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Steaming light out John at 12:57am 06.24.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1116 1983 catalina 30 tall rig-I have no juice at the steaming light. I have been up there twice with a v
Just wondering Wright Ellis at 12:09am 06.24.05 Ask All Sailors 0/836 I'm not a member of a yacht club. My boat is at Wlden's Marina on Broad Creek. I was wondering if th
weather helm zenod51 at 11:24pm 06.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1007 I've been told that a tendency towards weather helm in high winds is a function of mast rake and sta
Any New Bedford sailors out there? Ameribritalia at 11:08pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1031 Looking for a tender/water taxi service for N.B. Harbor. I thought my marina had one but doesn't.
Outboard Motor Sine Nomine at 11:03pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1319 I just bought an old in good condition Johnson 8 H.P. kicker and I need a little help/advice. I'm no
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 9/1770 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 2/961 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 1/1016 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?

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Secondary fuel filter removal Alansails at 6:14am 04.04.21 If it is on that tight, I have seen guys drive a screwdriver through the filter to turn it off, as l
Sailing to Catalina Island? Kings Gambit at 5:47am 04.04.21 In conditions, even if the autohelm could be disengaged somehow and the yacht rounded up for a few s
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? TomY at 5:36am 04.04.21 There's no downside to a loose-footed mainsail.
Sailing to Catalina Island? shemandr at 4:44am 04.04.21 I don't think a ASA 101 course is enough to do an open water cruise solo. I think you'll be happier
Grounded or ungrounded boat? Captain Larry-DH at 4:43am 04.04.21
real sailboats shemandr at 4:19am 04.04.21 Historically the AC competition has been more about design than sailing skill. There are a few inst
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT shemandr at 4:02am 04.04.21 Yup. I overlooked that.
real sailboats Rick486 at 3:02am 04.04.21 So one design then? I have to say I really have enjoyed the Volvo Race more once it became one desi
real sailboats danstanford at 2:17am 04.04.21 Will,I would prefer Primary strategy: Be better sailors. Secondary strategy: Build the fastest bo
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? danstanford at 2:10am 04.04.21 You should be able to get more draft in the lower portion of the sail if it is loose footed for sure
Beneteau 311 creative battery locations toscatara at 1:55am 04.04.21 Here are a few more photos. at is the deepest area. All of the other areas are far shallower, have
Beneteau 311 creative battery locations toscatara at 1:52am 04.04.21 good morning with the air conditioning where is the compressor of the refrigerator? thank
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump NYSail at 1:35am 04.04.21 You have a strainer right before the pump that needs to be cleaned. Turn on the pump and follow the
Sailing to Catalina Island? jon hansen at 9:52pm 04.03.21 https://www.flicka20.com
Inverter recommendations jssailem at 9:29pm 04.03.21
real sailboats LeeandRick at 9:12pm 04.03.21 I would rather watch a fleet of Aussie 18ft skiffs race any day of the week that a freaky looking,
Equalizing batteries LeeandRick at 8:47pm 04.03.21 I've never liked connecting 2 different size batteries, or different age batteries, together. Look u
Custom font for boat lettering WayneH at 7:51pm 04.03.21 So because Impetuous' hull is being repaired and the yard is sure they can not match the old gel coa
Inverter recommendations nightowle at 7:48pm 04.03.21 magnum. good product. U.S. company.
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT ebsail at 7:32pm 04.03.21 Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice

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