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Ericson for sale 1969 30' dblake05 at 7:03am 11.17.05 Other Sailboats 0/1713 I have a beautiful 1969 Ericson 30 for sale. It's in Richmond at Marina Bay Harbor if anyone is inte
Significance of PHRF ratings ? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 6:47am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 23/9973 Where are libraries when you need them? I guess thats why im here. Anyway, im thinking that i will
Water tank drain? Tex22680 at 5:41am 11.17.05 Seidelmann 6/1702 Does anyone know if there is any way to drain the water tank on an S25 (1979 model if that even matt
Whisker pole Catnip at 5:09am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1439 I have never used a whisker pole for a jib or a spinnaker. I want to get a pole and I need to add a
Use your stern ladder (if you have one !!!!) Guy Cambria, jr. at 5:08am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1110 The answer is Yes: Jack lines, inflatable PFD, hand held radio and some brain power. How to get back
Bedding compound for keel step mast - s37 Daydreams at 3:21am 11.17.05 Seidelmann 2/1702 I recently had to pull the mast step on my Seidelmann 37. It's secured by the two keel boats and fo
Winterize Lectra San? PhotoEd at 1:44am 11.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1851 I tried a search, but didn't find anything.What is needed to be done to winterize a Lectra San?
Sail Question - Laminate vs Dacron, etc. BarryL at 1:34am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 10/5992 Hi,I need new sails for my 1986 Newport 28 (main and 135 roller furling genoa).In doing my rese
Custom Palstic Tanks Dan Pfeiffer at 1:29am 11.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1397 Does anyone have a source for custom fabricated roto-molded seamless plastic tanks? Thanks,Dan
THINGS I LEARNT THIS WEEK: Paul J. Rusyniak at 1:27am 11.17.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1239 1. NEVER let anyone (self included) fall from or jump off my boat into the water.2. NEVER allow lig
odd looking sail-jenecker tom atkins at 1:14am 11.17.05 Trailer Sailors 4/1817 I have sailed small boats for about 5 years and I've never rigged any headsail other than a jib and
Welded Plastic Tanks Dan Pfeiffer at 12:44am 11.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/2868 Does anyone have an opinion on the use of welded polypropylene tanks for holding tanks? For example
Furler skipper737 at 9:21pm 11.16.05 Catalina 30 4/1699 I need to replace the continuous loop furler line on my Hood 810 Seafurl LD. Any advise on where to
Datamarine skipper737 at 9:14pm 11.16.05 Catalina 30 1/1436 I need to replace the masthead wind direction and speed sensors, "Datamarine" (just the stuff upstai
New Main Sail Ed at 11:13am 11.14.05 Smaller Boats 0/749 I am considering a new main for my '93 23.5. Has anyone recently purchased a main? I'm looking for
Gel Coat Color Matching Bob P17593 at 11:10am 11.14.05 Other Sailboats 1/948 I need to match the "white" topsides gel coat on my 87 Ericson 26. Does anyone out there have any da
303 chainplate No mo condos at 11:08am 11.14.05 Other Sailboats 2/959 Hello,I'm new to the site. Just bought an '85 Pearson 303. Seems there were a few more problems t
Cabin Window Leak Frank at 10:55am 11.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1372 My stationary cabin windows are leaking into the cabin. I am interested in how to stop the leak with
Forward Bomar Hatch - C36 RalphG at 10:24am 11.14.05 Big Boats 1/1093 My V-berth hatch has cracks and leaks around the perimeter seal. Would appreciate advice on how to
Gulp! o Denise, hunter 23 at 9:39am 11.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1328 WAAA sniff sniff.. :( got a price on a CDI furler and mods to my jib. complete job about 900 bucks!*

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Vhf splitter for ais transceiver dlochner at 11:48am 05.04.21 I don't understand why someone would pay $250 for a splitter when an antenna and cable sells for $1
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? dlochner at 11:44am 05.04.21
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver jlp0217 at 11:43am 05.04.21 I don't understand why someone would pay $250 for a splitter when an antenna and cable sells for $13
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? PeteTheri at 11:40am 05.04.21 This 42 year old new to me C&C is mechanically, and structurally sound, and is seaworthy, but is als
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 11:33am 05.04.21 How do you like your S2 so far? It seems like the most robust option, and also keeps the swivel rig
Hunter 34 Thru-hull sizing Don S/V ILLusion at 11:31am 05.04.21
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 Rhubarb at 11:29am 05.04.21 Thank you yes, I'll first fly one at a time. (walk before I run), good advise. It's only my 2nd year
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 11:19am 05.04.21 I bought the Mantus S2 to use with my G4 5/16" chain. Until now I was unaware of the issue betwee
Manasquan NJ to Block Island Dil at 11:17am 05.04.21 thanks for the input I thought about sailing strait through however I do not have crew for a night
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 11:14am 05.04.21 I bought the Mantus S2 to use with my G4 5/16" chain. Until now I was unaware of the issue between
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 11:07am 05.04.21 You probably only need an FX-16, but a 23 is good for very soft mud. The 23 will be hard to set in
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? rgranger at 11:04am 05.04.21 Pictures might help with better product recommendations.
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 10:55am 05.04.21
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 10:50am 05.04.21 The Brand is Crosby. Make sure you buy a size that is one size larger than the chain. Be sure to pu
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? Wm. Gill at 10:48am 05.04.21 This might work for the short run, but it will make any long term fixes more difficult. My advice i
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 10:39am 05.04.21 Our 1991 boat came with 5/16" G4 hot dipped galvanized chain connected to a hot dipped galvanized s
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources Tom J at 10:31am 05.04.21 Making one bridle side shorter than the other, so that boat stays to one side, will stop it from sa
Replacement House Batteries skunther at 10:31am 05.04.21 I just spoke with East Penn directly, and they said the Duracell SLIGC125 is the Deka 25 with a diff
Replacement House Batteries skunther at 10:24am 05.04.21 Great, much thanks. Yes, both into the same house bank. They are split into 2 separate cockpit lock
H23.5 trailer joetr1955 at 10:16am 05.04.21 I going to move the winch support forward and maybe ad 6inches of square tubing that the tongue exte

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