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This economy really bites... Brian D at 12:05pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 32/1588 But, I wonder if this would be a good time to make a lower offer on a boat that has been on the mark
Anybody changed a Passage 456 to cutter rig? Discovery at 12:42pm 01.20.08 Big Boats 3/934 I would like to add an inner forestay to my 2002 Passage 456. The rig has a shive and exit, plus the
Lightning Bonding Stillraining at 12:55pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 20/1879 OK. I dont know whats going on but my first Post did not make the topic list so here it is again . I
Quasi Storm Jib DaveW at 1:57pm 01.20.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2239 I am considering purchasing a storm jib for my Std rig 1978 C-27 to use when sailing in winds of 20
Your compass and New electronics Dennis W. at 2:47pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1367 An observation and follow-up question. I would guess that many of you will be doing upgrades for the
Mega fantasy SailboatOwners.com at 6:42pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 24/2213
Main Sheet Traveler Leo at 11:05pm 01.20.08 Other Sailboats 2/743 I would like to add some purchase to my Mirage 35 with boom end. The traveler is in the cockpit. H
Deck refit Van Hicks at 11:25pm 01.20.08 Other Sailboats 8/1057 Time for a deck refit on our 69 cadet. Teak decks. A bit soft on the fordeck. Does anyone out there
Mast Heights with Mast Down Robspan at 12:04am 01.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1767 Does anyone know what the clearance of an M26S is with the mast lowered to the stern support, but st
liferaft John at 12:11am 01.21.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1539 I'm starting to look at liferafts, including on ebay. I see some 6 person rafts for coastal use that
Grounding Plate Julia at 12:10am 01.21.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/958 I have purchased a catalins 30 and can't find a grounding plate. Could another owner point me in th
Depth Sounder anomolies Capt. Kermie at 12:36am 01.21.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1053 I have an inexpensive SeaEagle FishFinder/Depth Sounder that seams to choose when it wants to work o
How Much Paint? Journey6534 at 1:40am 01.21.08 Day Sailers 6/1343 Does anyone have an idea how much anti-fouling paint it takes to paint the keel of an O'Day 22 or bo
Anchor Locker not sealed. KennyH at 2:09am 01.21.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1008 Anyone else noticed the anchor locker on their Hunter 25 or larger is not sealed at the back end.
Novelman, I posted a vid of last Sat whale watching adventure. caguy at 3:06am 01.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1027 I know at your age the memories fade quickly. Sorry about the music I couldn't find my copy of Hank
Electrical Problem Charley Seaton at 3:38am 01.21.08 Ask All Sailors 21/1662 I have a 1997 Hunter 336. I was dockside with dock power. I flipped on the hot water heater which ru
Autohelm 6000 David Dick at 5:55am 01.21.08 Big Boats 0/910 I have a 2001 Hunter 340. I have the Autohelm 4000+ at present and I am thinking about upgrading to
trailer for 25tf O'Day w/centerboard stsilvia at 6:14am 01.21.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1194 We just bought a 25ft 1980 O'Day w/centerboard. We are getting a trailer bodified to fit our boat. H
head hose john little at 6:25am 01.21.08 Irwin 2/1685 My friend in the ajacent slip has a 1985 Irwin 38CC. He is trying to replace the hose coming from t
Catalina 22 - Repair Shops - Centerboard Craig at 6:35am 01.21.08 Catalina 22 2/2719 My centerboard cable snapped on my moored Catalina and the centerboard fell and basically anchored t

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Capsized transport in GOM. JamesG161 at 7:38am 04.14.21 The Weather Channel had a report about a capsizing in the GOM yesterday afternoon. In effect, we h
A4 to M-35 on C 30 ? sail sfbay at 7:25am 04.14.21 You might be able to replace engine with a smaller, lower hp engine. You might find this article hel
Capsized transport in GOM. rgranger at 7:24am 04.14.21 I guess they got caught out... I hope the captain didn't choose to go out in 38' waves.
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day JRT at 7:22am 04.14.21 I'd keep looking for a boat that fits your needs, if the current owner has no idea how it works chan
Replace standing rigging H49 Terry Cox at 7:19am 04.14.21 Hi Scotty, our 1991 boat has the original standing rigging. I inspect it annually and it remains in
Hunter 260 Mooring Challenges sail sfbay at 7:18am 04.14.21 Some considerations: 1. Salt water washdown pump OR whenever you rent a transient slip wash the boa
B361 Battery replacement Ben4195 at 7:10am 04.14.21 I simply use a Group 24 lead acid for my starting battery. Going to have my existing checked starti
Marine Air Conditioner Terry Cox at 7:06am 04.14.21 Hi Andrew, all good advice by posters to your thread. Our 1991 boat came with dual MarineAir reverse
Capsized transport in GOM. (1) Leeward Rail at 7:05am 04.14.21 Nytimes says: "A lift boat is a self-propelled work vessel with a broad open deck commonly found alo
Replace standing rigging H49 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:53am 04.14.21 Unless the rigging has been damaged mechanically, I bet it's going to be fine for 5 plus years. Mayb
Marine Air Conditioner Justin_NSA at 6:52am 04.14.21 Just make the holes and optimize the length of hose
B361 Battery replacement BigEasy at 6:51am 04.14.21 4 in total? Yes, 3 house bank and 1 start bank
Marine Air Conditioner Justin_NSA at 6:51am 04.14.21 I would be concerned about sufficient flow getting to the AC and engine when running them at the sam
Marine Air Conditioner Don S/V ILLusion at 6:49am 04.14.21 It is possible, however, not a good idea. You need to see/know if A/C discharge water is flowing and
Time for New Insurance BigEasy at 6:48am 04.14.21
Diesel fuel line ? 2 OLD PIRATES at 6:38am 04.14.21 Thanks for the reply marchem. That helps to clear that up. The shop doesn't take returns ..........
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died JRT at 6:33am 04.14.21 most old boats with outboards seem to have done this but as others have said it is not a good idea t
Time for New Insurance dLj at 6:32am 04.14.21 I ended up getting insurance for my new boat through Hagerty - they insure antique and collectable c
Not known in the States but a BIG name in Oz Leeward Rail at 6:10am 04.14.21 When i saw the notification I was thinking you posted about Serge Testa... I see him as a mostly un
Replace standing rigging H49 sail sfbay at 6:09am 04.14.21 I wouldn't expect a rigger to certify the rig for longer than that.......... Dittto shemandr.......

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