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adding fairleads for topping lift...H35 Rich at 3:05am 07.11.05 Big Boats 3/896 I have a new topping lift, now run through mast to a sheave at base. Need to mount fairleads on dec
heel meter gary at 2:44am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2157 would anyone know who carries some kind of a meter that shows how many degrees the boat is heeling?
light bulb resource? Tomm at 2:20am 07.11.05 Big Boats 3/812 Before I grab the bosun's chair, does anybody have a parts list for the light bulbs on the mast? My
tried new rudder gary at 2:13am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/865 sailed yesterday with my new idarudder. Light air so couldn't compare weather helm but the boat rea
PHRF adjustment for 26d Idasailor rudder Bill Mott at 1:43am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/976 I race in a PHRF fleet and am considering adding an Idasailor rudder to my 26d. Would anyone know wh
DC panel short circuit Gary3998 at 1:35am 07.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1210 I'm looking for some help,advice, info.There's a short circuit somewhere that's caused nav lites,
Shroud Gloves Don at 12:48am 07.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/744 I came across a turnbuckle cover called a Shroud Glove (James Dean productions).It is made of UV p
Do Hunter boats have a PHRF rating? Steve at 12:43am 07.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1042 A friend of mine just bought a 1975 Pearson 30 which has a PHRF of 180. Can someone explain what thi
Where do you store your lines Tony5898 at 12:34am 07.11.05 Ask All Sailors 12/2185 Interested in finding the best place to store fenders and lines once under sail. I dont have a huge
NTSB report on Groton air crash Rich at 12:28am 07.11.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1175 For you sailors and boaters who helped with or witnessed the June air crash in Groton, Connecticut,
Birds! William at 12:25am 07.11.05 Ask All Sailors 37/2275 They're landing on the spreaders, they're pooping on the boom, they're ignoring the scarecrow behind
Trailer weight on car geopaeg at 12:25am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/854 Dear allThank you very much for your reply concerning the trailer's maintainance.Most of the answer
Hull liner replacement Shenanigans at 12:25am 07.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2026 The hull liner in my '27 had hardened and cracked. I want to replace it. Has anyone done this who
Larger headsail on a 311 Del O at 12:21am 07.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1125 I have the factory supplied 110 headsail on my Beneteau 311 and cannot get enough speed in lighter w
first class 8 owner looking for jean20847 at 12:01am 07.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/4412 Since some time I own a BENETEAU FIRST CLASS 8.The ship has fantastic sailing properties.But I do
Length of lowest batten GregS at 11:56pm 07.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/778 I lost my lowest batten again, the same day I replaced it. Anyone know the length of it... yeah I k
debonding solvent for water tank lid Jeff at 11:54pm 07.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1013 is there a debonding solvent for 5200 or epoxy that wont hurt the fiberglass?im trying to remove the
Sail Repair White Sale at 11:47pm 07.10.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1020 Can anyone suggest either a method of repair and/or a sail repair kit for a small tear on my tack se
Trailering a Hunter 30 rogerstanley@hotmail.com at 11:27pm 07.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/900 I am looking to purchase a Hunter 30 shoal draft. Is it possible to find a trailer to transport the
Mac/V21 Sheet lengths Dave at 11:11pm 07.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/919 Anyone know where I can find these? With line so expensive I hate to experiment.

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Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 CarlN at 6:16pm 02.06.21 I've tried them all - including the Water Witch. The Ultima is the only one that never fails. It's n
Bow damage repair rgranger at 6:15pm 02.06.21 if you are in Missouri, I can help you out. Oriental is in NC One of my favorite trailer sailor d
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:12pm 02.06.21 A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:00pm 02.06.21 One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conn
Bow damage repair SailingLoto at 5:03pm 02.06.21 if you are in Missouri, I can help you out.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question jon hansen at 4:48pm 02.06.21 1114256476586029056
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question jon hansen at 4:43pm 02.06.21 "well cool off pilgrim" :poke: sajBySPeYH0 i suggest you call the raspberry Pi4 company up and as
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Ted at 4:41pm 02.06.21 One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conne
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:35pm 02.06.21 Sorry centerboard bracket has to come out
Pedestal table night light Beneteau 343 2007 BigEasy at 4:17pm 02.06.21 I have my Beneteau 343.. and the Pedestal table night light doesn't work. Any suggestions where to
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 kappykaplan at 4:14pm 02.06.21 have used a Water Witch switch in another boat :plus:
Stern tube hose alvy at 3:55pm 02.06.21 Thank you for all your reply's. I just ordered a new Buck Algonquin stern tube hose 1/2 " longer th
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 3:53pm 02.06.21 Weird! It is so rare that reporters get it wrong.:biggrin:
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Moodymike at 3:35pm 02.06.21 Yes it is also possible for water to enter via the swim ladder brackets mounting bolts. Possible yo
Bow damage repair Capt Robbie at 3:29pm 02.06.21 after having many chips ,scratches and road rash on my boat caused by hurricane Sandy. I was told th
Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:20pm 02.06.21 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-coastal-freighter-breaks-up-at-anchor
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 3:14pm 02.06.21 just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor. Are you sure?
Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:11pm 02.06.21 just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor.
Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose Orbweaver at 3:08pm 02.06.21 ...Is it just bad engineering or am I missing something? ... how to attach the boom to the back st
Stern tube hose dlochner at 3:04pm 02.06.21 How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry about it? As the shaft wears, it weakens.

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