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Solar ventilator Drake57 at 11:11pm 01.28.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1517 I hope this isn't a silly question, and I did search, but I'm considering buying one of the solar po
Replacement of jib and main wire halyards edward52 at 11:01pm 01.28.07 Hallberg-Rassy 5/1956 My boat is in the Med .I am trying to replace the wire halyards for the jib and main sail,hope to ta
Desolation Sound, British Columbia, Chartering Stevep at 12:06am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 14/3671 I plan to charter a sailboat next summer, probably out of Comox, to cruise the Desolation Sound area
Place for the Summer Brian M H23 at 12:22am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 4/929 Hi All!I've been thinking about this coming summer- and I think I want to live on my boat. The ide
things to do in Milford CT. mike C16582 at 12:24am 01.29.07 Destinations 3/2194 ah....this year the 5th annual O'Day Owner's "rOnDAyvous" will be happening in Milford Ct. although
Mast Shipping - Erie Canal Jeff Bacon at 12:24am 01.29.07 Other Sailboats 2/1768 Hi All:I will be leaving Sandusky, OH this summer, and transiting the canal on my way to the Baham
Questions of using 2 alternators on 1 battery bank newB at 1:13am 01.29.07 Big Boats 37/11583 I was reading threw the postings here ' saw something about using 2 alternators. I didn't see if thi
Switch below 30amp breaker rickcioppa at 1:17am 01.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1071 On a 28 the switch below the 30amp shore breaker is a 3-way toggle swith.I can't find this in my li
Spelling correction Stevep at 1:15am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 4/900 I just posted an inquiry re Desolation Sound and now see that I typed Critish instead of British. I
The Cruising boat Size Question was a Scam! James R. Machin at 1:30am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 21/1727 Gentlemen,First of all, Thanks to all those of you that took time to reply to the cruising boat si
H22 Trailers Jim Haddad at 1:31am 01.29.07 Smaller Boats 3/943 I recently purchased a Hunter 22 1981, but without trailer. I have an option to buy a trailer for th
H22 bulkhead replacement neptune at 2:36am 01.29.07 Smaller Boats 1/1050 I recently acquired a salvaged H22 for my Boy Scout Troop. Boat was cheap, but with some obvious an
Lake Erie Crusing Ideas Len at 1:47am 01.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1202 I am planning on sailing Lake Erie this summer from Pt Maitland to Sandusky (Cedar point) Obvious st
Celebrity Amongst Us??? Abby Normal at 1:44am 01.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/824 I got my current issue of Sail Magazine (I think that's the one, I get a few subscriptions), I see w
Any recommendations on a small QUIET inverter ? Mike8245 at 4:28am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1437 looking for an inverter to run my dvd while on the hook, I was able to find a 15" LCd TV that will r
Sleeping quaters Yvon at 5:46am 01.29.07 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1257 Has anyone transformed the port settee into a double berth? If so, please explain how. None of the
hatch cover when sailing in heavy rain keel_haul at 5:56am 01.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1003 What system do others use when sailing in heavy rain to allow entrance to the cabin but keeps the ra
Small amount of water in the head "bathroom" Pres Broussard at 6:11am 01.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1082 I have discovered a small amount of water pooled on the floor of the head "bathroom". I have a 19
Question about traveling. St8kout at 7:06am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1125 I'm looking to buy my first boat soon and join the liveaboard lifestyle. I would like to travel/expl
I NEED HELP, my jib/genoa seems to be broken (1) gloveside45 at 6:06am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 23/3299 THANK YOU for listening and potentially helping. I have a 30' Lippincot 1981. My brother and I wer

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Going sailing! Terry Cox at 6:59pm 06.03.21 Elger Bay Huh! Been by Elger Bay many times over the years, but never anchored there. Must give it
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Tally Ho at 6:55pm 06.03.21
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? jon hansen at 6:54pm 06.03.21 inviting a crew to sail with me :poke:
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Terry Cox at 6:50pm 06.03.21 Anything else? Mid ship cleat most important with a boarding step to help in boat docking.
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Tally Ho at 6:48pm 06.03.21 Autopilot Lazy jacks/ sail bag (MackPack) ST winches Jib furling line run to cabintop rope clutch (t
Changing bulb nav station gooseneck light JimP at 6:34pm 06.03.21 I replace the whole fixture with this one on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0838RWH7Y Onl
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? JimP at 6:21pm 06.03.21 Make sure your autopilot is networked to your wind indicator. This allows you to set the sails for a
Keep fuel tank full? TimFromLI at 6:20pm 06.03.21 Topics never to be discussed: politics religion and condensation in fuel tanks. Some say it's imposs
Onboard Refrigerator 1979 O'Day 30 jkidleary at 6:18pm 06.03.21
Onboard Refrigerator 1979 O'Day 30 Tally Ho at 6:13pm 06.03.21 Some of the newer refrigeration units come with the compressor unit, the cold plate, and the hose se
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please DaySailer65 at 5:50pm 06.03.21 Hi Andrew, I researched U-Haul and they longest trailers they have are 12'. A 6' x 12' Utility trai
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior nightowle at 5:48pm 06.03.21 Much like Sail SFBay, we've used 3M command strip hooks that have worked great. The admiral's handb
H326 HIN Ed Caldwell at 5:41pm 06.03.21 HUN
28.5 Side windows kloudie1 at 5:31pm 06.03.21 Measure carefully and go on line to Tapp Plastics. They can custom cut smoke tinted cast acrylic for
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please shemandr at 5:27pm 06.03.21 I don't know anything about Seattle but you might be best served by renting a U haul or similar trai
Keep fuel tank full? NYSail at 5:21pm 06.03.21 Sort of like the anchor question. I keep my tanks as empty as possible until I am going on a trip...
Keep fuel tank full? sail sfbay at 5:15pm 06.03.21 Don.......good recommendation but unlike my diesel truck and skiboat turing over my boats diesel tan
Mast sheave box - Compatible Ronstan part? Sailor Sue at 5:11pm 06.03.21 If I understand what you're saying, your existing opening is an eight (1/8") of an inch too narrow.
Onboard Refrigerator 1979 O'Day 30 jkidleary at 5:06pm 06.03.21 RitSim - I am somewhat handy. Being a boat owner again proficiency is improving. Thanks for the quic
Onboard Refrigerator 1979 O'Day 30 RitSim at 5:00pm 06.03.21 How handy are you? You can buy a new compressor for $250-300 and a new controller for approx $150 ma

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