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Mac26X in Uruguay Zephyrs Aura at 6:00am 12.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/809 Hello, I was in Montevideo, Uruguay yesterday and saw a Mac 26X at the marina. Wondered if anyone
Batteries for a new Hunter 36 Pete at 6:27am 12.04.06 Big Boats 13/1917 Would welcome thoughts/knowledge on the size of house bank and isolated starter batteries for a new
Main Halyard John Dombi at 8:22am 12.04.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/857 Has anyone with an O'day 25 run the main halyard back to the cockpit? Looking fo advice as well as p
23' Venture mast-raising Marcus at 10:17am 12.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1223 We recently purchased another Venture 23'. I have become a bit gimpy in the bvack and shoulder sinc
Water Ballast and Freezing Temps Sultan at 10:27am 12.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/836 This is my first year with my MacGregor and I am planning on keeping it in a slip most of the winter
Furling Mainsail Binding Alex21425 at 10:39am 12.04.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/4034 How can I reduce the binding of my mainsail when furling and unfurling on my Beneteau 331?
Bow light Sultan at 10:56am 12.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/835 I lost my bow light lens. Any idea where I can buy a new one?Thanks in advance!
Spreader Boots Jeff at 1:03pm 12.04.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/993 Can anyone please tell me if spreader boots, tape or anything else required on the spreaders to prot
Dodger $$$ Bob at 8:02pm 12.01.06 The Cherubini Hunters 4/942 Had a fire in the garage last week (don't ask), and unfortunately my dodger was in there. I am in
Used Sailboats From Ireland Jamie C at 7:18pm 12.01.06 Ask All Sailors 5/742 I have located a few Beneteau's (used) that are from Ireland. Would possibly consider buying and sa
Quick Removable Bimini's - Who Makes Them Keith at 6:53pm 12.01.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1109 We race our 40.7. However I want to locate a manufacturer that builds a good quality bimini that is
Sliding Gooseneck Rick19336 at 10:17pm 12.01.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1325 I have restored a 1969 MacGregor Venture 24' sailboat. Unfortunately the sliding gooseneck for the
OUTBOARD SAILORS HAL at 11:44pm 12.01.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1142 How big can the waves get before your prop over revs? What's your boat and is your motor short15-lon
Mirage 24 1980's Chain Plate Question Fred15692 at 11:45pm 12.01.06 Other Sailboats 0/984 I am looking at a Mirage 24 . It has a doubler plate SS on both bulkheads that the chain plate is bo
Winterizing for snow load JimD at 12:06am 12.02.06 Smaller Boats 0/1007 I own a new Catalina 16.5 (center board model) and I will be storing it outside. I live outside of P
Pedestal Guard Replacement Greg at 12:46am 12.02.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1438 I wish to replace my 12" on center 48" high by 1" in diameter pedestal guard on my 1983 H31. I have
winterizing for snow load JimD at 12:13am 12.02.06 Ask All Sailors 3/998 Winterizing for snow load I own a new Catalina 16.5 (center board model) and I will be storing it o
Best place for second hand parts Rich at 2:37am 12.02.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1236 Where does one go to get secondhand parts?I own a First29 and want a new RUDDER STOCK DRIVING SQUA
main sail hoisting. Gary at 9:00am 12.02.06 Newport 0/1589 I have a 1975 Newport 27. I am having difficulty raising the main sail and the problem seems to be
Stuffing box hose Manny at 7:22am 12.02.06 Ask All Sailors 10/2769 Sorry if this has been asked before, but is there special hose specifically made for stuffing boxes,

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Barbecue Beefs Ron20324 at 3:39pm 01.31.21 The following day was windless and we motored to Isle of Shoals. Later in the summer, we would fin
Beneteau 35S5 Hatch FastOlson at 3:36pm 01.31.21 Lewmar front birth hatch seal size and where to order? Some of us are also curious about the baby'
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup Sailavie1 at 3:02pm 01.31.21 One thing to consider when installing a mooring in salt water is corrosion on the chain. I owned a
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup Captain Larry-DH at 2:43pm 01.31.21
Forward head will not stop filling Roger Holloway at 2:39pm 01.31.21 What's the make/model/age of the toilets? Also the solenoid valve, if you know it? Are the intak
Hunter 310 - Bimini frame tubing Ron20324 at 2:38pm 01.31.21 The 2 pics look like different boats, so hard to say exactly what you need. Any marina should be abl
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup dLj at 2:37pm 01.31.21 The other thing I recommend is to use split closed-cell pipe insulation on the pennants so they fl
Beneteau 35S5 Hatch Ron20324 at 2:32pm 01.31.21 Lewmar front birth hatch seal size and where to order? Is your boat "Watergate" Back Creek Annapol
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup Captain Larry-DH at 2:28pm 01.31.21 Hey SailFanatic (Capt. Larry) and any others that want to chime in -- I am going to go with two of
MOB System Heads Up LloydB at 2:23pm 01.31.21 it's clear now it's me not you:what:
Forward head will not stop filling Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:13pm 01.31.21 What's the make/model/age of the toilets? Also the solenoid valve, if you know it? Are the intake
M-25XP Running Too Cold? Sail Savannah at 1:44pm 01.31.21 Thanks for the input everybody. Had a chance to take her out today and after running at 2300rpm (my
Three Bridge Fiasco sail sfbay at 1:42pm 01.31.21 Nice summary,!!
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch? Rob Benson at 1:27pm 01.31.21 Yes, both sides of cockpit. Appreciate the feedback will grab some photos to see if the mystery can
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 1:24pm 01.31.21 Hi Rob, I had a 150 on my 28.5 on Lake Ontario and found it overpowered the boat more often than no
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 1:22pm 01.31.21 That's a very interesting discussion. Thanks for posting the link. It essentially led to an answer
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 1:20pm 01.31.21 Probably not a good idea to go bigger. Here's why: Jib Size Selection 101 Jib Size Selection Tha
Barbecue Beefs (2) TomY at 1:14pm 01.31.21 On one of the hottest days on record in 2018, we grilled in Rockport Mass. under the awning. Here's
Three Bridge Fiasco Slider at 1:11pm 01.31.21 Well, I started at 9:51 and finished at 4:49. Went to the golden Gate 1st at about 2K then headed f
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Knotallthere at 1:09pm 01.31.21 Hi Rob, I had a 150 on my 28.5 on Lake Ontario and found it overpowered the boat more often than not

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