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East coast lunar eclipse Ross at 6:56am 03.03.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1022 Starting at moon rise and continuing until 7 pm on the East coast we have for your watching enjoymen
spreader tip lites sand sailor at 8:09am 03.03.07 Ask All Sailors 2/936 i've looked all over for these things and cant find any my spreaders are 1 1/4"
ST4000 Autopilot problem. Honeyman at 12:01pm 03.03.07 Ask All Sailors 13/3308 So we're cruising along (Hunter 35.5) with the ST4000 engaged, light wind, calm seas on protected ba
Dacron compared to Samson line? Chet7135 at 12:04pm 03.03.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1683 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 6/1259 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 0/1717 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 3/1240 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 16/2419 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

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first 20 manual Dusty Mac at 9:49am 09.05.21 I have a copy of the 2017 First 20 manual. Do you still need. If so, send me your email address to
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job) sandpiper10471 at 9:40am 09.05.21 Bevels should be about 12 - 14 times skin thickness. Top skin is likely about 1/4 inch. Therefore b
Tongue weight question. MikeHoncho at 9:16am 09.05.21 Having the trailer rails level to the ground and tow vehicle enables more stable braking and decreas
Considering purchasing a 2009 Beneteau 34 (not a 343) - seeking owner opinions LakeMIsailor at 9:06am 09.05.21 I purchased a 2010 B34 this spring and have been sailing in Lake Michigan with it this summer. I wou
WTB Catalina 22 mast sail sfbay at 9:00am 09.05.21 Welcome to the forum!! New ones from manufacturers like Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Riggin
Poker run (2) jssailem at 8:35am 09.05.21 A few years ago, my neighbor trailered his power boat - Exterminator, down to Lake Powell for the La
Replacing Inhaul / Outhaul lines (1) sail sfbay at 8:21am 09.05.21 Same question came up on this thread Charleston Spar - In mast furling \| Sailboat Owners Forums See
Advice on securing outhaul and topping lift led to cockpit Joe at 8:14am 09.05.21 All you need for the larger clam/vee cleat's fairlead is a simple stamped metal eye strap or bullet
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body ricksoth at 8:04am 09.05.21 Agreed. The cost differences of moving to the non-Navtec type make this a logical decision and not
C25 cabin sole soft spots JUUD at 7:51am 09.05.21 As a c25 owner that only weighs 160lbs, the sole in these boats flex when I walk on them. My boat
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body dLj at 7:27am 09.05.21 If I were changing rigging, I'd also change the turnbuckles. No comment on what type to use, but I'd
Poker run dLj at 7:23am 09.05.21 A few weeks ago I was watching a "Poker" run up on Lake Champlain. Man, talk about loud! I don't kno
Last follow up on "Pulling my hair out" (1) sail sfbay at 7:16am 09.05.21 If your 97 Catalina MKIII has the same engine configuration as 1980 circa Catalina 30's Contents (ca
Charging a NORCOLD SCQT 6406 with refrigerant dLj at 7:16am 09.05.21 Bolander did it start chilling after running it an hour or more? or you going to replace it? Just w
Now have name on boat caverun at 6:56am 09.05.21 Love the name and the font she used!
Dehler 34 Holding Tank (2) sail sfbay at 6:50am 09.05.21 The owner's manual attached indicates you have a deck pumpout fitting (1) / (13). It appears the ve
Charging a NORCOLD SCQT 6406 with refrigerant DeniseO30 at 5:30am 09.05.21 Bolander did it start chilling after running it an hour or more? or you going to replace it? Just wo
H34 Lazy jacks DeniseO30 at 5:16am 09.05.21 I just happened to see a sailrite ad for lazy jacks, they just came out with a set that would work
Windows for Niagara 26 George Jarvis at 5:15am 09.05.21 Excellent article. Thanks again for your help.
Oday 28 1980- shaft log DeniseO30 at 4:57am 09.05.21 Reads like your boat is in the water...please, be very very sure and very careful of what you're doi

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