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software for the map76C Gary8065 at 1:42am 02.16.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1052 Having recently purchased a Garmin Map 76C I was wondering if anyone knows if Maptech software will
Rain leaking in the cain area Clewless at 1:41am 02.16.06 Big Boats 2/750 Water in coming in the cabin above and window seals or rail fittings. Rainwater higher on the fiberg
Teak Refinishing sheila10693 at 1:19am 02.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1584 We have a Hunter 31. I am getting things ready to refinish the outside wood. I plan to remove all
Anchor test Franklin at 2:33am 02.16.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1152 We (us sailors) should perform our own tests. One that is 100% clean of outside interests...just to
Hey Phil - got one for you... Listen to Garmin Jim Seamans at 2:41am 02.16.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1114 Call Garmin at 800-800-1020 and listen to the recording for the menu. If I didn't know better I wou
looking for trim around the poptop nothhouse at 3:47am 02.16.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/883 I'm looking for the channel trim that goes around the pop top and the back edge of the hatch. Mine
catalina30keelshortening (reductionofdraft) DanRichardson at 3:42am 02.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/977 I own a 1977 Catalina 30 with a fin keel and a 5ft.3in draft.I am contemplating cutting a foot or so
dinghy baord repair Mike at 4:26am 02.16.06 Ask All Sailors 4/912 Last summer one of the floor boards in my Zodiak became water soaked. I have had water standing in t
Prep for prop and shaft Norm at 5:01am 02.16.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1103 In prepping my boat for spring, I've stripped a lot of old bottom paint off my bronze shaft and prop
What prop for 29.5??? Grant Ziebell at 6:35am 02.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 6/1360 My 29.5, Yanmar 2GM20F with 2.62 reduction, currently has a Campbell Sailer 3 Blade 14 X 8 prop.P
warmer climate for sailing Jim Hughes at 7:00am 02.16.06 Destinations 9/2125 I too, am looking for somewhere warmer, to sail more than 3-4 months,depending on the weather,and th
Looking for Horizon instruments John at 7:41am 02.16.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1050 Hi. I am looking to purchase a series 45 Horizon depth sounder and a series 45 knotometer. However,
looking for Horizon series 45 instruments John at 7:38am 02.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/790 Hi. I am looking to purchase a series 45 Horizon depth sounder and a series 45 knotometer. However,
Magellan 42 David B at 5:01pm 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 0/973 Hi all,I am looking for some information on a Magellan 42. It is a 42ft centre cockpit fast cruis
Cannot remove depth transducer Sailorman27603 at 1:27pm 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1890 The depth transducer has been in for 18 years and needs to be replaced. Whatever caulk I used back
DOH! Stripped Bleeder Screw on Volvo 2002 Diesel Rob R at 12:20pm 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 16/4541 Well, I must have stripped the bleed screw the last time I tightened it. This time, on removal, a sm
Help Finding a Trailer for H260 Brandon at 12:21pm 02.14.06 Smaller Boats 8/924 After months of searching, I have found 'the one.' She's clean, well-equiped and just about everyth
Islander 32 Standard -- Weather Helm? Larry77 at 11:10am 02.14.06 Islander 3/2842 I have heard that some of the older Islander 32's (Standard Wayfarer McGlasson model 1964-69) had we
Testing & Replacing Lights on Mast before stepping Sailor-man at 11:07am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 7/5187 Looking for some practical advice on the best way to test lights on the mast before stepping to make
Tools for the raceboat navigator Carrie at 11:07am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 2/895 Our skipper hates when the crew writes the coordinates for the next race on the cockpit sides. I wou

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Spring Cruise 2021 (1) jssailem at 10:21am 03.27.21 Wishing good will and keeping your hopes alive. The current long range lookout continues to give a
fog scares me! Richard19068 at 10:21am 03.27.21 @Richard19068... One word... Pickled. It's the salt water right?
VHF Range? Rick Webb at 10:19am 03.27.21 We out 200 miles from Tampa and could converse with Sea Tow. They said their antenna was up on a con
Insight Please - Beneteau 361 Windlass Install Jskosmo at 10:19am 03.27.21 Thanks so very much guys - your advice is very, very helpful.
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34 Richard19068 at 10:11am 03.27.21 I've owned my 1984 Hunter 34 since 2005. I've had the spar/rigging visually inspected 3 times by lo
fog scares me! jssailem at 9:58am 03.27.21 @Richard19068... One word... Pickled.
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34 (4) jssailem at 9:51am 03.27.21 corrosion in the swage fittings, especially the upward-looking ones, and no broken strands, Chec
New to me 2003 Hunter 386 Mike Oldak at 9:43am 03.27.21
fog scares me! Richard19068 at 9:39am 03.27.21 Ok My apologies to Carl Sandburg. The timing was a long time ago 1916... I remembered the poem (whi
VHF Range? Rick D at 9:38am 03.27.21 Just to give an example of antenna height, I have two VHF's, one below with an antenna on the radar
Install Wallas heater in a Hunter 41 ac jssailem at 9:27am 03.27.21 From the Wallas Manual, bold emphasis by me. Exhaust pipe The longest permissible exhaust gas pipe
Great Lakes Navigation jssailem at 9:19am 03.27.21 I'd suggest keeping the paper charts down below. :plus:
Ever Given jssailem at 9:17am 03.27.21 Spitballing here, but the Tugs might be there to stabilize the ship. In general, the water in the
Small 3" bow ding (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:10am 03.27.21 Always check the manufacturer's instructions. Five coats to a depth of 0.010" for Interprotect 200E
Small 3" bow ding craigjames at 9:10am 03.27.21 Thanks for the suggestions guys This helps
Small 3" bow ding craigjames at 9:08am 03.27.21 No trailer just cradle
Small 3" bow ding JoeWhite at 9:07am 03.27.21 It appears that there used to be "U" clamp there to help load the boat on the trailer. Take a look i
fog scares me! jssailem at 9:04am 03.27.21 Fog is by Carl Sandberg Ok My apologies to Carl Sandburg. The timing was a long time ago 1916... I
Small 3" bow ding craigjames at 8:57am 03.27.21 7 wow Thanks
Insight Please - Beneteau 361 Windlass Install Ralph Johnstone at 8:57am 03.27.21 I would strongly recommend looking at the installation on another 361 before starting your installa

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