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New marina opens Jack2438 at 4:57am 04.29.06 Ask All Sailors 24/2128 I read in the paper today that a new marina is opening in Tampa Bay. Slip rents are,.. get this...$8
Our Cruising Grounds (1) Gary Wyngarden at 5:34am 04.29.06 Destinations 5/1653 This photo is of our home cruising grounds. Taken last week from Mount Constitution on the east sid
IdaSailor Unifoil Conversion to Gas Strut (1) John S at 6:49am 04.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/860 I wanted the convenience of a gas strut hold up/down on my new Unifoil. Today I welded the bracket a
Battery idea Franklin at 6:31am 04.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/972 With all the different small batteries there are these days and the capability of them like a cellph
210cc 9.9hp Mercury long shaft maintenance bob griffin at 8:31am 04.29.06 Trailer Sailors 2/1693 Does anyone have a list or known what maintenance needs to be performed on the above motor? It is a
5200 gr8 2 av8 at 8:42am 04.29.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1073 Just wondering peoples sucess rate painting over a bead of 5200. paint stick to it or not?
Boat prices Victor at 8:53am 04.29.06 Ask All Sailors 20/2178 Hello there,Several weeks ago I started a thread at Beneteau owners community about prices for new
AMF 1976 - Sunfish Like juanboy2k at 10:04am 04.29.06 AMF 6/11539 Greetings everyone!I thought I had a sunfish... the sail is definately sunfish like, as is the siz
Plexi Glass Cleaner/Polish Bob W. at 10:10am 04.29.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/992 "Jake--" On that window glass in your dodger, go to your local HONDA Motorcycle shop and ask for a s
From a Lectra-San to a NDZ (Sorry, Long...) Kavallerist at 10:14am 04.29.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1941 Peggy, I'm hoping you can help me...My wife and I purchased a 1959 Chris Craft that spent its enti
Whisker Pole Length PHitchcox at 10:24am 04.29.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1686 I know, I know, there are plenty of posts about this, and they have one answer: the whisker pole sho
Dirt film from windows on a H260 Bob Fliegel at 10:31am 04.29.06 Smaller Boats 3/791 I have a 2002 H260 and every year I waste a considerable amount of time cleaning around the port and
Replacing handrails-- which sealant is best? Paul P. at 11:52am 04.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/852 I have been hunting down leaks in my '77 Oday 25, and found some were coming from the handrails. Th
Genoa Tracks Placement for 155% Jim Kelly at 11:30am 04.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/937 I finally put a furling system on with a new 155% Genoa. I am seeking advice on the placement of Ge
23 Center board Jeff D. at 9:54am 04.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/863 Thanks Steve. One more thing, the 23 I may buy is on trailor right now and the owner is a student an
Went to the Volvo Race today (1) Jim Seamans at 9:47am 04.29.06 Ask All Sailors 2/845 finish was1 - Movistar2 - Brazil3 - PiratesJoan and I went out on a friends power boat and wat
Ranger 23 V-Berth Privacy Door Richard at 2:02pm 04.29.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 5/1831 I recently purchased a 1976 Ranger 23 and need a V-Berth Privacy Door. Does anyone know where I can
Keel up or down - when anchor is set Sean at 3:02pm 04.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1308 When anchored, is it best to leave the keel down, or pull it up? What got me thinking was the oth
Leaking mast step Briann at 12:19pm 04.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/861 We have a 1985 Hunter 31 and have discovered that there is a leak likely coming from the mast step.
Seeking under cushion storage boxes Paul P. at 12:12pm 04.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/926 I am looking for replacement boxes that fit into the cutouts that are under the cushions in the cabi

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Shrink Wrap not done! sailme88 at 10:44am 12.17.20 Go and document the uncovered boat. Also document if the winterization had not been done. Most smar
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Sailgunner at 10:31am 12.17.20 Yes. Make sure the tank is empty. Need to remove all debris out of tank after you cut the hole.
Prop shaft zinc 321 fstbttms at 10:28am 12.17.20 I think what he ordered is actually 25 mm. For some reason in some places it is called 1" but if yo
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port (2) Nodak7 at 10:28am 12.17.20 Yes I have installed an inspection port in our 2006 H41DS. Here are the pics. Good luck!
Shrink Wrap not done! dlochner at 10:27am 12.17.20 do they agree that they were aware of your expectation? Sometimes, work requests can get misinterpr
Prop shaft zinc 321 Richard19068 at 10:25am 12.17.20 You ordered a 1" anode to be used on a 25mm shaft. It's too big by 4/10mm and will not seat properl
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s Sailor1001 at 10:25am 12.17.20 Batteries and heaters don't work out so well. Most people will use something like a Force 10 cabin
Prop shaft zinc 321 fstbttms at 10:11am 12.17.20 Thanks Mechone. I ordered it today. In Zinc. You ordered a 1" anode to be used on a 25mm shaft. I
ipad for navigation Head Sail at 10:10am 12.17.20 but for sure don't buy electronics that attach to your boat. That world is exploding at warp speed!
Shrink Wrap not done! Don S/V ILLusion at 10:10am 12.17.20 Remove the snow before the ice does damage. Given their performance thus far, I wouldnt trust them t
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! rgranger at 10:03am 12.17.20 Peggy, I'd buy a copy but I already have one ;) I find this book to be a very good reference, well
Prop shaft zinc 321 Wesleymi at 10:00am 12.17.20 Plan on better shaft anode but a good tip Dragonfly. The simplest way is often missed (that's me).:f
An intro and a question dlochner at 9:59am 12.17.20 ohhhh yes the triatic or king stay? All the stays for the main mast stay clear of our mizzen boom,
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! DArcy at 9:55am 12.17.20 Peggy, I'd buy a copy but I already have one ;) I find this book to be a very good reference, well w
Shrink Wrap not done! thinwater at 9:54am 12.17.20 Not much point now, didn't really need it anyway. And what kind of a rush job would they doo now? Sk
Shrink Wrap not done! Justin_NSA at 9:35am 12.17.20 The bigger question is did they do the winterization!? Stopping Money/payment is probably your only
Shrink Wrap not done! Rich Stidger at 9:21am 12.17.20 Call or visit them and ask why the work was not completed. I hope you have not paid them anything f
Shrink Wrap not done! dlochner at 9:16am 12.17.20 Did they give you a date by which the work would be completed?
ipad for navigation holtjp at 9:05am 12.17.20 Thinking about picking up and ipad for navigation and chart plotting. mostly for causing waterways
Bulkhead replacement on Hunter 33.5 jssailem at 9:00am 12.17.20 Consideration for the vertical as well as lateral strength-stress management on the boat as the hull

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