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Stories Don Guillette at 7:21am 02.03.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1544 Alan made me think of this. When I would go on a boat at the request of a skipper I never really kno
Running line through the boom Bruce Eilts at 8:16am 02.03.07 Bigger Boats 3/1509 I need to replace a line through the boom. I tried to pull the new line when I removed the old line,
keel bolt problem (1) Alex at 9:27am 02.03.07 Catalina 30 6/2644 I am thinking of trading up from Capri 22 to Cat 30 and have found an '89 boat in average condition.
got my exshaust mixing elbow fixed Syversens at 9:14am 02.03.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/983 Hi All, I posted a question about a leak some weeks ago and I finally got it fixed, thanks to all fo
6 folks on a 26S??? CobraEarl MAC26s at 9:59am 02.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1063 Two in the back.Two in the front,One on the Port sideWhere does the SIXTH one sleep? I know i
Auto Pilot Advice Needed NYSail at 10:57am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1335 Hello allIn my boat there was a Alpha marine 4404, however it was not working. I have sent it off
Sailors who are IPOD experts-what would you do? Zach at 11:48am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1125 IF I had a flat panel TV, could I play movies from an IPOD vidieo? I'm thinking about the ultimate
Now, Here's the Deal: Joe on Alure at 11:35am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 1/795 Now here's a deal. I want to crew up the ICW this spring, 2007. We live in Chesapeake, VA, have slip
Prop diameter and pitch - 79 . H30 R. Bounds at 4:29pm 02.03.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/806 Anyone know the factory diameter and pitch on a '79 H30 with a YSM12 ' what the best pitch would be
Which Sail is the "Engine"? Hugh4753 at 9:11pm 02.01.07 Big Boats 12/3332 I'm pretty sure I know the answer but wanted some clarification. On the 35.5 Legend which sail prov
Hunter 320 engine Ben at 8:51pm 02.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1143 Looking to move up to a Hunter 320 my only concern is the engine size of 18 hp. Any feedback on perf
Mildew Cushions MikeB at 12:07am 02.02.07 Smaller Boats 2/917 Anyone know of a cure for mildew smelling berth cushions. They are the 14 year old originals with vi
Mooring a Mac JimK23175 at 12:14am 02.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/830 This may be heresy to the trailer sailors out there but I am moving my 26M to a mooring this spring.
Understanding we're now in winter's cold grip..... Dick Dixon at 10:31pm 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 9/948 ...here's a link to a fun-packed sailing video. Comprised of photos taken during our May 2006 saili
C27 Spreader Bracket (1) Ferg at 10:30pm 02.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1273
New Alternator chief14326 at 12:38am 02.02.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1631 I posted a few weeks ago regarding replacing the alternator on an 89 Catalina 30, with a Universal M
Transom Plastic Trim Piece Aldo at 1:53am 02.02.07 Smaller Boats 7/2908 Have any of you done anything creative to replace the "U" shaped piece of plastic on the stern that
Question regarding turnbuckle replacement Paul Baker at 2:33am 02.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/702 Hello All,I am new to sailing and after looking over the boat I just purchased, I found that two o
Starboard Material NautiDuck at 4:37am 02.02.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1558 I want to fabricate a cockpit table just like the one Edson makes that attaches to the Edson pedesta
This winter has been too long Ross at 4:17am 02.02.07 Ask All Sailors 9/996 I have been reading the threads and coming to the conclusion that cabin fever is at pandemic levels.

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kea to main door Udi at 1:16am 06.05.21 It might be much easier to replace the lock rather than to find a key for the old one. Thanks. I b
Electrical components rlongfield at 9:29pm 06.04.21 @ShawnL How do you like OpenCPN? Are you using Open Plotter as well? I was also looking at using the
Electrical components rlongfield at 9:21pm 06.04.21 @sail sfbay Thank you for the link, looks like there is some good info there
40.5 Aft Berth Leak Rick D at 9:15pm 06.04.21 Most likely from the screw holes holding the aft cover for the steering quadrant and/or the wiring c
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise Terry Cox at 8:39pm 06.04.21 I self identify as being vaccinated.
Progressive insurance sail sfbay at 8:14pm 06.04.21 Progressive insures my 41 foot fifth wheel trailer. They paid out a claim (first claim) for collisio
40.5 Aft Berth Leak sail sfbay at 7:57pm 06.04.21 Ouch!! Same design on my Hunter 386. I took my cockpit floor and aft cabin ceiling panel apart and
Progressive insurance HMT2 at 7:54pm 06.04.21 I have had Progressive for 10:years. We have an agreed value policy. I have made one claim it was ha
Progressive insurance FastOlson at 7:53pm 06.04.21 Compare the policies and make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Absolutely, and..... Make d
Electrical components ShawnL at 6:47pm 06.04.21 I don't see anything wrong with your list -- we all have the things we want to do to our boat to mak
A tree fell on my Mac. stickinthemud57 at 6:45pm 06.04.21 By the way, which railing was damaged?
A tree fell on my Mac. stickinthemud57 at 6:44pm 06.04.21 I feel your pain. I cratered the mast on my H170 the first day I took it out by towing the boat with
Electrical Grounding Questions JamesG161 at 6:38pm 06.04.21 Those are the grounding wires for Lightning protection. They should electrically Ground the mast a
Progressive insurance JamesG161 at 6:29pm 06.04.21 I am considering switching to Progressive from Boat US Excellent Company and responsive. See my Po
Progressive insurance dlochner at 6:27pm 06.04.21 Compare the policies and make sure you are comparing apples to apples.
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please DaySailer65 at 5:49pm 06.04.21 PERFECT!!!! That's exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you Hunter 46!
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Billy_Pilgrim at 4:57pm 06.04.21 so what exactly do i need to be certain of before buying and installing a new pump----that the new p
Electrical Grounding Questions Ralph Johnstone at 4:54pm 06.04.21 Get creative and purchase a SS nut to fit on the top of the "J: bolt. Have your welder attach nuts
Electrical components rlongfield at 4:11pm 06.04.21 @LakeShark I appreciate your insight. I have a terrible track record for remembering to grab things
Marinebeam dlochner at 4:11pm 06.04.21 I ordered a light a few weeks ago and it was delivered within about 5 days. Have you logged in and

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