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Strictly Sail Chicago at Navy Pier Feb 3-6 Marybeth and Rip at 4:56am 02.02.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1011 We are really looking forward to the Strictly Sail Show. We go every year and enjoy looking at the n
Stainless Tee Mike at 4:45am 02.02.05 Ask All Sailors 0/910 I want to mount my outboard on the sternrail using a mount like the one in theenclosed picture but
Novus cleaner Glenn at 2:45am 02.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/861 I used Novus on the hatches on my 84 C30. This stuff took out most scratches, all the fine ones and
2nd half of my LIS cruise mike C16582 at 2:41am 02.02.05 Destinations 1/1782 my shakedown /vacation cruise aboard my new O'Day 28 last summer
no chocks rob seitz at 2:13am 02.02.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1152 hi, looking for more help, just purchased my boat at the end of the season, in fact only got to sail
Back Stay timf at 1:53am 02.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/997 I have a back stay that has two or three broken wires on the cable. The breaks occur right in the l
Island Girl, Poly Glow or wax? Harvey at 1:37am 02.02.05 Ask All Sailors 23/5388 Can anybody please share some experiences? I have used poly glow on another boat and it was great;
fishing sanatation hoses Bill C320, Papillon at 1:33am 02.02.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1227 I want to replace my sanitation hoses (vent, head to tank, and pump-out). The vent and pump-out are
SSB ANTENNA ON SPLIT BACKSTAY Diablesse at 1:33am 02.02.05 Ask All Sailors 5/4878 I have a Beneteau 423 with split backstays that run from the deck to the mast head. Does anyone have
Cleaning/fixing a winch John at 1:05am 02.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1343 It's 20 degrees outside, but it's a gorgeous sunny day so I am thinking about getting my boat ready.
Looking at a 25.5 this weekend. Advice? PhotoEd at 11:44pm 02.01.05 Smaller Boats 8/1373 Hi all,Moving up from my American 23 and looking at several Catalina 25's, a Ranger 28, and a "1982
PRESSURE WASH JEFF at 11:22pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/895 IS PRESSURE WASHING THE DECK AND HULL AN OPTION OR WILL THIS DAMAGE THE GELCOAT?
roller furling reefing jeff at 11:20pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/916 I have A HOOD 810 CONTINUOS LINE (LOOP) ROLLER FURLING , CAN THIS MODEL BE REEFED OR IS IT THERE A
Outboard size for Mac21 Tony Listi at 10:29pm 02.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/934 Hi,I need to buy a new outboard for my Macgregor 21 but don't want to over spend on a large motor t
h240 Boom line jams OZ240 at 6:16pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/892 I have a new h240 and find the line jams at the end of the boom do not hold the lines, this is espec
Maximum Hull speed oday 23 centboard model? Radiur at 5:42pm 02.01.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1261 Does anyone know what the maximum rated hull speed would be for a 1973 oday 23 centerboard version s
Spinnaker Track Size for Mast David Harcourt at 1:44pm 02.01.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/4111 I want to add a spinnaker pole for a spinnaker someone just gave me. I am not sure exactly what I ne
learning to navigate sappple at 12:44pm 02.01.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1302 I need a little help! I am interested in learning navigation, however, because of schedule restrain
Update: Winter cover and frame Alan at 12:24pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/922 I'm not sure which of the forums I posted on about my 'cheapo' PVC cover frame and tarp. After 40+ k
AC or DC Genset DJW at 10:50am 02.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1411 We are looking at a 42' Maple Leaf with a DC Genset system. It has a Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel setup

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Florida Don S/V ILLusion at 8:18am 03.12.21 +1 - There used to be a popular bumper sticker here: "We don't care how you did it UP NORTH". Hone
Serpentine kit for Ample Power alternator Maine Sail at 8:17am 03.12.21 What are the "correct tools"? Is there a way to lock the stator and use a torque wrench or do you
Transporting a Hunter 340 in Ontario Canada Don S/V ILLusion at 8:16am 03.12.21 Helped a friend once do that - open the access panels on the arch and remove the bolts.
Hunter Legend 37.5 (1992) mattresses dimensions sail sfbay at 8:07am 03.12.21 If you want a custom mattress suggest contacting the links below. Yacht Bedding has made them for m
Merit 22 Paint question Drinky Crow at 8:04am 03.12.21 Yeah I painted the topsides of my SJ24 way back last millennia, but that's because the topsides had
Hi everyone... jssailem at 7:57am 03.12.21 SailingSoon, an interesting question and a good start. I have not made this adventure you are consid
H326 mast un-stepping Art12050 at 7:53am 03.12.21 On our 92 30T, the mast sits in the shoe without any fastener, so it just lifts out once the standin
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles Michael Davis at 7:53am 03.12.21 That means the holders will have to be re-installed sequentially, Last out, first in.
Its funny Friday! dLj at 7:52am 03.12.21 I do apologize to anyone offended by this. But it is a video of a master comedian telling a relati
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles Scott T-Bird at 7:49am 03.12.21 You should not have removed the fuel lines. The ends opposite the injectors go into the delicate in
Mast Light isaksp00 at 7:45am 03.12.21 If it is like mine that looks like that, the top lid has a few small screws that hold it down, and t
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact Parsons at 7:44am 03.12.21
Its funny Friday! (1) shemandr at 7:40am 03.12.21 I do apologize to anyone offended by this. But it is a video of a master comedian telling a relativ
Its funny Friday! (1) Sailavie1 at 7:22am 03.12.21 191453
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact Parsons at 7:18am 03.12.21 Never paint your metal prop and shaft. The metals must be exposed for Zinc galvanic Corrosion prote
Hi everyone... Parsons at 7:03am 03.12.21 For planning any crossing, anywhere, "Depends" is the most important word. Sailing a 26 ft. sailboa
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact JamesG161 at 6:44am 03.12.21 anyone have a paint that they recommend for keeping barnacle growth down on prop and shaft? Never
Hunter 170 Bow Cover specs and Spinnaker specs. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:43am 03.12.21 On the cover either white or gray to minimize heat. Cover should be supported off the deck with sup
Not really a question, but a thanks! Parsons at 6:43am 03.12.21 Congratulations on the new (to you) boat. May she always give you pleasure and a safe return home.
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why? Leeward Rail at 6:40am 03.12.21 I have to agree with others about YT and the ads. Late December I decided I was tired of clicking '

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