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Dacron compared to Samson line? Chet7135 at 12:04pm 03.03.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1680 Hello everyone, How does the Polyester double braid low stretch Dacron rigging line , compare to t
bimimi (1) tpolo at 12:31pm 03.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/984 Even though spring seems to be getting further away here I have a list of many projects for my 1974
wheel renchermh at 1:06pm 03.03.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1187 Has anyone chaged from a tiller to a wheel on there boat? How big was the job?
Raising the sails - main sail/boom questions. tegwilym at 5:06pm 03.03.07 Catalina 22 16/3850 Stupid question, but I have to ask. I'm learning the ropes of my new sailboat in my backyard, and
mast stepping anxiety! tegwilym at 4:58pm 03.03.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1105 I'm new at this larger boat thing since I just got my Catalina 22 (#880 - 1971). I've been practic
Sliding dock tie up Mark Mynsberge at 8:08pm 03.01.07 Big Boats 6/1256 A friend of mine is looking for a tie up system that will allow his boat to ride up and down with wa
1971 morgan 36 foot paul b at 8:37pm 03.01.07 Morgan 0/1715 I am looking for info on what is to the best of my knowledge a 1971 morgan 36 foot .. it has a 38 hp
SWING KEELS smitroe at 8:35pm 03.01.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1978 MY CURIOSITY IS PEAKED.. ARE THERE SWING KEEL BOATS THAT ARE DESIGNED NOT TO HAVE LOCK DOWN PROVIS
Catalina 22 pop top functioning sailnplay at 4:08am 03.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1239 I recently bought a Catalina 22. Can't figure out how to get Pop Top to work. When I open it (push
Chesapeake Bay HSA Rendezvous Jay20619 at 2:53am 03.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/924 For all Hunter Owners, particularly near the Chesapeake Bay: We are well in to our planning for the
hour meter Ray at 1:32am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1108 Can anyone advise me on how best to wire in an hour meter? I purchased a used Hunter 30 and the hour
Font typeface for a 35s5 Den at 1:27am 03.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2132 Does anyone know what the font or typeface style is for the 35s5? I would like to use that style fo
anyone hear of the sail performance of hybrid? biorapper at 1:12am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 4/963 I like the idea of being able to peddle when no wind is around...but was wondering how much the sail
Hunter 240 Rear Hatch cavitating at 11:52pm 03.01.07 Smaller Boats 3/1055 One of the hinges on the rear hatch broke. I believe its a Bomar but I am not sure. I there a way to
Re-Configuring and Re-Plumbing NancyD at 11:46pm 03.01.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/2418 One of our projects before spring launching is to install a macerator pump and new hoses. Our boat
Is there a Oday 17? BrianT at 8:52am 03.02.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1526 I looked at the top of this site at the different models, and a 17 footer is not listed. I found a
Sailboat Insurance Fl. andre feith at 8:48am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1457 Anyone having trouble getting insurance in FL? I was just dropped by Seahorse Underwrighters. I was
Forward Hatch Replacement SouthernStar at 8:46am 03.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1045 Need to replace the forward hatch, but don't want to spend $600 for a new one. Does anyone know whe
Awesome Waterspouts (1) sailortonyb Allied Mis at 8:28am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1176 I saw this and made a copy. This is supposedly an actual photo taken about 10-15 miles south of the
Hey, all you midwest and south guys ok? r.w.landau at 8:02am 03.02.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1165 Pretty nasty storm. I hope you guys are OK.r.w.landau

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CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THE BALLAST IS MADE OF sail sfbay at 5:04pm 09.04.21
Windows for Niagara 26 sail sfbay at 4:55pm 09.04.21 You might find this article might be helpful: DIY: Replacing Fixed Portlights - Sail Magazine . Good
M-25XP Raw Water Blocked Stu Jackson at 4:35pm 09.04.21 Are you sure your thru hull is clear? Have you blown back through it? Looks like you're approachin
Windows for Niagara 26 George Jarvis at 4:23pm 09.04.21 Thanks for all your help. I think I will try removing and replacing the lens.
Invest 99L jmce1587 at 4:22pm 09.04.21 Crazy times! Completed 30 hour evac (not by boat) approximately 150 miles East of home. Retuned h
Windows for Niagara 26 sail sfbay at 4:09pm 09.04.21 Looks like a custom window so replacement will be expensive. Lowest cost is to replace the lens only
Windows for Niagara 26 George Jarvis at 3:59pm 09.04.21
Another Anchorage Gone shemandr at 3:55pm 09.04.21 In the Peconic Bays there has been a lot said about the eelgrass and its disappearance especially af
Windows for Niagara 26 sail sfbay at 3:24pm 09.04.21 Looks like a fixed window with an aluminum frame. Do you want to replace the frame and window lens
Marinco Solar Vent Installation SycloneDriver at 3:09pm 09.04.21 Here is my advice and my opinion. Don't do it. Do a little research, note all the failed units. M
Windows for Niagara 26 (1) George Jarvis at 2:40pm 09.04.21 Here is a photo of the current window.
Near Miss in Port Huron dlochner at 2:29pm 09.04.21 Scary when a ship is bearing down on you and is blowing his horn five times! I was sailing up the
Windows for Niagara 26 (1) sail sfbay at 2:20pm 09.04.21 Welcome the forum!! Please post a photo of the wiindows you want to replace. Is it like the one in
Near Miss in Port Huron Tom J at 2:13pm 09.04.21 When a ships captain sounds the ships horn it not random. They are complying with COLREGS. If they
Another Follow up on "Running out of hair to pull out", Raw water leak. rpell1@msn.com at 1:39pm 09.04.21 Look on the bright side - it makes it harder to pull any more hair out :) Get well soon. Sure.. ma
Near Miss in Port Huron dlochner at 1:08pm 09.04.21 When a ships captain sounds the ships horn it not random. They are complying with COLREGS. If they f
Another Anchorage Gone thinwater at 12:53pm 09.04.21 Sad but true about Boston Harbor and the raw sewage. The government during those years of deliberat
sailboat refrigerator units Terry Cox at 12:35pm 09.04.21 Our 1991 boat came with dual air cooled Adler Barber 12V units; freezer and refrigerator. Freezer un
thru hole replacement BigEasy at 11:57am 09.04.21 This gally sink drain thru hole needs replacement. How do I locate a part? Would it be a reasonab
thru hole replacement Hayden Watson at 11:32am 09.04.21 There are also ABYC approved non-corrosive seacocks by Marelon and True Design.

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