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I have an S37, on which the steaming light is out. On this particular boat, the steaming light is a
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I have an S37, on which the steaming light is out. On this particular boat, the steaming light is a
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Proper Course
Sandy Stone at 7:36am 12.02.21
The crucial point is how the overlap was achieved - if the leeward boat initially became overlapped
Proper Course
Stu Jackson at 7:25am 12.02.21
Perhaps a definition of "proper course" would be helpful? If W was laying the mark on a reach, then
Running wires
Windpilot at 7:11am 12.02.21
Not sure about a 33.5 but on my 99 410 there are cable conduits with wire pulling lines. They are di
Reefing Rig Change
Sailfanatic at 7:04am 12.02.21
Personally I prefer two line reefing. They can both be led to the cockpit if desired. I have only
Score of the day!
PaulK at 6:59am 12.02.21
I like the courses from UCONN that provide college credits to smart High Schoolers.
Outboard interna fue tank
justsomeguy at 6:53am 12.02.21
If I'm not mistaken, the small Mercury outboards are identical to Tohatsu outboards, so you could tr
Proper Course
PaulK at 6:53am 12.02.21
The relevant rule is 17 - ON THE SAME TACK; PROPER COURSE If a boat clear astern becomes overlapped
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 6:42am 12.02.21
I just sold my boat privately. I had it listed on SBO and one other reputable site. I had numerous
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
DougM at 6:20am 12.02.21
I just sold my boat privately. I had it listed on SBO and one other reputable site. I had numerous i
Roller Furling Main Issue
leo310 at 6:18am 12.02.21
had the same problem, found the mast rake was wrong got a rigger to ajust the mast and boom angle.
Roller Furling Main Issue
DayDreamer41 at 5:51am 12.02.21
Have a look at this, I know its says Hunter but its for a Charleston Spar furling main system https:
Outboard interna fue tank
sail sfbay at 5:49am 12.02.21
How much capacity do you want? Might look for a Moeller Marine Portable Fuel Tanks | Moeller Marine
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
Captain Larry-DH at 5:30am 12.02.21
Most people today are quite wary of scammers, and would expect the buyer to ask detailed questions a
Roller Furling Main Issue   (1)
sail sfbay at 5:23am 12.02.21
Good start...........I understand you have a Charleston Spar in-mast. Refer to pages 16- for mainten
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT   (3)
RoyS at 4:57am 12.02.21
Exterior sweating can happen. Also, with an original propeller shaft packing assembly, water can be
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
ifmdalvey at 4:53am 12.02.21
I don't think any of us were suggesting you were a scammer. Scams often start with "I really like
Reefing Rig Change
Joe at 4:41am 12.02.21
I think you'd have better luck by simply doing a google search for mainsail reefing systems. You ca
Proper Course
dlochner at 4:36am 12.02.21
My head's spinning. :banghead: Clarity. Please. @Stu Jackson, Clarity? We're talking racing ru
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit
dlochner at 4:35am 12.02.21
Heading in a little different direction, consider Cayuga Wooden Boatwork in Ithaca NY. They restored

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