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Speaking of a bad day... Don s/v Tellico at 12:53am 08.20.05 Ask All Sailors 1/952 This month's issue of "Prop Talk", a local powerboat rag here in Annapolis, has the story of acciden
traveller removal John Kimmerle at 12:48am 08.20.05 C&C 0/1722 How do you access the screws to remove the traveller to replace or service it?
Boom or Mast: mainsail furling system? Weekend Sailor at 12:35am 08.20.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1759 We are looking to upgrade our boat to mainsail furling system. Further to some research it appears t
Reseating window on Hunter 280 Kevin Lampert at 10:42pm 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1533 Just bought '97 Hunter 280 and it has pretty decent leaks in both foward windows. The starboard wind
engine-to-shaft alignment Russ at 8:49pm 08.19.05 Big Boats 7/1298 In planning to replace aging engine mounts, I know I'll want to check engine-to-shaft alignment (boa
headsail Ride high or ride low? Donald6441 at 3:37pm 08.19.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/1529 I have just installed a new roller furl system and with it a new sail. The new sail is about 4' shor
O'day 302 Owner Reviews James at 12:51pm 08.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3635 I'm looking for owner reviews of the O'Day 302. Please do not tell me what you have heard or read ab
Navico Depth Sounder higgins at 11:22am 08.19.05 Ask All Sailors 11/4266 Hi all,I just bought a 85 30' Catalina with a thru hull transducer from NAVICO, that is defectiv a
Discovery Islands head woes Terry Cox at 9:44am 08.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1247 AMEE (Creelock 34 from Anacortes, P42 from Mukilteo, C'C 27 and Freedom 32 from Everett) fleet was i
192 Oday Bill L at 9:43am 08.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/896 I own and enjoy my 1969 Daysailer. How ever sailing alone is all I do. Getting the sails up after le
Recommendations For Handheld GPS timohara at 8:51am 08.19.05 Trailer Sailors 22/4325 I sail in coastal waters in New Jersey. I'm looking at buying a handheld GPS. Does anyone have sug
Sailboat sales boom with high fuel costs Rana Toro at 8:30am 08.19.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1396 Interesting article on MSN - Increasing sailboat sales - rising fuel costs.Remember the 1970's? (I
Coastal crusing, the Bahamas, and the Keys Daydreams at 8:16am 08.19.05 Seidelmann 1/1688 I sail on the Chesapeake Bay and have had many questions from potential buyers about how the boat wo
autopilot install mroths at 7:56am 08.19.05 Catalina 30 2/1508 I am installing a Raymarine ST4000 autopilot on my C30, and it requires a rudder position sensor. I
Need info: generator MMontagnet at 7:54am 08.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1178 At my request, my husband is looking at generators and an AC for our '94 Beneteau 445. Would like
Our New 373 is a week away!!! Ray Carter at 7:07am 08.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1096 We are so excited about our new Beneteau 373 -- I would love to hear about other's experiences with
Dingy Nancy at 6:01am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/863 We are new owners of a Catalina 36. We need to purchase a dingy and would appreciate any recommendat
DIngy Nancy at 5:55am 08.19.05 Big Boats 3/1222 Any recommendations regarding a dingy? We are a family of 5, with 3 teenagers and we will be sailing
Additional Surveys Warren Milberg at 5:14am 08.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1208 Once you've had a used boat surveyed, bought it, and sailed it successfully for a number of years af
Fuel Screen on MD11C Phil Ackerman at 4:37am 08.19.05 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1775 Does anyone know how to get the little round cap (with the screw in the center) off the motor mounte

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Not really a question, but a thanks! Tom J at 10:16pm 05.07.21 As requested, one pic with many more to come. Boat's at her new home, and now the work begins. Loo
Catalina 310 dinghy davits Tom J at 10:12pm 05.07.21 I know this is an old thread, but was wondering if anyone has ever come across davits that fold in
Flags Paul Mermelstein at 10:01pm 05.07.21 I can tell you about the last two on the right; they are from the United States Power Squadrons. The
Flags Kings Gambit at 9:56pm 05.07.21 From Left to right: Probably a local club pennant. A Vice-Commodore Flag. Power Squadron. A yacht
Catalina 310 dinghy davits marchem at 9:42pm 05.07.21 I know this is an old thread, but was wondering if anyone has ever come across davits that fold in w
Leaky AMF Puffer Rico444 at 9:38pm 05.07.21 The drain plug plastic housing leaked on mine
Leaky AMF Puffer Rico444 at 9:37pm 05.07.21 For those of us who don't know, what material is the Puffer made from. Fiberglass, and yes, the ce
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel CarlN at 8:42pm 05.07.21 The best shackle to get for G4 galvanized chain is a Crosby 209A - one size larger than the chain. T
Not really a question, but a thanks! (1) NINEv2 at 8:14pm 05.07.21 As requested, one pic with many more to come. Boat's at her new home, and now the work begins.
sink exhaust hose advice Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:14pm 05.07.21 You don't want to use any clear fresh water hose for sink drains...most aren't rated for below-water
sink exhaust hose advice pipedream at 7:50pm 05.07.21 Too bad the border is closed... Fisheries used to fly parts up, even to Desolation sound. This typ
sink exhaust hose advice Ralph Johnstone at 7:38pm 05.07.21 but we do offer them and ship to Canada That I did not know. Even more opportunity to shop 'til
sink exhaust hose advice twalker H260 at 7:16pm 05.07.21 Assuming you are talking drain hose - are the thruhulls above or below the waterline? If above the
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Terry Cox at 6:50pm 05.07.21 If I'm not mistaken, the 5/16" shackle returned was a mistaken purchase, not the 3/8's long used sh
sink exhaust hose advice pipedream at 6:36pm 05.07.21 Drain hose like this? https://www.fisheriessupply.com/trident-marine-series-147-extra-heavy-duty-
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now dlochner at 6:30pm 05.07.21 The pads aren't perfect, but they are close enough. It is always best to pick boats up at the strong
cabin drain screens Richardwm at 6:23pm 05.07.21 I will post photo when I get one. Sorry.
sink exhaust hose advice Dave Groshong at 6:22pm 05.07.21 those are all overkill for a sink, but we do offer them and ship to Canada https://shop.hunterowners
Flags Bob S at 6:19pm 05.07.21 Thank you!
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel dLj at 6:09pm 05.07.21

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