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Coast Guard, a broad spectrum of experiences Ragbagger43 at 12:09pm 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 0/852 First experience was in North Carolina in 1973 where a young CG officer boarded our 16' runabout and
Does anyone know this guy Tim Welsh at 11:58am 05.09.05 Big Boats 4/852 I sailed alongside this guy on Ouachita for a little while Saturday. Tim Welsh H34 AKA Cabo Wabo
cabin top sunroof cover Franklin at 11:47am 05.09.05 Big Boats 3/868 Ok...sunroof may not be the correct name but the best I could come up with. I'm looking for a cover
Rudder vs Prop on the WB 250 Charles Jackson at 11:07am 05.09.05 Trailer Sailors 2/1484 I have a '96 model Water Ballast Calalina 250. I have the problem of the rudder and prop from my Hon
Running rigging option Rick at 10:48am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1072 During a recent rigging survey, I was questioned about the way my boat was set up. This is a 336 th
Certificate of Compliance Label William at 10:21am 05.09.05 Big Boats 1/1048 Does anyone know where the Certificate of Compliance Label is located on a Legend 40.5?
Sick of the N.E. winters looking in N.C. Before the Bell at 10:07am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1655 Can anyone in North Carolina comment on the ocean areas east of Raleigh or Goldsboro? I'm only 45 b
Tension on the Jib Halyard when moored? Jim at 9:33am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1582 I have an Ericson 29 with a bit of an odd roller furling gear (brand name unknown). There is a wire
mac 25 or 26 comparison, tow with minivan ? Rick4852 at 8:07am 05.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/2907 Looking at used mac's, originally interested in the 26D/S, but started looking at the 25 also. I sor
replace electrical systems natchezblue at 8:06am 05.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1064 I need to replace the electrical systems for a catalina 22 and 25. Some of the old wiring is still
Water Tanks replacement Jim22315 at 8:00am 05.09.05 Bigger Boats 1/1187 My cb 1980 28 has two 25 gal. water tanks, port and starboard. The port on I have tried to repair,Sp
Yacht Speciaties Binacles Phil DeGaa at 7:53am 05.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1166 I have a 1987 Hunter Legend 37.5 with a Yacht Specialties binnacle and wheel. The plastic top sectio
1995, 35.5 Standing rigging tune Ozana Halik at 7:51am 05.09.05 Big Boats 4/1022 I tuned the standing rigging, but I think I need to do further adjustments since the boat goes faste
Simrad WP30 started binding Seattle Scott at 7:08am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1495 Unit is two years old and yesterday started binding or catching when disengaged, meaning difficult t
My 1980 Catalina 22 Tim Alexander at 6:55am 05.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1204 Loving my C-22! I've owned "Simpler Times" for six years....Getting ready to head to the San Juans t
Lowering the Salon table texastom at 6:35am 05.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2165 Learning more and more about our Hunter 375 thanks to this site. I have a question about how you low
Standing Rigging Art Femenella at 6:30am 05.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1073 I have a 1988 Mark II Catalina 30 TRBS. I think the standing rigging is original. I have the mast do
Mast Bend Craig at 6:28am 05.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/901 Can anyone give me the correct mast bend on a 34ft hunter....Its a 1987. I moved the boat to my new
Xantrext Truecharge 20 and fuses David W at 6:03am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1760 I installed a Xantrex Truecharge 20+ on the weekend. I have a Trojan group 24 deep cycle and a start
Marina Gulf Coast So. Fla ian19147 at 5:46am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 0/921 Can anyone recommend a small quiet marina somewhere between Port Charlotte and Marco? We have a 42'

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1984 Hunter 22 Mocsie at 7:45pm 03.30.21 Do you have the link to the hatches you found on Amazon? Just type in sailboat hatches with the s
Catalina 34 dodger Reiner at 7:39pm 03.30.21 I'm considering replacing my dodger on my Catalina 34. Does anyone have any general idea on what t
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? BarryL at 7:31pm 03.30.21 Hi Guys, Some interesting stuff here. Some more or less random comments and thoughts from me. If
Solenoid Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 03.30.21 For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire The infamous disconnected ground wire.
My new saildrive Mark Maulden at 7:31pm 03.30.21 Latest - Boat splashed on friday with new saildrive. Have performed three one hr runs on separate da
Draft stripes. Anyone use them? (1) Dalliance at 7:22pm 03.30.21 I have them on both my main and genoa. I look at the telltales more often, but the draft stripes do
Solenoid M. Maron at 7:18pm 03.30.21 For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire
Shroud tension. Harvey Chichester at 7:04pm 03.30.21 I traced the Chichester back to 60BC. You may have have heard of Sir Francic Chichester and the Gip
Replace Headliner Hunter 306 (1) kbgunn at 7:00pm 03.30.21 I am replacing some headliner sections on a 2006 Hunter 38. I am guessing the 306 is similar. The fa
i got carried away... (1) SailingLoto at 6:56pm 03.30.21 I cut out the port side deck last night. Tonight I fit 3/8 plywood for the new core. I bedded it
i got carried away... SailingLoto at 6:43pm 03.30.21 How satisfying to see this all come together at your own hands. Beatiful work. It will be a diffe
i got carried away... SailingLoto at 6:38pm 03.30.21 Good progress! Thank you!
C-30 motoring speed jssailem at 6:36pm 03.30.21
C-30 motoring speed (1) Hayden Watson at 6:25pm 03.30.21 Let examine the data sheet provided by @kloudie1 (always a helper). s of experience. Jumping back
Tips on replacing rub rail - O'day 23 Ward H at 6:24pm 03.30.21 I'm not sure how long it's been in the box prior to shipping. My understanding is D&R Marine recei
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit Doug J at 6:01pm 03.30.21 Shouldn't have come loose, let alone fall out. Hope it wasn't some mischievous person in a parking
Mystery Mastic smokey73 at 5:45pm 03.30.21 @JamesG161 Well you learn something everyday. So with your anchor locker hatch "locked down" ther
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? Kings Gambit at 5:40pm 03.30.21 I agree. PHRF is very unapologetically not a scientific process of measuring boat characteristics.
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 5:33pm 03.30.21 Dave, your a master teacher. you write eloquently. you have great 'street smarts'. the tens of thou
Beneteau Spare Parts Website Mechone at 5:20pm 03.30.21 Osculati Rubber Bush Diameter 25 mm 120 mm \| eBay bought mine on ebay and a buddy too came in a week

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