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Ever wondered why sailors are one of the last groups to enjoy the benefits of the rapid advancements
Joe at 12:23pm 11.25.04
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I've been shopping for a dodger, was ready to pull the trigger, and now I'm having doubts that it's
John at 9:31am 11.25.04
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I recently saw a new Deck Salon which had doors for the companionway which folded out. The doors we
John at 9:26am 11.25.04
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The diesel indicator on my new 2004 has never worked. The probe has been replaced and recalibrated.
George H260 at 6:41am 11.25.04
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H260 Trailer Extension The first few times I tried to extend the tongue on my H260 trailer it did
Bob Cowgill at 6:17am 11.25.04
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Carol and I got out today in the 216. First time out with the 400 lbs of sandbags next to the center
KEN at 4:47am 11.25.04
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I just got a '72 catlina 22 to bring back to life....after extensive bleaching and pressure washing
Brian at 1:59am 11.25.04
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When I am solo sailing my 170, I find the jib sheet cleats to be a long ways away and hard to work.
Mac22 at 1:14am 11.25.04
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Hey All! I'm ggetting a Mac22 (1978)in a couple of weeks. It has all oroginal rigging. I keep findin
Ed at 12:58am 11.25.04
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I need a boarding ladder for my "winter boat" a 23 ft Coronado. To save space, I'm going to make a
Garth Pearce at 12:57am 11.25.04
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During the last four hurricanes, the wave action appears to have snapped one of the two metal straps
DWall at 11:15pm 11.24.04
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I have a 2000 Hunter 240 with standard tiller steering. Has anyone converted a 240 to wheel steerin
Existentialsailor at 10:31pm 11.24.04
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Any suggestions or pointers on stiffening the deck to bulkhead connections on my Catalina Capri 25?
kehaar at 10:09pm 11.24.04
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I am interested in adding a dodger to our 1979 Hunter 30. I would like to know if there are any pre
Steve22108 at 9:52pm 11.24.04
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Does anyone know the type of cables (33/3300, 6400, etc...) used on a 1978 C30 Atomic 4 throttle/cl
Steve22108 at 9:30pm 11.24.04
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My recently purchased 1978 Catalina 30 had carpet with glue/stick-on on the cabin sole. is there a
Larry Jackel at 8:25pm 11.24.04
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I am considering putting a dripless shaft seal on a new boat. I was told by Hunter that they no lon
Zen at 1:42pm 11.24.04
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Need some info, Im new to sailing and I need to know an easy to boat to learn on around 23". I have
Stu Jackson at 12:27pm 11.24.04
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Like playing Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" every Thanksgiving, I thought you might enjoy this
Gene Gruender at 12:23pm 11.24.04
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For some reason for the last week or more when I use the "recent post" button (24hrs, 2 days, etc) i

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Covid-19 Vaccination
dlochner at 9:52am 02.12.21
In an earlier post you mentioned about GMO corn protein being modified to kill off a rootworm. This
PLB recommendations
tfox2069 at 9:49am 02.12.21
I singlehand most of the time I sail, and wanted a PLB that would unobtrusively fit IN my auto-infla
PLB recommendations
stephen_i_w at 9:49am 02.12.21
The PLB1 is a satellite based unit made my the same manufacturer as the MOB1. The PLB1 costs the sa
PLB recommendations
dlochner at 9:48am 02.12.21
So long as you have a receiver, yes. The AIS needs to be turned on and the alarms enabled.
How to Haul / Trailer Cruiser Boats long distances?
DaveJ at 9:36am 02.12.21
Here is one in Southern Ontario, near Niagara Falls http://www.andrewstrucking.com I know multiple p
Steering Backwards
Benny17441 at 9:32am 02.12.21
I've seen a few pics where the wheel is backwards. Is this simply done because there's no place for
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat
Benny17441 at 9:28am 02.12.21
Thank you everyone for the information. This might be crazy but I'm thinking of having 2 outboards.
How to Haul / Trailer Cruiser Boats long distances?
Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:16am 02.12.21
Based on the OPs other posts, they may be wanting to take their boat to BC for short time. Charte
Covid-19 Vaccination
Daveinet at 9:11am 02.12.21
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/james-lyons-weiler-coronavirus-conspiracy-vaccine Well, I don't ca
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat
Davidasailor26 at 9:09am 02.12.21
I figured that taking the mast and boom down, in the case that I had to motor to shore from the isl
PLB recommendations
stephen_i_w at 9:05am 02.12.21
There are 2 broad categories to consider, each has specific strengths and limitations. One is AIS b
PLB recommendations
sail sfbay at 9:04am 02.12.21
Besides a PLB for each of you, suggest a vhf radio with a distress signal and GPS like the Standard
Steering Backwards
Davidasailor26 at 9:03am 02.12.21
I prefer the leeward side too. Easier to see both crossing traffic and the telltales. Also easier to
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short
JoeWhite at 8:49am 02.12.21
Parons, the idea of using a light bulb is to provide a visual feed back of the current in the circui
PLB recommendations
dlochner at 8:46am 02.12.21
There are 2 broad categories to consider, each has specific strengths and limitations. One is AIS ba
How to Haul / Trailer Cruiser Boats long distances?
sail sfbay at 8:32am 02.12.21
To add what others have said above, suggest contacting a Canadian boat transport company like the on
How to Haul / Trailer Cruiser Boats long distances?
Leeward Rail at 8:10am 02.12.21
A great deal written on this board regarding transport, costs, preparation, etc. - search above for
How to Haul / Trailer Cruiser Boats long distances?
Parsons at 8:06am 02.12.21
A great deal written on this board regarding transport, costs, preparation, etc. - search above for
Gauges!
dmax at 7:51am 02.12.21
I replaced the incandescent 168 bulbs with red LEDs. eherlihy - can you post where you got the L
Covid-19 Vaccination
sail sfbay at 7:51am 02.12.21
............My question is why is there such variation of response? My non medical education leads m

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