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Arrrrrrrrrrrrgh! Warren Milberg at 3:44am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 19/1200 Over 70-deg here on the Chesapeake today. Gentle little breeze blowing. And my boat is up on the ha
Whats the best lo-cost WYFI and/or TV antenna? jack boats at 3:53am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1037 I'm curious to hear your opinions and favored mounting locations.Thanks, jb
FCC to Drop Morse Code Testing Karl at 4:52am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1325 Finally, after a long wait since the public comment period, the FCC has acted to drop the Morse Code
Nonstop Solo Circumnavigation from Long Beach, CA (1) Chuck at 5:48am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 122/6034 Is anyone following this circumnavigation? I would love to see some discussion of what Ken Barnes is
compressed air horn Jack at 5:36am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1212 I'm always looking for improvements for my boat. I recently purchased a VHF radio holder from Phil,
changing gas tank Steve at 12:27am 12.18.06 Bigger Boats 2/998 My main 12 gallon tank for the Atomic Four is contaminated with scale, maybe rust etc - anyone know
Great Support captain at 6:37am 12.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/771 I would like to thank Eddie and the whole team at Hunter for their great supportI hope the entire
The Canvas Store Bob at 3:27am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 2/2056 Not to stir the pot again regarding Tim from Detroit's problem with The Canvas Store in Huntington,
Battery testers Bob F at 7:41am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1802 Are the small 12v ' 6v handheld battery load tester worth a hoot? I see them for $29 online.
wheel brake Stephen K at 9:41am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1072 The wheel brake on my Edson pedestal is not holding the wheel snug any longer. The pads are either w
H26 - Racing tweeks- Outhaul, Traveler, Rigid Vang AZExpedition at 9:40am 12.18.06 Smaller Boats 3/1107 In order to schedule my sailing before the calendar fills with birthdays, landscaping, and cleaning
Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda seadaddler at 9:06am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1228 Any one have the scoop on Laishley Park Marina,can a sailboat use it and access Charlotte Harbor,wha
tacking a sunfish sailboat John Lovas at 10:04am 12.18.06 Ask An Oday Owner 6/3099 I'm vacationing in Cancun this Jan. The resort says they have sunfish sailboats for the guests to u
Oday 28 - things to look for... rickperret at 11:25am 12.18.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1241 Just sold my boat, and now looking for a cruiser/racer - looking at the ususal suspects but a broker
Dodger vs Bimini mamkt001 at 11:45am 12.18.06 Ask All Sailors 29/10661 I just received my final quote for a dodger, bimini, connector and side curtains on my H34. But my b
Smaller Jib Las Vegas 260 at 3:25pm 12.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/934 Has anyone found a smaller jib for the 260 for higher winds, and where you purchased it from includi
Looking for a 2.4 meter sailboat Marty at 12:50pm 12.18.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1681 Trying to find info on 2.4 meter sailboats.Can anybody help?ThanksMartyMs.SugasMac26d
Traveler Stop 1993 Hunter 23 GBridi at 12:42pm 12.18.06 Smaller Boats 1/1079 Does anyone know where I can get an adjustable traveler stop for a 1992 H23. The track is 3/4" and t
Where do you install a propane detector sensor? Rich Stidger at 1:09pm 12.18.06 Big Boats 10/6970 I am adding a propane detector before the coming season and I'm wondering where to locate the sensor
We have a new tenant (1) Margaritaville at 6:16pm 12.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/852 I thought this might be amusingI spied this new tenant in the marina yesterday so please lock all

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Emergency Tools thinwater at 12:13pm 02.03.21 YIKES !!!! as long as it a soft bottom without any surprises (rocks etc)...and your draft is 3-4' n
cal 34 mast removal HonoraryCarioca at 12:11pm 02.03.21 I have a 1975 CAL 2 - 34 and unstepped my mast a few years back. Very simple. The shoe is bolted (or
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat kappykaplan at 12:08pm 02.03.21 What does the deck look like above the cut out?
Cargo Ship snaps in half Leeward Rail at 12:00pm 02.03.21 Small boats rarely span a couple of waves with nothing supporting the middle. Wasn't the Great We
Cargo Ship snaps in half (2) capta at 11:54am 02.03.21 This is nothing new, or in fact, unusual. It's the main reason I tell folks they are safer on a smal
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (2) JohnRichard at 11:53am 02.03.21 Can you provide us with a photo? hole in the fiberglass extends from the mast support beam, just
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Ralph Johnstone at 11:44am 02.03.21 CHS charts are available at any local marine store. The bigger the store, the more the charts. The
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat kappykaplan at 11:40am 02.03.21 There is also a concerning hole in the deck just below the mast plate. It's L-shaped, doesn't seem
feathering prop Oday 39 Charlie98117 at 11:30am 02.03.21 I replaced the stock 15"/12 fixed 2 blade with a 16"/10 FoF 2 blade on my H34. I feel it did give s
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (1) JohnRichard at 11:18am 02.03.21 Continuing update - I spent the first night on the boat. It was quite comfortable, but I had all by
Cargo Ship snaps in half shemandr at 11:11am 02.03.21
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Stu Jackson at 11:05am 02.03.21 I would like to obtain paper charts as well. Is there a website where I can get paper charts? Is so
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: Grotto at 10:56am 02.03.21 what was your final solution to the 1/4 eye but larger hole on the spreader bracket. I am redoing th
Cargo Ship snaps in half Don S/V ILLusion at 10:35am 02.03.21
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 10:22am 02.03.21 Fantastic Ed, that answers that; I am learning. I am most grateful to you and looking forward to get
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? ebsail at 10:15am 02.03.21 Ericson 35 -3 has a separate shower
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Prairie Virgin Sailor at 10:14am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16 a
Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323 Sippingsister at 10:07am 02.03.21 Thanks for asking, Ron20324. I'm ready to do a commercial for it! Seriously, the stern rub rai remai
466 rudder stock/post play (1) Ed Caldwell at 9:57am 02.03.21 Terry, one last thing. What are the big bars for that form part of the mast support rigging? They p

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