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34' Beneteau Race Version James at 7:38am 10.18.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/887 At Annapolis there was some talk of a new all out race version of a new 34' Beneteau.Anyone hear o
Getting ready for winter Joe Wienecke at 6:50am 10.18.05 Big Boats 8/1028 I have finally decided not to pay to winterize my boat this year so I want to get feedback from anyo
Irwin Citation 38 loose lead weights bonsai1 at 6:40am 10.18.05 Other Sailboats 2/989 Good Day all, We would like to know if it is standard for Irwin boats to have loose lead weight ( f
Code Zero sails Bernard Larocque at 6:00am 10.18.05 Racing 4/2554 I would like to know if anyone has ever tought of using a Code Zero sail design on there boat , used
WM Mini Dinghy Shippy at 4:28am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 24/6127 Anyone familiar with this dinghy? WM is running a fall special which includes a small 12v motor.
new Catalina 309 Jeff M10656 at 4:26am 10.18.05 Catalina 30 0/1390 Catalina 309 to be IntroducedThe all new Catalina 309 was introduced to the dealers at the Catalina
Catalina 309 Jeff M10656 at 4:25am 10.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1161 Catalina 309 to be IntroducedThe all new Catalina 309 was introduced to the dealers at the Catalina
Rusted keel nuts Viktor at 4:13am 10.18.05 Other Sailboats 9/1515 I bought my Person two month ago. I noticed, that nuts on keel bolts are really rusted. I mean they
28 centerboard pennant calbill at 4:11am 10.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/873 Does any one have the specs for the pennant? Also, is it a straight drop down the tube to the board
How did old mariner ships communicate? Capt Jim24025 at 3:41am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1568 For a book a friend is writing about human communication among other things, she would like to know
Chesapeake to Block Island nosocks at 3:03am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1969 I am planning a trip from the Chesapeake to Block Island next July. My first thoughts are anchor beh
Lake Charlevoix, MI depth issues Ted at 2:59am 10.18.05 Destinations 2/1736 Am considering a change in ports to Lake Charlevoix. Haven't sailed up there in years, and it was on
where to store your sails paphman at 2:23am 10.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/913 I just bought a used Cat.22, and would like to know where do most owners put their sails on board?
Suggestions for a daysailor for Lake Tahoe Matthew at 1:30am 10.18.05 Trailer Sailors 7/1904 Any suggestions for a day sailor for Lake Tahoe? I would need to trailor it, as there hasn't been an
cleaning non-skid deck paphman at 1:03am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 2/1312 I purchased a used 22, and I am now cleaning her up. I would like to know what people use to clean
Sterling 2 part paint Stevep at 12:56am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 0/952 Has anyone had experience applying Sterling 2 part paint? I am particularly interested in learning
Standing cabin headroom in a 1994 26 Craig2Up at 12:49am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 4/3653 Anyone know how much standing headroom there is in the cabin of a 1994 Hunter 26?
Catalina 27 Trailering Micklejester at 12:10am 10.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1108 I'm looking at upgrading to a C-27. How difficult is it to step the mast for trailering? I want to u
Catalina 27 Trailering Micklejester at 12:07am 10.18.05 Trailer Sailors 9/2671 I'm interested in getting a C-27 for cruising. How easy is it to step the mast on a C-27 for trailer
Marinas in Reedville or Smith Point VA Velero49 at 12:06am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1446 Any suggestion for a marina in Reedville or Smith Point?Thanks,Velero

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Loose Prop Strut DianaOfBurlington at 10:06pm 04.27.21
Filling Fresh Water tanks splax at 9:40pm 04.27.21 you are better to use the lavatory sink for emptying the tanks. disconnect hot & cold lines at the w
O'Day 272 has a Vetus Water Loc for 2" hose but a 1 7/8" hose and 1 7/8" exhaust thru-hull? Is this right? Stu Jackson at 8:48pm 04.27.21 Did O'Day mismatch the Vetus, exhaust water hose, and exhaust thru-hull? I don't know whether to ch
Swivel hoist rings for jacklines instead of pad eyes? cristoslc at 8:38pm 04.27.21 @jssailem I appreciate the warning, as I'm sure you've encountered others who were not building suff
Refrigeration help buddybear at 8:29pm 04.27.21 My 20-year-old Adler Barbour refrigeration unit is either dead or dying. Still investigating... no
San Juan 26 centreboard hoddy2000 at 7:59pm 04.27.21 Hey all I just became a first sailboat owner. It's a San Juan 26. 1976. Previous owner has taken goo
surveyors sail sfbay at 7:55pm 04.27.21 Where are you located? Survey Rates \| Rio Dulce Marine Surveyors (riodulcesurveyors.com)
Beautiful work! dLj at 7:35pm 04.27.21 @Will Gilmore your work is extraordinary. Knowing what Dave when through to get to this moment in
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands Jackdaw at 7:33pm 04.27.21 Hi Jack, These are great notes--thank you! Washburn is our home port, so it's the end point for o
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands Michael Davis at 7:31pm 04.27.21 especially if we're anywhere near a shipping channel. AIS and Radar are wonderful things for a cru
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands duck21 at 7:29pm 04.27.21 FOG! lake superior fog! i hate fog! i hate fog horns! yeah, i know how cold lake superior night
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands Scott T-Bird at 7:23pm 04.27.21 Knowing how cold it is on Lake Superior in June, I think I would take a whole month to explore Lake
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands duck21 at 7:12pm 04.27.21 I'll write more later, but some initial notes: 1) LAY DAYS. Plan 1 in 4 as a day you don't sail fo
Hunter 216 mast crutch needed... Dave Groshong at 7:03pm 04.27.21 Here's a link to ours, in stock: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=216&c=8&p=55223
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat JohnRichard at 6:46pm 04.27.21 Sorry for the delay, work happened back full swing and its super busy! Forward berth is clean, tea
Refrigeration help Justin_NSA at 6:45pm 04.27.21 Try recharging first. Mine stopped cooling last year. I investigated replacements. I bought a recha
Refrigeration help KZW at 6:35pm 04.27.21 Try recharging first. Mine stopped cooling last year. I investigated replacements. I bought a rechar
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands jon hansen at 6:08pm 04.27.21 FOG! lake superior fog! i hate fog! i hate fog horns! yeah, i know how cold lake superior nights
O'Day 272 has a Vetus Water Loc for 2" hose but a 1 7/8" hose and 1 7/8" exhaust thru-hull? Is this right? Revolutionary at 5:38pm 04.27.21 Is there a problem with the exhaust? In other words, why mess with it? Hard to believe someone got
Occasional loss of engine power on Hunter 356 Tally Ho at 5:33pm 04.27.21 Tank vent plugged? My JD tractor would start stalling after about 40 minutes of operation. Happene

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