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Whisker pole Catnip at 5:09am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1343 I have never used a whisker pole for a jib or a spinnaker. I want to get a pole and I need to add a
Use your stern ladder (if you have one !!!!) Guy Cambria, jr. at 5:08am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1055 The answer is Yes: Jack lines, inflatable PFD, hand held radio and some brain power. How to get back
Bedding compound for keel step mast - s37 Daydreams at 3:21am 11.17.05 Seidelmann 2/1540 I recently had to pull the mast step on my Seidelmann 37. It's secured by the two keel boats and fo
Winterize Lectra San? PhotoEd at 1:44am 11.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1762 I tried a search, but didn't find anything.What is needed to be done to winterize a Lectra San?
Sail Question - Laminate vs Dacron, etc. BarryL at 1:34am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 10/5533 Hi,I need new sails for my 1986 Newport 28 (main and 135 roller furling genoa).In doing my rese
Custom Palstic Tanks Dan Pfeiffer at 1:29am 11.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1340 Does anyone have a source for custom fabricated roto-molded seamless plastic tanks? Thanks,Dan
THINGS I LEARNT THIS WEEK: Paul J. Rusyniak at 1:27am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1149 1. NEVER let anyone (self included) fall from or jump off my boat into the water.2. NEVER allow lig
odd looking sail-jenecker tom atkins at 1:14am 11.17.05 Trailer Sailors 4/1606 I have sailed small boats for about 5 years and I've never rigged any headsail other than a jib and
Welded Plastic Tanks Dan Pfeiffer at 12:44am 11.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/2058 Does anyone have an opinion on the use of welded polypropylene tanks for holding tanks? For example
Furler skipper737 at 9:21pm 11.16.05 Catalina 30 4/1515 I need to replace the continuous loop furler line on my Hood 810 Seafurl LD. Any advise on where to
Datamarine skipper737 at 9:14pm 11.16.05 Catalina 30 1/1229 I need to replace the masthead wind direction and speed sensors, "Datamarine" (just the stuff upstai
New Main Sail Ed at 11:13am 11.14.05 Smaller Boats 0/718 I am considering a new main for my '93 23.5. Has anyone recently purchased a main? I'm looking for
Gel Coat Color Matching Bob P17593 at 11:10am 11.14.05 Other Sailboats 1/877 I need to match the "white" topsides gel coat on my 87 Ericson 26. Does anyone out there have any da
303 chainplate No mo condos at 11:08am 11.14.05 Other Sailboats 2/851 Hello,I'm new to the site. Just bought an '85 Pearson 303. Seems there were a few more problems t
Cabin Window Leak Frank at 10:55am 11.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1252 My stationary cabin windows are leaking into the cabin. I am interested in how to stop the leak with
Forward Bomar Hatch - C36 RalphG at 10:24am 11.14.05 Big Boats 1/1010 My V-berth hatch has cracks and leaks around the perimeter seal. Would appreciate advice on how to
Gulp! o Denise, hunter 23 at 9:39am 11.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1232 WAAA sniff sniff.. :( got a price on a CDI furler and mods to my jib. complete job about 900 bucks!*
diesel odors-Peggy help? Mystic51 at 9:00am 11.14.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1112 Peggy or anyone,With your help we have worked on most every isssue that could cause odors on our H
anchor roller Jim 5757 at 8:56am 11.14.05 Morgan 0/1513 I have an odd request:I was looking at a Morgan 34 that was for sale locally this past summer. It w
man overboard Bob White at 8:51am 11.14.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1300 I knew a fellow who was skippering a sailboat in a Bimini-Ft. Lauderdale race. He leaned against th

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Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? shemandr at 7:02am 11.16.20 The photo of the ad shows most of the refitting was done in 2000. I would hardly call that current.
Coupling back on prop shaft sesmith at 6:58am 11.16.20 Definitely read the Mainesail article mentioned above. Now is the time to pull the shaft and have a
Coupling back on prop shaft dmax at 6:54am 11.16.20 The split coupling may be a good option. Did you have any alignment issues with the split coupling
rust remove from swim ladder capta at 6:48am 11.16.20 What keeps all those shiny white cruise ships from looking like rusty hulks between paint jobs is ph
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 6:41am 11.16.20 The border not being open is definitely sad, but this won't last forever. I will eat poutine again s
First Sailboat Kings Gambit at 6:35am 11.16.20 Yes, quite definitely. A cruising sailboat is a very large commitment. Typically, the bigger the boa
rust remove from swim ladder (1) Justin_NSA at 6:16am 11.16.20 You might take at least one step off of the ladder and see how bad the rust is under it, The lowest
Propane heater Ward H at 6:12am 11.16.20 Feb of 18 @jssailem and @Ward H went sailing with me on a winter cruise.. much colder than expected
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why Capt Guido at 6:11am 11.16.20 Make certain the sailmaker or you measure the mainsail roach. The first mainsail replacement on my
Coupling back on prop shaft Justin_NSA at 6:05am 11.16.20 I had a difficult time finding a machine shop to fit and face my new coupling to my shaft. We are la
rust remove from swim ladder jssailem at 5:59am 11.16.20 A buffing wheel and some stainless steel buffing compound of varying fineness will get most of the t
First Sailboat Scott T-Bird at 5:52am 11.16.20 What is it that you like about the boats that get your attention? What do you know about what you d
First Sailboat Kings Gambit at 5:51am 11.16.20 My Wife will be my crew :) Sounds nice. A 37 to 38-ft boat is a comfortable size for a cruising co
Engine Controls RoyS at 5:51am 11.16.20 Does it have an engine?
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 SailingLoto at 5:47am 11.16.20 i will dig through my old omc outboard stash and see what i have. i should have a few old 2cyl evi
Mac 26s wiring questions... (1) George_NJ at 5:45am 11.16.20 I rewired & replumbed my 1990 26S, adding solar & hot and cold water to the galley sink & outside sh
Full cockpit enclosure - leaking through traveler control lines Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 5:44am 11.16.20 I caulked a small circle around mine with clear silicone stopping short of the traveler. Stops most
First Sailboat jssailem at 5:36am 11.16.20 My Wife will be my crew Which of the boats does she like?
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why DArcy at 5:29am 11.16.20 Well, it seems we are as divided over sail makers as we are for anchors. We have 4 votes for North,
First Sailboat Ferruh at 5:15am 11.16.20 Sounds good. Will you have crew? My Wife will be my crew :)

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