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Any suggestions for new traveler? Clint Murphy at 8:00am 05.26.08 Smaller Boats 5/1003 I still have the original Rutgerson traveler on my boat. I sail with kids on the boat all the time a
raising the mast etc. rocky 2 at 8:08am 05.26.08 Day Sailers 1/1110 i have just bought an oday 23 1 ? how do u recomend to raise @lower the mast 2 same Q on the keel. i
Culmination of a long winter (2) Tim R. at 8:28am 05.26.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1067 We had a great weekend sailing. We went to 2 beautiful spots in Casco Bay(the gosslings and Jewell
Furling Main Problem Paul Mermelstein at 12:18pm 05.26.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1771 Since buying my 2003 Beneteau 393 last November, we've had only a few occasions totake her out. Unt
New Boat Questions? (1) alllrite at 11:48am 05.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1139 I have just boat a 26s built in 1992. It came with a furling Mylar(?)Genoa. It attaches to the top
VISION IMPAIRED SAILOR NEEDS STERNRAILS!! cowtown mike at 11:44am 05.26.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/876 HELLO. I AM A LOW VISION SAILOR WITH A EYE DISORDER R.P. TO BE EXACT I HAVE TO SAIL WITH CAUTION BUT
Right of way question (1) Ken Honeycutt at 11:39am 05.26.08 Ask All Sailors 39/2539 After a fantastic day of sailing blowing 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 28 I was headed back into the
GPS acting weird John at 11:26am 05.26.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2237 We went away yesterday and anchored a little way up the Sacramento Delta. As the area where we were
What a great weekend !! (2) Maine Sail at 11:14am 05.26.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1003 The weather and wind really cooperated up here in Maine this weekend and we had some of the bluest,
Following my own advice?????????? sailaway78 at 11:00am 05.26.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1296 Was out this morning finishing up the boat. Getting ready to leave Wed. morning. You know the usual
Batten Adjustment Olwen at 10:57am 05.26.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1146 i just acquired a 1995 Hunter 336 with 4 battens in the mainsail. The batten adjustment is an adjust
Changing the Weather Vane Tom23300 at 10:02am 05.26.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1359 Has anybody had to change the wind vane on the top of their mast? Mine broke and I thought I would
depth finder mike at 9:59am 05.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/952 I would like to add a depth finder to my 222. any sugestions? can I use a thru the hull puck or is
Mast rigging help please? Blueranger at 9:48am 05.26.08 Other Sailboats 3/1605 Hi,Hope someone can help. New to sailboat ownership. We bought a 1974 Mirgae 24. The PO dropped th
Connecting a Hella Fan Barry14722 at 9:13am 05.26.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1436 I have a 2005 Hunter 25. I didn't think it was going to be too difficult to install a small fan unti
How do I erase crumb trail on Garmin gps 172c Bob7099 at 9:10am 05.26.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1422 I have not been able to search out any subjects on eraseing the crumb trails on my garmin gps.If any
De-coring a furling line Boat Babe at 12:37pm 05.26.08 Ask All Sailors 12/5600 sorry for this basic question. I just upgraded to a Hood 707 line drive furling from my old LD sys
French contact Le M�t�que at 12:43pm 05.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1204 Good morning, I would like to get into contact with an owner of McGregor 25 or other one to have i
Reefing for Dummies Dan2296 at 1:16pm 05.26.08 Big Boats 7/1604 H 45, 1987I had my main taken down and restitched by a local sailmaker. When he put it back up the
Need a Mac 26 test ride!!!!!!! strobeone at 1:05pm 05.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1123 I'm trying to make up my mind on which sailboat is for me. I have narrowed it down to two...either

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Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices Benny17441 at 9:06am 12.19.21 In 2019 each 6 volt cost me $108.00 at Sam's Club, a total of $432.00 Yes, but they are hardly po
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 (2) joker460 at 9:03am 12.19.21 It looks like what you're looking for is located near the forward holding tank. You should be able t
How old is Grandpa? Crusty Ol Salt at 8:57am 12.19.21 We have a dairy that still delivers too and they provide a porch box.... https://www.oberweis.com/p
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... dlochner at 8:55am 12.19.21 Looks like I'm headed for the replacement route, Dave. "Only" $194 for the HDI elbow. So I just ch
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 Benny17441 at 8:49am 12.19.21 Can't believe a boat manufacturer would hide a Thru-hull and valve behind a molded head enclosure.
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Don S/V ILLusion at 8:30am 12.19.21
Re Yanmar 4JH2TE/ H 42- fuel in bilge??? Steverhnm at 8:28am 12.19.21 Replace all your hose clamps, any suspect rubber hoses (diesel compatible) and all your copper crush
Angle of transom on 1990 35.5 Legend Steverhnm at 8:25am 12.19.21 One, but more are coming if I don't do this. It was actually a pretty dangerous situation. She was
Mast wire deck tube (1) jssailem at 8:16am 12.19.21 There is an alternative to the Swan Neck tube for wires. Bent hose. s bent over inside the mast. Le
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. smokey73 at 8:12am 12.19.21 Pictures are a little hard to tell but is it possible that those are actually "carriage bolts" that
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. jssailem at 8:06am 12.19.21 Can any one explain to me the need to use a slot less screw to attach the toe rail.... the use of
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 jaysweet at 7:45am 12.19.21 You want to access your forward head by going through the hull? Sounds a bit extreme to me...
How old is Grandpa? RoyS at 7:23am 12.19.21 Here in Milton, MA we still get milk delivery in glass bottles. Thatcher Farms Dairy buys old glass
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Marmalade at 7:22am 12.19.21 For such a comprehensive repair, I'd recommend taking the time/effort/money to visit a Fastenal (or
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 7:13am 12.19.21 If you even suspect a pinhole, replace the elbow. I had similar symptoms on a Volvo motor and downp
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports Hayden Watson at 7:03am 12.19.21 No, I did not need paint because I used a black VHB tap to avoid that very problem. The downside to
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:39am 12.19.21 Here are pics from replacing my volvo exhaust. This occurs about every 600 hours or so, and they n
How old is Grandpa? (1) Will Gilmore at 6:33am 12.19.21 My own kids can't remember a time before phones went with you in your pocket or the Internet could a
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:27am 12.19.21 Pretty much guaranty it's got a pinhole at 17 years of age. Doubtful you're smelling the exhaust p
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