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Volvo Cup Question - Masts Seem To Break Alot Rob at 1:41am 02.10.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1314 I've been watching the Volvo Cup race coverage. I have one observation and question. These boats are
Cooking stove on a !974 27' Catalina skipperbill at 12:27am 02.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 6/3064 I just purchased a 1974 27' Catalina. In the galley there is a 2burner Primus stove. I think it is
boat paint david schoonmaker at 12:01am 02.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/898 Hey all, In the process of sanding my 20' Oday, it was painted(top) at least once, I am sanding into
O'Day Ospray Ragtime Joe at 11:41pm 02.09.06 Day Sailers 3/3116 I have just bought an O'Day Ospray. (not a typo --that's Ospray spelled with an "a"). It measures
head vent plugs Mike F. at 11:14pm 02.09.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/993 My 1983 Hunter 34 is a great boat. Over the years a few issues have crept up. One issue is that the
Sailing on TV...? Morski Krastavac at 10:44pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 21/2279 Hi All,Where are the sailing-channels, who covers the America's Cup, the Hobart, Volvo Ocean Race
All Sailors - Need Help w/info on 32s5 Beneteau Rob R at 9:15pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1417 Hi Folks - It's been a few years since I have posted here - hopefully a few of you old salts may r
Mason 33 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Steve at 2:13pm 02.09.06 Other Sailboats 1/2861 On the verge of purchasing a 1985 Mason 33. Anyone feel like offering up positive and negative expe
Vancouver Boat Show Moody Buccaneer at 12:10pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 3/866 If you are going to the show, stop by the Sailfest Area and say hello. Not trying to sell anything
% of weight on the shoal draft keel on Odays. Jack Hart at 12:02pm 02.09.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/908 Hi folks, when you are trailering your boats with the shoal draft keels, what percentage of weight d
Wooden VS. Aluminum mast jeepmark at 11:27am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 19/8740 Wondering what everybodys thoughts were on wooden masts, and how do they compare to Aluminum? than
new boat registration and documentation mjb at 10:59am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1290 I'm getting ready to close on our new boat. The mortgage company wants to charge ~$500 for US Coast
Watch for Morgan Invasion Invitations Capt. MARS at 10:39am 02.09.06 Morgan 0/1367 Morganeers,I have heard from the Morgan Invasion committee that the initial invitations will be se
Universal Engine Issue on Catalina 30 Chris at 10:12am 02.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1297 After 20 - 30 minutes of power at 2000 - 2500 RPM (5.5 knots) the engine loses power; must be thrott
Single line jiffy reef John at 10:02am 02.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1041 I am thinking of setting up a single line jiffy reef for my 1977 Catalina 30 TR. I want to be able t
A/C Model and size (BTU's and demensions) Cas6511 at 9:46am 02.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/941 I have a 1998 Hunter 310. I'm looking to put A/C in the boat. I would like to know what size BTU's I
On-Board Weather Station Tsehum Pete at 8:17am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1955 With Spring approaching, I am considering adding a weather station to the nav station on my Beneteau
GENERATOR INSTALLATION MARK at 6:19am 02.09.06 Big Boats 1/1661 THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING A GENSET ABOARD MY CATALINA 400. CENTERLINE QUEEN AFT. HAS ANYONE DONE THI
Basic Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising class B Noble at 5:06am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 17/1390
BACKSTAY ADJUSTER DREW6713 at 4:50am 02.09.06 Other Sailboats 2/858 How difficult is it to add a back stay adjuster? I figured since the mast is down for the winter it

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VHF Range? dlochner at 7:41am 03.26.21 That seems like a good idea, do you know anything about this VHF? Overpriced. Standard Horizon a
Flushing an Engine with Fresh Water? SailorElliot at 7:39am 03.26.21 That seems doable, thanks for sending the photos!
1984 Hunter 37c conversion to sloop Mikem at 7:38am 03.26.21 I've always admired the 37c. Trade? Have to chuckle. My daughter loves the layout, full enclosure
Sailing to Catalina Island? aret007 at 7:35am 03.26.21 Sent you a pm. Interested in sailing to catalina also. In marina del rey. Perhaps we can buddy boat
VHF Range? SailorElliot at 7:32am 03.26.21 That seems like a good idea, do you know anything about this VHF?
Ever Given Michael Davis at 7:18am 03.26.21 wonder if the pilot provided by the canal authority is still employed... I understand that there w
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications sail sfbay at 7:12am 03.26.21 walt............nice math!!
Ever Given Dave Groshong at 7:11am 03.26.21 I went thru the Suez Canal in 1987 onboard USS California, the Egyptian pilot (compulsory) was dru
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications Crazy Dave Condon at 7:11am 03.26.21 @Justin_NSA I am surprised like you with the above response but he is correct the owner will have t
Ever Given DougM at 7:10am 03.26.21 I wonder if the pilot provided by the canal authority is still employed...
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light... Captain Larry-DH at 7:03am 03.26.21 Do you have an ozone generator on board?? OR used ammonia or bleach based products when cleaning-
Spring Cruise 2021 Terry Cox at 6:59am 03.26.21 Take lots of pictures.:thumbup: Of course, Will.
Toe rail replacement strategy Terry Cox at 6:57am 03.26.21 Should I just cut out the 8 foot damaged section and replace that much, or get 2 24 foot pieces and
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications Justin_NSA at 6:56am 03.26.21 That's one of the dumbest sailboat hacks I have ever read :huh:
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications walt at 6:40am 03.26.21 Assume the depth of the ballast water tank is 12 inches and is rectangular (not exactly true). The
Ever Given Rick486 at 6:36am 03.26.21 FH-_Mtkugbs
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light... Terry Cox at 6:34am 03.26.21 The one on our boat has a lightly used cord made of solid gold that has just now come on the market.
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light... Brian D at 6:25am 03.26.21 The day an item comes to production is the day the item is considered obsolete.
Ever Given Don S/V ILLusion at 6:17am 03.26.21
Ever Given (1) dlochner at 6:09am 03.26.21 Ok, let's try this again. :) click on the image.

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