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Going a little more overboard ex-admin at 1:25pm 12.11.05 Ask All Sailors 29/2141 We recently discussed MOB procedures, particularly how you would handle going overboard if you were
adding an electric bilge pump cindy at 11:12am 12.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1180 We have just purchased a 1988 Beneteau 285 First. We would like to add an electric bilge pump and w
trailering a c-22/1974 tod at 10:57am 12.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/813 I was given this sailboat recently ' know absolutely nothing about sailing!The boat didn't come w/ a
Peeyoo, our holding tank hose is about shot. Chip Willis at 10:27am 12.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/888 The one that goes to the deck where you empty the tank at the pump out station. Can some one tell me
Jacking up the boat paphman at 8:23am 12.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1048 I will have to paint the bottom of my boat this spring. It will be on the trailer and I would like
Asymmetric Wayne at 7:36am 12.11.05 Big Boats 3/1074 I shouldn't really send you guys this knowing its your winter, but I will cop it next year no doubt.
Mast Rake Don Guillette at 6:35am 12.11.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 20/5882 Mast: There is a discussion about mast rake at a Catalina 30 site I frequent and the following artic
H36, 1981rudder post assembly Michael7850 at 6:24am 12.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/832 The H36_80-82 rudder assembly has a seal top bolted cover. By the certain time the seal must be serv
To ebay or not to ebay--that is the question Ralph18414 at 6:23am 12.11.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1073 Hi All,I'm new hear. I am currently am saving my pennies to get back into sailing. I recently saw
Rigger John at 6:06am 12.11.05 Catalina 30 0/1068 I am looking for a rigger in the Punta Gorda area. Any recomendations? Thanks. jr
Golf cart batteries or not? JB at 4:04am 12.11.05 Ask All Sailors 16/1247 I'm rewiring my completely restored cal 34. I'm planning to sail it L.A. to Mexico for a few months
What boat to buy ? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 2:38am 12.11.05 Ask All Sailors 1/995 My current boat is a Catalina 30 and is in the process of being totalled (we think) by the insurance
Gear Shift Cable and Lever Bob Middlesworth at 2:17am 12.11.05 Other Sailboats 1/743 I need to replace the forward-neutral-reverse gear shift lever and cable assembly that's mounted on
Stern Rail Seats John T1594 at 1:09am 12.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1189 It's time to refinish the teak slats on the stern rail seats on my 2000 Hunter 340. I have removed t
Yanmar 3YM30 Charlie L at 11:49pm 12.10.05 Big Boats 5/850 The Owners manual states that Biocyde should not be used in the fuel. Does anyone know the reason?
SF Bay area storage on the hard Sanders at 11:44pm 12.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/922 Can anyone suggest a place to store a 37 ft cutter on the hard for several months in the Bay Area?S
replacement sail batten for vision 32 david rosenbaum at 11:43pm 12.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/924 need 1 5/16" x 12' 6" batten for main
Genoa size stevec22206 at 11:41pm 12.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1109 I want to add a genoa to my 80' O'day 23. What is the ideal size for this boat. It will be a hank on
All up draft on 22 Eric1803 at 9:55pm 12.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/993 Can someone tell me the draft of a Catalina 22 with a swing keel and kick-up rudder with keel and ru
Wireless Electronics? Dan at 8:54pm 12.10.05 Ask All Sailors 12/977 Does anyone manufacture wireless equipment for boats. Was thinking that it would be nice if I did'nt

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Boat Identification - Need Help dlochner at 7:14am 11.19.20 I have a philosophical objection to social media. There are good uses of social media and you are
Square sail nveater at 7:04am 11.19.20 I have never seen a mast mounted at the end of the bowsprit. Those Dutch ... very clever! It's a
Bulkheads Dug22 at 6:44am 11.19.20 1987
Bulkheads LakeShark at 6:42am 11.19.20 If your only in the slip you can remove the upper shrouds and chainplates as the forward and aft low
Boat Identification - Need Help JDE at 6:25am 11.19.20 Great suggestions, thanks. I think it being a kit built boat is the most likely circumstance consid
Bulkheads cb32863 at 6:07am 11.19.20 Also, is it o.k. to disconnect the chain plates from the bulk heads with the mast up? Are the bulk
Boat Identification - Need Help 31seahorse at 6:00am 11.19.20 The registration numbers on the bow might offer some additional information. A question to the pres
Square sail (1) DougM at 5:54am 11.19.20 I had the privilege of volunteering at Jamestown Settlement in Virginia for a few years. During the
Orca Attacks? joker460 at 5:53am 11.19.20 Nah, He's the son of Edmund
Orca Attacks? Lazy1 at 5:47am 11.19.20 The problem with sailing the Lakes is when the Gales of November come early! They were right on ti
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising Captain Larry-DH at 5:41am 11.19.20 I have a BG vulcan 7 on my 27 footer and it's a perfect size. My boat's tiller steering prompted m
non skid RoyS at 5:35am 11.19.20 Take a look at Kiwigrip non skid paint. Water based, requires little prep, very forgiving, and easy
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising thinwater at 5:34am 11.19.20 I've been sailing for 40 years, but only in the last 20 have I used depth sounders and GPS. Coastal
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising Captain Larry-DH at 5:26am 11.19.20
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? Justin_NSA at 5:20am 11.19.20 I didn't have a long shaft on my 26S, but you're rudder is still deeper than that. You should do fin
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector Gary Ryan at 5:15am 11.19.20 All great input! Got a hold of Facnor and they say our furling system is a Profurl Basic 35. Looks
non skid rgranger at 4:58am 11.19.20 Make a paste out of lye and garden lime and smear it over the paint. 5lb bag of lime and 3 cups of
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? rgranger at 4:55am 11.19.20 I have the tohatsu sail pro 6 ho More than enough motor
Orca Attacks? TimFromLI at 4:43am 11.19.20 cousin of John Lightfoot Kennedy
Windlass relacement - Catalina 34mk2 sailme88 at 4:20am 11.19.20 I have a foredeck windlass powered by Armstrong... it gets the best of my 36 YOA son in law...at som

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