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keel bolts barry 15778 at 9:23am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1046 Hi I'm new here but I would like to find out some information.I'm thinking of buying a cat 27,the on
what 25 to 27 ft range trailerable is best. sandsman at 8:46am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/4613 I am new to sailing. I fell in love with the look and 50hp of the macgregor. Am I nuts or is there a
annapolis sailboat show nick8481 at 7:47am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1027 I was planing on going to annapolis show but the weather does not look very good to take that long d
Replacement of Pearson Logo Decals James Bibb at 7:36am 10.07.05 Other Sailboats 2/1224 I would like to replace the deteriorated Pearson logo stickers on my Pearson 26. Anyone have an idea
Racing a Cal 2-34 Charlie at 7:28am 10.07.05 Cal 0/347 What can I do to sail a Cal 34 fast? What conditions are best to race in?
boom vang verses a tarcking system b griffin at 7:19am 10.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/837 Have been sailing only for two summers on my 26d. Until recently wasn't too worried about sail shape
Best way south (inland) from Norfolk? the ICW-1 or Donald6441 at 7:01am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1025
Questions about Oceanis Clark at 6:33am 10.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/942 The Admiral and I are on the lookout for a 28-ish replacement for our old Cal 2-25 and spotted some
Engine temperature gauge mysteries sailingdude at 5:45am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/2360 I have a 1980 C-30 with a raw water cooled Atomic 4. I have been attempting to get the engine temper
Dirty line above water on hull RGallagher at 5:15am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 19/2265 First year sailors and we keep our boat in the water on the lake. I had the boat hauled out in Austi
Ranger 33 info Dave Kuchenbecker at 4:56am 10.07.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 4/4209 I am looking at a 1977 Ranger 33. Any input on what I should look out for.A couple of the windows
I have a slight diesel smell Jeff at 4:55am 10.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/894 below when I open the companion-way and go below after the boat has been closed up for a week.I ha
mast removal Marty Andreasen at 4:51am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/897 I have a 1982 Hunter Sloop. Damaged by Huricane Katrina, Mast snapped in half. How do I remove th
New old H23 owner to be Denise23309 at 4:40am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/2125 Well... Finally.. all my life I've loved sailboats. I'm in my err.. late 50s now and it's time to do
Anchor Windlass Martin at 4:20am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1002 I have a 30 TRBS Catalina and want to install an acnhor windlass in the locker on the ledge, has any
Tiny little zinc Liam at 3:36am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1133 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Tiny Little Zinc Liam at 3:35am 10.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1083 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Source for Lemar portlights (lexan only)? Chip14366 at 3:13am 10.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1830 I want to replace my portlights, which are badly crazed. After looking at the Lewmar web site, I do
How reliable is a 1984 34fts hunter for off shore RC at 2:30am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2238
anchor line rub Dave D 94 H26 at 11:11pm 10.06.05 Smaller Boats 6/1102 Went for a sail w/ the admiral and our 2 little deck hands. Dropped anchor to get in some swim time.

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2020 haul out. Tom J at 1:27pm 11.07.20 We came into the slot as slow as possible. Matt, with his hands full and eyes on the bow, already h
Chipped varnish (1) TomY at 12:53pm 11.07.20 Interesting combination of current forum threads. One, how to repair chipped varnish. The other, W
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 Ron20324 at 12:47pm 11.07.20 My boat is a 1993 Beneteau Oceanis 400. Furling in and out of the In-Mast Furling is a real pain. P
Halloween cruise forbin at 12:46pm 11.07.20 Is the shore at Sylvan Cove public? It's a topic for a different conversation, or none at all,
Chipped varnish dlochner at 12:45pm 11.07.20 Interesting combination of current forum threads. One, how to repair chipped varnish. The other, Wh
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? Davidasailor26 at 12:44pm 11.07.20
Chipped varnish TomY at 12:18pm 11.07.20 "Varnish zen master" I bow to your great skill, outstanding work. I do have the time but no longer
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? (1) TomY at 12:13pm 11.07.20 Thanks Tom! My house is 100 years old this year. Our whole College Hill neighborhood is around that
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? TomY at 12:01pm 11.07.20 I doubt those windows were made of teak. They weren't. Old windows last longer than new windows b
Firefly Carbon Foam AGM batteries JRT at 11:54am 11.07.20 Several 310s have gone 4 GC batteries in the space. This thread is the great job my previous owner
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel thinwater at 11:42am 11.07.20 Boat came wirh a thimble splice for the rope to chain connection. Worked fine for years. Then when
2 inch sanitation hose Johann at 11:42am 11.07.20 Will 1.5 hose fit your deck pumpout fitting, or will you have to use a reducing adapters that end?
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? MarcW at 11:37am 11.07.20 Caring for buildings old and 'new', rot is my life. 20 year old 'new' windows that were not mainta
Questions for 26S owners kenr74 at 11:33am 11.07.20 I miss my 26S but the interior was only good for sitting or crawling around. Not even close to stand
O'day 40 Holding Tank questions (ha ha) eherlihy at 11:26am 11.07.20 I suggest that you consider a Vacuflush head, so that you will minimize the amount of water that you
Need surveyor Hampton VA Michael Bailey at 11:10am 11.07.20 Hi all, I am looking for recommendations for a marine surveyor to check out a 30 foot coastal crui
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! Michael Bailey at 10:55am 11.07.20 Bad injector and injector pump......what scenarios could cause the simultaneous failure of both ( o
Halloween cruise Hayden Watson at 10:46am 11.07.20 Thanks Terry. Normally Sylvan Cove would be very nice and protected. The bottom was hard mud based
Chipped varnish dlochner at 10:28am 11.07.20 Dave, nicks and dents, then fixing and recoating is called 'patina'. it makes the boat worth more.
Halloween cruise Terry Cox at 10:19am 11.07.20 Nice read, Hayden. Home for Halloween, here. Had a total of two trick or treaters from across the st

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