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Heat wave in Washington (state that is) patrick at 2:28am 01.24.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1478 We have had a few (three or four) all time record setting hot days this last week. After two shocki
Why do you REV the engine before shutdown - Answer Jim Seamans at 2:00am 01.24.05 Ask All Sailors 6/4904 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 0/643 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 23/2004 My '96 H430 has the B
Have you ever noticed - about sailboats Jim Seamans at 1:25am 01.24.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1375 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 6/1113 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 2/910 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 5/1196 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 11/1511 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 7/1094 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 3/1009 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 30/5047 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 2/1286 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 4/907 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 1/830 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 121/7292 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 3/1506 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 0/1209 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 6/967 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 9/3016 How safe is a 26' Chrysler with a 850# swing keel going offshore in the Gulf Of Mexico.

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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 '
Vakaros Atlas Jackdaw at 6:36am 03.12.21 ...and we have a FB vid up of JD..... Had a TON of fun making that. The outtakes were hilarious. A
Stepping Mast Singlehanded Noodat Lady at 6:34am 03.12.21 Do NOT buy a tension measuring device.
Its funny Friday! (1) Justin_NSA at 6:20am 03.12.21 191452
Not really a question, but a thanks! danooxnard at 6:17am 03.12.21 congrats on the new boat ,glad it worked out! Dano

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