, I ca
First time rigging 26D, need some advice Mzmrizu at 2:37pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1117 First time rigging my 1988 26D, need a bit of help:1. Should there be a wire or line extending fr
Outboard for 1978 Catalina 27 Bill Walker at 2:23pm 05.30.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1353 I am considering purchasing a 1978 Catalina 27 which is powered by an original equipment Atomic 4 ga
Anchor roller Mike4116 at 2:02pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1358 I would like to install an anchor roller on my 1980 O'day 28. I'm weary of hauling the anchor throug
I found this while surfing about George Oday! jackhartjr at 1:52pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1356 Hi folks, while surfing I found this article about George Oday.Have fun reading!Jack
H260 upper rudder assembly bends Nelson at 12:05pm 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 7/1189 I have a 1996 Hunter 260 (26?) which I sail alot. I am now noticing that the two black upper rudder
O'Day 272 keel removal Hubert at 11:39am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1094 Has anyone removed the keel of a 272? I'd be grateful for a full account -- especially regarding
I am looking for sails, please! Leesfer at 5:43pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/944 I just became the owner of a 1969 Macgregor Venture 21. The boat, however, did not come with sails
Dinghy Davits for H376 rfrye1 at 4:19pm 05.30.08 Big Boats 3/1079 Considering adding davits to my 1998 H376 to hold my RIB. Total weight with outboard about 250-280 l
Sail covers and Jib bags Mergatroid at 9:30pm 05.28.08 Smaller Boats 3/1197 Looking to dress up the boat. I know the chandlery has canvas, are there any other good places to l
xyz anchor John at 9:22pm 05.28.08 Ask All Sailors 48/6406 Is anybody familiar with the XYZ anchor? Their web site makes it seem like this is the world's best
M-18 Universal Running Hot!! Bob at 10:51pm 05.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1400 Yeah, good ole Lake Lanier...........Water came up a whopping five feet over the last four months
Dealing with Condensation Maureen at 10:41pm 05.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/948 These past few weekends we have been getting condensation under the v-berth and aft cabin cushions.
Boat In David at 11:33pm 05.28.08 Day Sailers 4/1258 Well, put the 170 in this weekend, but after balancing in the boat which was in the water while rais
Anchor installation Bill Millar "Virgil" at 11:54pm 05.28.08 Seidelmann 1/1611 Has anyone installed a Anchor Roller and Plow Anchor on the bow of a S29.5. I could use some advice
Centre-board line feed tube James19955 at 12:39am 05.29.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1230 We have shared our experiences with stuck centre boards and the various ways to loosen them etc.On
Complaint about a boat manufacturer scuba hottie at 1:06am 05.29.08 Ask All Sailors 33/2831 For those who have issues with their boat and it involves the boat manufacturer - SPEAK UP !There
incorrect readings on tank indicators Caribbean Breeze at 1:17am 05.29.08 Big Boats 1/890 1999 Hunter 340Both fresh water and waste tank indicators are not reading correctly. I pulled the

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I still don't quite get rule #2... Hello Below at 11:56am 01.07.22 Yes, except during a sailboat race and then wind and tack do make a difference for crossing situati
11.0a Halvern at 11:29am 01.07.22 I am looking for a copy of the 11A Owners Manual or a site that might have a PDF. More than happy to
I still don't quite get rule #2... Stu Jackson at 11:21am 01.07.22 For example, if sailing and you are on port tack and crossing a starboard tack boat, the only safe
Just committed to an 82 C22. Stu Jackson at 11:10am 01.07.22 Congratulations. We had an '81, #10496, great boat. We trailered it up to Clear Lake from SF for m
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 10:51am 01.07.22
Catalina 320 start problem jeepbluetj at 10:33am 01.07.22 Just replaced my start switch for the same issue. I wanted to make it "keyless" but got it a bit of
Question about CE Categories Tedd at 10:24am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Seaswood at 10:03am 01.07.22 Thanks glad to dispose of the milk jugs. that leaves the underside of the forward decking, possibly
Question about CE Categories sail sfbay at 9:47am 01.07.22 Never seen that. My understanding boats are certified to one (1) of four (4) CE categories. Big dif
Question about CE Categories (1) Calif. Ted at 9:46am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl
Question about CE Categories cb32863 at 9:43am 01.07.22 I did a Google search and found a bunch of links. Here is one from Beneteau: What CE Certification m
I still don't quite get rule #2... Davidasailor26 at 9:27am 01.07.22 I am mostly interested in the sailboat on sailboat, non-racing rules. So I think I can remember tha
11.0a Halvern at 9:26am 01.07.22 Getting a 1979 11A next week. My wifes first comment, "son-of-a-b.. it has a shower". It used to be
I still don't quite get rule #2... kappykaplan at 9:12am 01.07.22 So I think I can remember that if the other guy is on my right (and I would see his red nav lights
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 9:08am 01.07.22 Yes, except during a sailboat race and then wind and tack do make a difference for crossing situati
I still don't quite get rule #2... Charles Erwin at 9:04am 01.07.22 As to some comments above about always giving way even when standon, as a tactic to avoid close qua
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 8:46am 01.07.22 Like many people in the Middle Atlantic area not much going on with my boat. I did stop down to che
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tom J at 8:39am 01.07.22 That's really an interesting comment. The ICW is a place where it takes two to tango, most of the t
Convoluted markwbird at 8:32am 01.07.22 Bummer. You probably should walk. I doubt you're getting the whole truth and nothing but the truth
I still don't quite get rule #2... sailme88 at 8:18am 01.07.22 Boats under sail DO NOT have priority nor are they STAND ON when encountering vessels involved in

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