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Bash at 1:13pm 12.30.20
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Washington State or British Columbia. Has to be MK III.
jssailem at 12:23pm 12.30.20
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Here is a simple system to consider for marking your boat and rigging. It will help you with sailing
danm1 at 11:59am 12.30.20
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I like the looks of the Hunter 356/36 and 38 with the transverse aft queens, but thanks to Covid, I'
davidlneely at 11:46am 12.30.20
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Puesta del sol at 11:42am 12.30.20
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Looks like my 91 P42 had some electrolysis issues the past season. looking for suggestions on what
Drinky Crow at 11:15am 12.30.20
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So, as I am comtemplating building my new main a buddy is suggesting one deep reef is better than tw
Tally Ho at 10:46am 12.30.20
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Leeward Rail at 10:28am 12.30.20
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Hello All. I hope things are going well for everyone this Holiday Season. I can only assume we are
Xedorion at 10:18am 12.30.20
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Guan at 9:48am 12.30.20
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Hi Sailors another Happy New Year! Any personal recommendations for diesel additives for winter? an
beefneck at 8:47am 12.30.20
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Been on backorder from Westerbeke for 5 months now and I don't think they are going to restock any t
wrg1060 at 6:53am 12.30.20
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We were gifted a JY15 in reasonable shape. We were for a time able to keep the boat mast-up on the c
Nifty tool   (1)
All U Get at 5:26am 12.30.20
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Artey1 at 5:31pm 12.29.20
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I'm trying to finish my new instrument install and I'm having trouble finding a good path for the wi
whudatt at 4:56pm 12.29.20
4/1530
Hello everyone ' a Happy New Year to all ! I have some how misplaced the furling line that wraps aro
nickl1218 at 2:51pm 12.29.20
14/2025
What size outboard for 26C? .... most use will be in fresh water lakes after dropping sails and mov
Berkeley 30 at 2:18pm 12.29.20
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I'm brand new to this forum. Just bought a 1985 Catalina 30. Ran the fresh water tanks dry. Filled t
Riotsurfer at 9:03am 12.29.20
6/1513
Hello, I'll be installing a 100w solar panel on the bimini. I've looked and don't see an obvious ro
Chief Jim at 6:08am 12.29.20
16/1563
Slade, Inc. - Manufacturer of Sealing Products Use this link to modernize your sealing needs.
garymalmgren at 4:11am 12.29.20
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Pretty useless actually. The solo sailor's nightmare, Praying that the dog will disengage the auotpi

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Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Rick Webb at 6:19pm 03.12.25
I guess that makes sense, though I think the Florida drivers are the worst for cutting across lanes
Diesel Leak Injection Pump
buddybear at 6:08pm 03.12.25
It's a Zexel pump, which used to be Kiki. They bought them out, not Bosch like I originally said.
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
shemandr at 5:27pm 03.12.25
I'd rather drive on the Long Island Expressway during commuting times than I-95 in South Florida jus
What is this adhesive/caulk/sealant?
Mike8193 at 5:12pm 03.12.25
Thank you Blitz and Phil. Your replies have led me in the right direction. Appreciate it!
Towing a Precision 23
bzano at 4:48pm 03.12.25
A good rule of thumb in my opinion is to take the max towing rating of your vehicle (manufacturer re
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Sailor Sue at 4:43pm 03.12.25
The big difference between driving straight through and taking the loop is there are fewer trucks d
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Sailor Sue at 4:39pm 03.12.25
Trust me, as a former truck driver, it's a crap shoot either way. Between 6:15am and 9:15 am and
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable.
dmax at 4:12pm 03.12.25
I consider tape a temporary solution, shrink wrap or what Don says.
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Rick Webb at 3:58pm 03.12.25
The big difference between driving straight through and taking the loop is there are fewer trucks dr
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.
shemandr at 2:59pm 03.12.25
The variation from year to year is not surprising. Differences in temperature, salinity, the chemic
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable.
Don S/V ILLusion at 2:37pm 03.12.25
A more secure and effective method for ferrites is to wind the cable through and around the core
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable.
dLj at 2:24pm 03.12.25
Sounds like a better solution than tape. dj
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main   (2)
Hayden Watson at 1:35pm 03.12.25
Loose footed mains work wonderfully, stack packs seem to work well for those who like them but IMO
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
Hayden Watson at 1:28pm 03.12.25
The reef line tensions the foot the same way the outhaul does, so it does need some purchase. Typic
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main   (1)
Hayden Watson at 1:22pm 03.12.25
On my Hunter 40.5 the reef line is not on a shuttle system. The Outhaul is on a shuttle but the si
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.   (1)
dlochner at 1:00pm 03.12.25
Here's my prop after 8 months and 3400 nm using Crystal Prop. The last 2.5 months the boat didn't mo
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.   (3)
sailcapt340 at 12:55pm 03.12.25
1 year I had a complete and total failure of my prop spray. I use either Pettit PropCoat #1792 or I
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.
dLj at 12:48pm 03.12.25
Someone in my marina said that after the you put on your Prop Speed or whatever you are using, to th
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.
dlochner at 12:46pm 03.12.25
I just tried Crystal Prop this year and so far have been pleased with it. In the same vein as Prop S
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.
kappykaplan at 12:19pm 03.12.25
I've been using Barnacle Barrier with good success.

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