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What barrier coat to use... Bob Todd at 9:28pm 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 10/2323 I know you might just as well ask what method makes the best coffee, because I'll probably get as ma
Come again soon! ex-admin at 3:30pm 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 46/3068 For many of us in the colder climes, the boat has been hauled or prepped for wintering over. Some ar
How did you do with the quiz? Don Guillette at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 9/1034 So, mates, how did you do with your crew instructions? I hope you had fun with the quiz but more imp
Traveller track location Sasha at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/972 I am currently doing a total rebuild of an Endeavour 26 with a view to creating a decent small cruis
Re: Question #2 (Error) Sinbad at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/903 I don't remember the exact wording of the question, but it gave a choice of 3 answers. Each answer r
Setting Sail Trim with an In-Mast Furling System Tracey at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1468 I'm new to both the B'R rig and In-Mast Furling System on my boat. How would I depower the rig in h
Measuring Sails for PHRF Handicapping Tim C350 April IV at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1058 So I'm thinking of getting an official PHRF rating for my Catalina 350, and just about everything on
Sail trim Quiz Mr.Ernie at 2:55pm 02.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1056 Don, I sail a Hunter 216 and also have read and am using the info from your book and charts.The qui
Farymann in cal 27 Bob at 2:06pm 02.13.05 Cal 7/2920 I have a 1974 CAL 27, a very well kept and remodeled boat. The Farymann A30 engine doesn't start and
Port to Starboard tack Mark at 12:40pm 02.13.05 Smaller Boats 10/1102 This will get the brain waves going ( I hope)I have sailed the 260 for a few years and have always
autopilot for Macgregor 26X ex-admin at 12:32pm 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1080 I'm thinking to install an autopilot on my Macgregor26X. Could not find any adwise on the forum. Is
MacGregor Window Replacement Mods John S at 12:27pm 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1856 For those who have replaced their older Mac windows- has anyone opened up the existing holes in the
MacGregor 26S Owners' Manual messingaboutinboats at 12:24pm 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/5179 We recently purchased a Mac 26S. We would like to find a manual for it. Does anyone have one?
New Tohatsu 4 HP in Motor well Ray at 11:55am 02.13.05 Columbia 0/1281 Hello,Just bought a Tohatsu 4 hp outboard, put in the motor well, but the tiller arm rubs on top of
Night Sailing Basics Bob at 10:51am 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 73/5689 Can someone please provide some basic info for sailing at night?The waters I sail (daytime) are usu
Autopilot on 1996 280 Ted11249 at 9:39am 02.13.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/955 I am looking for suggestions for an autopilot for my 280. I have looked at both the Raymarine 4000
Mac Window replacement John S at 9:05am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/792 I removed all of my pink windows this PM. I'll be picking up 3 new ones from IdaSailor tomorrow. Of
Chainplate Position.....I blew it!!! Gary at 8:59am 02.13.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1023 84' H31Thanks to all your help, I am about to finish my mast project. Today, one big stumble though
Step upgrade on swim ladder John S at 8:59am 02.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/876 These steps are available from IdaSailor. If you have ever stood on the naked rung of a stock swim l
Leak Karen at 8:58am 02.13.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1253 I have a leak in the aft of my sailboat. The leak is thought to be coming from where the exhaust hos

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Mid Winter Cruise jssailem at 3:34pm 02.20.21 My man Rufus offered this long range look at the Pacific NW Weather. Friday February 19 Cool time
Mid Winter Cruise Terry Cox at 3:23pm 02.20.21 Grr. So much for preparing a mid winter sail plan. Mother Nature chose to intervene and interrupt th
More on Red Tide sail sfbay at 2:53pm 02.20.21 The forum might find these articles on red tide informative. It appears to be horrific for sea life
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. kappykaplan at 2:51pm 02.20.21 Is Caca a sailing partner's name? Dingy name? Otherwise I will be glad to take that name versus Da
Mariner 19 on its trailer -- how high, how wide? sail sfbay at 2:44pm 02.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! Can you measure the sailboat with the trailer on it? If not, consider conta
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. (3) capta at 2:33pm 02.20.21 It used to be that I would hear, then see, the white caps headed for us. I've learned that if I'm ou
Hunter 35.5 opening in rear berth to change waste tank sail sfbay at 2:24pm 02.20.21 Can you post a photo? You might find this first owner modification entitled "Access hatch to the ho
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. JamesG161 at 2:22pm 02.20.21 things are generally where they belong when it goes to caca. Is Caca a sailing partner's name? Di
First 30 deck light sail sfbay at 2:17pm 02.20.21 Suggest climbing the mast and removing the failed bulb.
"Three Bells in the Forenoon Watch" dLj at 2:14pm 02.20.21 Beautiful clock and very nice wood work! dj
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 2:08pm 02.20.21 Had a problem today trying to replace the last cool hose from the heat exchanger to manifold. I orde
TV problem Scott T-Bird at 1:44pm 02.20.21 Maybe the DVD player is putting out surround sound but the tv is only playing the center channel, o
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. jssailem at 1:34pm 02.20.21 For some it is a choice... :poke:
"Three Bells in the Forenoon Watch" Terry Cox at 1:34pm 02.20.21 Very Nice Terry! :beer: Thank you, John.
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. kappykaplan at 1:33pm 02.20.21 John, I rarely have crew, so things are generally where they belong when it goes to caca. :beer:
"Three Bells in the Forenoon Watch" jssailem at 1:33pm 02.20.21 Very Nice Terry! :beer:
2 year update on my Capri 25 jssailem at 1:31pm 02.20.21 Congrats. Ain't sailing FUN!
"Three Bells in the Forenoon Watch" (5) Terry Cox at 1:30pm 02.20.21 Inherited my Dad's Seth Thomas eight day ships clock many years ago. Grew up with it mounted on our
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. jssailem at 1:28pm 02.20.21 Oh @LeeandRick What a difference 20 minutes can be.
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. jssailem at 1:26pm 02.20.21 I am with you Kappy. Usually, before we leave the dock I do a "secure the cabin" action. But after b

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