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from helm station. I've been all through archives and wanted to ask for current wisdom. Dockmate has
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any one know which crane needs to used for a 1984 hunter 31 with an isomat mast? I want to use an as
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I just finished sewing a mainsail cover for my new sail. This cover will be used to restrain the sai
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I have a 88 Mac 26D and I am upgradeing the entire steerage of my ship. New Ida sailor rudder, stiff
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If any of you guys have photos of your cockpit covers(aka bimini) I'd really appreciate you sending
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I'm doing a little research to find out what other owners get for cruising speed under power. I hav
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Has anyone replaced the hatch over the V-birth. I cannot make out the name of the Mfg. Mine is missi
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Has anyone installed a ground plate on a 1985 43' morgan? If yes, at what location on the boat was
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I have a 1982 37' Hunter Cutter ' need to replace the batteries. Which Brand ' type would be the bes
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Just wondered if anyone on the forum has had any experience or has even seen one. The few people tha

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Square sail .. Big Blue flies!   (1)
LagunaJay at 12:03am 06.17.21
The rigging, fabric and lines associated with my square sail were all sized based on a design wind o
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Leeward Rail at 9:20pm 06.16.21
As a professional firefighter I used to instruct groups on the selection, and usage of hand held fi
BELT DUST
glaufman at 8:27pm 06.16.21
Very nice
Cabin table for 1992 Beneteau moorings 405
sail sfbay at 8:22pm 06.16.21
Welcome to the forum!! Consider making a custom table?
Keel questions
Lakeskiier at 8:09pm 06.16.21
The cracks have all the appearance of the common keel to keel stub joint crack. Affectionately know
Best finish for exposed wood?
MikeHoncho at 7:57pm 06.16.21
Are you looking for shiny or not shiny finish?
Best finish for exposed wood?
sail sfbay at 7:53pm 06.16.21
Jon is right...........I just sanded all the old varnish, applied but not maintained by the previous
Windlass wireless remote control kit
JoeWhite at 7:20pm 06.16.21
I designed and installed wired relay controlled with switch that you can walk anywhere on the deck w
Windlass gypsy position.... Lewmar H2
NYSail at 7:06pm 06.16.21
Thanks all!
Best finish for exposed wood?
jon hansen at 7:04pm 06.16.21
ask 50 sailors, you'll get 50 different answers :yikes:. i'm a varnish guy. many many coats varn
Mac 19
Deeseas at 7:04pm 06.16.21
Prairiesailor19 I removed my rudders as they were useless when under power. When we do sail I just u
Best finish for exposed wood?
jon hansen at 7:02pm 06.16.21
interior? exterior? deck? wood type?
Boat Explosion in Greenport
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:35pm 06.16.21
Maybe you should write a book about engine fluid maintenance I think it best I write about the thing
Boat Explosion in Greenport
TimFromLI at 6:30pm 06.16.21
I remember another tragic case on Long Island a few years back. https://portwashington-news.com/boa
So I need a replacement tiller
sail sfbay at 5:42pm 06.16.21
Welcome to the forum!! Ouch!! You can purchase a replacement rudder from: Model specific tillers
another really good reason not to ground at low tide..
Mr Fox at 5:36pm 06.16.21
Are you trying to tell me folks on cat boats or catamarans don't make mistakes and run aground? Non
venture 17 cockpit drain
Knuttle at 5:13pm 06.16.21
Check the hull interior around the area to the keel cable. My brother had a 17 that someone had cra
Boat Explosion in Greenport
sailme88 at 5:04pm 06.16.21
JUST how much safer is diesel than gasoline ? As a professional firefighter I used to instruct grou
Boat Explosion in Greenport
Rick Webb at 4:32pm 06.16.21
Something else to remember besides it being the vapor that explodes and just a teaspoon of gas makes
Beneteau 423 toe rail
sail sfbay at 4:25pm 06.16.21
Be surprised if it wasn't teak wood. Are you looking to treat it, if so that could be a lively topi

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