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Looking for a 331 Ralph Hudson at 8:51am 01.17.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1019 Looking to buy a fresh water Beneteau 331 (2001-2005)Please send info to ralph.hudson@sbcglobal.ne
Book captain at 9:13am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 7/934 I just wanted to inform everyone they can read my book (for free), at www.awhaleofabook.comI think
Hull Topsides Painting Info? Debra B at 10:08am 01.17.07 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1373 Am considering painting my boats topsides. I was wondering if anyone has done this with either Ster
Ever had your ladder taken? (1) RAD at 10:29am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 38/1936 My boats on the hard and the easy way up is from a small 3ft wood ladder that gets me to my swim lad
Jib Sizes jaydog5000 at 10:17am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 20/6357 Couls someone explain the Jib sizes. 150%? 140%? and when they should be used?
Peelaway Strip Paint remover jaydog5000 at 10:39am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1619 Has anyone used "Peelaway Strips"? It is a chemical paint remover. If not how has everyone handled
Aluminum Spreaders for Cat 30 Dan Nichol at 12:09pm 01.17.07 Catalina 30 2/1490 I need to know where I can get a pair of spreader boots to fit the aluminum spreaders on a Catalina
C30 Compression Post Base repair??? Deacon Blues at 12:27pm 01.17.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1230 I'm looking for a step by step guide, or even just photos of what's involved with removal and replac
Ok, now opinions on the Hunter 260 Alan Russell at 1:10pm 01.17.07 Smaller Boats 20/20904 My wife and I have been sailing our 19' potter on the East and West coasts of Florida for over a yea
best prop for a 320 fiddlers3 at 2:58pm 01.17.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1590 Please share info and ideas regarding the best kind of prop for a Catalina 320. Thanks, Roger.
Bimini for 26S?? CobraEarl MAC26s at 12:53am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1226 Are they available?? Im told the factory never made one for the "S" boat.Earl
Trim issues, Flying genoa on fractional rig 21 Doug W. at 12:46am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2260 I have a 1971 Venture 21 with a fractional rig. It has a forestay that attaches to the deck about 2
prefilter? Rob at 11:35pm 01.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1248 Good Morning Peggie,for the last few years I have had an issue with algee and sea grass drawing int
Gin pole ken at 8:58pm 01.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1090 I am still trying to wrap my mind around the gin pole concept for lowering/raising mast. As I unders
Get It Clean Margaritaville at 7:30pm 01.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 10/1086 Does anyone actually take showers in the head? What did you have to do to change the stock configu
My 2004 310 will be arriving soon! Will at 4:20pm 01.16.07 Catalina 310 3/1692 Hi all, I have bought a 2004 Catalina and it will be arriving shortly via trailer. Basically the bo
More Florida news - whale washes up on Cocoa Beach Wanderer138 at 1:59pm 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 0/946 If you're having a slow day at the office, click on the link below for details. When you're done rea
Sailboat washes up on Florida beach Wanderer138 at 1:46pm 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 35/2341 I heard a rumor at work today that a really nice sailboat had washed up on the beach south of Melbou
Beneteau First Sieries Question Paul at 1:26pm 01.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1242 When do Beneteau change their "First" designs? I would be grumpy if I purchased my new 40.7, only t
Too many options Manny at 12:26pm 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 20/3748 Hi All,I need to replace the jib sheet and the main sheet on the old girl. The jib sheet is 67' of

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Sailing or not jssailem at 8:43am 08.06.21 Hang in there Terry... We still have a cruise together in our future.
New mc-614 installation issue (1) jssailem at 8:42am 08.06.21 just installed the balmar regulator Have you checked the Error Advisory codes? The following advi
Sailing or not Kings Gambit at 8:40am 08.06.21 but until then ... hang in there!
Sailing or not Terry Cox at 8:33am 08.06.21 Some time ago I started a similar thread over in the Pacific Northwest Cruiser's forum titled, "Time
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) Project_Mayhem at 8:26am 08.06.21 A bow eye is typically only found on trailerable boats. You generally don't find a bow eye on larg
Sailing or not jssailem at 8:22am 08.06.21 developing decrepitude Is that the dreaded Double DD?
Mary E jssailem at 8:21am 08.06.21 I have not seen any video, but read this account of the experience by one of the passengers. https
Sailing or not Kings Gambit at 8:18am 08.06.21
Transport Costs? Scott T-Bird at 8:03am 08.06.21 I think I see the confusion! Where is the boat coming from? Lake Winnipesaukee? You are on Lake M
NOT buying H34 jssailem at 7:58am 08.06.21 1. does the rudder need removed for the shaft to come out? 2. What puller have you used on the prop
Cleaning exhaust and cooling passages - Very quick question kloudie1 at 7:58am 08.06.21 Since you are in fresh water, your approach will do some good.. in salt water, a chisel is about the
NOT buying H34 Justin_NSA at 7:57am 08.06.21 I had to dig a hole to drop my rudder and get the shaft out
NOT buying H34 (1) kloudie1 at 7:55am 08.06.21 Yes, the shaft will not clear the rudder.. some folks have loosened the strut (and re-sealed after c
Shroud on deck patbratton at 7:55am 08.06.21 I will know when I get the mast down after the parts come in. Hopefully the shroud was simply not in
Hunter 33 Bilge hose setup Justin_NSA at 7:53am 08.06.21 Think it was that ultra cheap, but highly flexible, corrugated bilge hose without elbows in the bil
Hunter 33 Bilge hose setup Rabe at 7:45am 08.06.21 Think it was that ultra cheap, but highly flexible, corrugated bilge hose without elbows in the bil
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 7:40am 08.06.21 Changed the title! Don't want to junk up the forum with multiple threads on the same boat. Assuming
Shroud on deck twistedskipper at 7:39am 08.06.21 Those retainers are intended to keep the shroud/stay in place while raising the mast. They should no
How do I access the underneath the table in the cockpit? One of the screws holding the table side up has fallen out! helmfam at 7:37am 08.06.21 Rather than use teak, use high density polyethylene marine "lumber". You could use 3M 5200 to attac
Sailing or not jssailem at 7:35am 08.06.21 My hope is to pass my boat down to an interested Grand Child with the resources to keep her. At 72

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