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Maine Bareboat help Bob F. at 2:33am 02.08.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1214 I'm considering a bareboat charter in Maine. What are the best areas? Time of year? I'm thinking fir
to cradle or not to cradle? Pat T at 11:47pm 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 15/3577 I just bought a 1995 Catalina wing keel, tall rig, with cradle. After Spring launch I have to either
Mobile to Wheeler tom at 10:43pm 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1434 we are thinking of moving our sailboat up the tombigbee waterway to Wheeler lake on the tennessee ri
dinghy storage mjb at 9:06pm 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1283 I'm considering buying a nesting dinghy and storing the dinghy on the coachroof underneath the boom
New outboard TomH at 8:31pm 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1337 I am going to purchase a new outboard for the inflatable, it's rated to 8 hp., any thoughts on relia
Cockpit Floor Grate H31 Gerry Bogert at 12:45pm 02.07.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1261 I need to repair a soft cockpit floor and would like to put a grate floor over the new fiberglass wh
H31 Anchor Roller Options gr8_2_av8 at 12:10pm 02.07.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/881 Just wondering about different option for bow rollers on the Hunter 31. Does it have to be welded or
anchor .....{Horizon claw?} Jack2438 at 11:22am 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 33/3625 The post the other day asked about anchoring, several people talked about the claw type anchor and
Irwin 68 chainplates dracoed at 10:50am 02.07.06 Other Sailboats 3/2366 I am interested in hearing about any chainplate failures in Irwin 68,s and from anyone who has inspe
1992 Macgregor 26S Factory Trailer Mac at 10:13am 02.07.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3628 Anyone change their trailer axle, leaf spring, hub, and fender? If so, any ideas on the best route
Wiring Jgood1223 at 10:02am 02.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1163 Does anyone know where I can find out how/where to run wires in my 2004 Hunter 44DS? Is that inform
Race Boat and Cruise Boat...Suggestions Mike at 9:41am 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1029 I just asked a similar question on the Beneteau Owners site. We own a 2001- 36.7 Beneteau. A fun b
Albin Vega Sails me262 at 9:41am 02.07.06 Other Sailboats 0/1820 Anyone got a set of sails for an Albin Vega?????
catalina trailer Jim Hughes at 8:17am 02.07.06 Smaller Boats 4/1137 In mid summer, I picked up a 22'catalina.I left it in one of the lakes for the rest of the summer,so
Trade Up To 40.7? Mike at 5:59am 02.07.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1451 We purchased a used 36.7 a few years back. I got into racing and my wife just wanted to cruise. We h
Deck Paint JRPLA at 5:04am 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 3/977 Hi,I have a Beneteau First 32, 1983, and it have a bad deck paint Job. .Did someone know how mu
the original 25.5 cruising article... mark freres at 4:55am 02.07.06 Smaller Boats 7/943 frank, here is the original article. kinda hard to find it so I am posting it for you. part 2 can b
Anybody heard from MoonCusser (Dave)? GregS at 4:23am 02.07.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1080 Anyone seen this guy around here? I haven't heard from him since he went to chase down the double m
Instrument Recommendations dflamb48837 at 4:22am 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1562 I need new instruments for my Cat 27 and was wondering if anybody has any comments on what types are
Boatex supplier problems John24275 at 4:07am 02.07.06 Ask All Sailors 4/3862 I recently bought a fiberglass 8' dingy from Boatex (located in Locust Hill, Ontario, Canada. I rec

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Yanmar Parts sources near Deale, Md WasabiRush at 6:32am 05.27.21 Thanks much.
Catalina 310 line drawing appeal? (1) sail sfbay at 6:28am 05.27.21 Are you referring to Catalina's line drawing apparel personalized a sailboat and your boat name Lin
Last straw MikeHoncho at 6:28am 05.27.21 That was a advertisement and given his obvious contrast in presentation from his normal tone and abr
Furler Twists justsomeguy at 6:21am 05.27.21 Yes the foil does twist. I might take a video. Will take a day or so. Do you think forestay or back
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Maine Sail at 6:20am 05.27.21 Back in my home port. I have projects for the weekend, but will take the multimeter to the boat nex
Yanmar Parts sources near Deale, Md (1) sail sfbay at 6:20am 05.27.21 You can find Yanmar marine dealers her: Dealer Locator?YANMAR USA The closest one from Deale, Md app
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot leo310 at 6:18am 05.27.21 I have Garmin 840sx with gwind & depth talking to the ray ev100, On the EV100 there's a connection
Replacing spreader mount on a H19-2 richiemx5 at 6:11am 05.27.21 Hi everyone. New Hunter 19-2 owner. Just started sailing last year after getting my ASA cert. Boug
Traveler shemandr at 6:08am 05.27.21 When sailing in light wind I wouldn't have the traveler above mid ships at any time. Too much risk
Best genoa for Catalina 30 RoyS at 6:04am 05.27.21 Consider also if you are mostly a cruiser where you want the tack and the clew. Placing the tack as
Its funny Friday! kappykaplan at 5:56am 05.27.21 It took me a while to spot it. :plus:
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Monheganlover at 5:55am 05.27.21 Thanks! All good points.
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 5:54am 05.27.21 It took me a while to spot it. -Will
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? RoyS at 5:51am 05.27.21 IMHO an oil pressure gauge is more of a luxury than a necessity. A temperature gauge is far more nec
methyl hydrate dlochner at 5:17am 05.27.21 Stove fuel is denatured alcohol (ethanol) and is usually available at a hardware store. Methyl hydra
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Monheganlover at 5:16am 05.27.21 Thanks. I am very tempted to try the mechanical gauge but worried about some of the posts I have rea
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker dlochner at 5:05am 05.27.21 I did attempt to clean the wiring from the solenoid to the motor, and it was a lost cause - the pos
Diesel shutoff question RoyS at 4:49am 05.27.21 Suggest you get the Yanmar 2QM15 Maintenance Manual and the Parts Manual. They are probably on line
Diesel shutoff question Jake N Eggs at 4:31am 05.27.21 Ok, I see where the stop cable would mount. With the stop cable a detent would not be necessary but
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot HMT2 at 4:31am 05.27.21 I am. There is a converter. Mine works great. See this link for more info. https://forums.sailboato

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