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Electric trolling motor Don K. at 10:28am 04.23.05 Ask All Sailors 14/2683 What do you think of a 12 volt trolling motor for a dinghy? I would not be anchored more than one n
Mast Wiring..........No Fun! Bob at 10:26am 04.23.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/899 I have seen a bunch of questions about Mast Wiring over te last few months, and I can dispell a few
sensatank 100 monitor system Ron at 10:15am 04.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1109 I am trying to select a tank monitoring system for my Catalina 320. I have seen articles about the
White Smoke Update David at 9:32am 04.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/977 I posted an article last month about white smoke coming from my 3HM35F Yanmar engine and promised to
White Smoke Mystery David at 9:28am 04.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/800 I posted an article last month about white smoke coming from my 3HM35F Yanmar engine and promised to
Hunter 25 - Interior Room? Stu at 9:15am 04.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1160 Can anyone out there give me some idea as to the interior space available in the Cherubini-designed
Okay, Peggie, what's the straight poop? Bob Todd at 7:38am 04.23.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1169 I'm installing my new holding tank and installing new tank fittings as well. On the tank label it cl
Single Handed Joe11668 at 7:27am 04.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/838 I would like to rig my catalina 22 for single handed sailing. Any ideas or advice before I invest th
Stuffing box packing Jim Wallace at 7:22am 04.23.05 Big Boats 7/830 Can anyone advise me of the size of packing that is required for the stiffing box on a Hunter 34. Ju
Sailing VS motoring % scuba01 at 6:52am 04.23.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1257 which do you do more of . What is your ratio and what was the start and finish dest. please keep it
First Time for an old sailor Steve at 6:20am 04.23.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/971 I purchased a 1992 Hunter 28 last fall and will be lauching her on 28 April. This is the first time
HELP! About to buy a MacGregor 26S csobalvarro at 6:01am 04.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/932 I am a 'potential' new sailboat onwer. I've windsurfed for yeras, sailed Hobies and other boats with
Replacement furler for 222 Neil H at 5:37am 04.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/812 I recently purchased a 1985 O'Day 222 which included the original jib, in good condition, but no fur
I am a new Pearson 26 owner and need help 200grandprix at 5:36am 04.23.05 Ask All Sailors 5/3262 I have just bought my first sailboat (1974 Pearson 26'). Any info would be greatly appreciated and h
Cheers to J World! Paul at 5:34am 04.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/923 I recently completed a program with J World in Annapolis. Hats off to those guys. I had previously t
columbia 22 on a cal 20 trailer Gary at 4:31am 04.23.05 Cal 1/831 I am going to paint my hull this summer and a friend of mine has a cal 20 on a trailer. She has told
c22 on a cal 20 trailer? Gary at 4:30am 04.23.05 Columbia 0/1479 I am going to paint my hull this summer and a friend of mine has a cal 20 on a trailer. She has told
Stainless question Bob at 3:55am 04.23.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/957 There have been a number of references to the tendency of stainless steel to corrode if it is not al
Where do I find the hull number on a C. 22? Steve at 2:57am 04.23.05 Columbia 2/1818 Hi...I just bought a Columbia 22...the only official marking I can find is a shield on the side just
What is the best way to mount a bilge pump? Steve5450 at 2:39am 04.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1063 I am replacing my bilge pump on my 1978 Catalina 30. The old one is wire-tied to a keel bolt. The

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OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 10:22am 09.26.20 We're talking sailboats here Oh really?
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 10:18am 09.26.20 You sound like a first-time boat owner. Had better come to grips with the cost of things in the use
Back-up Depth Sounders? shemandr at 10:17am 09.26.20 We used to carry a lead line. Someone gave it to me. We would take it out in the dingy to scout an
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 10:14am 09.26.20 You sound like a first-time boat owner. Had better come to grips with the cost of things in the used
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 10:13am 09.26.20 Don't get me wrong - I love the IP's...... I'm just not gonna waste money on luxury items I don't n
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 10:13am 09.26.20
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 10:11am 09.26.20 While I love Cape Dory's, they are old boats now. The low price reflects the fact that you will spe
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 10:11am 09.26.20 While I love Cape Dory's, they are old boats now. The low price reflects the fact that you will spe
Adding a new battery sailortex at 10:04am 09.26.20
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 10:04am 09.26.20 Be more specific.....and yes I have..... Are they nice boats ?....Yes....Am I gonna pay an extra Hu
Adding a new battery HandsOnTech at 10:03am 09.26.20
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 10:00am 09.26.20 Have you gone aboard one? See for yourself. For one thing, they are typically cutter-rigged althoug
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? CarlN at 9:58am 09.26.20 While I love Cape Dory's, they are old boats now. The low price reflects the fact that you will spen
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 9:54am 09.26.20 But how much substantive difference is there between an Island Packet 36 and a Cape Dory 36, or an
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 9:52am 09.26.20
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 9:50am 09.26.20 I think we're all over-thinking this CAPS stuff just a bit much It gets worse as winter approaches
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 9:49am 09.26.20
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 9:48am 09.26.20 Yeah, but the problem with Island Packets and the like is that they're all WAYYYY OVER-PRUCED relat
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 9:46am 09.26.20 Design, construction, & wear are three different topics. The full-keel/skeg designs reflect intende
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 9:44am 09.26.20 I tend to use the use the Comfort Ratios and Capsize Tendencies of every boat as a partial input in

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