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Mast wires Traumaguard at 11:29pm 04.01.06 Catalina 30 3/1627 Does anyone know where the mast wires go after the bottom of the mast? I believe they either go thro
Inboard fore stay HR382 rod halliburton at 11:22pm 04.01.06 Hallberg-Rassy 3/2017 I would like to fit an inboard forestay for the storm jib on my HR382.Advice from anybone whos done
Defender Warehouse sale Mike at 10:32pm 04.01.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1020 Went to the Defender warhouse sale for the first time yesterday. Very impressive. Not a fancy set
Looking for a slip bzz Chris at 10:08pm 04.01.06 Ask All Sailors 0/912 I'm desperately looking for a slip in the Bay Shore/Babylon/Islip area of the south shore of Long is*
Refrigerater is too small, freezer too big - 373 Richard at 10:04pm 04.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1431 Our refrige is too small and our freezer is too large. Is there a way to divide the freezer into two
Disel fuel - What to do James at 9:49pm 04.01.06 Big Boats 6/818 I have an uneasy fealing about the age on my diesel fuel. Last year the Yanmar consumed only 10 gall
deck coreing Tom at 9:36pm 04.01.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1112 Hi, looking at buying an 80 33 but lacking info w regards to coreing in deck and history of problems
securing plexiglass to aluminum hatch Cap'n Jimbo at 11:51pm 04.01.06 Ask All Sailors 4/6427 What type of sealant do you reccomend for replacing the plexiglass to aluminum frame? Thanks
Frozen Yanmar, looking for expert advise! (1) Claude Labrecque at 12:48am 04.02.06 Ask All Sailors 28/4269
Running rigging jyct at 6:04am 04.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/877 Anyone know of someone who will replace running rigging on site? Near Annapolis
O'day Gray Marcus at 5:53am 04.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1098 Does anyone have the color code to the late 80's O'day models? It is a light grey and I think all m
Gasket Lube Paul (Affinity C320) at 6:57am 04.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/822 Does anyone know what product to use on rubber gaskets -- those around windows etc.Thanks.
Keel Bolt Repair? :( Moody Buccaneer at 7:22am 04.02.06 Catalina 30 2/3252 I'm going to have the keel off my C30 in the next few weeks. I have the "Catalina Smile" and some le
Advice.......Purchase RichStan at 7:44am 04.02.06 Morgan 2/1528 I am considering purchasing a 40 -45 Sailboat. I will be living on it for the weekends. I would also
Cruising Range For 25 HP Diesel Engine - 30' Sailb Sam Farrar at 7:37am 04.02.06 Ask All Sailors 19/16254 Just bought a '75 30' Hunter equipped with a 25 HP Universal Diesel. Getting ready to run it up the
Applying barrier coat/ bottom paint boatlubber2 at 7:33am 04.02.06 Ask All Sailors 10/4289 I just tried applying Interlux 2000e barrier coat with the recommended roller. It left lots of nap o
furling sheet adjustment stugee at 9:36am 04.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/999 Have just ordered a CDI furler and 135% from Sailwarehouse--for my recently purchased 26 classic/cb
Lake Mead Nevada Mic at 9:27am 04.02.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1255 Any Lake Mead sailors out there that can enlighten me as to the good and bad points of sailing lake
Changing to a roller furling for jib -- options? Rusty at 9:12am 04.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/888 I have a '91 Mac 26S. I would like to change the jib from manual to a roller furling. I have heard
Spinstart pics (1) Dennis at 8:56am 04.02.06 Trailer Sailors 15/1830 Here are pics of the spin start system. Easy to use and works great.

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Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 11:20am 04.03.21 Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 11:16am 04.03.21 I get about $2,500 in expenses. Obviously it can be cheaper or more expensive. I think your cost
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 11:16am 04.03.21 Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 11:09am 04.03.21 Just for the sake of argument - which is what we do here - this is what the ocean trip would look li
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 11:08am 04.03.21 Draws about 5'. We shave sailed the lake for many years, from Plattsburgh and the Islands down as f
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 11:03am 04.03.21 Southern part of the lake. Lots of nice secluded anchorages down there but it's pretty narrow down
Equalizing batteries Head Sail at 11:01am 04.03.21 I bought an inexpensive battery charger for my garage that also includes battery equalization. Draw
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 10:55am 04.03.21 Thanks, just interested in knowing about land transport right now. Boat is in good condition althou
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 10:42am 04.03.21 We shipped a Cape Dory 28 from West Palm Beach to Shelburne Bay(VT), way back in the early 90's. Th
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 10:40am 04.03.21 Cape Dory 36 - nice boat. What condition is the boat in? How's the engine? Of course I'm going to
Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 10:13am 04.03.21 Now that is helpful bling, Haro.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! jssailem at 10:12am 04.03.21 Here is a link to Rigrite. https://rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Spreaders.php It might give you a res
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump BigEasy at 9:52am 04.03.21
Prevent engine starting in reverse JoeWhite at 9:52am 04.03.21 After forgetting to open the engine raw water through valve, I installed a magnet on the handle and
Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 9:48am 04.03.21 looks like a solution in search of a problem. What if you just want to bling out your boat? Then y
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:45am 04.03.21 Hang your keychain on the gear lever. Taking it off the lever to put it back in the ignition will r
first trip to Catalina Brian D at 9:44am 04.03.21 Don't. Instead, go to Dana Point or some other local site that is close to land. If you don't have e
Spring Cruise 2021 jssailem at 9:34am 04.03.21 It would be fun. Wrong Way was supposed to be heading west like you.
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:23am 04.03.21 Now that you are aware I'd bet you'll always check position of shift AND throttle before starting.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 8:57am 04.03.21 Correction it has one hole for the shroud to countiue up to the upper mast in the center. the shape

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