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HEY what happened to the chicks on sailboat thread Casual Observer at 5:41am 11.01.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1123 Phil if you are going to delete that thread, then fair play dictates that you ALSO delete the "Hot H
Head sail or main sail only Claude at 5:26am 11.01.05 Ask All Sailors 9/3039 Our boat is a 35.5 with a small 120% genoa. I recently had an interesting discussion with the owner
Rudder post damaged Viktor at 4:54am 11.01.05 Other Sailboats 6/1096 We had couple of windy days here in NY. My Pearson 26 was moored during this time and was subjected
1975 Morgan O/I 33' - thinking of buying one ... info@sebagosailing.com at 4:44am 11.01.05 Morgan 2/2156 Just wondering what the inherent issues are with this vessel. We want something affordable to cruis
Suggestions for a new boat --help please Al at 4:37am 11.01.05 Trailer Sailors 8/1835 I live and sail the coast of Maine. I'm looking everyones opinion of the best trailer sailor. I wo
Back To Basics Don Guillette at 4:09am 11.01.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1480 I was reviewing comments after being off the forum for about 12 days while in Tucson, AZ and sometim
steering problem Del Wiese at 3:53am 11.01.05 Big Boats 4/948 I have an 89 Legend 37 and lost steering during a race last Saturday. Used the emergency tiller to
Any thoughts about Propane refrigeration windride2712243 at 3:23am 11.01.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1010 I have an RV that has a really nice Norcold refrigerator/freezer and was thinking, Hey why not use t
mast rake? doug miller at 3:08am 11.01.05 Smaller Boats 8/1108 i crewed my boat while an experienced racer was helmsman.his first comment was about the lack of we
Another proud new H 23 owner Spinfisher at 3:01am 11.01.05 Smaller Boats 18/1228 Hello all!I have been reading this Forum for the past three weeks, among others. I made the decisi
Hot Hunks on Sailboats Gary Wyngarden at 2:06am 11.01.05 Ask All Sailors 78/4271 Phil's right--we need to give the women equal time here.Here's a picture of me on my warm sunny cr
wiring from mast Gary at 1:36am 11.01.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1065 I will be taking my mast down next weekend for the first time since I purchased 2 years ago. I have
Hunting for Hunter 26/260 FirstMate15036 at 1:26am 11.01.05 Other Sailboats 0/678 Looking to buy a water ballast Hunter 26/260 somewhere in the western US (Colorado or west). We nee
Hunting for Hunter 26/260 FirstMate15036 at 1:04am 11.01.05 Smaller Boats 6/970 If anyone knows of a 26 or 260 for sale in the western United States, let me know. I watch all the
Winterize in Texas? RGallagher at 12:51am 11.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1095 I have a Catalina 22 that I keep on the lake in the DFW area. This is the first year my wife and I h
Manual Hunter 23.5 in PDF format Toine at 11:41pm 10.31.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2500 Looking for a manual for my 23.5 in PDF or link somewhere on the internet!
Rebedding Genoa Fairlead/Car Tracks Tsehum Pete at 11:12pm 10.31.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1281 My boat (1990 Beneteau Oceanis 390) has some deck leaks around the port genoa/fairlead car track and
Leave Mainsail on boat for winter? marcomondo at 10:59pm 10.31.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1236 If I leave my mainsail rolled into the mast for the winter rather than take it down will that have a
G-4 HT Galvanized Chain Velero49 at 10:54pm 10.31.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1217 Where can I get G-4 HT 5/16 Chain at a reasonable price in VA/MD/DC?Thanks,Chris
Last Sail 2005 Tony at 10:44pm 10.31.05 Big Boats 4/857 Had a beautiful Sunday sail on the Bay this week end Just great weather........ Last one of the yea

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WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER (1) nramsey at 9:24am 05.25.21 My mistake. It wasn't Rod Collins, it was Don Casey in Sail Magazine. DIY: Replacing Fixed Portli
Fresh water Xstream at 9:14am 05.25.21 That's what I'd do. A decent quality bladder is expensive but even the best only have an average15
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? markwbird at 9:14am 05.25.21 That's exactly why we learned to NEVER shut off the ignition key until after the engine is shut dow
Behavior of marine batteries Stu Jackson at 9:09am 05.25.21 Dave explained it very well. Here's the longer answers: They all come from my Electrical Systems 1
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:56am 05.25.21 I am thinking I will add an oil gauge and sending unit because I would like a more accurate and sur
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER kappykaplan at 8:48am 05.25.21 Can you provide a link or address? Try here: Marine How To - DIY for Boaters - Marine How To
Hunter 260 Forestay Tension with Furler Ranger Dave at 8:44am 05.25.21
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER Hayden Watson at 8:43am 05.25.21 Just did my skylight windows as they were leaking. Used Dow 795. No more leaks. My V-berth hatch
Fresh water Xstream at 8:41am 05.25.21 I just added an inspection hole so I could scrub out the black crud on the walls in my 30 year old
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER Hayden Watson at 8:41am 05.25.21 Check out the detailed instructions from "Main Sail", or "Marine How To" as Rod has named his busin
Fresh water Xstream at 8:34am 05.25.21 Okay, I took the lid off the tank and have cleaned all the black goo out and will be sanitizing it b
Deck wash JamesG161 at 8:33am 05.25.21 I like the idea of powering the pump by splicing into the windlass harness- but where should I loca
Fresh water Justin_NSA at 8:33am 05.25.21 I just added an inspection hole so I could scrub out the black crud on the walls in my 30 year old t
Fresh water Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:08am 05.25.21 I am thinking of removing the large cover and power washing the inside of the tank followed by a ble
Length of stock winch handle Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59am 05.25.21 Uh ... 25% more? I don't think I've ever used an 8" handle, but I'm a weak office worker, not a re
Pop quiz mermike at 7:55am 05.25.21 No, first time. We missed seeing a of of Orcas, but this was pretty cool too.
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow Don Lucas at 7:55am 05.25.21 Since doing the cleaning I can not believe how much colder the air coming out of the air conditioner
Pop quiz Justin_NSA at 7:54am 05.25.21 ften? The strangest sight we can expect are Cheney are seaplanes. I've yet to have a sighting
H38 - Is there an aux solenoid in the starter circuit? Don Lucas at 7:51am 05.25.21 I replaced my Yanmar relay with a $5 automotive one years ago and the engine has never had a start p
DC Wiring Orbweaver at 7:48am 05.25.21 yes, but the more important question is how much of an effect? not enough to worry about.

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