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daytripper at 9:33am 08.26.05
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This Spring my old Atomic 4 died of internal corrosion that was causing water to enter the cylinders
Mike at 8:10am 08.26.05
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Does the Mac 19 have enough room to install a wheel instead of a tiller?
Corgi Two at 7:43am 08.26.05
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Need ideas on products to use to cover the boat. The prior owner made some nifty frames out of PVC
Paceņo at 7:22am 08.26.05
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The sad photos coming in on CNN news show many sailboats piled on each other typical of hurricane da
David L at 7:17am 08.26.05
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Does anyone have any information on the generator function of this engin?
jeff everson at 6:13am 08.26.05
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i will be getting a 26m in about a mth with a 50 hp tohatsu/nissan motor.any info for the purchase o
Capt Jim24025 at 6:02am 08.26.05
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How are winches sized? I wanted to add a winch on my cabin top (O'Day 27) to assist raising the sa
karen at 5:45am 08.26.05
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Hi, I took a second look at this sailboat ' I decided to have an out of the water survey. Its a 19
rich at 5:15am 08.26.05
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I recently purchased this boat and noticed the mast has a rake towards the cockpit. There are other
Nereussailor at 5:05am 08.26.05
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Does anyone know a Boat transport company that would move a 30 ft sailboat in Wisconsin?
Jim Messerschmidt at 4:05am 08.26.05
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I have a 1977 Ericsion 39B and was wondering what was the original gel coat color and if there is an
Alex 2740 at 4:01am 08.26.05
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I finished the Windlass installation on Nepethe and posted a overview of my experiences ion the phot
aquaholic1 at 2:50am 08.26.05
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Should I have my transmission in Forward, Neutral or Reverse when under sail? And why? Thanks in a
Sailortom20832 at 2:16am 08.26.05
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My forward head stinks!! I have cleaned the Shower sump (it was pretty bad) the smell is not from
Ellen Traver at 1:43am 08.26.05
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I am thinking about purchasing an Oday 22. The boat has been out of the water for 2 years and has a
Arthur Stock at 1:34am 08.26.05
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In July I purchased a 1987 E-34. The prior owner threw out the cushions for the v berth and aft cabi
Dave D 94 H26 at 1:32am 08.26.05
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Where can I find a copy of the rules of the road, so as to never be the object of derision on this w
George Kosta at 1:28am 08.26.05
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thanks
picklefreek at 1:20am 08.26.05
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This looks to be just an AWESOME weekend coming up for us New England sailors!!! I will be getting
Justin_NSA at 1:15am 08.26.05
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Wall St Journal reports that boats are getting hammered. "Several sailboats had washed up onto the b

Recent Replies

Smart Plug Installation
AwwShucks at 2:18pm 05.03.21
Thanks for the update Alan.
Old Hunter 22 mast spreader question
rgranger at 2:13pm 05.03.21
As far as "slipping' goes.... yes that is normal.
Anyone have a sailpack on a H34?   (1)
WasabiRush at 2:10pm 05.03.21
Here is a pic of mine. I'm 5'9"ish and it's a bit of a stretch to get the halyard off and the sail b
Insurance Underwriter Hull Rating
rgranger at 2:08pm 05.03.21
I also found this... If your boat does not have a capacity plate, the U.S. Coast Guard recommends t
Insurance Underwriter Hull Rating
rgranger at 2:06pm 05.03.21
Who's the insurance company? Insurance companies are known for not really understanding what they
Racing vs. Cruising
rgranger at 2:03pm 05.03.21
I've only raced once. I enjoyed it but I don't see getting overly serious about it. Until August I
Insurance for Macgregor 65
dlochner at 2:01pm 05.03.21
If you can get Agreed Hull Value insurance you can expect premiums to run between 1 and 2% of the AG
Instruments went goofy
Dr. D at 2:00pm 05.03.21
Right, TWD needs compass, not TWA. BS was good (compared to SOG) and AWS and TWS seemed about right
There's a hole in my boat
rgranger at 1:52pm 05.03.21
Use an epoxy primer not gelcoat. Gelcoat is (usually) polyester which is not as water resistant as
Filling Fresh Water tanks
WasabiRush at 1:49pm 05.03.21
Thanks all for the responses. I did this on Saturday and for the most part, seems to be a success.
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 1:44pm 05.03.21
How to translate email jargon... Hope this helps = Stop bothering me Thanks in advance = You must
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust.
Scott T-Bird at 1:40pm 05.03.21
Are you sure about that ? ? ? Can you give us a link to that particular conversation ? ? ? This
Racing vs. Cruising
DayDreamer41 at 1:02pm 05.03.21
Thanks for your comment. I actually raced four times when I was younger. Three of the four times
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust.
dlochner at 12:55pm 05.03.21
Every wave (even flat water) rises above my exhaust outlet :p: unter was thinking. I suppose with
Electrical mystery
Jacktar at 12:54pm 05.03.21
Yep all old catalina wiring has red wire postive to nav. blue to cabin, white to anchor, black from
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:51pm 05.03.21
getting overtaken by a wave that rises above the exhaust outlet Every wave (even flat water) rise
Racing vs. Cruising
yappasailing at 12:46pm 05.03.21
Used to enjoy racing my Hobie 16 catamaran and later Hunter 31 and 386. I no longer race, except wh
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust.
dlochner at 12:44pm 05.03.21
Good points. I think most important to remember is that the exhaust riser at the stern does not ha
Racing vs. Cruising
yappasailing at 12:42pm 05.03.21
I enjoy both racing and cruising. I grew up with both, my family raced our Niagara 30 and then Viki
Racing vs. Cruising
yappasailing at 12:35pm 05.03.21
I do enjoy racing, but, with absolutely no expectations. Our Sapphire just wasn't cut from the, "R"

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