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Capri Omega 14 is versitile Fred Rose at 12:27pm 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 1/9877 I have a little Capri Omega 14, built in 1982. It is an open fiberglass boat from bow to stern. The
Holding tank vent Jim C at 12:13pm 08.02.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1242 We just purchased this year a Catalina 30 and are now battling some holding tank odors. I have a qu
Hunter 240 vs 23.5 kgl at 11:47am 08.02.05 Smaller Boats 11/10441 Aside from the specs listed, are there any major differences between the 23.5 and the 240. I now own
Battery charger for dinghy rfrye1 at 11:39am 08.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/926 Bought a used Zodiac center console with 40hp O/B. It will sit for several weeks during the winter.
Single Vessel Data Sheet = HIN assignment? dwayne13628 at 11:22am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1575 I applied for a SINGLE VESSEL LABEL for my boat, as there was never a compliance label on the boat.
Info on 1977 GS 37 woodman at 11:18am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 2/787 Looking to possibly purchase a 1977 37ft GS sloop. Would like any info on things to look for, proble
27 Restoration Norm8531 at 10:54am 08.02.05 Balboa 9/3203 What options were originally available from manufacturer.Diesel?Are parts readily available.Just s
sailfish info. requested larry abbott at 10:44am 08.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/883 Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any info. on the O'day Sailfish. I'm looking at a used one that n
teak compression post on cat 30 Skipper D at 10:40am 08.02.05 Catalina 30 2/1610 I want to run a feed for the new masthead wind speed indicator and I wonder if anyone has done that
jib genoa questions kendall at 10:33am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1082 Have a question regarding sail size, picked up a couple of sails, a jib and genoa for a smaller boat
Where can I buy a daggerboard for a 26D? Dan Bruer at 10:22am 08.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1206 I need to purchase a ew daggerboard for my 26D. I've done a quick serach of the website and do not
Beneteau 331 Engine wire harness issue JJ at 10:21am 08.02.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1333 I own a 2004 b 331. Three times now one of the 3 wires from the engine panel to the starter have bro
Assymetrical chute Bruce at 9:42am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 3/764 Anyone with experience flying an assym chute from a 38; do you find that having the foot up higher g
Jib only sailing Al Peters at 9:38am 08.02.05 Chrysler 2/1928 Need feedback: Is sailing with jib only OK?I've been told that it puts too much strain on the mast,
Harbor 20's sheetmusic at 9:16am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 0/853 I checking to see if any other Harbor 20 sailors are looking at this site.
Tank indicators John Townsend at 9:11am 08.02.05 Big Boats 9/1056 Hi Does any body with a 376 know how to cure the Tank indicato problem I have, simply that they do
New Manuals online for 22,25,27,30,33,36,37 Jim Seamans at 9:07am 08.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/882 Thanks to Paul Frey for sending the PDF file.Not really sure what date this covers but it is forC
Bilge pump buch at 9:04am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 4/951 Does anyone know how to get to the bilge pump on an ericson 29? I can hear but it seems to be direct
Oil Filters Skip21486 at 9:04am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1113 Can anyone give me a source for oil filters (OEM only) for VW Pathfinder, Diesel, 55hp, marine conve
Escape Rumba / Escape 12 rigging Brian at 8:56am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 3/4615 Is there a video on the setup and rigging of a Rumba? I read somewhere on the Internet that this boa

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Masthead real estate (1) Project_Mayhem at 2:32pm 02.12.21 Here's a link to the arm I have. It looks like you can change the angle of the Windex's base as well
Spreader boots Project_Mayhem at 2:24pm 02.12.21 They really shouldn't get loose enough to fall out of the spreader. Once the mast is up they're ti
PLB recommendations Richard19068 at 2:24pm 02.12.21 One of the things we discovered was that communication between the COB and mothership via a wate
interesting history of the Americas Cup and it's trophy (1) jssailem at 2:17pm 02.12.21 We saw America II in Key West. Carbon Mast that looks like wood. An all Woman captain and crew.
Spreader boots dlochner at 2:12pm 02.12.21 If the jib on the boat is small enough that it does not come in contact with the spreader ends, then
PLB recommendations DrJudyB at 2:05pm 02.12.21 Plan 1: Assuming my wife and I are together and I go overboard, I would first try to have her rescu
Spreader boots capta at 2:03pm 02.12.21 In my case it also keeps the sidestays in the channel at the end of the spreaders. Surprisingly the
Spreader boots Project_Mayhem at 1:53pm 02.12.21 In my case it also keeps the sidestays in the channel at the end of the spreaders. Surprisingly ther
Spreader boots Parsons at 1:50pm 02.12.21 Perhaps @Drinky Crow is a gentleman who never goes to weather. Aside from chafe-guard, it makes a n
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short Parsons at 1:42pm 02.12.21 Speaking of older circuits, it's interesting that his boat was built in 1771 ! :) Catalina's are w
Steering Backwards jon hansen at 1:34pm 02.12.21 "balanced rudders"
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short Project_Mayhem at 1:22pm 02.12.21 The OP appears to moor in an area of warm temps and salty air. After decades have passed it's proba
Masthead real estate Project_Mayhem at 1:18pm 02.12.21 My Windex is on a little arm. I'm guessing it was made by Davis Instruments but there isn't any logo
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short FastOlson at 1:16pm 02.12.21 The OP appears to moor in an area of warm temps and salty air. After decades have passed it's probab
Steering Backwards DArcy at 1:11pm 02.12.21 Not exactly the Those aren't exactly what most of us cruisers are sailing. Quite a few European ca
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short Project_Mayhem at 1:08pm 02.12.21 I agree with splitting the circuit in half to narrow down the location of the short. I know with 120
Spreader boots Project_Mayhem at 1:01pm 02.12.21 People who dont like ripped genoas?
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat Project_Mayhem at 12:59pm 02.12.21 Thank you everyone for the information. This might be crazy but I'm thinking of having 2 outboards.
Steering Backwards capta at 12:56pm 02.12.21 Not exactly the aren't exactly what most of us cruisers are sailing. Quite a few European cats have
What Color is Your Holding Tank? Ward H at 12:45pm 02.12.21 Btw, Ward...If your water tanks are still OEM tanks, I'm pretty sure they're translucent polyethyle

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