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"Preventor" Roger at 2:11pm 08.16.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/1849 Someone please explain what a "preventor" is ?Thank you
IdaSailor Rudder Protection John S at 1:32pm 08.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1168 Now that I have the type of sewing machine necessary to fabricate items for my sailboat, I made a co
1974 G30 Shroud Problem Chip at 1:29pm 08.16.05 Grampian 4/1721 I have a problem and need some advice. My forward starboard shroud has broken loose a little below d
Mac 21/22/23/25 owners: what size keel bolt? CP-Mike at 1:09pm 08.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/847 Hey everybody, if you own a Mac 21 / 22 / 23 / 25, please let me know what size (length and diameter
galley scott at 1:01pm 08.16.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/959 Does anyone have a picture of what the galley looks like for a Cat 22. I recently bought and 82 w/o
sails ernie agresti at 12:58pm 08.16.05 Other Sailboats 4/713 anyone know where i can find used sails for p-30?
I will Trade BENETEAU 235 for 250cat Greg at 12:42pm 08.16.05 Other Sailboats 0/706 I will Trade BENETEAU 235 for 250catgreg@liextreme.com
Annie, Do you need a rudder ? Mike at 12:27pm 08.16.05 Smaller Boats 1/784 If you need an H22 rudder for "Cute and Useful", let me know.Mike"COOL CHANGE"Perdido Bay
gelcoat over west system? john at 12:05pm 08.16.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1058 I recently made a structural repair and using west system epoxy and slow hardner. I think I read so
Replacement Fuel Tank position beegee at 12:03pm 08.16.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1059 Through long inspection and process of elimination, we believe the glassed-in diesel tank on our 198
Beneteau Water Shield Causing Bad Gelcoat Cracking Brad18489 at 11:53am 08.16.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/3200 Hi Charlie: I have an Oceanis 400 '94. It has developed hundreds of cracks running all over the ge
hull speeds alan at 11:39am 08.16.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1376 what are "hull speeds" and how do I decide how much aux. power is to much?
Best Way (direction) to Reef the Mainsail Jim at 11:36am 08.16.05 Big Boats 3/1688 underway: head to wind, hove to, or downwind? I was taught, perhaps incorrectly, to reef head to wi
Beneteau Water Shield Cracking Brad18489 at 11:32am 08.16.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/1300 Hi Charlie: I have a 94 Oceanis 400 with numerous (hundreds) of cracks meandering all over the hull
C22 Swing Keel Brackets ... Problem solved !! flyhop at 11:28am 08.16.05 Chrysler 0/2202 Good news!! After having had a leaky boat for too long now, I have gotten a set of swing keel brack
Loose-footed main? Lang Smith at 11:22am 08.16.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1361 Thanks to all those who gave advice on sail lofts. Now that I've narrowed the lofts, the question is
380 height from water line John at 10:22am 08.16.05 Big Boats 2/769 Anyone know the height from waterline of a 1999 380? The mast is listed at 60' 1" but I am not sure
Welcome to the fleet Wayne24172 at 9:56am 08.16.05 Other Sailboats 0/642 *boxOK Gang,Please check out this message board and related options. Advise me either here or
The Great Dinghy Dilemma Bad Obsession at 9:42am 08.16.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1976 I have a Hunter 22. I want to get a descent dinghy but I don't want to pay a fortune. I think that
New Toy! Bad Obsession at 9:35am 08.16.05 Smaller Boats 1/829 Well, my second cruising season on Bad Obsession is about 1/2 way through. I have done three 10 plu

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Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:45am 02.18.21 Where do you find sheets of formica these days? I had to look this up but apparently Formica is
Marine Plywood? (1) ShotgunSlim at 5:45am 02.18.21 I used a piece of 3/4" oak plywood and mahogany edge trim to re make mine. This is your chance to m
Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:43am 02.18.21 Is it necessary to replace the whole table? I'll have to double check the cut end. I had a quick
Broken Seacock Handle dlochner at 5:39am 02.18.21 Bronze oxidizes pretty easily. The oxidation pattern looks like it could be from a drip. It appears
Broken Seacock Handle JamesG161 at 5:39am 02.18.21 Does anyone know why there is so much oxidation on the valve? That oxidation is a good thing. Why
Engine Reports dlochner at 5:37am 02.18.21 There are 2 power ratings, continuous and maximum. The continuous power rating for the 4JH3TE is 50.
Marine Plywood? Justin_NSA at 5:36am 02.18.21 We recently replaced the counter in our boats, and used MDO for the counter as it is waterproof ,
Broken Seacock Handle Justin_NSA at 5:33am 02.18.21 "Rabbit is good, Rabbit is wise. " I think that your patina is normal. Bilges can be damp places.
Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:29am 02.18.21 Thanks for all the great info all. I assumed (incorrectly) that marine grade plywood had some water
Broken Seacock Handle Eleven at 5:26am 02.18.21 Thank you all, appreciate all comments. It seems the consensus is to haul out and do a proper seacoc
Prada Cup Finals cb32863 at 5:26am 02.18.21 Races are back on! Saturday in NZ which, is Friday in the US. https://www.americascup.com/en/news/10
Thru hull question Justin_NSA at 5:25am 02.18.21 Finding out whether or not it leaks after paying someone to put her in the water would be an expensi
Beneteau 343 head rebuild question dlochner at 5:13am 02.18.21 There are 2 possible locations for a vented loop, one on the discharge hose and one on the intake.
Thru hull question dlochner at 5:05am 02.18.21 If I understand you correctly, the valve body twisted and that broke the seal of the mushroom. That
H 30 cockpit portlights. Justin_NSA at 5:00am 02.18.21 The dogs are simpler once you have them adjusted right. After that, a quick flip of the lever and it
South Coast 22 rgranger at 4:50am 02.18.21 I guess it is a stop pin. So does this boat not have a lock down bolt?
My Penobscot Archipelago. TomY at 4:47am 02.18.21 @Captain Larry-DH When are you heading up? I got a feeling Penobscot Bay will be my summer destinat
Prada Cup Finals Davidasailor26 at 4:38am 02.18.21 What are the wind and wave, speed and size, limits for these races? Too much or too little could b
Prada Cup Finals All U Get at 4:23am 02.18.21 What are the wind and wave, speed and size, limits for these races? Too much or too little could be
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