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Squealing wheel agaliha at 8:30pm 02.18.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1216 The wheel of my B361 (2002) squeals slightly when I turn it counterclockwise. Anyone know how to pr
450 Passage Topics Phuketpassage450 at 10:17pm 02.18.08 Big Boats 3/1125 Hi all,Thanks to all those who have taken the time to post excellant info. I would like to start
Bleach vs. Waste Marine John at 2:00am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 31/2773 I've been refinishing some of the teak inside my boat. I misplaced the $30 bottle of teak cleaner I'
Adding Sail slugs and shackles (1) Dan D at 2:04am 02.19.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1251 I bought sail slugs and shackles from Sailrite and am planning to install them this Spring (can't co
Any 30 9.2C for sale on the West Coast? h2ojem at 2:03am 02.19.08 S2 0/1277 We are looking for a 9.2C in good condition for the PNW/West Coast. Any help would be appreciated!
Surveyor in or near Worton, Md Clark at 12:49am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1335 A friend is shopping for a larger boat and has been admiring one located in Whorton, Md. Can you gu
PHRF for a 25 Boat n Bus at 2:59am 02.19.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2679 I'm thinking about doing the 'Beer Can' racing in the Bay this summer and was wondering if anyone ha
Pacific Seacraft Warren Milberg at 3:36am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2553 Can anyone confirm that Pacific Seacraft has gone belly up? A friend of mine who lives in NC said i
Anchoring in Lake Montauk seadaddler at 4:36am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 12/11513 Starting to plan some trips for 2008.Has anyone anchored out in lake montauk with a 5 ft draft.Fri
Mechanical Question.... Paul H at 5:43am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 52/3404 I was out in my boat yesterday, moving it from one marina to another...about a 30nm trip. When we sl
Lancer40 specifications sharon lapin at 6:18am 02.19.08 Lancer 1/1743 I recently purchased a Lancer40 motorsail (actually 38' with a 2' swim platform), and am in the proc
Bottom Paint suds22334 at 6:40am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1246 My time is up it is time for a bottom job on my 30 footer.Saw Pettit at the boat show. Has anyone us
Intercoastal along Gulf Coast r. gallagher at 5:56am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1555 I have been reading a lot on the internet about the Altantic Intercoastal Waterway but have not foun
the best way to remove chalk on boot stripe? Chuck711 at 7:27am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1331 What's the best way to remove chalk on boot stripe? I think it's from the gelcoat oxidation.........
harmonic oscillation Bob V at 8:34am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1448 I have a radar reflector mounted on my backstay in what is a pretty typical installation. My C42 ha
27' help please Barry15458 at 8:36am 02.19.08 Ericson 1/2046 Am desperately seeking the bases (4) for the stern pulpit for a 1975 27' Ericson. If you have any i
Johnson 6 HP longshaft motor Mac at 8:36am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1411 I need your imput. I used this motor on my Mac 25 all last summer and it ran really well. It is a
Mast and rigging question Sailtome at 8:47am 02.19.08 Catalina 22 9/1855 I just picked up a catalina 22 from 1980. The stick is bent and I have tracked down another mast of
keel bolt repair dave at 8:58am 02.19.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1022 When taking my keel off for repair, I noticed the bolts that hold the keel pin assembly to the hull
What Books Info Heading South seadaddler at 11:41am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1072 I am hoping to Sail my boat To Florida next fall.I am constantly reading other forums and listening

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Worth the Cutter Rig? jssailem at 11:56am 11.15.21 You can't have everything... Boats are a compromise on the water. Comfort or Speed Affordable or
PacificNW Weather Wet with intermittent Rain followed by damp drizzle JRacer at 11:53am 11.15.21 Just a normal day in Seattle. :biggrin:
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 (1) Dalliance at 11:42am 11.15.21
Worth the Cutter Rig? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:34am 11.15.21 A clean bottom will do more to increase speed than almost anything else. Like with women, some boat
Water in Engine Pan? Ralph Johnstone at 11:21am 11.15.21 I pulled the dipstick and it shows black rom the new oil. But, but, but, new oil is clear not bla
De Persia Automatic Bailer shemandr at 11:05am 11.15.21
Worth the Cutter Rig? SailorElliot at 11:00am 11.15.21 Flickas are for people who enjoy the trip more than getting to the destination. Is the bottom clean
Worth the Cutter Rig? PaulK at 10:47am 11.15.21 Flickas are for people who enjoy the trip more than getting to the destination. Is the bottom clean?
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Justin_NSA at 10:36am 11.15.21 We bought Bella with a faulty refrigeration unit. So for a couple years we just loaded it with ice.
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) Alan Gomes at 10:13am 11.15.21 Hello! Sorry I made my initial post so unclear. For future reference, I cruised at over 5 knots wi
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Tater at 10:11am 11.15.21 Even later and new to the forum and I don't have a large boat. I do know a little about refrigeratio
prop shaft flange bolt size Claude L.-Auger at 9:57am 11.15.21 A few options might work: You could try to find a socket calibrated in 64th. Between 5/8 and 11/16
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy Claude L.-Auger at 9:45am 11.15.21 Hi Claude, I am very interested in your setup for the dinghy. This looks like it could be a great
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy Claude L.-Auger at 9:39am 11.15.21 Thank you. So long as the halyard is strong enough and the lead from the mast head is fair, then it
Water in Engine Pan? (1) SawyerCurt at 9:25am 11.15.21 Just to be clear, you are talking about water in the fiberglass catch basin under the engine as poin
Worth the Cutter Rig? SailorElliot at 9:17am 11.15.21 No, it won't provide any more speed. It will give you more heavy weather options. That would be t
Worth the Cutter Rig? dlochner at 9:09am 11.15.21 The big advantage for a twin headsail approach is stability. The 2 sails, when poled out, keep the b
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) dlochner at 9:07am 11.15.21 Hello! Sorry I made my initial post so unclear. For future reference, I cruised at over 5 knots wi
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting Jim szczublewski at 9:01am 11.15.21 used a angle grinder to take off the non skid pattern and then used kiwi grip.
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 8:59am 11.15.21 No - small amount of water in pan below the engine - the engine is in one piece. I pulled the dips

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