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my Hunter 260 has a leak! Stan at 2:24pm 06.04.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/926 I noticed my bilge pump running for the first time and upon inspection found about an inch of water
Rudder post Bearings Rogerbw at 1:49pm 06.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/993 The rudder post bearings on my Oday 27,1978 model are non existant.What is best way to replace the
Bits and pieces Honeyman at 1:44pm 06.04.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1238 Slowly, but surely, I'm putting my 35.5 plumbing back together using a lot of the information from o
Rudder Twist Dave Roberts at 12:03pm 06.04.05 Smaller Boats 3/935 We bought a 1995 Hunter 26 last year and have noticed that when there is weather helm on the rudder
in or out of gear Joe Wienecke at 11:30am 06.04.05 Big Boats 7/967 When sailing do you leave the gear shift in nuetral or in gear? I noticed in 20 knot winds today I
Question for Dan Bryant Steve Horswill at 10:59am 06.04.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/788 Dan you responded to a rudder problem sometime ago. I am trying to remove my quadrant from the rudd
Stuffing Box Tube Jeff M10656 at 10:58am 06.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1080 After lauch of our 1988 C30 MKII, I noticed a small stream of water coming from the rubber tubing th
stuck seacock.... collective wisdom? Tree at 10:20am 06.04.05 Ask All Sailors 12/2240 What would you do:You are several days sail away from your home port. The seacock on the sink dra
working the main sheet frank barbehenn at 10:08am 06.04.05 Smaller Boats 8/1426 My question: I am a novice. I am not sure how to handle the main sheet which is attached aft combi
Stuffing Box Tube Jeff M10656 at 9:40am 06.04.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1086 After lauch of our 1988 C30 MKII, I noticed a small stream of water coming from the rubber tubing th
Leaving the mast behind.... Willy26x at 9:32am 06.04.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/858 I plan to spend some time on the Erie/Barge canal soon and will leave the mast and rigging behind in
Solar Panel Steve at 9:30am 06.04.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/806 I have a 1994 40.5 and a question concerning the solar panel fuse. I assumed that the solar panel wa
Need information on Standing rigging. rfowlerhelen at 9:28am 06.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1155 I am having to learn the terminology for a sail boat. I just bought a 1974 Javelin and have a frayed
Macerator Pump problems Steve at 9:24am 06.04.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2024 I have a new problem with my macerator pump. When I switch it on, I do not hear anything and it imme
Mast john taylor at 9:01am 06.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/928 Sailers. I had a rigging failure today on Catalina 27, GreenWave, 3378. While setting the front
Yanmar are the air cleaner! Karl at 7:58am 06.04.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1269 my 2 cylinder Yanmar has eaten 2 foam air cleaner elements! Am I the only one that this has happene
Florida West Coast Cruising Guide ian19147 at 7:30am 06.04.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1311 "A Gunkholer's Cruising Guide to Florida's West Coast, 12th Edition"Can anyone offer opinions on t
hatchway bug screen joe5921 at 7:16am 06.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1298 Have just purchased a 2002 36MKII and would like to add a hatchway bug screen. Is this a custom item
sids stay tensions, 222 Bob at 5:21am 06.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/863 I don't have a stay tension gauge, i'm wondering if someone with experience can answer a question.
An observation Don Guillette at 4:40am 06.04.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 12/1833 Mates: Yesterday, I spent an enjoyable day on a Catalina 42 with the nicest couple you could ever wa

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Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 12:11pm 04.03.21 It would be an adventure. Just not one we can do right now, for many reasons I won't get into here.
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 12:09pm 04.03.21 You can PM me. I don't live in G-port any longer but I know the marina's there and the mooring are
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

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