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Nice Osprey! Roger F at 10:45am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 0/703 Nesting osprey on a ledge marker near our mooring in Casco Bay were very nice touch....until one of
Mirage 25 Admiral Carol at 10:20am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 1/1402 Ahoy all shipmates ! I'm wondering if anyone has seen or has obtained a sun/rain cover which is "
Supporting deck stepped masts Mike at 9:36am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/3526 What is the best means of giving the extra support necessary for the mast step on a Pearson Coaster.
Spinnaker rigging Mark at 9:33am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 2/749 I'd like to hear from some H22 owners how you've done your rigging for a spinnaker. Pictures will be
Methods of checking moisture in decks Frank Gloss at 9:31am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1824 I have previously paid for two surveys on two Catalina 25's. One surveyor used a moisture meter on
Need Owners Manual/Motor for 14.2 Catalina Capri DAP at 9:30am 08.15.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/4179 Can you tell me where to obtain an Owners Manual for my 14.2 Catalina Capri sailboat? I have the Ge
How to find a good surveyor Frank Gloss at 9:27am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1382 I have paid for two surveys on two different Catalina 25's when I was looking for mine. One surveyo
In the Water Survey? Dick at 9:07am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1184 Is there such a thing as an in the water survey? If so, what's included? Is that a good alternativ
Pressure sprayer and detergent in bilge? Mystic51 at 9:04am 08.15.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1383 Should I try this?I found a post where Peggy suggest that KO is too expensive to use in the bilge.
Why are so many surveys just an inventory? Stephen Ord at 8:45am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1250 I have been looking at a large number of vessels recently and in turn have seen a lot of surveys. S
Reefing Tip Don Guillette at 8:26am 08.15.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/1777 Mates: I don't know how many of you do this but I think it is a good idea to mark your main halyard
Dingy Davit vs on deck Lagniappe at 8:22am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 1/1083 I am looking for options for installing davits for an inflatable on the stren of my PS 37. Anyone o
Dingy Davits Lagniappe at 8:19am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/681 I am looking for options for installing davits for an inflatable on the stren of my PS 37. Anyone o
Irwin construction method Dave at 8:09am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/861 1968 Irwin 31; interested in finding out what type of coring was used in coach roof construction, as
Propeller drag John at 7:26am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1171 Anyone with good or bad results using the feathering propellers to stop the clang when putting prop
Diesel Power Big Windy at 7:20am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1303 This engine will increase your hull speed, if you can get it in the engine compartment: http://www.
Out of water rudder play John at 7:11am 08.15.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1017 My Beneteau 351 is on the cradle. The rudder has slight up and down play...say 1/4". Is this any con
Mobil One MKing at 7:09am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1162 Anyone out there have any experience with Mobil One 15W40 in their late model marine diesel? The bra
Launch weight versus actual weight H35.5 Don at 6:55am 08.15.05 Big Boats 3/859 I recently had my boat pulled to repair a few items. The boat lift operator showed a weight of 18,50
Hunter 26 water ballast tank toughness Island Girl at 6:11am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 3/2021 I'm interested in taking my Hunter 26 to the the Bahamas and the Dry Tortugas on vacation next year.

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Lead keel, non-copper paint Davidasailor26 at 9:13am 04.20.21
Lead keel, non-copper paint Crazy Dave Condon at 9:08am 04.20.21 Just read Trinidad SR is being pulled
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? jssailem at 9:08am 04.20.21 You are spot on @berner73. You need to assess your hardware and know what it can and cannot do. On
Lead keel, non-copper paint JamesG161 at 9:05am 04.20.21 Not sure if this wold work on lead but Petit Paints Just talked with Pettit Paint expert. He told
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? (1) berner73 at 8:55am 04.20.21 When i've gone up the mast, i've attached every halyard available to myself. This. We use an ATN
Fuel Filter Question john renfro at 8:53am 04.20.21 I know the adventure of tracking something down and the excitement of success in capturing your prey
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DArcy at 8:50am 04.20.21 I agree, mooring cleats need to be very strong and your point about using 4 bolts cleats is importan
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? berner73 at 8:32am 04.20.21 Our boat came to us with a fixed footed main in generally good condition. We used those sails for a
Motor mount just not lifting any more pclarksurf at 8:16am 04.20.21 I was looking at @RussC's set up -- but mine, like yours requires the downward and slightly outward
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? Calif. Ted at 7:54am 04.20.21 Wouldn't tightening the outhaul be sufficient for dropping a loose footed main? Do they still work
Replacing standing rigging with mast up Alan Johnson at 7:50am 04.20.21 Pull the mast, fabricate a fixture to store on deck, ship rigging to Cable Railing - Stainless Steel
Looking for - Origo 3000 sail sfbay at 7:45am 04.20.21 .................My Cat30 has an old pressurized alcohol stove that is past its due date............
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? jssailem at 7:43am 04.20.21 Two views of solo sailing from Erik Aanderaa. Erik solo sails in the North Sea off Norway. In this
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? Justin_NSA at 7:21am 04.20.21 Wouldn't tightening the outhaul be sufficient for dropping a loose footed main? Do they still work w
Lead keel, non-copper paint Crazy Dave Condon at 7:16am 04.20.21 Not sure if this wold work on lead but Petit Paints has a tie coat process to paint propellers which
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DianaOfBurlington at 7:09am 04.20.21 Butyl tape, like silicone, offers no strength in a practical sense; and cleats need to be STRONG - r
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 7:05am 04.20.21 Back to sailing.... and chemistry.... I made this years ago and used it as my desktop screen saver
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? rgranger at 7:01am 04.20.21 Therefore rig your boat to work well in the worst conditions; Amen!:beer:
Acetone a safe cleaner? Rick Webb at 7:00am 04.20.21 Trichlorotrifluoroethane Too
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 7:00am 04.20.21 :facepalm:

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