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carbon fiber masts mike amory at 8:20am 01.16.08 Other Sailboats 5/1226 Any thoughts on the horizontal crazing that occurs on the carbon fiber freedom masts?
Rope Doug4bass at 8:24am 01.16.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1112 Anyone know what rope manufacturer/dealer Catalina uses for OEM lines?Thanks
The time has come Ross at 9:19am 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 78/4563 the walrus said to speak of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax and cabbages and kings,
honda 2 hp. alans at 9:08am 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1465 hi, befor i buy the 4 hp. suzuki i had a look at honda 2 hp. it only weighs 26 lbs. and is air coole
Brand new Teak jaydog5000 at 8:46am 01.31.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1184 What would you all use on brand new teak pieces. They are all extirior pieces suchs as rails, hatch
Recommendations for 12 Volt DVM Steve Brown at 10:41am 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1226 I would like to pick up a nice DVM for electrical trouble-shooting on my boat. I would really like
oat show observations letterman at 10:14am 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1235 I wonder why?...If the salon table is firmly bolted down, that the middle is not a door, like the N
fellow sailors replacement Antoine at 10:05am 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 30/1679 Hi fellow sailors!Does any of you had to replace a fellow sailors on your sailboat.I have to cha
Need HELP with mainsheet rigging, Newport 17.5 rowellcf at 11:18am 01.16.08 Newport 5/2884 I have an older Newport 17.7 (1975) that has no way to rig the main sheet. No traveller, no oth
Keel Kevin at 11:32am 01.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1278 I have taken my keel down. Never done that before. Was much easier than I had thought. I have clean
Need help w/ rigging rowellcf at 11:35am 01.16.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/2278 I need help figuring out how to rig a main sheet on an older Newport 17.5 Some fittings must be m
ODay 37 Rubrail - where to purchase? Steve21966 at 10:49am 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1578 Doing a refit (yes, I am nuts) and need to replace the rubrail - can anyone tell me if they know of
NPT & NPS Mismatch continued Manny at 11:57am 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1046 Okay, we all know we aren't supposed thread thru-hulls, valves, etc with mismatched threads. But I a
Lake Powell Trip Mark at 12:29pm 01.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1081 I am thingking about going to Lake Powell. Has anybody put there boat in the lake and how was it? I
good source for sail track slides sand sailor at 1:19pm 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 39/2151 nm
Used Trailer Allan at 3:35pm 01.16.08 Newport 5/2274 I am seeking a used trailer for my 1978 27 Newport, beam 9'2" Draft4'3" Weight 6500 pounds. Willing
Forestay Replacement jaydog5000 at 2:04pm 01.16.08 Ask All Sailors 18/5443 I want to first thank everyone for the help guideing me with my new furler questions. I am also goi
OLD SAIL HAL at 11:02pm 01.16.08 Smaller Boats 4/768
Beneteau Capt.m at 10:43pm 01.16.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1147 I am sad to say that I have just parted with my O'Day 39. Although the moment is sad, the future is
Fresh-Water System Problem cmorin at 11:32pm 01.16.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 19/4415 I am having a problem with the fresh water system on our 1989 Catalina 30. The problem is two fold

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Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 1:50pm 11.14.21
WAAS or wasn't senang at 1:49pm 11.14.21 If I remember correctly it has to do with the weeknumber being coded up to 999 and then starting aga
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 1:46pm 11.14.21
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy dlochner at 1:35pm 11.14.21 Hi Dave, hoping this gives you a better idea. Thank you. So long as the halyard is strong enough
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) dlochner at 1:32pm 11.14.21 If the wind is blowing and there are 1-3 ft waves it will be faster to sail than motor. When passag
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 1:08pm 11.14.21 And smells and consistency of water.
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 1:00pm 11.14.21
WAAS or wasn't Davidasailor26 at 1:00pm 11.14.21 Tom is close - GPS had a rollover of its dates a little while back. Like Y2K but with the dates in t
Forestay and furling genoa chip veres at 12:56pm 11.14.21 That second hole in the forward chainplate is just there. Perhaps it can be used if the forestay is
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina PaulK at 12:51pm 11.14.21 If the boat never left dry dock and has no engine, the yard must have some idea where they have put
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 12:13pm 11.14.21 Could the white smoke be steam? The water could be from the raw water pump. Look for water at the
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 12:12pm 11.14.21 200141
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 seadaddler at 11:48am 11.14.21 I got very lucky when WM would have Bogo sale on Lewmar winches every year and I saved even more by
Water in Engine Pan? Benny17441 at 11:37am 11.14.21 If it is due, is due. Look at hoses and clamps. Does it smell like coolant or water?
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 11:37am 11.14.21 Thanks again.
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina (7) rdmerhar at 11:14am 11.14.21 No engine, no steering wheel, slots cut near entrance and friend Ralph.
Beneteau 331- Replace head (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 11.14.21 I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan. Excellent choice. I recently change
Add a battery Richard19068 at 11:06am 11.14.21 In case of emergency the switch is temporarily set to Both to get the engine started and then ret
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 11:00am 11.14.21 I agree I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan.
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina (5) rdmerhar at 10:59am 11.14.21 More pics, inside was stained and two long slots were cut by entry, maybe for lights. I used duct ta

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