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Canvas Repair Shop near Colonial Beach, VA Bad Obsession at 8:55am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1104 Anyone know of a canvas repair shop near Colonial Beach, VA? I have a cover for my companionway hat
65 AMP ALT Jakster9940 at 8:16am 01.16.06 Other Sailboats 1/789 I had seen on the old Atomic site that is now closed I think, info about a 65 AMP alternator Delco f
upgrades before we go cruising Pat McIntosh at 7:43am 01.16.06 Big Boats 10/1205 Last year we got a 1995 H430 and will be heading south to cruise S Calif ' Mexico. We have completed
Sudden summer thunder storm... go or turn Scotian at 7:39am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 28/1836 Last summer I sailed solo from overnight stay at a port. Open sea. At6 AM after confirming weather
How to check a solar panel for it's wattage? Stan10795 at 7:20am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/963 Is there an easy way to know if you are actually getting 5 watts from a solar panel advertised at 5
Propeller Tom Granton at 6:24am 01.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1129 My 1985 (#406) 36' presently has a 2 blade 15RH13 prop (Universal 21HP)and I'm thinking about replac
Outboard maintenance Alan Emerald 22 at 6:08am 01.16.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/913 This year I am looking to learn more about the maintenance of my own outboard motor on my O'Day 22.
Cockpit Speakers Dreamboat at 5:58am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 4/849 I splurged and bought myself cockpit speakers for my Sony AM/FM/CD player on my 1982 H30, but now I'
Reviews and photos Michel at 4:44am 01.16.06 Other Sailboats 0/801 I invite all Sandpipers skippers to post your reviews and pics of you boats in the appropriate secti
GFO packing question Kevin B at 4:34am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1961 Gore GFO packing (for stuffing boxes) came up for discussion here last August. The E-Marine website
Newbie with headsail furling system question Eric14428 at 4:08am 01.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1321 Hello, I recently purchased my first boat, a 1982 Catalina 27 Tall Rig. My surveyor recommended the
Homemade Sun Awning Ideas? uploadjoe at 4:07am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 23/5275 I am looking for ideas/suggestions for a homebrew sun awning system to cover my cockpit. I have a hu
Looking for Info on HR94 barry at 4:00am 01.16.06 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1822 We are considering buying a HR94 but can't find much information ie sailing ability,stability in rou
Eastern shore surveyor needed Tim R. at 3:49am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1098 Can anyone recommend a surveyor in Maryland. I have a boat in Georgetown that I would like surveyed
2 single blocks or 1 double block / best brand? Doghouse at 3:33am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1173 My boom has 3 blocks on it, 2 are connected to one eye and the third to its own eye.I have been lo
Irwin 34 details Bob at 3:10am 01.16.06 Other Sailboats 2/697 Hello Irwin 34 owners! Are any of you guys or gals out there? I have a Hunter 285 which I'm going
Warning Buzzer for engine? Neil - 1978 33ft Hunter at 2:55am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 11/3279 Recent purchase, and had everything looked over by a rigger. Had to change the exhaust elbow. It's a
new owner of A23' Diana Brown at 2:46am 01.16.06 Other Sailboats 2/834 Hi, Just moved Up? to an Aquarius 23' from a Newport 17'. Haven't sailed her much because my Mate
Prop shaft size secretsailorsailing at 2:12am 01.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1603 All,I am away from my boat right now and so I can't easily measure it, but I was hoping that someon
connecting GPS to Unidon Oceanus VHF DSC dwayne13628 at 2:02am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2407 Ladies and Gents, I bought a Unidon Oceanus VHF DSC radio, and I'd like to get some thoughts on what

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Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question sdcsmith2000 at 2:29pm 03.20.21 I have a 1998 Oceanis 321 and am currently replacing all of the hatches. They are all low profile.
Dockside pressure washer? dlochner at 2:17pm 03.20.21 We bought a small electric. one from Lowe's years ago, still works. It was about $100.
Catalina 310 propeller sizes leo310 at 2:16pm 03.20.21 I have a 15/9 but also have a yanmar 3gm 29 hp
Catalina 310 propeller sizes JAE at 2:03pm 03.20.21 I currently have a 13 x 9 three blade fixed prop and am wondering if a move to a 15" prop will gain
Catalina 310 propeller sizes sail sfbay at 1:59pm 03.20.21 Hull speed for a Catalina 310 is 6.9 knots. A larger diameter and pitch propeller will offer higher
Prop shaft zinc 321 Ron20324 at 1:53pm 03.20.21 Well I made it down to Florida and tried to put that 1/2 inch thick zinc on and it does NOT fit. I
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Peter Garver at 1:45pm 03.20.21 ok thanks again
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? Richard19068 at 1:41pm 03.20.21 Sure a whole new setup would be the way to go and I agree the bowed track is not the best way to go
Diesel Generator maintenance? Don S/V ILLusion at 1:35pm 03.20.21 Don't kow there is any definitive answer to that question but 10 hours/year is not good
In Boom Outhaul (1) SteveLKN at 1:22pm 03.20.21 Here is the drawing from the 275 owners manual
Wanted Catalina 310 or Hunter 310/320/326 to purchase, WA sail sfbay at 1:19pm 03.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! How far are you wiling to transport one by truck OR are you limiting it to t
Tuning guide sail sfbay at 1:08pm 03.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! 1. Manual - Refer to the owner's manual for that model or similar models.
Prop shaft zinc 321 Wesleymi at 12:56pm 03.20.21 Well I made it down to Florida and tried to put that 1/2 inch thick zinc on and it does NOT fit. I g
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question Wesleymi at 12:52pm 03.20.21 I have a 1998 Oceanis 321 and am currently replacing all of the hatches. They are all low profile. A
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose Tom J at 12:41pm 03.20.21 So, how frequently should the hoses be replaced? I replaced my hoses about 4 or 5 years ago, so t
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? FastOlson at 12:35pm 03.20.21 I just replaced our '88 Harken traveler, mostly due to nicks in the finish and it was getting a bit
Hunter Legend 35.5 (1990) issue sail sfbay at 12:32pm 03.20.21 Ouch!!! Never heard of that so suggest contacting a local boat guy to troubleshoot and develop a re
I have a screw loose! sail sfbay at 12:30pm 03.20.21 Welcome to forum and congratulations on your new 376!! Remove the screw and buy a SAE and metric sc
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? dlochner at 12:21pm 03.20.21 Alternatively, must they be replaced? In that case, we're probably facing replacing the entire trav
Outboard size for 23.5 jon hansen at 12:21pm 03.20.21 the fewer the horses/weight - the more style points. ;)

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