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Leaking ports on a 281 Craig at 5:39am 03.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1314 So, the two main ports and main cabin ports have started leaking like a sieve. Of course, it's been
Hunter 25 Bimini Window Barry14722 at 5:41am 03.24.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1304 I am planning to order a bimini from the Hunterowners site. I ordered a companionway canvas last yea
chain plate x ray bob r. at 6:27am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2482 I need a survey with x rays of chain plates.Please provide marine survey company capable of undertak
Woody Wax bobby g at 6:27am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1428 Has anyone tried this product? I'm thinking of using Woody wax on deck and poli-glow for the hull.
Moderating the H170 info center Edwin at 8:00am 03.24.08 Day Sailers 2/1278 Hey fellow 170 sailors. I noticed that we didn't have much info on the 170 model information center
This deal sounds too good to be true. caguy at 7:50am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1205 Of course 4 hrs on Ebay is an eternity and the price may shoot up in the final seconds. Even compar
outboard engine mount irishbuckeye at 8:37am 03.24.08 Big Boats 4/1400 We're new owners of a 1996 Catalina 400 and are in the process of buying a dinghy and outboard. Our
Head noise (1) Sailspro at 9:15am 03.24.08 Big Boats 4/1671 I recently purchased an 04' Catalina 387. It came with an automatic head. Because I can't remember t
Windlass requirements irishbuckeye at 8:50am 03.24.08 Big Boats 3/1953 We have recently purchased a 1996 Catalina 400 that has the original "up only" windlass on it. We n
Had a nice sail last weekend (2) CharlieCobra at 8:47am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1081 and just got some pics.
Gelcoat, ding and minor crack repair; also polishing her up. Nik at 9:20am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1360 Hello all,Just purchased a 1987 Macgregor 26d. She looks to be in real good condition but has a f
Tacking Don Guillette at 9:38am 03.24.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 14/3450 Here's how I tack a boat. Others probably have a different approach but this one works for me.Firs
Bimini & Dodger for S2 9.2A RevHed at 9:36am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1900 I'm looking at a 1980 S2 9.2A. It doesn't have a Dodger nor Bimini. I'd like to put them on it. I
Slipping into gear Tom23254 at 11:05am 03.24.08 Big Boats 3/1038 Does anyone have any idea as to what would cause a Yanmar 62 in a 42 Hunter to leave neautral and sl
Failed Rudder Castle Weld csobalvarro at 11:37am 03.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1571 Was out sailing in very lite air and about 40' of water when my steering suddenly got VERY heavy. Lo
advise wandener 30 at 10:27am 03.24.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/865 looking for info, on best place to locate ST60 depth transducer, changing segnet speed ' depth to ST
converting tiller to wheel reshooth at 10:30am 03.24.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1611 Has anyone ever converted a cat 27 to wheel steering from tiller. I am wondering how happy you were
Engine drags sometimes when starting,.. SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jack at 11:56am 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2128 A few weeks ago I posted a question about the engine starting {turning over} like the batteries were
shifter cable for beneteau 38 windsmaker at 12:45pm 03.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1458 Hey I just got a beneteau first 38 .. sails great. I'm going to have a lot of questons.. The shif
fractional rig versus masthead rig serenity4u2 at 3:37pm 03.24.08 Ask All Sailors 15/4727 My friends, I posted a question regarding critics of fractional rigs. I did so in September. I also

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Proper Course PaulK at 7:16pm 12.04.21 OK. I threw in the towel a couple of days ago. But, I am unconvinced that L (J105) can sail whate
New Capri 18 Owner shemandr at 6:43pm 12.04.21 Sail looks to have a pretty good shape!
New Capri 18 Owner (2) thedude at 6:36pm 12.04.21 Good news, she floats and sails. Went out today and sailed for about three hours while figuring the
What color for your Bimini? SailingLoto at 6:26pm 12.04.21 I personally can't stand the Pacific blue, navy is tolerable. I like your tan idea and haven't not
Proper Course Jumpstart at 6:22pm 12.04.21 My proper course as leeward boat is any course that is fastest for me to get to the mark. In the exa
Getting cables to reach bus bar Tom J at 6:09pm 12.04.21 Thanks. If joining two cables with a bolt is considered good practice it certainly will be the easi
Proper Course Jumpstart at 6:06pm 12.04.21 What? Rule makes no mention of compass course. Proper course could very well be 10-15 degrees above
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 5:34pm 12.04.21 it is the invisible handicap, i thought using email and other written comm methods would level the f
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 5:21pm 12.04.21 How serious would you take an email from someone that is 1500 miles away, never set eyes on or insp
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line LeeandRick at 5:19pm 12.04.21 The way we always depowerded the spinnaker is simply head off, and hide the chute behind the main.
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line shemandr at 5:14pm 12.04.21 The J series of video's, I think with regard to the J24, is to blow the vang first i.e. de-power the
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? shemandr at 5:09pm 12.04.21 Thank you for your service and I'm sorry you had to give your hearing. I know another guy who did t
Proper Course shemandr at 5:05pm 12.04.21 OK. I threw in the towel a couple of days ago. But, I am unconvinced that L (J105) can sail whatev
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 4:55pm 12.04.21 I'd like to play poker with you. Not really, I'm really bad at it. And I'm sorry about the word "G
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? shemandr at 4:53pm 12.04.21 . Another NYer. "Money Talks, Nobody Walks!" I remember the tag line but can't remember the busine
Single handing WI Rigger at 4:47pm 12.04.21 Will I think I understand. Could you give me an example? please thanks Ric
Third Propulsion Option dLj at 4:39pm 12.04.21 Why not get a good sculling oar set up. On a 25 foot Hunter, that should work well.... dj p.s. I t
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line dlochner at 4:29pm 12.04.21 The way we always depowerded the spinnaker is simply head off, and hide the chute behind the main.
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Head Sail at 4:25pm 12.04.21 How serious would you take an email from someone that is 1500 miles away, never set eyes on or inspe
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? dlochner at 4:23pm 12.04.21 Money talks ... Another NYer. "Money Talks, Nobody Walks!" I remember the tag line but can't r

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