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How many Ranger 37's were built? Michael J16039 at 10:36pm 02.02.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1959 Curious as to if anyone know how many were built. And where I could find some specs. Looks like a gr
keel stepped mast & water in bilge John at 10:56pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3513 With all the rain we've been having here recently, I am getting a lot of water in my bilge. My boat
SO... I just came back from the Boat Show (Dallas) SceptreSailor at 11:42pm 02.02.08 Catalina 310 5/1842 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 8/1374 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 6/1221 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 2/1691 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 2/2137 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 9/4946 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 7/2787 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 10/10768 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 14/2925 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 9/1357 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 29/2158 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 7/1150 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

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Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? shemandr at 2:37pm 12.04.21 "I like your boat and want to buy it" does sound scam-ish. I've sold a number of boats and rarely w
Single handing Will Gilmore at 2:36pm 12.04.21 Needle and colored thread. Do it in pairs. The first set of markings are to plumb the depth, the se
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line dlochner at 2:35pm 12.04.21 I always thought the best and fastest way to de-power a spinnaker is to completely release the guy.
H26 stay & shroud t-connectors. MrEd at 2:33pm 12.04.21 Or you could just open a bottle of wine. Fashion retainers by carving the artificial cork into a pro
H23 Anchor Locker Crazy Dave Condon at 2:20pm 12.04.21 Oops. I did not look close. Loosing my marbles @rgranger. However you need to visit us.
Bimini for 1995 Hunter 26. sail sfbay at 2:19pm 12.04.21 Do an internet search on "1995 Hunter 26 bimin images" to see lots of bimini examples. Buy an on-lin
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line shemandr at 2:11pm 12.04.21 I always thought the best and fastest way to de-power a spinnaker is to completely release the guy.
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close. Deeseas at 2:02pm 12.04.21 You can buy a new valve at any R.V. store, it's the same valve they use for grey water on R.V.'s.
What color for your Bimini? Dalliance at 1:51pm 12.04.21
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line LeeandRick at 1:42pm 12.04.21 Never on a spinnaker! In a broach it is best to let the spinnaker fly unrestrained. If the spin sh
H23 Anchor Locker rgranger at 1:34pm 12.04.21 Would be better if you moved back home so I could help you. You got my number. Call you wascal H
Solar Eclipse for Penguins kappykaplan at 1:33pm 12.04.21 Heard about this full solar eclipse on the news this morning. Tks for sharing the links.
Third Propulsion Option (1) rgranger at 1:29pm 12.04.21 Am I missing something? Is this what you are trying to do? llars and you can get a nice Tohatsu
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? (1) walt at 1:23pm 12.04.21 I probably wont do any more since I think it solved my original problem of possibly not being safe.
Third Propulsion Option Benny17441 at 1:11pm 12.04.21 As a third method of propulsion, I have Tow Insurance. It provides an extra motor and don't have to
H23 Anchor Locker Crazy Dave Condon at 12:49pm 12.04.21 Would be better if you moved back home so I could help you. You got my number. Call you wascal
Bimini for 1995 Hunter 26. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:45pm 12.04.21 The Bimini offered by the forum store were made to fit the hunter 26/260. For both boats the model y
Getting cables to reach bus bar Davidasailor26 at 12:29pm 12.04.21 You can use a power post to add an extension to the thruster cable. Or instead of a negative ground
Mods to our 35s5 (5) Hollyberry at 12:03pm 12.04.21 Thanks everyone! One last niggling detail on the V berth... somehow the cushions were not made to m
Third Propulsion Option capta at 11:57am 12.04.21 One of the problems that comes to mind is moving the motor from the rail, to the bracket on the ster

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