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Forereaching and Heaving to Gary Wyngarden at 2:32am 11.28.05 Ask All Sailors 25/8822 There's an excellent article in the December issue of Cruising World by Beth Leonard on the use of f
New owner needs winterizing help Doghouse at 2:12am 11.28.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1174 I am new to owning a larger boat and it will be staying in the water all winter.That being said, I
How Are the Hand Rails on a 1978 H-27 Attached Howard at 1:50am 11.28.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/941 I need to replace the teak hand rails on my aging H-27. I know that there are screws under bungs on
lifeline backrest cmorin at 1:14am 11.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1353 I am ordering lifeline backrests for my boat but do not know how long they need to be. Does anyone
Capri25 genoa Gregg Doerfler at 12:53am 11.28.05 Other Sailboats 0/869 I am trying to find some inforamtion for a friend that needs the dimensions for a Capri 25 genoa. Th
Keel vs Performance CapnDon at 12:47am 11.28.05 Catalina 30 1/1237 I am looking for some comparisons of performance between C-30 keels, but I have not seen anything.
WC Holding tank Daydreams at 12:26am 11.28.05 Seidelmann 3/1642 My WC holding tank needs replacing as its got a small leak.Its a bag type. I have another bag which
grounding system dan at 12:22am 11.28.05 Ask All Sailors 2/978 I have a 25 ft.boat with an 8 hp outboard.I am in the process of rewiring the boat. Having good luck
240 Sound system Don Beavin at 9:54pm 11.27.05 Smaller Boats 0/618 I am looking for a great sound system that will easily mount in my 240 {preferably without having to
BVIs and Other Charter Destinations Paul at 8:42pm 11.27.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1344 We all know about the BVIs as the so called first destination for an introduction to boat chartering
Information on F27 Angus at 8:28pm 11.27.05 Trailer Sailors 1/1489 Can anyone tel me who is the manufacturer of the F27
Spongy Section of Deck on an 1989 Hunter 30 Kevin W. Coffin at 5:45pm 11.27.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1105 My wife and I recently purchased our first Hunter(actually November 25,2005) and the marine survey r
Macgregor 26X off-shore crossings maddmike at 2:35pm 11.27.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 36/7144 A number of folks have asked me for information about the modifications to my boat 'Zeno's Arrow' a
Larger Sail Plan??? Eric at 2:27pm 11.27.05 Morgan 3/1982 I'd like to be able to get better sailing performance out of my Pilot House Motor Sailor. I'm going
323 Roller Furling Terry at 1:47pm 11.27.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/971 When sailing windward my head sail foreguy, and headsail, seems to be out of line with the center of
Debating betwee the new 25 and the 26 wb Raul at 11:20am 11.27.05 Smaller Boats 2/949 Need to make a decision between the two boats and would like some feedback and opinions. Thanks eve
who wants to trade Mac at 11:04am 11.27.05 Other Sailboats 0/812 Who wants to trade?Who would like to have a new home built or maybe the one you live in remodeled?
Falling off a log ex-admin at 11:01am 11.27.05 Ask All Sailors 26/2179 Boat logs come in all shapes and forms and serve an infinite variety of purposes. Boat stores and ch
Electrical Help Please Nice N Easy at 8:17am 11.27.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1062 Before heading south from Ct. last month, decided we needed some form of refigeration on board. So
H260 Topside Traveller??? Peter K at 6:47am 11.27.05 Smaller Boats 6/1399 Overall I love my Hunter 260. Problem is that it's tender and when there is a gust, the boat rounds

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New upholstery and cushions sail sfbay at 6:30am 05.06.21 ............What thickness are your sit and back cushions? 4.5 inches XL-48 (extra firm) from Buyfo
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 6:17am 05.06.21 Mankind is arrogant enough to believe it is the apex species on the planet. This is a sadly mistake
Covid-19 Vaccination kappykaplan at 6:14am 05.06.21 my mask is for you, and your mask is for me. :plus::plus::plus:
In-mast fuller foil (1) RitSim at 6:12am 05.06.21 On my B411 the foil is a single piece. You will need to drop the mast and take out the furling mech
Covid-19 Vaccination SFS at 6:11am 05.06.21 ...There are a several reasons that we all should care about the privileges unvaccinated people ha
Tapping threads in mast dlochner at 6:02am 05.06.21 Conduits are usually located at the front of the mast. If you don't use Monel fasteners use a good
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Terry Cox at 5:59am 05.06.21 Needless to say, future shackles were American made, drop forged Crosby shackles. Thanks, Rich. Ag
Covid-19 Vaccination Davidasailor26 at 5:55am 05.06.21 If you have been vaccinated why would you care if your neighbor has not been? You are immune to the
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 5:47am 05.06.21 These are with vaccinations that have 13 plus years of testing and research. COVID vaccine has wha
In-mast fuller foil Anemone at 5:32am 05.06.21 thank you Doug. It's the furler extrusion. It is US Spars and most probably a single piece as you m
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 5:23am 05.06.21 I understand the metaphor. What that has to do with the substance of my comment is what escapes me
COVID restriction violation All U Get at 5:18am 05.06.21
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays Maine Sail at 5:02am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator
Tapping threads in mast dLj at 4:59am 05.06.21 Good advice above - I'll only add in when you go to tap the hole, kerosene is a good cutting fluid t
Bent Starboard Stern Rail DougM at 4:59am 05.06.21 I had a slightly bent bow pulpit once, no kinks. The boat was on the hard and in its cradle. The yar
Bent Starboard Stern Rail RoyS at 4:57am 05.06.21 I have bent miles of electrical steel tubing which is very similar to your stainless tubing. Hard to
Survey day! ToddL214 at 4:50am 05.06.21 She's just a bigger version of my 22', right?! I think you'll be shocked how well she'll sail clos
Tapping threads in mast jssailem at 4:48am 05.06.21 Is the mast up or is it down on stands in the yard? Some masts have pvc conduit tubes attached to i
Hot water plumbing RoyS at 4:45am 05.06.21 5/16" and 3/8" seem too small to me. Hot and cold water are usually in 1/2" or 5/8" tubing. Plastic
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays burnhad at 4:44am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator.

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