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Racing Photo Jon W. at 8:47am 03.07.06 Catalina 310 0/1536 I know, we're in the background on this one, but check those bow waves! We were movin that day!
West Marine Auto Inflatable PFD uploadjoe at 8:50am 03.07.06 Ask All Sailors 9/2871 I have been eyeballing Inflatable PFD's as the Admiral insists I wear a PFD (not that I disagree) an
yanmar engine hard to start ciriac at 9:02am 03.07.06 Mid-Size Boats 10/7021 Until last fall my engine always started on the first one or two turns but all of a sudden in Octobe
life lines Mark at 9:17am 03.07.06 Smaller Boats 6/1247 I have bow and stern pulpits, no stantions.Wife wants life lines. I've looked in the manual and ca
Forestay Tension Don Guillette at 6:56am 03.07.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/2520 Bob from Va asked about forestay tension and mentioned that some sailors keep the forstay tight goin
"Archive" still not working. Ed Schenck at 6:02am 03.07.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1271 Phil, I vote to return to the old format. Just did the following search: "fuel tank leak", "exact p
shore power???? Dave D 94 H26 at 5:19am 03.07.06 Smaller Boats 9/1119 Alright guys and gals, I'm askin' for it. where can I get the low-down on shore power. More specifi
tire size mmsailor at 5:08am 03.07.06 Smaller Boats 8/1227 I have a 1989 h23 with Kens Welding trailer , I need to replace tires and the boat and trailer is in
West Palm Beach Sailors gr8 2 av8 at 10:19am 03.07.06 Ask All Sailors 0/956 Hi all. I will be on a layover in West Palm Beach from April 8 and 9 and would like to get out sail
Fixed Mount VHF Radio ....and Dinghy Davits Neil Hodgson at 10:15am 03.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1486 The Radio in my Hunter 29.5...is an Apelco 5160 VHF fixed mounted in the cabin below deck, and am w
Need a outboard motor for my Cat 22 Chris at 9:48am 03.07.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/877 I bought my Cat 22 today .....just got her home but she needs a motor but I have no idea how big of
Cockpit cover for MacGregor 26S,D Banana Wind3492 at 12:19pm 03.07.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1198 I am looking for a canvas cockpit cover for a 26S (not a bimini). Somthing that I can spread across
Thru Hull Question kai13227 at 12:28pm 03.07.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1244 The knot meter thru hull fitting seems to be a plastic deal that unscrews. It isn't working now, so
Micron Extra Ablative Bottom Paint Dave Amspacher at 2:10pm 03.07.06 Big Boats 4/1086 I have been told when it's time to add another coat of ablative paint the only surface prep necessar
Soverel 36 hightower at 12:00pm 03.07.06 Ask All Sailors 2/2291 I am looking at a Soverel 1978 model. I need 6'8" headroom in the salon but I will settle for less.
Hunter 27 cabin liner.. groundhog at 11:57am 03.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1037 I am looking at at Hunter 27, 1983.It has this fiberglass liner on the inside of the cabin. My que
SS hand rail rad2285 at 11:19am 03.07.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1050 I am looking for a 6 ft piece of 7/8" railing. I have no idea where to look. Any ideas?
Looking for brother Denise Mills at 11:10am 03.07.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1040 I am looking for my brother. I last heard that he owned a sailboat named "The Wind Dancer" and his
feul line question lugeman at 10:58am 03.07.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1203 I was at the boat today and found some evidense of diesel in the small bilge under the engine. The m
Anchor Locker Bill Balme at 9:59pm 03.05.06 Other Sailboats 2/859 Hi,I inspected the anchor chain yesterday for the first time since taking delivery of my 1983 PS37

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Chartplotters and GPS how do you decide. Rick486 at 1:44pm 06.14.21 Our 2002 Garmin 3210 is at sea now on it's way from Grenada to Newport, hopefully, nonstop. When I'
Anchor chain rubbing strip Bluenose at 1:43pm 06.14.21 On my B331, I had some old teak pieces that I through bolted. I leave them unfinished with countersu
another really good reason not to ground at low tide.. Thaniel at 1:37pm 06.14.21
Steering Cable Fell Off ToddS at 1:35pm 06.14.21 I know where mine is (and it is easily/quickly accessible), and while I KNOW how to install it in th
Chartplotters and GPS how do you decide. capta at 1:32pm 06.14.21 Our 2002 Garmin 3210 is at sea now on it's way from Grenada to Newport, hopefully, nonstop. When I'm
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) shemandr at 1:28pm 06.14.21 I loved sailing in the Off Soundings Series. you could make an interesting rules problem by look
Appropriate sealant and when to wax after bottom painting capta at 1:11pm 06.14.21 What dlochner said above. I have bought so many tubes of 5200, over the years, thinking I would one
Albin Marin Vega 27 - Any Owners Input Appreciated africanmarco at 1:10pm 06.14.21 I have an Albin Vega series III since 2011, so I am biased in favour of the boat. Structural, sturdy
Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30 Richard19068 at 1:04pm 06.14.21
another really good reason not to ground at low tide.. capta at 1:04pm 06.14.21
Reefing Cringle?? jon hansen at 1:00pm 06.14.21 flatting the leading edge of the sail, taking the belly out, as the wind increases nothing to do w
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) glaufman at 12:57pm 06.14.21 Agreed. Assuming someone SAW them do turns
Steering Cable Fell Off Hayden Watson at 12:45pm 06.14.21 See response to cagreen. We're hearing from folks who know where the tiller is - I wonder how many
3GM30F Clean-up Scott T-Bird at 12:22pm 06.14.21 I've been reminded more than once "It's a SAIL boat!" Why do I stress over the engine? :huh:
Appropriate sealant and when to wax after bottom painting dlochner at 12:20pm 06.14.21 5200 is an adhesive with sealant properties, not a sealant with adhesive properties like 4200 or 400
Anchoring systems thinwater at 11:54am 06.14.21 ABYC H-40 table one is based on testing, not theory. I've had long conversations with committee memb
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? jwerkjr at 11:50am 06.14.21 I like the boxes for the shrouds, my brand new jib sheets, all pretty and white and pink, now have
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? jwerkjr at 11:48am 06.14.21 Who makes your pedestal? Merriman
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? flightlead404 at 11:37am 06.14.21
New Headsail BaC at 11:30am 06.14.21 Thanks for the info. I am leaning to the 135 for ease of tacking and lack of crew. Will most likely

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