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black marks G0ri11@ at 5:27pm 11.12.20 Ask All Sailors 23/2358 I know this is a question that has been asked and answered 1000 times, but all of the solutions I've
Bahamas Changes Entry Regulations ggrizzard at 3:04pm 11.12.20 Ask All Sailors 1/457 The following is published, without permission, from an official Bahamas email received 11/12/20: T
Hurricane Iota <--- TS Iota <--- Invest 31L <---OMG (1) JamesG161 at 1:58pm 11.12.20 Weather and Forecasting 20/3671 Hopefully the last of the season, but it will probably become TD IOTA. They say is it pronounced "EE
Potable water tank access panel (1) Justin_NSA at 12:06pm 11.12.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/845 Can't seem to find the discussion on this. After I cleaned the sludge out of the intake side screen
Gear shift issue cabin boy at 10:57am 11.12.20 Bigger Boats 1/603 Hello. Just picked up an 86. 272 with the inboard westerbeke when we ran the engine we found it wou
C&C Mast astegall11 at 8:02am 11.12.20 C&C 2/1114 Anyone know who manufactured the masts for the C'C 44? Mine is a 1988 and I need to make a new baby
Moon, Venus, Mercury (1) Brian D at 5:52am 11.12.20 Sails Call Lounge 1/377 Today, the Moon, Venus, and Mercury were visible. Mercury is the faint object just above the tree li
The "Gambits" Kings Gambit at 7:54pm 11.11.20 Sails Call Lounge 22/4328
Can you help me find this boat??? Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 4:30pm 11.11.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2824 I know that this group is about sailing...but boat people pay attention to all boats..and I've been
Re-chroming service in New England? (2020) berner73 at 3:32pm 11.11.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1189 Thinking about having our winches re-chromed in the off season (Barient). Does anyone have direct/r
Full cockpit enclosure - leaking through traveler control lines HarryvdMeer at 2:03pm 11.11.20 Big Boats 14/2628 We recently installed a full enclosure and loving it. Only problem we have is when it rains, water
Sureflow Blaster pump problems michaelapk at 1:17pm 11.11.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/979 I'm looking for advise as I try to troubleshoot a freshwater plumbing problem. Was intending to win
Source for brackets to mount poptop bows for 1985 MAC 25 Seadoc at 10:20am 11.11.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/562 HELP! Does anyone know of a source for the "fairlead-like" items that fit around the 1 inch diameter
'96 336 Lewmar portlight sizes Techstyle at 10:19am 11.11.20 Mid-Size Boats 2/756 I am trying to Identify the Lewmar portlight for the '96 336 bathroom and Bedroom from Lewmar's size
Leaking on trailer ggdoby at 9:47am 11.11.20 Smaller Boats 4/1028 My 1987 Catalina 22 has stayed dry through many rain storms while tied up at a dock. No setting on a
Oday 272 - Best and most efficient way to replace interior cushion covers Jammins2 at 8:43am 11.11.20 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1503 Bought an Oday272 a couple of months back and we need to replace all of our cabin cushion covers. Th
First 345 Mast question bob_pattison at 7:57am 11.11.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/544 Reaching out to 345 owners...looking to see what mast section was used on these, as I think it could
A Good Year for Astronomical Sights Kings Gambit at 7:51am 11.11.20 Sails Call Lounge 16/1030 For folks out on their boats this summer at early evening, e.g, twilight and later, there was lot to
Leaking into bilge ggdoby at 7:30am 11.11.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1291 I have a1987 Catalina 22 that has spent 4 seasons tied up to a dock when not sailing, and never had
Selden Mast Gary Ryan at 7:11am 11.11.20 Big Boats 1/722 Looking at doing some repair on our Selden mast. Our boatyard shut down for the winter. Need to di

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Sailing courses in Thailand Will Gilmore at 2:23am 12.22.24 Opinions about sailing courses, experience, suggestions, anecdotes, places to go, food to eat, thing
3GM30F Alternator Query marcham at 11:18pm 12.21.24 I work on a 3GM30F that has an 80A Delco. If it fits is more a function of the enclosure than the br
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month DaveWants2Sail at 9:39pm 12.21.24 I haven't had any luck with our local dealer. Do you have a good dealer reference? Clarks Landing
Sailing courses in Thailand dLj at 7:50pm 12.21.24 Will, I have several friends that live in Thailand. What info are you looking for? dj
Sailing courses in Thailand Will Gilmore at 6:55pm 12.21.24 My international travels started on the Atlantic East coast of USA and have moved progressively east
Tank monitoring sesmith at 6:32pm 12.21.24 I put a Gobius Pro sensor at about the 80% level on my waste tank due to the inaccurate sensor strip
Retired person with too much time on his hands? Tally Ho at 5:47pm 12.21.24 Common to pee in a Nalgene bottle and stick it in the bottom of your sleeping bag o really cold nigh
44DS Jib Furling line? BobCaverly at 5:04pm 12.21.24 You may find what you need here: https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/44ds_owners_manual.pdf We
3GM30F Alternator Query Ralph Johnstone at 4:52pm 12.21.24 As far as brackets and belts go, that would depend entirely on the shape of the new Hitachi 80A alt.
3GM30F Alternator Query nhodgson at 4:16pm 12.21.24 I don't believe your batteries will receive one additional amp from a 20A increase in alternator si
3GM30F Alternator Query (2) Ralph Johnstone at 3:55pm 12.21.24 .the guy who can service/repair the 60 is offering me an Hitachi 80 amp off the shelf..... I don'
2nd Bilge Pump kappykaplan at 3:43pm 12.21.24 You're quite welcome! :beer:
44DS Jib Furling line? kappykaplan at 3:18pm 12.21.24 You may find what you need here: https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/44ds_owners_manual.pdf Wel
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Ted at 2:32pm 12.21.24 What predominant wind speed are you targeting?
2nd Bilge Pump Monheganlover at 2:10pm 12.21.24 Thanks for all the suggestions!
Retired person with too much time on his hands? Leeward Rail at 2:04pm 12.21.24 Very interesting! Did they typically remove their shoes? Lord no. Too cold for that, and your boot
Retired person with too much time on his hands? Leeward Rail at 1:36pm 12.21.24 The last thing you want to do is just sit around and wait to die. Retirement is when you get to do
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:05pm 12.21.24 @pgandw Normally I would have added more than IS MOTOR SECURED but I felt that was not being aske
Retired person with too much time on his hands? (1) JamesG161 at 12:54pm 12.21.24 229054 Like the pioneers did. Merry Chistmas Jim....
Sailing courses in Thailand dlochner at 12:20pm 12.21.24 Thailand or anywhere East of Turkey, Completely off topic. I've always thought of Thailand of bei

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