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Norseman 44 Center Cockpit DJW at 4:52am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 10/10759 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 14/2920 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 5/1425 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 2/1233 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 6/1139 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 9/1356 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 5/1265 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 29/2153 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 2/1521 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 7/1149 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 5/1234
Mast Strength - Bosum Chair and Hammack Mike at 1:07pm 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1044 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 14/1319
Towing and Putting-In w/ a small truck Derelicte at 1:51pm 02.03.08 Smaller Boats 8/1555 Hey all: I've recently purchased an older Hunter 20, that probably weighs around 2000-2200 lbs unl
Installation of marine head Doug at 9:08pm 02.01.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1476 Marine head installationI will be replacing my port a potty head with a proper pump out head on my
Where can I get a new trailer for my 26S? Stan Breaux at 8:55pm 02.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1059 I've gotten to the point where I don't really trust my 1993 Macgrogor 26S trailer, anymore. Honestl
Power vs. Sail- another angle TimCup at 11:30pm 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1184 Warren's post a couple of days ago, asking about what we sail, got a lot of responses, and I was a l
Current International Electronic Chart Symbols ...... RichH at 11:54pm 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1340 Symbols for the latest S-57 ENC charts :
Y-30 Issues? palacegrand at 1:40am 02.02.08 Yamaha 1/2056 Hi Folks,I have a Yamaha 30 fixed in my sights. I've been aboard one at a brokers and love the lay
Espar vs Webasto Bob V at 1:15am 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 16/9350 I installed an Espar radiant heat system on my last boat and loved it. I was all set to buy the equ

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Proper Course shemandr at 5:45pm 12.02.21 . The rights were with the J-105 and they continue to exist under Rule 17 as long as the J-105 main
Winter Humidity in a Lake Erie boat LakeOntario270 at 5:36pm 12.02.21 I always bring the cushions home. This year my wife tried out her new steam cleaner on them. They
Hunter 33.5 parts jssailem at 5:17pm 12.02.21 If you can find two boats at attractive price, then buy boat and salvage the need parts to make one
Hunter 33.5 parts jssailem at 5:16pm 12.02.21 opportunity to purchase a 94 Hunter 33.5 for little dollars, You might find a salvage yard near an
Hunter 36 - thickness of metal forming the mast (so I can buy the right length rivets)? jssailem at 5:11pm 12.02.21 While it would be wonderful if another Hunter 36 owner told you the thickness of their mast, you may
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 Mr. Dave at 5:08pm 12.02.21 Call it a sixteenth berth...
Winter Humidity in a Lake Erie boat dlochner at 5:06pm 12.02.21 Next year, save your back. If fully charged batteries are better left on the boat. The colder they a
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 SFS at 5:04pm 12.02.21 I think he is sticking with the outboard he mentioned. So I'm wondering how he will utilize the vol
Proper Course jssailem at 5:03pm 12.02.21
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 NYSail at 5:01pm 12.02.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question HelloOutThere at 4:44pm 12.02.21 Don't trust the yanmar panel gauge! I used an inexpensive laser guage (Amazon or aliexpress). I thou
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 Mr. Dave at 4:12pm 12.02.21 You'll die of something horrible related to extreme exertion long before you could make any noticabl
Proper Course shemandr at 3:23pm 12.02.21 I have to admit appeal 46 seems to go against my case. If a boat passed me to leeward and then too
Proper Course Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 12.02.21 The more I read and think about this the more there is to unpack. First - Proper Course isn't neces
Proper Course DArcy at 3:16pm 12.02.21 Good discussions about rule 17. The answer to the question is a question - Did the J105 need to come
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing Tally Ho at 3:16pm 12.02.21
Its funny Friday! ShawnL at 2:52pm 12.02.21 We used to have a sign saying "Warning -- Do not look at the pretty red light with remaining good ey
Advice on replacing crazed and cracked portside fixed portlight on Catalina 310 Monheganlover at 2:50pm 12.02.21 Many thanks to all who helped with h suggestions! I was able to get the lens out in under an hour us
41DS Dish Drainer Drying Fan AndyL at 2:37pm 12.02.21 Well, there it is (the dish drainer fan/light switch) - right where RJM said it could be found. Tha
Aft Cabin Quarter Panel Door removal dave_and_dd at 2:32pm 12.02.21 I remove that panel on my 309 every time I do an oil change. Only takes me a couple min and makes th

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