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SO... I just came back from the Boat Show (Dallas) SceptreSailor at 11:42pm 02.02.08 Catalina 310 5/1809 Not a huge event like other cities, and mainly the dark side (Power Boats), but I have to say after
Varnish - re-visited (1) Jim Seamans at 2:00am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1372 Well I just placed the last coat of varnish on the wood this morning. Things are looking good. Fina
Add a sprit for the Asymetrical? (1) Andy1237 at 2:09am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1216 Who will be the first of you to get this for the A-kite? Looks like a nice set up. Where is Santa
Play in Rudder Stu T at 2:30am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1680 I have an Oceanis 321. For the past three years I have been hearing a thumping noise coming from un
mizzen mast Captain Raleigh at 3:39am 02.03.08 Irwin 2/2113 Water that collects inside the mast seeps out the bottom, where it sits on top of the mast step. my
What is advantage of loose footed main sail? LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 4:16am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4852 Could anyone please comment on the pros/cons of a loose footed mainsail? I am currently sailing an O
Advice on headsail fabric Don at 5:08am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2754 I have a hunter 340. I need a new headsail and have tried to research several fabric types. In fact,
Norseman 44 Center Cockpit DJW at 4:52am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 10/10694 I would like your thoughts on a mid 80's Bob Perry designed Norseman 44 CC. We have been kicking ar
plumbing joefusa at 5:37am 02.03.08 Catalina 30 14/2865 i'm in the process of restoring hull 543 and i'm up to the plumbing. thinking about hot water and pr
replacing grippers on the mainsail traveler rottiesrule at 5:39am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1406 Unfortunately the grippers on the traveler are worn and need replacement. Do I need to replace the e
gas consumption Talmadge at 6:26am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1217 What kind of fuel milage does a MacGregor 26 get with the typical 50 horse 4 stroke engine . Dont ow
Garmin GPS Roy at 7:33am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1132 I will replace a loran with GPS on my boat. I am considering the Garmin 545 model. Does anyone have
Kayak vs Whale Bob V at 7:56am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1346 I've been having a bit of trouble uploading this movie but I'm going to try once more. Open the lin
Masthead sheaves Netrick at 7:52am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1259 I have a question about the masthead of the 80 Mac 25. Is it possible to replace the sheaves, and wh
Just Another Miserable Day In Paradise (1) Dick Dixon at 8:02am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 29/2128 On Saturday my sailing buddy, Capt. Ron, and I took advantage of the beautiful clear skies and mid 6
Low stern on 473 Jester II at 8:22am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1506 Has anyone experience of the 473's stern rub rail being under water? I have a gen set installed in t
new model catalina 375 Don S/V ILLusion at 9:58am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1138 Just saw the pics of catalina's new 375 and can't help notice the similarities with contemporary Hun
Boat Shopping in Southern Cal MABell at 10:31am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1224
Mast Strength - Bosum Chair and Hammack Mike at 1:07pm 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1040 How strong is the mast and rigging for a MacGregor 26? Is the mast and shrouds strong enough to use
It's a grand old flag SailboatOwners.com at 2:02pm 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1310

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Catalina 30 Terminal block? Ward H at 8:48am 11.17.21 Might be good to note that the posted diagram is a schematic of the electrical, not an actual diagra
Catalina 30 Terminal block? Kingjim91 at 8:06am 11.17.21
Masthead main halyard sheave? PlaneTom at 8:01am 11.17.21 I had some hard to hoist halyards when I bought the boat and thought it was the sheaves. Turned ou
Worth the Cutter Rig? SailorElliot at 7:54am 11.17.21 The 90% is designed to fit the Forestay and likely will not fit as a staysail without being altered
PacificNW Weather Wet with intermittent Rain followed by damp drizzle Stu Jackson at 7:52am 11.17.21 This is NOT normal. Repeat, NOT normal. I've lived here for now six Novembers. It is NOT normal.
WTB 23.5 or 240 in PNW PNWSailing at 7:52am 11.17.21 No problem posting this, but we do ask that people with boats to sell contact you via email or priv
Masthead main halyard sheave? PlaneTom at 7:50am 11.17.21 Maybe I'm misinterpreting your comment, but not sure I buy that the masthead "fitting" has to come
Add a battery acudavid at 7:42am 11.17.21 Richard19068 said: Does anyone think it odd
WTB 23.5 or 240 in PNW Phil Herring at 7:40am 11.17.21 No problem posting this, but we do ask that people with boats to sell contact you via email or priva
door kit for 1996 bennetau oceanis 400 sail sfbay at 7:38am 11.17.21 Ditto Zarcor.............that is what my Hunter 46 has.
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 7:38am 11.17.21 I ordered 6:1 ratcheting blocks from Nautos and finally got a chance to test them last week. With th
Looking for advice. Crusair supply valve jssailem at 7:35am 11.17.21 Looks like a DIY plumber with a Lowes credit card rushed the boat to create a usable winterizing sys
Water Heater temp setting Allan12210 at 7:29am 11.17.21 Thank you everyone. I will explore the mixing valve. I found my post when I added a mixing valve
door kit for 1996 bennetau oceanis 400 (1) Justin_NSA at 7:28am 11.17.21 Are you thinking of the Zarcor doors. Pricey but highly recommended on here Companionway Doors by Za
Hello, new 25 owner with questions! Project_Mayhem at 7:27am 11.17.21 After going through a storm I found the lower gudgeon had broken. I ordered a new, and much improved
US SPARS Question joker460 at 7:08am 11.17.21 Thats a simple part to attach the spreader arm to the crossmember. You can easily make one by drill
US SPARS Question DougM at 6:59am 11.17.21 Thats a simple part to attach the spreader arm to the crossmember. You can easily make one by drilli
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 6:38am 11.17.21 This would be a GREAT LEARNING FUN trip from Baltimore to Chicago! Agreed Alan - The big question
Water in Engine Pan? Alansails at 6:32am 11.17.21 Where is Middle River? There is another post on this site form someone in Chicago looking to buy a
Looking for advice. Crusair supply valve RitSim at 6:18am 11.17.21 Probably less of an issue in fresh water but still should be gone. Groco makes a flush kit for thes

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