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what 25 to 27 ft range trailerable is best. sandsman at 8:46am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/5296 I am new to sailing. I fell in love with the look and 50hp of the macgregor. Am I nuts or is there a
annapolis sailboat show nick8481 at 7:47am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1134 I was planing on going to annapolis show but the weather does not look very good to take that long d
Replacement of Pearson Logo Decals James Bibb at 7:36am 10.07.05 Other Sailboats 2/1556 I would like to replace the deteriorated Pearson logo stickers on my Pearson 26. Anyone have an idea
Racing a Cal 2-34 Charlie at 7:28am 10.07.05 Cal 0/499 What can I do to sail a Cal 34 fast? What conditions are best to race in?
boom vang verses a tarcking system b griffin at 7:19am 10.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/920 Have been sailing only for two summers on my 26d. Until recently wasn't too worried about sail shape
Best way south (inland) from Norfolk? the ICW-1 or Donald6441 at 7:01am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1136
Questions about Oceanis Clark at 6:33am 10.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1033 The Admiral and I are on the lookout for a 28-ish replacement for our old Cal 2-25 and spotted some
Engine temperature gauge mysteries sailingdude at 5:45am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/2860 I have a 1980 C-30 with a raw water cooled Atomic 4. I have been attempting to get the engine temper
Dirty line above water on hull RGallagher at 5:15am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 19/3159 First year sailors and we keep our boat in the water on the lake. I had the boat hauled out in Austi
Ranger 33 info Dave Kuchenbecker at 4:56am 10.07.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 4/4837 I am looking at a 1977 Ranger 33. Any input on what I should look out for.A couple of the windows
I have a slight diesel smell Jeff at 4:55am 10.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/951 below when I open the companion-way and go below after the boat has been closed up for a week.I ha
mast removal Marty Andreasen at 4:51am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/960 I have a 1982 Hunter Sloop. Damaged by Huricane Katrina, Mast snapped in half. How do I remove th
New old H23 owner to be Denise23309 at 4:40am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/2442 Well... Finally.. all my life I've loved sailboats. I'm in my err.. late 50s now and it's time to do
Anchor Windlass Martin at 4:20am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1092 I have a 30 TRBS Catalina and want to install an acnhor windlass in the locker on the ledge, has any
Tiny little zinc Liam at 3:36am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1203 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Tiny Little Zinc Liam at 3:35am 10.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1206 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Source for Lemar portlights (lexan only)? Chip14366 at 3:13am 10.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/2014 I want to replace my portlights, which are badly crazed. After looking at the Lewmar web site, I do
How reliable is a 1984 34fts hunter for off shore RC at 2:30am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2647
anchor line rub Dave D 94 H26 at 11:11pm 10.06.05 Smaller Boats 6/1248 Went for a sail w/ the admiral and our 2 little deck hands. Dropped anchor to get in some swim time.
First try lowering mast Dave D 94 H26 at 11:03pm 10.06.05 Smaller Boats 21/1943 I would like to here from as many as remember, how long did it take you the first time you raised yo

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sink exhaust hose advice Ralph Johnstone at 6:01pm 05.07.21 Are you talking DRAIN hose for your sink or exhaust hose for your engine ? I get the impression fro
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 5:43pm 05.07.21 Morning de-winterizing went great, got an impeller kit with a new gasket, no leaks. (Can check how t
Flags Allan12210 at 5:43pm 05.07.21 .... Past Commodores. We Past Commodores even get our own special flag and there is a Past Commodo
Hunter 34 - Fuel Tank Baffles & Modifications Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 05.07.21 It would have been worth the price of admission if you had said, "I thought you looked familiar" :
Do I need outside jib tracks? AaronD at 5:31pm 05.07.21 @AaronD -- serious question, you really don't use your outside track? ... Old pic-- but referent
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now (2) SV_IdleHour at 5:13pm 05.07.21 the GM was very cool, saying tabbing pops here and there on older boats. I'll post some shots of he
Tohatsu 2.5 two stroke, not running Orbweaver at 5:13pm 05.07.21 I'm sorry but it's gone. If you still have it ... I can drive over to pick it up this weekend. I
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now SV_IdleHour at 5:03pm 05.07.21 I wonder how the Marina will respond. Were the slings placed correctly? Are there marks so the
Heads up... really (1) BlowMeAway at 4:47pm 05.07.21
Movie Chase scene using sailing catamarans Davidasailor26 at 4:28pm 05.07.21 Believe it or not, the twelve meter rule was enacted to lower the cost of entry. The J class boats
Covid-19 Vaccination Don S/V ILLusion at 4:22pm 05.07.21 This irony surprised me: Had lunch with my wife at a local eatery today. When we arrived, all the ou
Heads up... really Rick486 at 4:08pm 05.07.21 Here is a like to the tracker of the rocket. It is slowly descending in altitude. Out Of Control C
Solar wiring question Stu Jackson at 4:06pm 05.07.21 Thank you Sir I am going to try and follow the battery wires back this afternoon I will admit I hav
Heads up... really Brian D at 3:32pm 05.07.21 Here is a like to the tracker of the rocket. It is slowly descending in altitude. Out Of Control Ch
Hunter 34 - Fuel Tank Baffles & Modifications Allan12210 at 3:32pm 05.07.21 @Allan12210 Most days are a confusion to me, and then you add this :p ? ? ? ? I know the feelin
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Captain Larry-DH at 3:30pm 05.07.21 Defender did give me credit for the swivel that I returned. Nice company to do business with. I re
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now Tally Ho at 3:21pm 05.07.21 I wonder how the Marina will respond. Were the slings placed correctly? Are there marks so the
I cheated today capta at 3:21pm 05.07.21 @Tom J I find the rolling, pitching and heeling of monohulls more unsettling. To each his own. Bee
cabin drain screens Tally Ho at 3:18pm 05.07.21
RF Main Halyard coming out of the Mast Slot after winter outside storage CABixler at 3:11pm 05.07.21 [ Over the winter I usually tie a spare line to the bottom of the top swivel, and pull the swivel a

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