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Where to haul out near Chicago PT at 11:42pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1123 I have to have the boat hauled out to replace a depth transducer (long story). Where is the nearest
Nothing in the head that hasn't passed thru your body tcbro at 11:54pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1498 I posted this on another thread earlier and decided I shouldn't hijack that thread. I have heard sev
WANTED, picture of your Perkinks M30 to compare RDavis at 1:41am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1276 I'm looking for a picture to compare to another M30. Thanks in advance..
Weather Station (1) AircooledPatriot at 1:43am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2509 I'm thinking of putting a wx station on my O'Day 26 using a pole on my transom to hold the instrumen
lines aft pics Justin_NSA at 2:53am 05.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1050 I had promised to post pictures of my lines led aft project. This was a quick and dirty page I crea
lazy jack bill@tahoe at 2:44am 05.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1128 Iam planning on making my own lazy jack system, Iam looking at 1/4" shock cord, is this the correct
Adjusting/Setting your magnetic compass? Brian D at 2:24am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 23/3574 Do you know your magnetic variation, or, declination as I like to use the term? Check out this link.
Boatings Best Deals ??? (2) Maine Sail at 3:23am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1535 OK, we've all heard how high the prices are at West Marine, and we know Fred does not like WalMart,*
Mooring for Dummies.... what should I use on my 22 O'Day Don at 4:01am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 11/3171 Ok so I bought an O'Day 22 last year I grew up on 17's so I was wondering what should I use to moor
Trying to replace discharge hose PrincessoftheLake at 5:46am 05.07.08 Big Boats 10/1223 We tried last weekend to pull the old discharge hose on our 1995 Hunter 40.5 but it seems to be thor
Decorative Hull Tape Hey Sailor at 6:29am 05.07.08 Pearson 3/1571 Does anyone know a good online website for purchasing the 3 stripe tape. I've located a few in the U
Surge Brakes strobeone at 7:52am 05.07.08 Trailer Sailors 10/2490 I want to know if surge brakes are a necessity or just a nice to have, for towing the 26S with a Hon
Oberdorfer Water Pump Chief at 7:06am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1269 Stopped off at the local Catalina dealer to buy some Universal Engine Parts, filters, pump impeller
Buying first sailboat Tom at 7:38am 05.07.08 Smaller Boats 12/1292 Hello, I am new to sailing and considering purchasing a used sailboat. I plan on using the bo
wood flooring MLA at 9:29am 05.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1792 I am considering putting wood flooring in the cabin of my 26D. I was thinking of using a solid teak
propeller strut rookie1 at 9:51am 05.07.08 Ericson 2/2303 hauled out my e35. bronze support for the prop shaft is off center by 2". also bent due to a dock li
Breaker Information Needed gpd955 at 10:04am 05.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1143 I am in the process of replacing the 30A main breaker on a friends '86 Hunter 31. The old one is an
sailability ratings? porsche at 11:36am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1722 I am not sure what it is called but I have heard that there is a system that rates a boats ability t
Extra Halard for P303 Charlie at 11:46am 05.07.08 Pearson 6/1707 As some of you may have noticed, I have been responding to some of the 303 items. I recently purchas
Catalina 27 Starting Problem Bill Dorman at 12:29pm 05.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1906 My '84 Catalina 27 inboard Yanmar diesel has three switches to start.Turn ignition key to on.Pres

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SailCare vs Local Loft Justin_NSA at 10:34am 12.07.21 The shipping has got to be a killer. If a local loft is anywhere near the quality, it would seem to
Etiquette pet peeves (1) Justin_NSA at 10:02am 12.07.21 200772
SailCare vs Local Loft sail sfbay at 10:01am 12.07.21 I have used them....very happy with them. I have also used VacuWash with saillote treatment. Very ha
Etiquette pet peeves rgranger at 9:55am 12.07.21 As I read this thread, it looks like most of my pet peeves have been addressed. ... like when som
Etiquette pet peeves rgranger at 9:53am 12.07.21 Digital Volt Meter ? If it's something else I probably USED to know and just forgot. ... the ret
We Remember... (1) Justin_NSA at 9:44am 12.07.21 One of the places I still need to visit someday - Semper Fi
Single handing WI Rigger at 9:43am 12.07.21 When you had the name of your boat put on, did you have it painted or stencil? I think I am thinking
Securing anchor chain; JoeWhite at 9:41am 12.07.21 I use 1/4" line tied to the end of the anchor then cleat it inside the chain locker. This will preve
Hunter 34 engine alignment markwbird at 9:17am 12.07.21 You actually want to do any final shaft alignment with the boat in the water. The hull shape will c
Beneteau Parts website mdibella at 9:16am 12.07.21 This is really disappointing. I know that some dealers are more responsive to knowledgeable owners
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 9:14am 12.07.21 Going from above sounds like a much more pleasant experience plus air bubbles will float to the top
Etiquette pet peeves markwbird at 9:11am 12.07.21 Since we're here I have a couple: (1) Using the forum to sell something. (2) Super Lazy questions
Etiquette pet peeves SFS at 9:07am 12.07.21 Digital Volt Meter ? If it's something else I probably USED to know and just forgot. Similar to s
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? PaulK at 9:03am 12.07.21 I forgot to mention that it's in heated storage. Being on the second floor, it's one of the warmest
Bronze casting too PaulK at 8:45am 12.07.21 Gee, All U get, looks like it could be something from a Martec reject pile? Or maybe a preliminary s
Etiquette pet peeves Siamese at 8:37am 12.07.21 As I read this thread, it looks like most of my pet peeves have been addressed. About all that's
jib highaspect sail sfbay at 8:28am 12.07.21 Welcome to the forum!! Might find this article helpful to expain the benefit of a high aspect jib H
Masthead Repair sail sfbay at 8:22am 12.07.21 An internet search indicates you may have a Kenyon mast so suggest contacting Rig Rite for a manual
Bronze casting too jssailem at 8:19am 12.07.21 I could appreciate the work going in to the process. So process over artistic form. Like Leonardo
Getting cables to reach bus bar Tom J at 7:58am 12.07.21 You can purchase cable crimp couplings. Crimp with the proper tool and tape over. There will be no

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