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Figawi Regatta and Rig Upgrades Allen at 11:13pm 06.03.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/880 Hey Guys,I promised some of you I'd post how the Figawi went on Falstaff, my C-30 ' how the runnin
Figawi Regatta + Rig Upgrades Allen at 11:10pm 06.03.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/764 Hey Guys,I promised some of you I'd post how the Figawi went on Falstaff, my C-30 ' how the runnin
chainplate rot repair Gilligan2150 at 10:21pm 06.03.04 Columbia 3/1490 The bulkhead securing the chainplate on the starboard side seems to have rot. I am looking for advis
Leaks in cabin Drogue at 8:52pm 06.03.04 Smaller Boats 4/882 Every time I am on a port tack the cabinets below the sink/stove fill with dirty water. Does anyone
Your messing with a good thing! alan at 8:29pm 06.03.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 13/1171 I've been here for a number of years and have found the site to be one of the better. Not that I wi
Sailing San DIego D E Brown at 7:32pm 06.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/936 Subject: Message: We thought about leaving San Diego and sailing south to Rosarita for the night
O'day 22 maximum heel angle found. Douggy at 7:16pm 06.03.04 Day Sailers 3/1476 I recently found out how far my o'day 22 would heel. I was sailing near Port Townsend, Washington,
Gas John C6370 at 4:10pm 06.03.04 Big Boats 6/822 Can anyone explain to me the difference between CNG and propane? I understand there are two systems
this thing aint workin Tom S at 3:34pm 06.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/850 ?
Whats going on? There is not ONE new post on here Tom S at 3:30pm 06.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/984 :( nm
post style boat guide Diego at 3:11pm 06.03.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1049 I am having trouble getting my C22 wing keel centered and far enough forward to sit properly on trai
solar panel MarkOday23 at 2:41pm 06.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1003 I have a 1972 Oday 23. I'd like to get the battery charged, but am leaning towards solar power inst
Cockpit Cushions bly at 2:13pm 06.03.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1334 I've been looking into cockpit cushions. Wondering if other people have recomendations. I can have
Front port? Stephen Trapani at 1:49pm 06.03.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1084 Hi,Just got a '79 33' Hunter. I'm wondering about the feasibility of putting in a port light in th
Site won't remember Log in JD20791 at 1:03pm 06.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/884 Phil,I can't get an automatic log in to this site even though the box is checked. Doing something
23.5 Companion Way Hatch Boards Bobbi Ullinger at 12:52pm 06.03.04 Smaller Boats 4/1587 Our 1993 23.5 is in need of new companonway hatch boards, but I have been unsuccessful in locating a
Packing Gland The Lousianna Purchase at 12:11pm 06.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/902 I have a 1984 H34. The packing gland leaks a drop or two a second when the shaft is spinning. I pl
New forums now online Phil Herring at 12:06pm 06.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/817 OK, hype and fanfare is over now... new forums are online. Just use your regular forum links.I ha
Spreader boots Ken at 9:45am 06.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/846 Thanks for the information on the spreader boots. Anyone used these on a 28.5, and if so, is it the
TV Aboard Paul Ouellette at 8:59am 06.03.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1047 Group :With Flat Screen TV being installed as an option in boats these days, and keeping in mind s

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Better Cigarette Lighter Plug daviddp at 4:13am 07.26.20 This is what I have @ the helm for USB, less than 30 bucks ROKK This may be an option also, good r
Better Cigarette Lighter Plug OS2Dude at 3:45am 07.26.20 "We sail on Lake Lanier" We sail the Caribbean. Different world. Not as far as weather exposure.
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts Davidasailor26 at 3:27am 07.26.20
3YM prop shaft coupling bolts and propeller nut torque settings? Davidasailor26 at 3:20am 07.26.20 The OEM fixed prop on the Beneteau 37 is 17x12, 3 blade, right handed.
DC Electric Panel Fuse Question NYSail at 3:01am 07.26.20
No one owns a Mariner? Really? jon hansen at 12:32am 07.26.20 http://www.marineryachts.com/m32/mariner32.htm
Does this boat exist? (1) Joe at 12:18am 07.26.20 If you want upwind performance and are willing to spend a little money, look at a used F24 or the n
Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on. Benny17441 at 10:31pm 07.25.20 Running the engine and alternator disconnected from the batteries will likely burn up the diodes in
3YM prop shaft coupling bolts and propeller nut torque settings? johnbema at 10:16pm 07.25.20 Does anyone know the torque settings for re-assembling the gearbox coupling on the inboard end of t
B and R rig question Benny17441 at 9:57pm 07.25.20 The B&R rig lacks a backstay to accomodate a large roach main sail to provide power. The system des
DC Electric Panel Fuse Question Benny17441 at 9:52pm 07.25.20 Late model cars come with the 12V receptacles. These receptacles are not the same as the ones used
New to sailing. lots of questions srimes at 9:48pm 07.25.20 Great post. 2 separate issues with heeling: what's best for performance and what's safe/comfortable.
Veers to port Benny17441 at 9:41pm 07.25.20 A little pressure under power is normal. What is not normal is a hard pull and mostly indicative o
Honda 2200 vs 1000 noise comparison Benny17441 at 9:33pm 07.25.20 The other day I ran into an ad offering a Westinghouse 2200W for $299. The Brand name peaked my c
Shoutout to Raymarine Mark Maulden at 9:26pm 07.25.20 Evidently, if send something in, it works....Try and get some online or phone help. I gave up..
Rebedding a Winch - Best sealant that can be removed after a few years? jssailem at 9:00pm 07.25.20 Dan, I used Bed-it- tape. No leaks and easily removed. Your looking for a good caulk not an adhesive
Rebedding a Winch - Best sealant that can be removed after a few years? Nodak7 at 8:55pm 07.25.20 3M 4200. Made to be removed if necessary. DO NOT use the 5200. It's permanent.
Shoutout to Raymarine jrussnogle at 8:50pm 07.25.20 The ACU-100 unit on my Raymarine autopilot recently quit working. 2 years ago my Raymarine auto pi
New to sailing. lots of questions Stu Jackson at 8:46pm 07.25.20 Don Guillette has a superb Sail Trim Guide, right here in the books setion of this site. Best ever
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts Ron20324 at 8:45pm 07.25.20 I'm wondering why you hit the glow plug in warm/hot weather? Does everybody use the glow plug all

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