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Motor problem kamol at 3:15am 08.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/880
Maintenance of centerboard and keel, 22' macGregor Charlie3512 at 2:44am 08.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1400 Recently bought a '73 Magregor 22 ft sailboat on trailer, and took it to a marina with limited facil
Liveaboard marinas in Ft Lauderdale area Gene at 2:22am 08.24.04 Destinations 2/3218 A few weeks ago I asked if anyone knew of liveaboard marinas in the Ft Lauderdale area. One of you
Stitches Scrooge at 2:12am 08.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/866 I need to repair some of my seams on my sail cover.What kind of thread should I use?Is there one th
Yanmar performance issue resolved... Will Baker at 1:44am 08.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/931 At the risk of jinxing myself, I wanted to follow-up on an issue I reported on two or three seasons
New H260 things to look out for tr23736 at 1:32am 08.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/849 I have recently purchased a new H260 which I will be taking delivery of in about 8 weeks. I'd apprec
main sail slides dan at 1:21am 08.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/885 has anybody tried using any type of lubricant on the mainsail slides does it make a difference?
rig for solo dan at 1:17am 08.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/797 I need to run the lines aft for solo,thinking about adding two more winches on either side of the do
Keel/Hull joint Scott at 12:55am 08.24.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1699 I am looking to buy this boat (Santana 525, 1979 model). The only questionable area is the leading e
Removing heavy scratches from bronze rose20532 at 12:44am 08.24.04 Ask All Sailors 3/3417 I'm trying to remove some heavy scratches from some bronze, and I wondered if anyone knew how to bes
Coachroof - interior ceiling "buttons" Steve Morris at 12:25am 08.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1155 In the process of removing and replacing all the teak on my 1977 Oday 22, I had to pop the ceiling b
Winch maintenance Paul at 11:32pm 08.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1384 I have a 1978 C27, purchased last year. This past weekend, my portside winch started slipping. Whe
Downwind with the B Steve Carpman11081 at 11:14pm 08.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/838 I have read much of the discussion regarding downwind sailing with the B
MacGregor 26 vs X, S, D, M ?? Shawn at 11:03pm 08.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/15606 I'm looking to purchase a Sailboat around 25ft in length and have been looking at MacGregor 26X ads.
Anchor Question Paul8753 at 9:28pm 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1250 My 36' sailboat already has a Danforth anchor. Looking for suggestions as to what choice for a secon
Stepping the mast Mariner 19 wass bay doug at 9:09pm 08.23.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/3399 I just aquired this boat and am about to attempt to step the mast. I am retired and on my own and I
Replacement Engine for 4-108 Westerbeke KB at 8:58pm 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 2/2313 I have a 4-108 Westerbeke engine in my 1977 Pearson 365. This engine starts right up and runs good,
Miami to Yucatan in September on a 26' Diver Dan at 4:33pm 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1316 I found all kinds of information on the internet from log books and stories of people sailing north
Bottom Paint Chris at 3:13pm 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1054 Can anyone recommend an inexpensive bottom paint (for my fiberglass fishing boat), and a good stain
Beta Marine engines John Blakely at 2:35pm 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 6/2607 Has anyone had any experience with the Beta marine diesel engines for their sailboat. I am thinking

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Emergency Tools thinwater at 12:13pm 02.03.21 YIKES !!!! as long as it a soft bottom without any surprises (rocks etc)...and your draft is 3-4' n
cal 34 mast removal HonoraryCarioca at 12:11pm 02.03.21 I have a 1975 CAL 2 - 34 and unstepped my mast a few years back. Very simple. The shoe is bolted (or
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat kappykaplan at 12:08pm 02.03.21 What does the deck look like above the cut out?
Cargo Ship snaps in half Leeward Rail at 12:00pm 02.03.21 Small boats rarely span a couple of waves with nothing supporting the middle. Wasn't the Great We
Cargo Ship snaps in half (2) capta at 11:54am 02.03.21 This is nothing new, or in fact, unusual. It's the main reason I tell folks they are safer on a smal
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (2) JohnRichard at 11:53am 02.03.21 Can you provide us with a photo? hole in the fiberglass extends from the mast support beam, just
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Ralph Johnstone at 11:44am 02.03.21 CHS charts are available at any local marine store. The bigger the store, the more the charts. The
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat kappykaplan at 11:40am 02.03.21 There is also a concerning hole in the deck just below the mast plate. It's L-shaped, doesn't seem
feathering prop Oday 39 Charlie98117 at 11:30am 02.03.21 I replaced the stock 15"/12 fixed 2 blade with a 16"/10 FoF 2 blade on my H34. I feel it did give s
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (1) JohnRichard at 11:18am 02.03.21 Continuing update - I spent the first night on the boat. It was quite comfortable, but I had all by
Cargo Ship snaps in half shemandr at 11:11am 02.03.21
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Stu Jackson at 11:05am 02.03.21 I would like to obtain paper charts as well. Is there a website where I can get paper charts? Is so
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: Grotto at 10:56am 02.03.21 what was your final solution to the 1/4 eye but larger hole on the spreader bracket. I am redoing th
Cargo Ship snaps in half Don S/V ILLusion at 10:35am 02.03.21
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 10:22am 02.03.21 Fantastic Ed, that answers that; I am learning. I am most grateful to you and looking forward to get
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? ebsail at 10:15am 02.03.21 Ericson 35 -3 has a separate shower
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Prairie Virgin Sailor at 10:14am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16 a
Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323 Sippingsister at 10:07am 02.03.21 Thanks for asking, Ron20324. I'm ready to do a commercial for it! Seriously, the stern rub rai remai
466 rudder stock/post play (1) Ed Caldwell at 9:57am 02.03.21 Terry, one last thing. What are the big bars for that form part of the mast support rigging? They p

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