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Small Bavaria Recommendation brian20169 at 10:02am 11.17.05 Bavaria 7/3593 Am beginning the process of acquisition of a new boat and the Bavaria 30 is on my list. There are no
sailing stories or nitemares Denise, hunter 23 at 9:46am 11.17.05 Smaller Boats 28/1865 Since many of us won't be sailing til spring. wouldn't this be a great time for some great yarns?
Universal Air Filter skipper737 at 9:24am 11.17.05 Catalina 30 1/1556 Anyone know where I can get a new air filter for the Universal M-25xp. Thanks. John
yanmar 100 on new beneteau 473 R. Frank at 9:20am 11.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1339 Does anyone know what the real trade-off of chosing a 100 hp yanmar for a Beneteau 473 instead of a
Cushions skipper737 at 9:13am 11.17.05 Catalina 30 1/1386 I would like to replace all of the interior cushions in my 89 Catalina 30. Any advise on where to h
Three blade prop Brad Bock at 8:46am 11.17.05 Columbia 3/1884 I just purchased an 8.3 columbia, which has a 2GM Yanmar. It is probably a re-fit. the survey said
Missen sail for 1975 41' Glufstar Ketch Alan Chipetine at 7:48am 11.17.05 Other Sailboats 5/1604 I need to replace my original mizzen sail on a 1975 Gulfstar ketch. Does anyone have any recommenda
Next boat an O'Day 222 ??? PY charlie at 7:30am 11.17.05 Trailer Sailors 7/2115 Hello everyone.This comming summer I expect to sell my power boat and go back to my sailing roots.
Ericson for sale 1969 30' dblake05 at 7:03am 11.17.05 Other Sailboats 0/1719 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 23/10161 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 6/1724 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 8/1445 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 4/1116 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 2/1722 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 5/1865 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 10/6082 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 3/1403 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 13/1259 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 4/1840 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 15/3000 Does anyone have an opinion on the use of welded polypropylene tanks for holding tanks? For example

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Maiden voyage Kings Gambit at 12:33pm 05.18.21 Welcome aboard! And congrats! KG
How do you remove adhesive from wheel? Bruce Goldman at 12:13pm 05.18.21 Boatleather recommends a boxcutter and a bunch of new blades. Clean up vestiges of adhesive with cit
MMSI and vessel name change Tom Graves at 11:55am 05.18.21 Ok... My unit is em-trak B100, and it says I can program using Pro-AIS.... I'll give her a try and r
MMSI and vessel name change Kings Gambit at 11:40am 05.18.21 You might have to enter the new boat name into your on-board transponder and VHF if you have the DSC
Electrical Wiring inside Steering Pedestal - any good design ideas? Mike Oldak at 11:35am 05.18.21 I just added a new pedestal to my H34 with a new NavPod. I had to drop the ceiling panel in the aft
MMSI and vessel name change JohnShannon at 11:09am 05.18.21 I think it is encoded in the transmission, you might need to have your transponder reprogrammed. A
Beautiful work! Will Gilmore at 10:59am 05.18.21 And a love of the labor . So true. -Will
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? Monheganlover at 10:56am 05.18.21 Thanks! Based on your description re: orientation of the raw water pump relative to the alyernator,
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? Stu Jackson at 10:53am 05.18.21 What does it matter what other people have in their boats? The ONLY thing that counts is what YOU h
SOLAR for Beneteau 343 Ciarabc at 10:38am 05.18.21 Yes, I've heard that the shading from the sail is an issue on the dodger. Somehow I think it's more
ACR charging issues (2008 H38) Stu Jackson at 10:35am 05.18.21 ACR only close the relay WHEN CHARGING SOURCES ARE PRESENT. What are ACRs, Combiners & Echo Charger
Back to getting a Beneteau RickSegal at 10:34am 05.18.21 Buy what you like........... End of the day, that's probably the best advice. Hoping boat sho
SOLAR for Beneteau 343 Davidasailor26 at 10:32am 05.18.21
'78 Hunter 27 Tiller/rudder interface (1) Jerdavis77 at 10:06am 05.18.21 Got a scrap of 3/4" starboard from the local yacht supply this weekend and fabricated a replacement
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? Monheganlover at 9:49am 05.18.21 Tnks!
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? Mike Mc at 9:37am 05.18.21 My 2001 is an XPB.
Back to getting a Beneteau RickSegal at 9:26am 05.18.21
Back to getting a Beneteau sail sfbay at 9:24am 05.18.21 On this block of boats, the transom in the back drops down for a really sweet platform. I'm wonder
Back to getting a Beneteau Davidasailor26 at 9:18am 05.18.21
Beautiful work! Ralph Johnstone at 9:03am 05.18.21 A labor of love And a love of the labor .

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