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JY 14's Split from bow to stern?? Drew at 12:25am 08.18.04 Day Sailers 3/6897 I was talking with a owner of two JY 14's that he has used only a couple of times on each. After the
Durabak-18 Non Skid Kevin B at 12:14am 08.18.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1280 An article in the current issue of Good Old Boat describes using a product called Durabak-18 (Applie
super beach cats paul at 11:30pm 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1245 does anyone have a reccomendation for a much larger beach cat style cat?I just sold my Hobie 18 and
1989 33.5 Compression Post ? Robert at 4:28pm 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1216 1989 33.5 (333 Interior)Issue: With a straight edge on the top side of the mast step. It is concave
356 Leech Flutter Again ! Marc P at 1:29pm 08.17.04 Big Boats 5/878 I know this has been discussed several times but I do want to vent my frustration with the leech fl
3 blade propeller don mantle at 12:39pm 08.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/670 AS AN ADDITION TO MY PREVIOUS ARTICLE.I HAD THE PITCH ON MY PROP 16X13 THREE BLADE CHANGED TO 16X11
Fixing Nicro solar vents Peter J. Brennan at 12:31pm 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 4/7087 I'm sure everyone knows those Nicro solar-powered vents that run 24 hours a day. They are not actual
Pedestal steering Bob Wicker at 12:20pm 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/915 The wheel on my 1981 H33 will not turn to move the rudder to port and starboard as it should. The wh
rudder post leak ernie Johnston at 10:58am 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/863 anyone have any experience repacking the rudder post. I think that is where my leaking is coming fro
looking for the perfect c-25 jim savicki at 10:52am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 2/1089 Hi guys and gals. I am in the market for a c 25 with a wing keel and an inboard. I currently hav
Catalina 34 or 36 resale ease Paul at 10:41am 08.17.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/955 I sold my C30 a couple a years ago and it sold pretty fast. My wife and I plan to go cruising in 3 t
Harken Furler not furling on '95 26' Rich Lewis at 8:22am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 1/941 Since I shortened my forestay a few inches to adjust my mast rake, the Harken furler won't furl. The
Reefing Eric Graig at 8:18am 08.17.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1330 We were running downwind the other day on a broad reach when the wind really piped up to about 30 kn
Sailing Books Don Guillette at 8:15am 08.17.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/813 Hooyasailor who sails out of Atlanta and Pensicola asks an interesting question about sailing books,
Boatyard Damage from Charley Dancing Bear at 7:54am 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1104 Does anyone know how boats fared at the boatyard near Placida ? -- it is southwest of Punta Gorda. H
How about a CD or DVD? Victor23952 at 7:10am 08.17.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/967 Phil,Have you considered publishing a CD or DVD with a search engine and all or most of the archiv
Flotation foam RichardL at 7:05am 08.17.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1036 In some of the other threads, I have seen reference to foam under the v-berth. I don't have any ther
Capri16.5 Shroud Line Tension Lynn Bluett at 6:46am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 4/1131 Does anyone know what the tension limits on the inner and outer shroud lines should be? I have a Lo
motor without ballast D. Boyd at 6:46am 08.17.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1714 I've had my 26x for two years, my first boat. I've been told I can empty the water ballast tank whe
Sailing to Baltimore Tom B at 6:45am 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1226 Anyone here sailed to Baltimore on an August weekend? We are considering a weekend cruise to Baltim

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Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question Kings Gambit at 12:56pm 12.22.20 Maybe reading your own policy would clarify your options. It can take a boat a few hours to actually
Catalina Factory in Florida hit by Hurricane this month Parsons at 12:54pm 12.22.20 So not a "hurricane", which we would have heard of, particularly in December. Sorry for their insura
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question ontherocks83 at 12:54pm 12.22.20 The two big questions are Would you be held liable for refusing assistance? (because it might cost
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question ontherocks83 at 12:49pm 12.22.20 I get there is no fail safe formula, but you're telling me if your boat was taking on water you'd ac
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Patrikh at 12:47pm 12.22.20 The one above is from Fisheries Supply. The bottom section folds and then fits inside the tank thro
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? dLj at 12:43pm 12.22.20 well tom, you had to ask. my nav lights are all bronze bases with glass lenses. i have a large st
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question Kings Gambit at 12:41pm 12.22.20
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question ontherocks83 at 12:30pm 12.22.20 My insurance policy says that as the owner & skipper, I have an obligation to mitigate or take nece
Columbia 28.. halyard wire or? marchem at 12:28pm 12.22.20 It isn't just the wire itself to watch, you need to also monitor the condition of the wire to rope
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question Kings Gambit at 12:12pm 12.22.20 My insurance policy says that as the owner & skipper, I have an obligation to mitigate or take neces
Catalina Factory in Florida hit by Hurricane this month Don S/V ILLusion at 11:44am 12.22.20 It was an EF 1 tornado last week which damaged a lot of buildings. While I understand the focus her
New Main Sail? (2) DrJudyB at 11:36am 12.22.20 Here's a picture of a sailpack in Race Mode. Lazy jack lines are retracted and pulled to the front o
New Main Sail? joecool911 at 11:29am 12.22.20 Any reports on Precision Sails?
New Main Sail? DrJudyB at 11:25am 12.22.20 A sailpack can be used with a loose footed mainsail. It does, however, created drag and turbulence.
Columbia 28.. halyard wire or? Sailfanatic at 11:21am 12.22.20 If the wire is good, no reason to change it. The original wire halyard on our boat had a few issues
Catalina Factory in Florida hit by Hurricane this month Tom J at 11:03am 12.22.20 Yikes! Scary damage. I hope they are up and running soon.
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 Justin_NSA at 11:00am 12.22.20 One of my favorite movies!!
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit jwilcoxon78 at 10:43am 12.22.20 Congrats and Welcome!!! I love mine and have already done a lot of upgrades. Here is the first
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit jwilcoxon78 at 10:39am 12.22.20 On the subject of trailers: I need new tires. Mine are cracking between the treads. I don't want to
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? jon hansen at 10:02am 12.22.20 well tom, you had to ask. my nav lights are all bronze bases with glass lenses. i have a large sta

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