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Jibe time Brian M H23 at 3:09am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1422 We all know how dangerous an uncontrolled jibe can be! the other night I was out for a 2 hour 11p-1
B.O,8.T. ........Diesel Eng. Help sailortonyb Allied Mis at 3:48am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1390 I'm at work now and wont be home for another week. I am completely retarded when it comes to engines
Windlass for 320 Rick at 4:24am 07.12.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1280 We are currently looking to install a windlass in the anchor locker of our 2001 Hunter 320 and are w
shaft+stuffing box replacement scottish at 4:45am 07.12.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/2247 Sailors.... Problem: i think i have barnikles growing on my shaft inside my stuffing box.
Lake Travis Austin TX Pitman at 5:10am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1695 I am moving to Austin and would like to take my boat with me. Is Lake Travis a good sailing lake an
H23 Companionway Hatch Question ADHunter23 at 6:17am 07.12.07 Smaller Boats 6/1218 I purchased my Hunter used and I am sorry to say that the previous owner lost the OEM companionway h
Dropping anchor w/ no motor Ben16737 at 6:32am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 22/3496 Somebody posted a funny story here the other day about the WRONG way to drop anchor under sail, as o
Wireing questions: Stereo and lights to battery. Nevermind530 at 6:39am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1717 I have a 17' Vagabond Day sailor, There is no power on the boat currently. I want to wire an old car
Deck Compression Sam at 6:46am 07.12.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1206 It appears that there is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deck compression underneath my mast (the fore and aft
Cruising savanna river from augusta to ocean... jim at 6:58am 07.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/767 and then sailing up the coast to charleston.I am planning a new adventure...I have never been down
A comment... Alan at 9:37am 07.12.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 14/3209 Learning basic sailing skills is not enough. Skills must be practiced and weather conditions challe
Mooring Ball Info Falcon14980 at 8:02am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1372 I recently anchored a 36 ft. sailboat on a mooring ball. It's on a Texas lake that can get pretty w
Rigging (1) ACR42 at 7:56am 07.12.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1037 Greetings,Just Last week I acquired a 1960 Ospray Hull #5724, Class #310 Condition fair to good. No
Spinnaker with Main up Dan2296 at 10:10am 07.12.07 Big Boats 8/1253 1987 Legend 45I inherited a huge symetrical spinnaker and pole with my Legend 45 - no sock. I'll
1985 to 88 27' Catalina tomc23570 at 10:42am 07.12.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1598 I am going to look at 3 27" Catalinas next week. Can anyone give me any advise about what problems I
Main sail halyard JCT at 10:31am 07.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/965 I would like to run the main sail halyrad back to the cockpit but the sail batons are catching on th
Back stay tension NYSail at 10:15am 07.12.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/2343 Hello all,I am new to tuning my rig on my 1986 Pearson P36-2 and have a basic question (for now...
Trailoring a 27' Catalina tomc23570 at 10:13am 07.12.07 Trailer Sailors 14/5180 I am thinking about buying a 27' Catalina. I would like to use it on the coast and on a small inland
Cruising savanna river from augusta to ocean... jim at 10:57am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 38/19856 and then sailing up the coast to charleston on a mac 26s.I am planning a new adventure...I have ne
Blue Water Boat Survey jaydog5000 at 10:59am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 24/10468 I am taking a survey to see what boats you all would purchase to use in open waters under the size o

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Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle Two Sails at 6:53am 09.22.21 Yes, mine was fairly easy. But it was not "Plug and Play" for my MarineAire 16kBTU. I had to do s
Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle Two Sails at 6:53am 09.22.21 Thank you all for insights! I think now I am trending towards the Dometic ECD for more of a direct
Cabin sizing on the 361 3 cabin version? BigEasy at 6:52am 09.22.21
Yanmar 3jh3e seawater pump - impeller (2) sail sfbay at 6:51am 09.22.21 Gear driven seawater pump. See diagrams below of the side of the engine aft and below the alternator
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known Will Gilmore at 6:36am 09.22.21 I try to get a sail in on his birthday each year in his honor of what he taught. I love that idea.
Yanmar 3jh3e seawater pump - impeller kloudie1 at 6:33am 09.22.21 That engine is notorious for the crappy access to the water pump. The pump is crammed back in there
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known jssailem at 6:05am 09.22.21 Will, I feel pain in the mourning that envelops you and your family. At the same time I feel the jo
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known Pagan Baby at 6:04am 09.22.21 A touching tribute Will. My condolences on your loss.
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? (1) sailme88 at 5:56am 09.22.21 I installed the KUUMA as well. In the attached pic you can see the winterization manifold. When all
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? Admiral at 5:45am 09.22.21 Have you considered on of the small 110volt instant hot water? I am not sure how well they would wo
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known rgranger at 5:43am 09.22.21 Will, I don't have any words. You are in my thoughts today. Best!
Selden Furler - jib jam pbeckett at 5:25am 09.22.21 Correction - Selden Furlex 200, not 100, I hit the wrong key and didn't catch until posted
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known Joe23455 at 4:47am 09.22.21 Will, I am sorry for your loss of your dad, he lived a full life and inspired you greatly ! I know y
trailer extension Grotto at 4:41am 09.22.21 Don't have a good shot of it during deployment-- but if you have stock original trailer the main
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known SFS at 4:38am 09.22.21 Will, I am so sorry. I'll be sending you a PM, and I will let my Dad know later this morning. I'm
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known DougM at 3:49am 09.22.21
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known Joe at 3:42am 09.22.21 A beautiful testament to your dad. Thanks for sharing it with us. Losing your parents is confusing.
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known Captain Larry-DH at 3:19am 09.22.21
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known danstanford at 2:30am 09.22.21 Your tribute is warm and wonderful, thanks for sharing and please accept my condolences.
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known garymalmgren at 2:04am 09.22.21 Thank you, Will. I feel privileged to have been told his and your story. Gary

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