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Why do you REV the engine before shutdown - Answer Jim Seamans at 2:00am 01.24.05 Ask All Sailors 6/4598 I took the Yanmar diesel one day course at the Phila show and asked the question that was burning my
85 Cal 35 Mk II Lifeline Stanchions John Burke at 1:25am 01.24.05 Cal 0/549 I am in need of a lifeline regular stanchion and a gate lifeline stanchiom with brace for a 1985 Cal
B Frank Hall at 1:25am 01.24.05 Big Boats 23/1810 My '96 H430 has the B
Have you ever noticed - about sailboats Jim Seamans at 1:25am 01.24.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1259 Next time you are watching TV and the commericals are running. Mostly medical pill selling type or
Am I missing something? Jonathan at 1:17am 01.24.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1053 Lately I've noticed that responses are being cut off in mid-sentence, in fact, I'm wondering how muc
Sailboats, Reefs and Slugs.... Bryan22217 at 12:35am 01.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/847 Oh My,Has anyone rigged their own jiffy reef system? If so, I would be interested in seeing how it
Rhino Hide Bob at 12:14am 01.24.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1099 Anyone ever try a non skid coating called rhino hide, I attached the appropriate link. I seems like
Chesepeake Bay Summer Vacation Bad Obsession at 11:38pm 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1361 I have a 1982 Hunter 22. This will be my second cruising season on this boat. Last year I went int
cockpit seat storage Mystic51 at 11:10pm 01.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1016 The round black rubber stops or bumpers (whatever they are called?) that screw under the seat hatche
Windows Replacement on H31 Ed Carrillo at 11:03pm 01.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/904 Hi,I am ready to replace the original port windows with the Lewmar Ocean series and upon removing t
Pretty Good Sailing Movie Stan Breaux21640 at 10:15pm 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 30/4470 Rented the video "Visitors" this past weekend. It is half horror/ half suspense about a woman saili
California to Annapolis via the Panama Ryan Tuohy at 5:55pm 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1241 I am thinking about sailing my First 405 from California to the east cost via the Panama Canal. Cou
Teak doors for storage? Rob Morton at 2:17pm 01.23.05 Smaller Boats 4/852 I have my boat in the our shop doing all the winter things and am considering adding doors to the fr
Fluxgate location Wally at 2:05pm 01.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/807 Can a fluxgate compass be installed below the cabin sole? This would place it below the waterline.
K-9 crew ex-admin at 12:20pm 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 121/6455 Does your dog go sailing with you? Does he enjoy a reach in 15 knots of breeze, or does he spend
Atomic 4 cooling problem Dennis Breen at 12:09pm 01.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1429 I have a '79 Catalina 27 with an Atomic 4 gas engine. Recently I noticed no water was coming from th
IOR hull Richard A at 11:59am 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1186 being a IOR design intended for big headsails
Rephrasing the preceeding entry about motors.:o Ray18680 at 11:35am 01.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/901 I meant to ask what manufacturer would you choose, and why. I am interested in a 6-8 hp. motor. I
Swing Keel Offshore Don K. at 11:04am 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 9/2881 How safe is a 26' Chrysler with a 850# swing keel going offshore in the Gulf Of Mexico.
Detailed tuning George Bush at 10:58am 01.23.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/929 Hello Bill again,Thank you for your earlier suggestion regarding the back-winding of my main. I hav

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Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 Justin_NSA at 7:11am 12.21.20
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 Justin_NSA at 7:05am 12.21.20 I understand that the druids are pissed that they can't celebrate their annual pagan ritual at Stone
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 rgranger at 6:56am 12.21.20
Mystery parts! Thaniel at 6:51am 12.21.20 There are two nice canvas covers, but I don't see anything obvious that they would cover. Do the c
New Main Sail? rgranger at 6:46am 12.21.20 I got a new main from Bacon Sails out of Annapolis ... no complaints. Yes on the loose foot option
Clinometer Justin_NSA at 6:37am 12.21.20 It's been awhile, but I recall the family spent the day at their waterpark fed from a nearby fresh
Clinometer Panama Jack at 6:26am 12.21.20 Interesting.....
Holding tank Yamaha 30 with forward engine Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:23am 12.21.20 Looking at the drawing of your interior layout, the v-berth would be the best location for the holdi
Oil change... Make it a double Justin_NSA at 6:13am 12.21.20
LiFePO4 conversion Maine Sail at 6:04am 12.21.20 It really is much easier to install a battery combiner between the start and house banks. That way
Holding tank Yamaha 30 with forward engine (1) jssailem at 5:35am 12.21.20 Welcome @Samurai to the forum. Always great to have another PacificNW sailor joining this merry band
Shrink Wrap not done! sailme88 at 4:20am 12.21.20 Why not just build s ridge pole out of lumber or PVC pipe? Did the PVC this years ago.. Saved and
Holding tank Yamaha 30 with forward engine kloudie1 at 3:42am 12.21.20 Welcome aboard, Samuri.. There are a couple of Yamaha owners that may be able to help, but I am not
Oil change... Make it a double All U Get at 3:36am 12.21.20
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup All U Get at 3:03am 12.21.20 Works very well, and it is free. Actually, a dozen doughnuts, large cake, or homemade pie is the
New to me Tartan 3700 - wiring question forbin at 9:58pm 12.20.20 I figured it out...I feel a little dumb but whatever. The outdoor lights are on a separate circuit
Shrink Wrap not done! All U Get at 8:45pm 12.20.20 From a different perspective, Wringly Brothers could set up several tents in a day using a bunch of
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup (3) Hunter216 at 7:18pm 12.20.20 EDIT: An essential part of a permanent mooring is a plan of where you can move your boat to if/when
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup Tom J at 7:16pm 12.20.20 One thing to consider when installing a mooring in salt water is corrosion on the chain. I owned a
Shrink Wrap not done! Captain Larry-DH at 7:15pm 12.20.20 require the extra TLC. GREASE BABY!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: I tip at haul out, from the lif

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