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I need to consider either repairing or buying used sails for my 272 LE. Does anyone have the measur
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As a new Mac26M owner, I have some basic questions regarding care and maintenance of the motor (in m
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We have a new Catalina 350 with a furling main (mast, not boom). We have spent the summer getting c
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The specs for the Hunter 420 include a "capsize screen" of 2.03. Assuming it has to do with the cap
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Do not like the mainsheet rigging on O'Day 19. It is on backstay behind tiller and difficult to adj
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I'm moving to Plan B on my windlass installation. The original plan was to have 200 ft of rope and
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Which sail boat would you buy first, given that all of them are in similar condition, 40 feet or so
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When anchoring, you can never avoid the sound of the (internal) electrical lines running form the to
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Have you ever looked at that piece of trim around the outboard mount on the transom? Have you ever l
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I have an '89 Catalina 22 with a standard outboard bracket on the port side of the transom. I am co
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i am thinking on buying a sail on e-bay he says that it has no hanks but bolt rope for the main?what
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Is there a device that I can buy (or make) that will prevent the mains'l slugs from falling out thro
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via doyle sails or air force sails. The boat selection should give you the measurements. Worth a t
pethia at 11:38am 08.20.04
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generic auto electric fuel pump? I have an SB8 Yanmar single lunger. If you have used an electric
K at 10:02am 08.20.04
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Anyone built their own radar arch?

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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
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
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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
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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
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo)
Dave Groshong at 9:57am 02.03.21
Weather comes up fast in that Strait, get a good forecast
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo)
Tricia at 9:55am 02.03.21
No need. Just be aware of weather and watch for ships and tugs.
feathering prop Oday 39
Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 02.03.21
Reverse on the FOF is not quite as good as the fixed was, but still plenty of power in my experience
Cargo Ship snaps in half
shemandr at 9:38am 02.03.21
In the story about a USCG rescue off Chatham MA, The Finest Hours, there were 2 T-6 takers that brok
Help identifying passage 456 autohelm drive unit
smokey73 at 9:27am 02.03.21
Pic? Whatever you're looking at we aren't

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