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Best time of year for the North Channel Scott B at 9:00pm 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 28/4481 We're headed up to the North Channel, Lake Huron, this summer for 2 weeks. We have 2 windows of opp
tiny leak Shoaldrafter at 8:17pm 02.19.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1258 I have an O'Day 26 and have developed a tiny leak. I have seen leaks all over boats and have fixed
Help buying a compact GPS/Chartplotter unit BaySailerBill at 9:33pm 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1542 I could use a little help from the experts choosing my first GPS/Chartplotter unit.I own a 1973 Od
Mac 25 trailer upgrades Max 7814 at 10:50pm 02.19.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1170 I just purchased a Mac 25 and wonder if I should upgrade the trailer a bit. Maybe wider bunks? The
Jib Sheet Lines Syversens at 12:20am 02.20.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2192 Hello all, we have a 99 361 and I have a question about the jbi sheets. they run thru a block on a t
135 or 150 genoa? Capnedo at 12:47am 02.20.08 Smaller Boats 8/3714 I have a C25 tall rig that I've sailed for about 6 years. My sails are shot and should be; they're
Sailing up the Potomac. Benny17441 at 1:57am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 13/10340 We are planning a trip to go up the Potomac into Washington DC. My question is, how easy or difficu
Bottom Paint for 216 scottg at 2:21am 02.20.08 Smaller Boats 5/1184 I need to paint my 216 bottom. At purchase, I was told I had to use a specific paint or I could "mel
Topping lift WindRose24502 at 2:18am 02.20.08 Smaller Boats 3/1039 H22 sailers, what do you do with the topping lift when sailing? Do you take it off the boom and tie
stanchion repair on an oday 27 franz a at 3:00am 02.20.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1419 One of my stanchions for the lifeline broke off at the base (when I had a tarp covering the boat)- a
Mast redo rad at 2:38am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 17/1607 I am in the midst of a mast refit. I was planning on installing a spreader light in addition to the
Completed Varnish job (1) Jim Seamans at 5:58am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1008 These are the companionway doors I've working on for the last three weeks. Finished them off today a
Yanmar experts sailaway78 at 7:16am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1274 A 3gm Yanmar. Engine has approx. 1500 hours. It always runs perfect. But when it sits for two or
Galveston Bay to Mex.? in November? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 7:44am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1632 I know the norther Gulf can get pretty bad in November. South Texas is always rough.Does it get bet
ODAY GRAY TOUCH UP PAINT DON at 7:51am 02.20.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1906 I AM IN NEED OF GRAY ODAY TOUCH UP PAINT FOR HULL SCRATCHES. DOES ANY ON HAVE A SUPPLIER?DON
Who tipped Lake Erie and Lake levels up slightly Scott B at 9:23am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1319 Feb. 7 Great Lakes Level News .... Lake Erie tipped 4.7 metres or close to 15 ft..... downhill water
What Type Of Plastic Is The Fuel Tank Made From? Joe Mullee at 9:54am 02.20.08 Big Boats 5/1243 I have a 1983 H34 with the 25 gallon fuel tank (at least that's what it says on the label still atta
At 39 north and 76 west Ross at 9:51am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1212 the eclipse of the moon is starting to be visible through broken clouds. Try not to spill your glass
Barnaget Bay NJ GB NJ at 11:06am 02.20.08 Mid-Size Boats 11/3383 I have a 1984 H31 with 5'6" draft. I am looking at a house in Bayville with a lagoon. Does anyone
Sailboat charter Florida Keys Kathy and Ray at 12:34pm 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1618 Would like to bareboat charter sailboat in Key West or Key Largo in March for a couple of days. We w

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Mounted VHF Radio Codybear at 5:26am 11.20.21 For clarification, I did not order the boat with a VHF radio installed. That said, Catalina did incl
Raising the Mast Joe at 5:22am 11.20.21 I had a thought on that but didn't know what to call it. A telescopic pole sitting on the ground an
2000 Oceanis 411 Rudder Issue RenatoM at 5:21am 11.20.21 Thank you guys for great info. The surfaces on my rudder look really nice. Very light scratches and
Replacing the Exhaust Hose - 41DS JamesG161 at 5:17am 11.20.21 I'm concerned about the difficulty of effecting the sharp 180 bend If you use this hose which is*
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 5:10am 11.20.21 I must say I'm rather pleased how the Yanmar 3gm30 starts so easily even when it is cold. two or thr
What brand of charger do you use to equalize batteries Joe at 5:08am 11.20.21 Not to be judgmental, but with such a modern design boat it appears your battery charging system is
Anti overflow valve in fuel vent line? DeniseO30 at 4:36am 11.20.21 Fuel tank whistles are very common... Most of us have heard the sound when the tank truck was fillin
Replacing the Exhaust Hose - 41DS Sailgunner at 3:24am 11.20.21 The 3" elbows are around $40-$50. Where are you seeing $200? I used Centek and purchased at BoatiD.
Replacing the Exhaust Hose - 41DS Nodak7 at 1:50am 11.20.21 I looked into that and was shocked as how expensive they are - several hundred dollars each. Yeah
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 1:18am 11.20.21 You should add that one to the Sailing Playlist thread. -Will
PacificNW recovery Weather pattern: A dry weekend. jssailem at 9:48pm 11.19.21 Sorry Dave. Hope your not upset at the messenger. I tried to provide a little hope for relief, perha
Is it ok to leave Shower Sump constantly on while docked? Stu Jackson at 8:37pm 11.19.21 Stu I've had the water pressure off for at least a week, there could've been residual pressure in t
Anti overflow valve in fuel vent line? SJN at 8:08pm 11.19.21 Yes it does! Thank you for the fast reply and help!
Anti overflow valve in fuel vent line? Calif. Ted at 8:00pm 11.19.21 There's been various whistle type devices made that seem to fit your description, here's one: Barton
Anti overflow valve in fuel vent line? Alan Gomes at 8:00pm 11.19.21 Does it look like this?
PacificNW recovery Weather pattern: A dry weekend. SoSound at 7:58pm 11.19.21
Its funny Friday! dLj at 7:20pm 11.19.21 Well to get off skunks for change of pace... 4545201255563285 dj
Modifying the Galley Sink Drain Pipe - 41DS Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:08pm 11.19.21 'Twould have made a lot more sense just to run both drain lines down to a wye that connects 'em to a
Replacing the Exhaust Hose - 41DS dkinzer at 7:04pm 11.19.21 I looked into that and was shocked as how expensive they are - several hundred dollars each.
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 6:39pm 11.19.21 their tastes in beer may account for the skunks odor? ;) Apparently, since it appears they go for

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