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Converting an Icebox John J. Frank at 2:27am 03.09.07 Mid-Size Boats 17/2128 I am about to embark on converting my Icebox to a refrigerator and curious as to how you may have go
reefing on 321 Tom Chitwood at 3:26am 03.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1427 I have removed my main sail and didn't make notes on the reefing as it was removed. I thought I woul
NMMA says proposed emissions rule could hurt some Alan at 3:45am 03.09.07 Ask All Sailors 0/846 The National Marine Manufacturers Association is encouraging its boatbuilder members to submit comme
Schaeffer 750 & Hood 705/810/915LD Warren Milberg at 3:49am 03.09.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1102 Furler manuals available to anyone who wants to pay postage for them. If you have a need for one, o
Rudder nuts and bolts??? Sanman at 1:42am 03.09.07 Smaller Boats 3/951 Was in the back of the aft-berth in my 23.5 hooking up my solar panel...and noticed that the bolts w
Engine Key Switch on Catalina 310 Ray2325 at 3:38am 03.09.07 Catalina 310 3/2042 3 quick questions. On the engine control for my Catalina 310 is the that doesn't do too much except
Pulling a prop Chris at 7:03am 03.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/951 I have a new max prop to install on my 2000 model 321. I have figured out the new max prop, but won
Sail Trim question from Learn'n again. (1) Chuck R at 5:48am 03.09.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1979 Hi Don,In reading you book, I look at your drawing to see labeled on the port side "Fairlead Trac
stay with tiller or convert to wheel ? pcjrusso at 8:00am 03.09.07 Ask All Sailors 23/4510 I am new at sailing last summer I purchased my first sail boat a 1984 Catalina 27 tiller steer. I a
Rain-X on Vinyl Dodger Windows? Gary Wyngarden at 8:52am 03.09.07 Ask All Sailors 5/6007 I have a thought to put Rain-X on my vinyl dodger windows to shed the very occasional rain we get up
Hunter 18.5 Backstay bidwelj at 9:28am 03.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1235 I bought a Hunter 18.5 last fall and moved it home to do some clean up before putting it in at a new
what was she ellis at 6:37am 03.09.07 Ask All Sailors 19/1594 About 10 years ago I lived near San Pedro California and came across a boat I fell in love with....I
coolers -inside or outside tom farner at 11:34am 03.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/966 do you leave your coolers in the cabin on a three day trip or leave it out on top or the stern area.
Deck Core Thickness chrisferro at 12:20pm 03.09.07 Seidelmann 15/7266 I need to do some re-coring of my deck, and I'm pretty sure the original core material is 1/2 inch b
Lavac water usage Alan at 1:46pm 03.09.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/3866 I have a Lavac marine toilet on my sailboat. It works very well. With the Henderson Mark5 bilge pu
Heard of Victory Products? Marybeth and Rip at 1:19pm 03.09.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1111 I am looking at a combo steaming/foredeck light made by Victory Products. Has anyone heard of them o
Catalina Capri 26 Wanted Ken at 1:15pm 03.09.07 Smaller Boats 2/1246 I am searching to purchase a Capri 26 wing keel with diesel and trailer. Please contact me at kgelao
swim ladder Ahonui at 7:26pm 03.07.07 Catalina 22 5/1921 What is the best way to attach a swim ladder? I have been looling at them and would like one for my
445 vs 473 js at 7:11pm 03.07.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1230 looking for a centerline queen, 3 cabin 3 head. Have come up with 2. I was told by someone in the
Visiting Florida Charlie at 11:00pm 03.07.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/872 Hi Guys,I am visiting Florida to get away for the cold up in Canada and will be here until the end

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Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 7:09pm 06.11.21 Boudreaux and Marie took a little weekend getaway trip recently, and on checking out of the motel, B
12v Fridge/Freezer ronhanson01 at 6:52pm 06.11.21
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 6:25pm 06.11.21 ... They probably didn't have beer, either! In which case I'd rather be extinct.
PFD auto inflating quadrille38 at 6:21pm 06.11.21 I did the jump in to test the old cartridge before rearming it. Had my wife time my surfacing. To m
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. Ward H at 5:48pm 06.11.21
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 jssailem at 5:45pm 06.11.21 easier and cheaper than serving beer to 2 sumo wrestlers Probably. But would it be as much fun, an
reefing blocks for oday 322 jibmayhem at 5:36pm 06.11.21 Do you guys think I can put a balancing block inside my boom? Or does the boom need to be made for
12v Fridge/Freezer Stu Jackson at 5:32pm 06.11.21 Perhaps it's time for some of you to learn to use correct terminology. https://www.cruisersforum.co
AP not holding heading Davidasailor26 at 5:22pm 06.11.21 What setting do you have the autopilot on when it starts to wander (heading hold, nav to waypoint, w
Its funny Friday! Captain Larry-DH at 5:14pm 06.11.21 I've never thought of it like that, but now that you mention it, there is a very strong correlation
Communicate with 27 Hunter 1983 owners finefurn at 5:06pm 06.11.21 Glad to help any way that I can. What specifically do you have question on. I'd begin with what do
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations All U Get at 4:58pm 06.11.21 I would make CNG a deal-breaker. Otherwise there is a place next to BWI Airport. That area smells
Hunter 410 aft bulkhead noise uncledom at 4:19pm 06.11.21 When you lift off the mattress there are two main panels that run fore and aft which is what the mat
I bought a 2000 MacGregor 26 X, and looking for help on how to rig the boat. sail sfbay at 4:14pm 06.11.21 Welcome to the forum!! Oh the fun of owning a new sailboat is to figure out how to rig it!! Where
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 4:03pm 06.11.21 Here is a diagram I made when planning my boats instrument system. I believe you can connect yo
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 Fred at 4:00pm 06.11.21 If my preliminary and simplistic calculations are correct then tipping the boat by 7 degrees should
Whisker pole for an O'Day 28 - which one (1) sail sfbay at 3:43pm 06.11.21 I see Forespar specifies a HD 7-15 #407101 for your O'Day 28 with a 12.08' J dimension Whisker Pole
Keeping the bugs out. rgranger at 3:39pm 06.11.21
Using a trolling motor on small boat scottstef at 3:25pm 06.11.21 New to the site, still a sailing newbie relatively as well, this is exactly the conversation I was
reefing blocks for oday 322 AlastairLC at 3:18pm 06.11.21 Theoretically it brings the tack and the clew down at the same time. Theoretically.

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