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Mast Stepping Information Needed! Bill Langley at 11:23am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1360 Hello, I have just purchased a 1985 McGregor 23' trailer sailor and need some advice. I have always
AC Generator for a H380 Gus at 11:11am 08.15.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1065 Hi,Does anyone know the kind of generator that fits in a Hunter 380 ?I will be happy with someth
Cosmetic Blisters? 10 to 15% of Hull Bert at 11:06am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1648 Charlie,I am considering purchasing a 1989 used Catalina sailboat. The owner gave me the survery
Leech line jam cleat Sandor20950 at 11:01am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1234 I'm still getting familiar with my 1993 26S. At first I was quite unhappy with the mainsail shape. T
Vent fitting Carl at 10:46am 08.15.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1307 After lots of helpful dialog in this forum, I'm putting the finishing touches on a new custom moulde
Nice Osprey! Roger F at 10:45am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 0/705 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 1/1454 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 6/3594 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 2/753 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 2/1868 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 3/4185 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 2/1407 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 2/1211 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 0/1391 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 3/1272 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 10/1791 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 1/1120 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 0/689 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 0/867 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 2/1182 Anyone with good or bad results using the feathering propellers to stop the clang when putting prop

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Vhf splitter for ais transceiver jlp0217 at 11:43am 05.04.21 I don't understand why someone would pay $250 for a splitter when an antenna and cable sells for $13
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? PeteTheri at 11:40am 05.04.21 This 42 year old new to me C&C is mechanically, and structurally sound, and is seaworthy, but is als
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 11:33am 05.04.21 How do you like your S2 so far? It seems like the most robust option, and also keeps the swivel rig
Hunter 34 Thru-hull sizing Don S/V ILLusion at 11:31am 05.04.21
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 Rhubarb at 11:29am 05.04.21 Thank you yes, I'll first fly one at a time. (walk before I run), good advise. It's only my 2nd year
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 11:19am 05.04.21 I bought the Mantus S2 to use with my G4 5/16" chain. Until now I was unaware of the issue betwee
Manasquan NJ to Block Island Dil at 11:17am 05.04.21 thanks for the input I thought about sailing strait through however I do not have crew for a night
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 11:14am 05.04.21 I bought the Mantus S2 to use with my G4 5/16" chain. Until now I was unaware of the issue between
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 11:07am 05.04.21 You probably only need an FX-16, but a 23 is good for very soft mud. The 23 will be hard to set in
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? rgranger at 11:04am 05.04.21 Pictures might help with better product recommendations.
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 10:55am 05.04.21
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 10:50am 05.04.21 The Brand is Crosby. Make sure you buy a size that is one size larger than the chain. Be sure to pu
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? Wm. Gill at 10:48am 05.04.21 This might work for the short run, but it will make any long term fixes more difficult. My advice i
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 10:39am 05.04.21 Our 1991 boat came with 5/16" G4 hot dipped galvanized chain connected to a hot dipped galvanized s
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources Tom J at 10:31am 05.04.21 Making one bridle side shorter than the other, so that boat stays to one side, will stop it from sa
Replacement House Batteries skunther at 10:31am 05.04.21 I just spoke with East Penn directly, and they said the Duracell SLIGC125 is the Deka 25 with a diff
Replacement House Batteries skunther at 10:24am 05.04.21 Great, much thanks. Yes, both into the same house bank. They are split into 2 separate cockpit lock
H23.5 trailer joetr1955 at 10:16am 05.04.21 I going to move the winch support forward and maybe ad 6inches of square tubing that the tongue exte
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? dlochner at 10:13am 05.04.21 This might work for the short run, but it will make any long term fixes more difficult. My advice is
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues 1Gordo3 at 10:12am 05.04.21 @sail sfbay...thanks for the reply. i apreciate you. Yea thats pretty much why they needed me to mov

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