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Looking for a source for Dow 795 caulk Sanders LaMont at 6:23am 05.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2820 I've tried several places, but have struck out locating a retail source for Dow 795 caulk to bed my
Engine Panel Cover for the cockpit Kewie at 5:22am 05.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/846 Anyone know where I can get a replacement engine Panel Cover for the cockpit for a 96 Hunter 280. Sp
Marine Air Conditioning Decisions Calaloo at 4:36am 05.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1167 I'm in the process of selecting an air conditioner to self install on my Hunter 310. I've concluded
South Carolina slips Bill at 4:35am 05.10.05 Other Sailboats 2/772 With talk of lack of slips in SC (south California) and me getting a call from a headhunter in SC (S
Bimini John O'Hara at 4:08am 05.10.05 Big Boats 1/814 We've just taken delivery of a new H44 - we had the optional complete bimini set in the cockpit but
272 1986 with many Gelcoat Cracks - Purchase? John Phillippe at 4:05am 05.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/888 Considering Purchase of 272. All looks good except the large number of gelcoat cracks in many locat
Rose-colored ports Harold9244 at 3:48am 05.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1066 I have a 1982 Mac 25 whose ports have turned an ugly rose color. Does anyone know where I can find
3-piece plexiglass companionway hatch boards? Jerry at 3:18am 05.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1606 I'm looking for a source of 3-piece plexiglass hatch boards for the 26M. I recently chartered a Hun
Boat Documentation jackson19791 at 3:18am 05.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/932 I have a Catalina 28 that I purchased 2 years ago and have not updated the documentation papers. Wha
3-piece hatch boards for the companion way? Jerry at 2:51am 05.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/858 I'm looking for a source of 3-piece plexiglass hatch boards for the 26M. I recently chartered a Hun
Marine Air Conditioning Decisions Calaloo at 2:39am 05.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1639 I'm in the process of selecting an air conditioner to self install on my Hunter 310. I've concluded
wanting info on bristol 24 Geoff Adams Sr. at 1:55am 05.10.05 Ask All Sailors 3/946 Hello, I'm buying a 1968 Bristol 24 that has some light hurricane damage for $1500. The problem is t
Cleaning and Polishing the Boot Strip Peter Milne at 1:48am 05.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1219 In years past, I have had difficulty cleaning and polishing the blue boot stripe, which is just abov
Catalina 25 Swing Sailortaylor@earthlink.net at 1:36am 05.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1266 Any one have an answer to my problem? When lowering or raising the keel, water wants to squirt up t
sewage backflow Dan at 1:18am 05.10.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1303 I have sewage flowing back into the head when the boat heels. I assume that the joker valve is bad
Chrysler 22 Owners.....Heeelp!!! windchaser22 at 1:10am 05.10.05 Ask All Sailors 9/3407 Now that I have a problem, I find that I have mis-placed the forum address for Chrysler owners.
Still going to California Levin at 12:32am 05.10.05 Ask All Sailors 24/2511
Rescue and another rogue wave?? Roger5024 at 12:12am 05.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1105 On the morning news there was film of the rescue of three men (and the loss of two) from a large sai
Newbie question Broke sailor SV Marcell at 11:35pm 05.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/880 What is the best way of attaching stuff to the walls inside the cabin and in the lockers in the cock
Salon Comparison: 381 v. 411 Jeremy Ritzenberg at 11:33pm 05.09.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1119 I sold my First 345 a few years ago and am now deciding on a 3 cabin 381 v. a 3 cabin 411. From the

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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
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:45am 04.03.21 Hang your keychain on the gear lever. Taking it off the lever to put it back in the ignition will r
first trip to Catalina Brian D at 9:44am 04.03.21 Don't. Instead, go to Dana Point or some other local site that is close to land. If you don't have e
Spring Cruise 2021 jssailem at 9:34am 04.03.21 It would be fun. Wrong Way was supposed to be heading west like you.
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:23am 04.03.21 Now that you are aware I'd bet you'll always check position of shift AND throttle before starting.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 8:57am 04.03.21 Correction it has one hole for the shroud to countiue up to the upper mast in the center. the shape
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 8:52am 04.03.21 The item I have insert into the end of the spreader, is black hard nylon or PVC and is held by two s

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