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CD-22 Hurricane Katrina Victim on eBay is ours!! oldragbaggers at 12:57am 01.09.06 Other Sailboats 1/898 We stayed up until 3:30 am last night to be the winning bidders on a Cape Dory 22 on eBay that was a
boomkicker on Mac 25 scott damuth at 12:54am 01.09.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1209 While sailing with some other model of boats last weekend I noticed they had these and as I have not
Reasonably Priced Teak Al at 12:40am 01.09.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1215 "Reasonably priced teak" is something of any oxymoron, but there's a guy on eBay who is actually sel
Performance: Shoal vs Deep Keels... Warren Milberg at 12:20am 01.09.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1039 In years past, I raced Snipes, Lightnings, other one-design boats. Whenever we had the wind aft, we
ODAY 28 vs 280 rgallagher at 12:02am 01.09.06 Other Sailboats 0/750 We are looking at supersizing this summer going from a Cat22 to a boat around 28/30ft. we are lookin
Mexico BSB charts Richard McBride at 12:45pm 01.08.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1637 Hi allI am looking for some planning charts for the west coast from California to Panama. Now that
Mail and live-aboard Franklin at 12:23pm 01.08.06 Other Sailboats 2/699 For those who live aboard, I assume you get a PO box. What do you do for things such as UPS and Fed
Port Light Leaks bcwave at 12:22pm 01.08.06 Other Sailboats 3/816 I made a visit to my "new" boat ('73 hull #968, purchased this past spring) on the hard, to get some
Wallas Diesel Boat Heaters Becky at 12:12pm 01.08.06 Ask All Sailors 9/6840 Is there anyone out there who uses a Wallas Diesel Heater? What are the ups and downs of owning thi
Ice Box Won't Drain Joe23603 at 12:07pm 01.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/3994 I just bought a 1979 C27. What a sweet boat. But tell me, where is the water from the ice box suppo
Homebrewers unite! Mook16712 at 11:40am 01.08.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1388 To me, at least, nothing is better than dropping the anchor after a day of sailing and popping open
Boat bottom cleaning pole Larry at 11:27am 01.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/808 I would like info on making a bottom cleaning pole. To clean the bottom of the boat from the dock.
Cutlass Bearing wbg at 11:22am 01.08.06 Other Sailboats 3/773 I need to get a cutlass bearing for my 1977 30 ft Irwin -- my boat is still in the water awaiting ha
Trailer Sailor winter vacation John Staloch at 10:38am 01.08.06 Day Sailers 3/1013 Here is the deal:We here in the northland enjoy winter sports. However, we enjoy them more when w
1972 Contest 27 Ted at 10:33am 01.08.06 Other Sailboats 1/1387 I am considering the purchase of a Contest 27. Surveyor will be looking at it this week. Any cauti
Captain Queeg reporting for duty ex-admin at 10:27am 01.08.06 Ask All Sailors 53/2844 No matter how you look at it, on a boat the skipper has the ultimate responsibility for the conduct
rudder bearings John at 10:05am 01.08.06 Bavaria 1/3097 I am looking for information on the rudder bearing system for a Bavaria 36. My rudder has gotten ver
What Is It Dave at 10:00am 01.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/920 I found this picture on Yachtworld. This engine is in a 1986 Catalina 34. What is the unit installed
Bosun Chair and Oday 23 Mark at 9:54am 01.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1081 HI all,Hey, a simple question. I have a 1972 Oday 23' Just curious, would my 23', which has a keel
I32 Questions Bruce at 9:43am 01.08.06 Islander 3/1831 We have a 69 Islander 29 we've had little over 5 years. Now looking at an Islander 32, 78 Model we

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America's Cup Davidasailor26 at 4:55am 03.19.21
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector Gary Ryan at 4:53am 03.19.21 It's been a while so I thought I'd follow up. Before winter locked us down, I took some measuremen
Hunter 26 sail plan? Thaniel at 4:29am 03.19.21
36cc Autopilot Factory Installation (4) Davidasailor26 at 3:47am 03.19.21 191758 191757 The rudder position sensor and linear ram arm both mount to a bracket affixed to th
9.8 Tahatsu question Joe at 2:50am 03.19.21 The legacy of Tohatsu is that there were designed for the Japanese fishermen that would require them
Yanmar 2GMF to 3GMD swap?? Ziggler at 11:47pm 03.18.21 the "D" in GMD means "Direct"... raw water cooled.
Venture 22 Rescue Project wynkoop at 11:45pm 03.18.21 I am leaning to a self priming pump and a manifold system with a hose running to each compartment.
Switching an inboard for an outboard wynkoop at 11:34pm 03.18.21 Next time I am in Sturgeon Bay a nickel you will have! Maybe a beer too.
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose NYSail at 10:59pm 03.18.21 I use Teflon grease on all hoses. Makes for an easy removal. Greg
New Raymarine Transducer nikkinancy at 10:02pm 03.18.21 Hi Capt. Robbie, I was able to find the info. on my Hunter Legend and yes...it is a solid hull:)!
Servicing the Maxwell Winches Bolander at 9:54pm 03.18.21 Well at least you have good taste in boats Thanks for being kind. I'm reinstalling the Maxwells
Looking for boat bike ideas? gettinthere at 9:38pm 03.18.21 I bought a Citizen 24-7 folder. 24" wheels which make a big difference over the 20". Folded, it stan
Servicing the Maxwell Winches Johnb at 8:56pm 03.18.21 This post deserves a new smackdown post because , I'm an idiot.. Well at least you have good taste
Servicing the Maxwell Winches Bolander at 8:50pm 03.18.21 This post deserves a new smackdown post because , I'm an idiot..
Switching an inboard for an outboard jon hansen at 8:48pm 03.18.21 :yikes: been there, done that. ......................... but lets get back on point. the OP lives in
Venture 22 Rescue Project RustyVenture at 8:37pm 03.18.21 Now to figure how to automate the pumping of all the "compartments". Perhaps I will get some inspi
Bottom paint rgranger at 8:15pm 03.18.21
Venture 22 Rescue Project rgranger at 8:13pm 03.18.21 I don't know if they had anything originally, mine is just some previous owner's DIY rubber drainag
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? JRacer at 8:05pm 03.18.21 :plus: Same here. Or, just come in out of the rain!:laugh:
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? (1) Tom J at 8:00pm 03.18.21 My C310 has the cone shaped fabric covers that wrap around the stay and tie off. The trick is to wr

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