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sailing from Chesapeake Bay to Lake Ontario (1) VAMOOSE at 8:00am 02.10.08 Seidelmann 3/2630 I will be sailing from the Chesapeake Bay to Lake Ontario, and I would like to get some feedback as
3 Blade Prop steve cook at 10:01am 02.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1024 I have a 245 with a two blade propeller. Over the last couple of years it has become apparent that t
87 interior teak stain/color manana at 10:00am 02.10.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1194 Rebuilt the galley with teak. Perhaps I should have used mahogany so it would match a bit closer.
Black bib on Ice Box Steve Markowski at 10:55am 02.10.08 Sabre Sailboats 0/1095 I just bought a Sabre 28, 1975, which I am going over with a fine tooth comb. I noticed that the Ic
Underwater Repair Robspan at 10:41am 02.10.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/873 After the boat was out of the water, I cranked it up on the trailer not knowing that part of a bolt
Raritan PH II Installation Bad Obsession at 11:27am 02.10.08 Catalina 30 2/1157 I just finished installing a Raritan PH II head in my boat yesterday. It was a bit of a job but it
Radar Installation? mseifert at 11:37am 02.10.08 Ask All Sailors 14/4146 I just purchased my first sailboat, an '80 Hunter 33. I would like to add radar to the boat and was
Dr. Led Replacement bulbs Bad Obsession at 11:33am 02.10.08 Catalina 30 1/1337 Has anyone here replaced any of the lights in their Catalina 30 with a Dr. Led bulb that is sold in
Hunter 240 vs. Catalina 250 BrettHunt at 3:37pm 02.10.08 Ask All Sailors 12/9095 Hi,I am planning to buy a boat this spring (use, probably 6 - 10 years old) , and have a tough time
compressed natural gas bill c at 11:30pm 02.08.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1107 Does anyone know where I can get my CNG tank recharged in the south florida area? I have a pearson 3
Value of a Prefeeder Tom23398 at 10:35pm 02.08.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1368 Hello, I am going to be a 2nd season sailor this spring, and have been working on my venture 22 over
Rudder Downhaul Pictures? dancing bear at 8:40pm 02.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1138 Can someone post a picture of their rudder downhaul set up?At the top I have, from higher to lower
What works for me / What works for you ?? Maine Sail at 11:42pm 02.08.08 Ask All Sailors 29/2028 Fortunately, for my own sanity, I don't worship one marine author or another and read most all. Afte
Deep Bilge Pump Ideas??? Idratherbesailing at 1:26am 02.09.08 Ask All Sailors 11/6052 I've got a Gulfstar 37 that has a deep, very narrow, and hard to get to bilge area...by deep, I mean
39ft Ericson B type rudder Heatherpoint Hog at 3:53am 02.09.08 Ericson 2/2080 DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA HOW I CAN GET THE SPECS ON THE RUDDER FOR MY 39 FT SLOOP?HAVING DAMAGED I
Home City OR Sailing city on Transom Boat Babe at 4:09am 02.09.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4665 Driving around my marina today, I noticed that on the transom, below the name of the boat, many owne
There is an interesting discussion about fear at the cruisers forum - CSBB CalebD at 5:05am 02.09.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3203 The entire thread is worth reading with (surprisingly) very little name calling or flaming in it. M
Oday 23 Mark 1 or Mark 2??? Bobbystone at 5:42am 02.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1099 HOw do I know if my Oday 23 is a Mark 1 or Mark 2? Thanks
Sailing info on Florida 's West Coast & Keys Persy at 6:31am 02.09.08 Ask All Sailors 18/3127 We are planning to sail from Pensacola to Sarasota to Florida Keys this spring/summer. I'm looking
Roller furling Mark Slifko at 6:17am 02.09.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/943 We are replacing our Roller furling system (original 1983 CDI) and headsail on our 1983 Hunter27. We

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Swing keel vs Dagger ? chip veres at 4:14pm 04.15.21 We love our Mac 22 with a 500 pound swing keel. One of the "tricks" is to put in the lock bolt BEFO
Twin rudder problem CaymanMom at 4:08pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please, twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are plastic, one of mi
6-pack Charter Looking for More Capacity (Catalina 30) - USCG Inspected Vessel Requirements dlochner at 3:34pm 04.15.21 I run a 6-pack sailing charter on a Catalina 30. For a 6-pack, the CG doesn't require any inspectio
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 sail sfbay at 3:08pm 04.15.21 If you want to remove the floor, make a template and fabricate a new piece from teak and holly from
Prevent engine starting in reverse Sail Savannah at 3:07pm 04.15.21 Thanks for the input everybody! I've decided for the moment to just leave it in neutral
CHRISTMAS is 60 years old this season. Will Gilmore at 3:06pm 04.15.21 If ya don't like ta weathah, Wait a minute. -Will (Dragonfly)
Zeppelin RIBS sail sfbay at 2:58pm 04.15.21 Zeppelin Technologies, Inc. located in Quebec, Canada Company is reportedly out of business Boat Hi
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 2:54pm 04.15.21 Yes sir. Ask marinas or repair yards if the have any big scrap. Just be careful about sanding. I
Beneteau First 38 Polar Plot mdibella at 2:49pm 04.15.21 I looked for the VPP run from the 1985 First 38 I owned some years ago. I can't find the full repo
portlights transom oceanis 311 sail sfbay at 2:46pm 04.15.21 Welcome to the forum!! If you are lucky the portlight will have the manufacturer stamped on the ins
H240 steering Crazy Dave Condon at 2:41pm 04.15.21 When reversing you have to get water flowing over the rudder at which time steering by rudder becom
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Doug J at 2:38pm 04.15.21 Original was teal and holly sole or the real stuff. Later it was a more durable composite. Eithe
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 2:34pm 04.15.21 Original was teal and holly sole or the real stuff. Later it was a more durable composite. Either
Beneteau First 38 Polar Plot mdibella at 2:32pm 04.15.21 A custom VPP run is the gold standard: Polar Package
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Doug J at 2:25pm 04.15.21 The pic in the first post looks like the original floor to me. Scrubbed and oiled it'd probably lo
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Ward H at 2:14pm 04.15.21 Thanks @JRT The C310 bracket is a design that I would consider if I need new brackets made up a
CHRISTMAS is 60 years old this season. shemandr at 2:12pm 04.15.21 April in New England is a trip! I once went to a conference in Saratoga Springs in April and they h
O'Day 31 Rudder OdayGeorge at 2:12pm 04.15.21 Bouyant! Ha! I had no idea and would have never guessed. Thank you for sharing your insight. I'l
Swing keel vs Dagger ? rgranger at 2:11pm 04.15.21 Here is a 26S. It is about a 7 hour drive but the price is almost right. I'd ask to knock off $1,
Covid-19 Vaccination sailme88 at 2:05pm 04.15.21 I pray that no one ever again needs to wear a scarlet letter, a tattooed number or the Star of Davi

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