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Sailing Mexico Baja lower coast Scott Burns at 1:54pm 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1049 Has anyone sailed the lower Mexican coast, is it safe for charters, any recommendations on charter c
sails johnny12851 at 1:44pm 01.21.05 Smaller Boats 4/1034 Hey GangWeb sites for used and new sails, I know of the sailwarehouse but thats about it. Know of
Ft Myers marinas and charters Richard Deep at 1:09pm 01.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/888 I'll be in FL for a week in March, and I'd like to do some sailing. Any locals know of a marina or
Arch change Andy at 12:44pm 01.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/804 Has anyone ever changed from a fiberglass arch to a stainless steel arch? I've asked the question b
Upgrade parts for Hunter 31 Richard at 11:39am 01.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 16/1409 I'm seeking upgrade parts for a Hunter 31. I'm looking for stainless handrails for the coach roof, i
Cockpit Motor Well Christian at 11:30am 01.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/997
HP Hull Plate rating David Jones at 11:13am 01.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/5062 I have a 1977 Catalina 22 and the insurance company is asking for the "maximum HP Hull Plate rating"
Full battens John D12759 at 10:54am 01.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/2037 As I source a new main for my MacGregor 26, two major sail lofts (Cruising Direct
Shaft length for H260 Tip at 9:56am 01.21.05 Smaller Boats 1/926 I was wondering if I could use a short shaft for my H260 in a pinch if I had problems with my long s
shaft length for outboard on 25.5 Gibs Jib at 9:30am 01.21.05 Smaller Boats 4/1003 Need to purchase an outboard for our 1984 25.5. We need to know what size shaft is recommended and a
So how was the Philly show? John23907 at 9:01am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1155 Anybody?
Teak Plywood Finish Bud22569 at 7:42am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1109 I am replacing the companionway pinboards on my boat. I am using teak plywood. I plan to finish th
square top main eRIC mATTESON at 6:36am 01.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/960 BillI have been weighing the possibilities for a new main on my mac 36 catThe peanut gallery is so
Hatch Hinges Eric Matteson at 6:19am 01.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1001 Does anyone know where to find replacement hinges for the hatches on the 36 catI dont see any ident
HunterOwners.com (Rudder) Tip at 5:49am 01.21.05 Smaller Boats 3/822 I just ordered a rudder from the above outfit for my Hunter 260. I would appreciate any tips on how
Modify headsails to eliminate the sail cover Jack Broadhurst at 5:25am 01.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/908 I have a 26X that uses a sail cover on the genoa. The zippers keep breaking and I have not found re
Sailing My 22 Footer Across Atlantic adr at 4:53am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 49/7466 I'm thinking of sailing my O'Day 22 across the Atlantic this spring. Any suggestions? How much food
Transport of 28.5, 31 or 34 Dave9990 at 4:42am 01.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/979 I'm in the market to upgrade from my Catalina 22 to a larger boat. After lots of research, I've pret
SAILBOAT CATEGORIES JOHN POPP at 4:31am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1079 I have been looking for info about the different sailboat categories. IE: a,b,c Does anyone know whe
sails and furler johnny12851 at 3:45am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1062 Hey allAnybody know about the sailware house. I'm thinking on the f4 package w/150 genoa.They spo

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Overturned Car Carrier thinwater at 6:44am 03.05.21 Human error disasters will become more common as recreational drugs are legalized. Our country is b
V Berth Mattress All U Get at 6:43am 03.05.21 Has anyone tried that purple mattress, it kinda looks like silicone?
Cover pic? Really? dlochner at 6:32am 03.05.21 The tachometer and engine ignition key on the bridge deck appear to be in the run position. (I can'
B411 Shaft Pitting JamesG161 at 6:26am 03.05.21 How do you see a stronger magnet identifying either excess nickel content or ferrite as the cause o
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? danooxnard at 6:21am 03.05.21 I am a Prius owner. I dont think I would try this one.. Prius is front wheel drive putting a trailer
Cover pic? Really? Rick486 at 6:20am 03.05.21 The jib is rolled up, the photo shows a bow wake, the main is centered, and the instruments show sh
Fresh water filtration - is it safe? thinwater at 6:19am 03.05.21 The short version of the PS article is that it suggests a multi-layered approach. As Don says, a gra
Hull Exterior Maintenance Advice? JRT at 6:15am 03.05.21 Given the stern damage and that crack being on the trailing edge of the keel, was the boat backed ha
B411 Shaft Pitting JamesG161 at 6:04am 03.05.21 The Buffalo Nickel was produced between 1913 and 1938 and was made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. I
Fresh water filtration - is it safe? Justin_NSA at 6:03am 03.05.21 Part 3 if it's available to you - https://www.practical-sailor.com/systems-propulsion/tap-water-that
Best site for selling boat with national recognition RunTimeError at 6:02am 03.05.21 Ok, Thanks,
Cover pic? Really? cb32863 at 5:58am 03.05.21 99% of world population don't know anything about sail trim there was a tv commercial for a razor o
V Berth Mattress Mike Mc at 5:58am 03.05.21 Thank you all, what's good enough for Jesse is good enough for me.
Fresh water filtration - is it safe? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:57am 03.05.21
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why? jon hansen at 5:50am 03.05.21 well good morning tom. i had to look up a couple of your words, ;) i too enjoy videos about sailing
Raymarine Auto Pilot Ward H at 5:40am 03.05.21 I was strongly advised at the time to invest the extra bucks in a ST2000 (by a guy here, who had ha
Fresh water filtration - is it safe? Justin_NSA at 5:40am 03.05.21 I just did this. Practical Sailor has done a 3 part series on how to get to safe, clean drinking wat
B411 Shaft Pitting dLj at 5:29am 03.05.21 PS: An expert in corrosion carried in his pocket, a Buffalo Nickel, to check Stainless Steel in the
Overturned Car Carrier Justin_NSA at 5:27am 03.05.21
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? (1) Justin_NSA at 5:15am 03.05.21 You might get away with it, but is it worth the risk? But you were asking if anyone has. I'd guess n

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