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Loose Strut Frank7605 at 4:04am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1332 I just purchased a C27 and duing the bottom inspection we noticed the strut which supports the prop
internet hull liner source/ interior paneling lloyd at 3:58am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 4/2040 I am looking for sources for hull liner fabric on the web.I am having close to zero luck.Does anyone
Wing Keel versus Deep Fin (30') Bob Rose at 3:42am 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/4293 This question has to be one that has gone around since wing keels were invented!I have been looking
Gelcoat Blistering Skip Johnson at 3:41am 05.21.04 Bigger Boats 2/1079 I am considering buying an oday 28 that has considerable blistering under the waterline. Has anyone
Advice on doger height? I am having a new Chip Willis at 3:30am 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1052 dodger made (It is now in process) but I think I could still make changes if I need to. I am 5'11" a
ben. first 51 performance? Jim Fischer at 2:57am 05.21.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/983 I am wondering about the sailing perfomance of the wing keel standard rig ben. first 51 Freers desi
New Mac 25 Owner RB at 2:54am 05.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/868 Help with a few items please. I just purchased an '86 M25. The trailer needs tires. Does anyone h
Calculating true wind speed/direction Eric Swift at 2:34am 05.21.04 Big Boats 5/5201 In a recent weekend sail the discussion revolved around how to figure out where the true wind was co
Vibration from power train James Goodson at 2:20am 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1145 Greetings to all, I have a 1990 Catalina 28 with an M-20 Universal, which runs great, however when i
spider cracks + rust stains Bob1757 at 2:19am 05.21.04 Day Sailers 1/1297 me again, the work on my boat is in full swing + she's looking great except for many spider cracks
Need help with South Chesapeake Mike DiMario at 2:08am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1737 My wife and I are planning a trip to the southern Bay this summer. We would like some suggestions an
Rub Rail vinyl replacement Jim at 1:53am 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1238 I'm looking to replace the worn and stained rub rail vinyl on my 1976 C-30. I'd appreciate any advic
Heading South Chesapeake Mike DiMario at 1:52am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 0/959 We are heading south from the Maryland Eastern Shore this summer. We need some recommendations for w
Crew is freezing GaryG at 1:22am 05.21.04 Smaller Boats 7/1033 The weather is frequently less than desirable where we sail. Consequently the crew, and me too, are
Replacing side Ports Steve Wagnitz at 1:17am 05.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/997 Need to replace the side Port Windows. Any suggestions on type or past knowledge on replacement?
Fibreglass "plate" over H35 running rigging Rich in Annapolis at 12:58am 05.21.04 Big Boats 3/841 My H35 is leaking along the wood inside the companionway. I've traced it to the tracks through whic
Shaft Vibration Any suggestions elena at 12:49am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1001 We took our 1982 Catalina 38 out for her first sail for 2004. She sailed beautifully but she is ratt
Drilling a Thru Hull JayK at 12:12am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1094 Hello, After finding out that both of my thru hulls for my depth sounder and knotmeter were lea
Outboard for Catalina 27 Bob Shafer at 12:07am 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1288 Does anyone know what kind of new outboard will fit into the well of a older Catalina well? I have
o Bent lower shroud T-connector Russell at 12:00am 05.21.04 Smaller Boats 2/979 Bent lower shroud T-connector at the mast. Back when I bought the boat Bud told me I would bend the*

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COVID Testing Ralph Johnstone at 1:06pm 12.14.20 Yet? Yes, I guess that ship's already sailed :wahwah: !
Guide-on assist for trailer.... MikeJB at 12:45pm 12.14.20 That's some creative work - looks good. How did you bolt the lengthwise ends of the PVC to the 2 s
Catalina 34 dodger neshanic-nj at 12:35pm 12.14.20 Thanks for all the input. It's good to have a general idea as I start shopping.
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Hunter216 at 12:35pm 12.14.20 :banghead:
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 12:29pm 12.14.20
Guide-on assist for trailer.... Hardhead at 12:27pm 12.14.20 That's some creative work - looks good. How did you bolt the lengthwise ends of the PVC to the 2 st
COVID Testing Justin_NSA at 12:01pm 12.14.20 Are you noticing a craving for Vodka yet ? Yet?
Got a new sailing dinghy Tom J at 11:47am 12.14.20 Love the Dyer! My brother in law restored one, and tows it behind his Cape Dory 28 trawler.
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay Justin_NSA at 11:42am 12.14.20 Zarcor has their HotBlade on sale. Coincidence??:huh: http://www.zarcor.com/products/hotblade/index
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay Justin_NSA at 11:39am 12.14.20 My preference is to cut the ends of the line at a diagonal and scarf stitch the ends together makin
Universal Kubota water pump failure. sailme88 at 11:28am 12.14.20 Good to know. There is a similar situation with the Universal raw water pumps. I replaced the ori
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Hunter216 at 11:20am 12.14.20
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay BobbyFunn at 11:09am 12.14.20 The riggers handbook says, if no documentation..throw it away. Home depot braid has a core of torn
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Justin_NSA at 10:49am 12.14.20 FWIW. I had a 9.9 Merc on my 26S. It came with a 5HP. The admiral wanted more power!
COVID Testing Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 12.14.20 Are you noticing a craving for Vodka yet ?
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 10:48am 12.14.20 I may be missing something in your question but shouldn't you just follow the directions from Honda
Universal Kubota water pump failure. Richard19068 at 10:30am 12.14.20 Since the pump is aluminum on a steel block, it might be because you haven't changed the zinc in so
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 10:25am 12.14.20 I had a very similar life. Dad was Army. I was born in Heidelberg. Have been back but my aunt's Op
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Richard19068 at 10:22am 12.14.20 But I think that we (the royal we) missed the question in spite of my focused language. Are sailbo
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 10:17am 12.14.20 as a boat mechanic, I would run it under load. nothing like to be free rev'd, that's hard on thing

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