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Motoring Jacktar at 10:56pm 06.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/765 Answers to this question probably academic (ask a foolish....). When maneuvering in tight spots lik
Hunter 26.5 jims605 at 10:43pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1227 I just bought a Hunter 26.5. This boat has a recessed area in the bow to hook the jib sheet on. Can
Jabsco Manual Head Dave Rutherford at 10:38pm 06.23.05 C&C 2/1812 My Jabsco manual head is only 3 years old installed by PO. This year (holding tank is empty) when t
Need Help for a 76 AMF PACESHIP smillingchippy at 10:21pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1002 Hello there i have a 23' amf paceship that has adrifted up @ my pier and trying to get some info on
Any suggestions for being crowded by the tiller ? Crackerjack at 9:48pm 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1061 This, in short, is the question- Short of putting an after market wheel in my Hunter 26.5, is there
Fully Battened Mainsail bobcree at 9:40pm 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1634 I am considering a new mainsailfor my 86 H34. Has anyone used a fully battened main? If so what ar
Most Effective Method of Cleanig Water Tanks Bermuda1 at 3:38pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1246 What is considered the most effective method of cleaning water tanks. This would include the elimin
Dad wants to buy a sailboat for his 23 yr old son Palmer Kellum at 2:20pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1493 I am not a sailor. If it sounds like I am stupid, sorry. My 23 year old son has been learning to sai
Boat Upgrades, Equipment, Supplies for Long Cruise Tai Chi Sailor at 1:15pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1769 What should I look for if I purchase a sailboat for potential long range cruising? Does the hull nee
Canvas Color for Hunter 23.5 (early model ) John, Illinois at 12:58pm 06.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/960 ordering q cover for my furling jib, need color to match the main sail cover. It is Persian Green?
84 H31 toe rail Bob Rutland at 12:46pm 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1015 My port side toe rail has been damaged beond repair. Where can I find a replacement?
New Traveler Advice? Steve L22188 at 12:23pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1103 I have a new/old O'Day 302 with the original midboom traveler. It's a beast to adjust: move the peg
272 extra forestay? Dennis at 10:46am 06.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/921 My 272 has some kind of eye installed on the front of the mast at the level of the spreaders, and al
Removing Refrigeration gus18219 at 10:30am 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/739 Hi,HAs anyone any experience in removing interiors, particulaty a refrigeratorin a Hunter 380.P
snatch blocks Bob at 10:28am 06.23.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/866 Anyone know the best place to buy snatch blocks, which is the better brand?
V21 forestay length larry abbott at 9:00am 06.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/910 Hi, does anyone know the length from the mast attachment to the bow attachment for the forestay for
Bringing it home Chuck at 8:51am 06.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/850 I am bringing our boat down from Muskegon, MI to East Chicago this weekend. Can anyone tell me what
I am alive/what would you like to see crazy dave condon at 8:45am 06.23.05 Smaller Boats 13/963 For those of you who know me, I am still alive. I am the sales department here and it is difficult
electric fuel/lift pump jc at 6:39am 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1094 would like any info for a reliable replacement electic fuel pump for a Yanmar diesel ,came with a be
Looking for a Nashmarine Tsehum Pete at 6:17am 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1532 A long-time sailing friend recently loaned me his blue Nashmarine Sailminder card. It seem to be a b

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Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 12:05pm 04.03.21 @shemandr I just realized that you are in Greenport NY? I need to find a mooring or marina out ther
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 11:47am 04.03.21 Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 11:34am 04.03.21 Right in front of Valcour Island on the New York side. 5' is nice. Gets you into some of the skinny
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 11:26am 04.03.21 @shemandr I just realized that you are in Greenport NY? I need to find a mooring or marina out there
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 11:21am 04.03.21 My last trip was supposed to be 6 days. We were on day 10 when I had to get off the boat. I'd alwa
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 11:20am 04.03.21 Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 11:16am 04.03.21 I get about $2,500 in expenses. Obviously it can be cheaper or more expensive. I think your cost
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 11:16am 04.03.21 Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 11:09am 04.03.21 Just for the sake of argument - which is what we do here - this is what the ocean trip would look li
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 11:08am 04.03.21 Draws about 5'. We shave sailed the lake for many years, from Plattsburgh and the Islands down as f
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 11:03am 04.03.21 Southern part of the lake. Lots of nice secluded anchorages down there but it's pretty narrow down
Equalizing batteries Head Sail at 11:01am 04.03.21 I bought an inexpensive battery charger for my garage that also includes battery equalization. Draw
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 10:55am 04.03.21 Thanks, just interested in knowing about land transport right now. Boat is in good condition althou
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 10:42am 04.03.21 We shipped a Cape Dory 28 from West Palm Beach to Shelburne Bay(VT), way back in the early 90's. Th
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 10:40am 04.03.21 Cape Dory 36 - nice boat. What condition is the boat in? How's the engine? Of course I'm going to
Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 10:13am 04.03.21 Now that is helpful bling, Haro.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! jssailem at 10:12am 04.03.21 Here is a link to Rigrite. https://rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Spreaders.php It might give you a res
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump BigEasy at 9:52am 04.03.21
Prevent engine starting in reverse JoeWhite at 9:52am 04.03.21 After forgetting to open the engine raw water through valve, I installed a magnet on the handle and
Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 9:48am 04.03.21 looks like a solution in search of a problem. What if you just want to bling out your boat? Then y

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