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Place for the Summer Brian M H23 at 12:22am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 4/948 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 3/2336 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 2/1821 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 37/12289 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 4/1108 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 4/924 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 21/1780 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 3/961 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 1/1064 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 11/1283 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 4/868 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 13/1485 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 7/1315 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 5/1037 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 4/1155 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 9/1216 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 23/3482 THANK YOU for listening and potentially helping. I have a 30' Lippincot 1981. My brother and I wer
Changing halyards... three options Brian D at 6:55am 01.29.07 Ask All Sailors 10/2092 Option one: Connect a 7/16 line to the old halyard and pull it thru the mast and over the mast head.
Sheets for 150% genoa and storm jib Brenda at 6:43am 01.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2331 We just purchased a 1982 25' Macgregor. Our first sailboat! The sails are in good shape but the shee
Chicago Strictly Sail closes at 3 p.m. Sun. Paul at 9:43am 01.29.07 Big Boats 1/787 Since I encouraged everyone to go to Chicago Strictly Sail on Sunday to avoid the crowds, I now need

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Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Roy1919 at 9:38pm 07.30.21 Just couldn't let that go by, I've got a few reasons ......................... - money - useles
Why does Hunter have a bad name? (2) MFD at 9:30pm 07.30.21 Yes, get the correct tool for the job. I certainly have an appreciation for more advanced materials
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 BigEasy at 9:18pm 07.30.21
Olympic Swimmers Benny17441 at 9:18pm 07.30.21 Swimmers are lean because they burn calories faster than they eat them. Their upper torsos, arms a
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) Benny17441 at 9:04pm 07.30.21 No deck sweepers for a coastal cruising boat. I keep tacks and trim adjustments to a minimum, I'll
So I want to find a Sirocco 15 (1) jssailem at 8:57pm 07.30.21 For a 15 foot boat with great utility, consider a Montgomery 15. stepmast means two can use the V- b
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 8:53pm 07.30.21
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) Terry Cox at 8:52pm 07.30.21 Certainly no regular dumpster diver here, but we have a spot at our marina where people leave items
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 8:49pm 07.30.21
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 jssailem at 8:40pm 07.30.21
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 BigEasy at 8:36pm 07.30.21 @BigEasy understood. This is a really great idea, it should enable me to get the dinghy on & off si
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 8:31pm 07.30.21 Funny how our ears go as we get older!
Funny Friday!!! (1) Sailavie1 at 8:20pm 07.30.21 196639
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Ralph Johnstone at 8:19pm 07.30.21 I have not had any response as too why I should not double up on the cables. Just couldn't let th
Between chart plotters jaysweet at 8:02pm 07.30.21 I mounted a blue sea water proof duel usb low and out of the way. Great addition to the cockpit. Ra
So I want to find a Sirocco 15 Megaro76 at 8:01pm 07.30.21 Very specific fetish. How about a West Wight potter? Lol. I will check those out, but really draw
Between chart plotters jaysweet at 7:52pm 07.30.21 The Axiom cable does split into two cables. One for power and one for NMEA2K network. The DC power
How old is too old? CaptainRan at 7:50pm 07.30.21 Surprised it has balsa. I think those old boats were overbuilt as FG was a new material. $25k seems
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Ralph Johnstone at 7:37pm 07.30.21 I guess I was worried about the voltage drop too. You wouldn't run too much length before voltage
Between chart plotters jaysweet at 7:32pm 07.30.21 So is the light, two instruments, compass, and chartplotter installed by the factory and dealer on

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