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Asymmetric spinnaker dimensions for Legend 37 SoupyT at 6:04am 12.08.05 Big Boats 6/2187
Corinthian deck and deckhouse - solid fiberglass? oldragbaggers at 5:50am 12.08.05 Bristol 0/1683 We have just acquired a Bristol 19 Corinthian. We have not had a chance to inspect completely. Does
37 Cutter Roller Furling BozzzDad at 5:10am 12.08.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1168 Can anyone advise what make and model of roller furling the 1982 Hunter 37 cutter came with?
Regulation changes Ctskip at 4:53am 12.08.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1159 Does anyone know what year they changed the regulations covering the bow lights and making the old s
TRAILER WANTED TO 19' BRISTOL CORINTHIAN oldragbaggers at 3:11am 12.08.05 Bristol 2/2097 We are looking for a trailer for a 19' Bristol Corinthian. Please email oldragbaggers@comcast.net o
canvas/screen cabin top JB20735 at 3:06am 12.08.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/793 I have 79 mac 22 and would like to get a canvas cover that fits over the pop top. Can these be orde
Jib Luff tape on furling system Dwight Thomas at 2:50am 12.08.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2022 Does anybody know what size Luff Tape that is required on the jib for a furling sytem on a Catalina
New Hunter 27 Broke sailor SV Marcell at 12:54am 12.08.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1015 Why isn't the new Hunter 27 listed in the Model Information on this site?
Sea of Cortez crossing Dave5031 at 12:18am 12.08.05 Smaller Boats 8/2976 Thinking about taking my '87 h23 down to San Carlos Sonora Mex. for some coastal cruising this sprin
Any Good Sailing books to read to kids? Windwalker at 11:54pm 12.07.05 Ask All Sailors 20/3473 OK. My 5 year old loves to go sailing. He also loves to have me read books to him. Now that he is ge
BVI Snorkeling Bud22569 at 11:44pm 12.07.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1316 We are heading to the BVI next week for our first charter experience in the BVI. Can any of you exp
tachometer Glenn Tips at 10:44pm 12.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1239 Where does the tach hookup to engine. Mine works on and off.
painting my catalina bill dieffenbach at 9:10pm 12.07.05 Smaller Boats 1/1082 Hi guys,I have recently purchased a catalina 18 capri and have a question about top side painting.
catalina capri lift off bill dieffenbach at 8:57pm 12.07.05 Smaller Boats 1/1327 Hi guys,I have recently purchased a capri 18 and would like to know what is the best way to sand an
Running Dark Gord May at 8:06pm 12.07.05 Sails Call Lounge 3/2569
New political forum Phil Herring at 3:24pm 12.07.05 Ask All Sailors 28/1842 The digression today from drogues to global warming was the final push needed to start up a politica
test Phil Herring at 2:20pm 12.07.05 Other Sailboats 1/748 nm
Prints for a Balboa 26 Vince Hosea at 2:12pm 12.07.05 Balboa 3/2205 I am restoring a 1976 Bal 26. I have been searching for prints that show halfsections, plan and pro
Getting power to a Kabola Heating System Sail Girl at 12:17pm 12.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1905 Heat seems like a good idea this time of year. I'm thinking of putting in a Kabola B-tap model B-12
Re-resin treatment for old sails timohara at 11:10am 12.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/5816 I'm contemplating having an old main sail cleaned and re-resined. I'm trying to coax another year o

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Swing keel vs Dagger ? kendyoozed at 4:09pm 04.17.21 Well I jumped on the chance that the one in SC would be in decent shape. Took a 8 hr drive to look a
Pelican life line clasp CJB220 at 3:13pm 04.17.21 Mike - I assume that the female screw terminal did not break, rather the jaw mechanism did. Take th
Pelican life line clasp dlochner at 3:12pm 04.17.21 Rigging uses both left hand thread and right hand threads. That's how a turnbuckle can tighten and l
SV Smitty SV At Last at 3:07pm 04.17.21 No worries. I get it. We are trying to fall in love with the USVI and will be back. Here for anothe
SV Smitty JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 2:54pm 04.17.21 Passed astern Smitty at about 1625 today. Unfortunately had some place to be. Maybe but you a beer o
Does Anyone Have a Web Address for Ida Sailor rudders Red_Dog at 2:45pm 04.17.21 My bad, the notification was in my spam folder.
Lubricant for impeller CJB220 at 2:41pm 04.17.21 Glycerin. A small packet should come with the replacement impeller. If not, stop by your local phar
Leaking from recently installed PYI PSS Shaft Seal CJB220 at 2:33pm 04.17.21 She looks good. I had the same issue. Give it time to break in, which may be a year or more if you o
Replacing old thru-hull transducers, hole size difference. (1) BlowMeAway at 2:25pm 04.17.21
Why does Hunter have a bad name? Red_Dog at 2:20pm 04.17.21 What can I say about my 1986 28.5? First, my Hunter is a first generation B&R: I have a backstay.
Humorous statement on Wishful thinking for Sailboat pricing Michael Davis at 2:18pm 04.17.21
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 2:15pm 04.17.21 All well and good. But what if you have been vaccinated? Reportedly CDC says there is a 0.0075% cha
Hunter 260 Solar Battery Charging on Mooring Stu Jackson at 2:06pm 04.17.21 You mention 6-Volt batteries, are Sailboat Batteries not 12Volt. John, yes, most US sailboat syste
Covid-19 Vaccination jssailem at 1:58pm 04.17.21 From Covid-19 Testing Required for U.S. Entry (state.gov) : Effective?January 26, the?Centers for D
Hunter 260 Solar Battery Charging on Mooring (1) John Marrone at 1:52pm 04.17.21 Good to know, assume they are more , less or the same expense> note your link regarding batteries. Y
Worried about my holding tank coming loose jssailem at 1:47pm 04.17.21 My boat is named "Off Grid" Ok. My bad. Misunderstood. Sounded like you were living aboard to be o
Does Anyone Have a Web Address for Ida Sailor rudders Red_Dog at 1:47pm 04.17.21 Thank you Phil, Just wish I received a notification that you had responded.
Replacing old thru-hull transducers, hole size difference. dlochner at 1:47pm 04.17.21 Just sticking the new through hull in the oversized hole is not a good idea. It will be difficult to
Worried about my holding tank coming loose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:24pm 04.17.21 Plastic tanks need to flex and expand. Careful how you strap them down. I disagree, Jim. Flexing
Humorous statement on Wishful thinking for Sailboat pricing Drinky Crow at 1:17pm 04.17.21 Actually, if buying a 'moorage' in False Creek Marina, a 30" sailboat may be all most of us could a

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