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Deck Join Leaks Chuck Calnan at 8:10am 06.27.05 Big Boats 0/798 We have the 430 model with wrap around plastic rub rail. The seam was accumulating grunge and we mad
Fuel Shutoff Bob at 8:06am 06.27.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1049 Is a fuel shutoff required with a diesel, I know is probably a good idea, but I am not sure if its r
Hudson Valley Location Scott at 7:59am 06.27.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1036 We happened to drive over the Tappan Zee bridge yesterday and my wife was pondering the possibility
Close to the Wind JFS at 7:45am 06.27.05 Smaller Boats 6/1000 I own a H 25.5. I took a long sail this week-end. Analyzing the GPS data later, I noticed that I n
Changing halyard material Rappsailor at 7:11am 06.27.05 Smaller Boats 8/1130 This is a followup to my previous post regarding changing from wire to rope genoa halyard. I have a
Rapping propeller shaft Don6265 at 6:46am 06.27.05 Catalina 30 2/1385 My propeller shaft makes a rapping noise when I motor over 4.5 knots. It sounds like the shaft is hi
Roller Furler questions picklefreek at 6:14am 06.27.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/960 One last step to go to fully operational. Had a great time on my first sail, even though I used jus
Another Yanmar panel question/help rfrye1 at 5:34am 06.27.05 Big Boats 9/1836 Has anybody installed a water/engine temp gauge instead or in addition to the idiot light?
wall upholstery Tim Opt Holt at 5:25am 06.27.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1023 Other than by using the Sailrite fabric, has anyone replaced the original fuzzy cloth on the interio
Info on Keel operation Ron Allen at 5:25am 06.27.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/980 Could anyone tell me how the keel is lowered and raised in the 22ft model?The handle seems to only g
Ranger Rendezvouz August 9-12 in San Juan Islands JP6540 at 5:14am 06.27.05 Ask All Sailors 0/920 A Ranger Rendezvous is scheduled for August 9-12 in the San Juan Islands. All Rangers (California an
1972 GRAMPIAN smurf at 4:54am 06.27.05 Grampian 0/1669 I am looking at buying a 1972 Grampion. Is there anything in particular that I should be looking fo
Heaving To Don Guillette at 4:43am 06.27.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1075 Mates; There is an interesting discussion going on over on the SAIL TRIM FORUM. Most sailors think t
depth gauge recommendations Justin_NSA at 4:19am 06.27.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/1695 The fish finder that came with my boat died. I can't even locate the company anymore. I have power t
Hull Paint Tai Chi Sailor at 4:12am 06.27.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1093 What kind of paint is recommened for hull paint in a salt water application?
navigation and charts - the best place to start? Heather at 3:46am 06.27.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/965 where do I begin to learn about navigation and charts and currents, Oh my!any jumping off point wi
water size Chris3720 at 3:19am 06.27.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/898 This if for all of you who, like me, keep their boat in the back yard. What kind of water do you li
A visit to Fire Island NY Cindy at 3:16am 06.27.05 Ask All Sailors 7/2458 We would like to sail out to Fire Island this summer form our homeport in Raritan Bay. Can anyone g
Towing weight Kona at 2:41am 06.27.05 Trailer Sailors 1/1513 We have a Capri 18 and trailer. A friend of ours needs a trailer to tow his Cal 24 up from So. Cali
mechanical autopilot Franklin at 2:31am 06.27.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/721 I really like the idea of a mechanical autopilot as either a backup or a main. I've been told thoug

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Fortress anchor on 331 sf34dtw at 9:12pm 02.01.21 I can't specifically answer your question but am guessing that your concern is valid and the flukes
OYE ! (1) rgranger at 8:44pm 02.01.21 @sailme88Which could mean year round sailing eventually.
Fortress anchor on 331 HMT2 at 8:30pm 02.01.21 I currently have this anchor on my 2002 Beneteau 331 (see picture). It is a great anchor and I do n
Fortress anchor on 331 Kings Gambit at 7:52pm 02.01.21 I do like the fortress, as I said initially I had this anchor on my previous boat. My question is n
Fortress anchor on 331 Rick Webb at 7:04pm 02.01.21 Not the same boat but I stow my Fortress sideways in the anchor roller because it is just a little b
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats Captain Larry-DH at 6:59pm 02.01.21
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch? BobH57 at 6:55pm 02.01.21 I had a Hunter 28.5 back in the late 80's/early 90's (great boat!) and I'm thinking those are probab
OYE ! jssailem at 6:55pm 02.01.21 @sailme88 take a element of hope. There is still a number of scientists that believe we are experien
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? MikeHoncho at 6:37pm 02.01.21
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch? Rob Benson at 6:35pm 02.01.21 It's on.
Fortress anchor on 331 Richard19068 at 6:29pm 02.01.21 I can't specifically answer your question but am guessing that your concern is valid and the flukes
OYE ! 31seahorse at 6:00pm 02.01.21 Hello sailme88, I just sent you a PM related to snow and Catalina sailboats.
Fall Sailing 2019 Hardhead at 5:27pm 02.01.21 Nice video
466 rudder stock/post play Terry Cox at 4:55pm 02.01.21 Should I be very concerned about this? Wrote an article awhile back that included an e-mail from D
Fortress anchor on 331 (1) jssailem at 4:53pm 02.01.21 I bought the Mantus for my boat. To hold the anchor off the boat and secure should a wave hit the bo
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats Hayden Watson at 4:51pm 02.01.21 has a bit of leeway???? :) That is the part of the photo I like best. It looks like the whole shi
MOB System Heads Up Ken13559 at 4:44pm 02.01.21 Hi all: Well, I had a very unpleasant surprise today that I thought you might benefit from, particu
Fortress anchor on 331 sf34dtw at 4:42pm 02.01.21 I do like the fortress, as I said initially I had this anchor on my previous boat. My question is no
Cat Tails? jssailem at 4:37pm 02.01.21 I am going to guess you did not review the Gentry article. It is not too long and it will tell you h
Fortress anchor on 331 justsomeguy at 4:31pm 02.01.21 Perhaps the fortress for those short stop swimming/lunch stops and the more substantial Manson for

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