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Is silicone spray OK on jib luff and main slugs? Rick Macdonald at 2:33am 04.20.04 Smaller Boats 4/1619 I've been looking at the archives about lubricating the jib luff so it slides up the furler easier b
To dinghy or not to dinghy? Need you advice. Hayden at 2:23am 04.20.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1198 In mid-June, a friend and I are going to sail around the Chesapeake Bay for 26 days. We heading sou
Rub rail removal & replacment Rob at 2:17am 04.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1021 I have a '79 27 and have developed a brown stain running down from the rub rail. I am wondering if i
How to distinguish a Tall vs Standard rig? Quinn at 2:15am 04.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1128 Other than measuring the unstepped mast, what's another way of determining whether a C27 is a "tall"
Christening Lori at 2:03am 04.20.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1009 We will be launching our brand new boat next week. I have searched the archives and cannot find any
Installing holding tank on Oday 25 Carole Lockhart at 1:52am 04.20.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1967 I have recently purchases a 25 ft Oday (1976). It appears that there never was a holding tank and t
Rudder post diameter? Ghislain at 1:49am 04.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/956 Can anyone confirm the exterior diameter of the rudder post for a C30 1987?Thanks,Ghislain
Painting the Shaft Bob at 1:33am 04.20.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1439 Well the boat finally goes in the water next week, well if the marina is on schedule. Just finished
block island..rough estimate?? maestro at 1:12am 04.20.04 Destinations 6/1732 I am heading to Block Island this summer (after the July rOnDAYvous at Liberty Landing Marina...whic
Portlights Carter Leary at 1:02am 04.20.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/957 I need 1 Lewmar portlight 22"x7 3/4" OD. Does anyone know where I might find such an animal? Thanks
Holding Tank Manufacturer - Catalina 27 Bill Foster at 12:55am 04.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/2125 I bought a 1985 Catalina 27 - but it has no holding tank. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a manufac
H23 sheave woes Richard at 11:51pm 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 1/870 Greetings!I have a 1987 H23 with a Z-Spar mast. There are spaces for two sheaves to exit at the b
Renaming for Atheists Eric at 11:50pm 04.19.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1022 Just for fun I'm wondering how many have renamed their boats without alot of mumbo jumbo and the sac
Theoretical question sailgirl at 11:30pm 04.19.04 Ask All Sailors 20/1654 Here is the question, in your opinion, if you were going to name a "top of the list" boat that would
Radar Wire up the Mast? elena at 11:24pm 04.19.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1072 We are installing a new radar. Our 1982 Catalina 38 never had one before. The conduit is packed with
C-22 wiring Art at 11:22pm 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 5/965 Hello all: I have a 1984 C-22 and I have just relocated the electrical panel. Most of the switches
Safety at sea Susan Annala at 10:46pm 04.19.04 Big Boats 23/1534 Ahoy....just wondering if any H'34 owners have ever had a knockdown, pitchpole, broaching,capsize or
WP30 Installation problems Darren Mayes at 10:00pm 04.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/947 I recently installed the Simrad WP30 autopilot. While I like it for the most part I have an issue w
hollow keel? Tony at 9:35pm 04.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1466 Additional info re: yesterday's posting of a 1979 25' oday's hollow sounding keel.the hollow sound
Fluxgate location, 1995 26' Rich Lewis at 9:13pm 04.19.04 Smaller Boats 4/755 Just bought a Raymarine ST60 electronic compass and am considering the best location for the fluxgat

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Engine Cooling Water not Flowing rukidn at 5:16pm 10.19.20 Agree on the radiator shop suggestion. 5 years ago I had a strap/bracket break and rub through the s
Customs Decal Renewal Time All U Get at 5:15pm 10.19.20
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! shemandr at 5:12pm 10.19.20 Sorry to say this, but if I'm reading it correctly these numbers are in line with what you'd pay in
I win! Glsawyer at 5:05pm 10.19.20 I have power! Water pump. Interior lights. Bilge. All work. But no exterior light so I'll have to wo
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! berner73 at 4:59pm 10.19.20 Sorry to say this, but if I'm reading it correctly these numbers are in line with what you'd pay in
Engine Power Issue Tom J at 4:47pm 10.19.20 The Racor fuel filter (primary) on my C310 is located under the aft cabin cushions. I believe some
H26 Center Board Line Mattywel at 4:40pm 10.19.20 Just finished up the centerboard uphaul line replacement. Wound up having to get a new pivot pin as
Winterizing Fresh Water Tank/Water heater Davidasailor26 at 4:32pm 10.19.20
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! shemandr at 4:28pm 10.19.20 How's the ice boating? Cradle, some blades and Blue Jay will fly! For about a 100 yards. Do you
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel SFS at 4:19pm 10.19.20 You mean 1/5?
Documentation versus State Registration dlochner at 4:18pm 10.19.20 Remember folks when it comes to taxation and registration every state is different. Some collect sal
Transport recommendation MitchM at 4:16pm 10.19.20 nice to hear of a good local boat mover. i can highly NOT recommend 'uShip' which adv
Winterizing Fresh Water Tank/Water heater (1) sailme88 at 4:14pm 10.19.20 186312
Documentation versus State Registration sailme88 at 4:10pm 10.19.20 The CG now advises states of NEW acquisitions so that the states can assess sales tax. The real ki
New Tender shemandr at 4:10pm 10.19.20 ...and did i mention john harris, founder of of CLC actually answers the phone when y
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel MitchM at 4:09pm 10.19.20 when i went to engineering school SWL safe working load was 5x breaking load strength.
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 10.19.20 How long is the sailing season there? $$$/day must be pretty impressive.
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! dlochner at 4:09pm 10.19.20 Well, I won't be moving my boat to Lake Minnetonka anytime soon for lots of reasons. Even the WYC sl
New Tender MitchM at 4:04pm 10.19.20 check out the chesapeake light craft 'eastport pram', a 62#, 3 person capacity. row and
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! Michael Davis at 4:02pm 10.19.20 Here is the good news. WYC owns our land, our building and docks debt-free. If you sail and race,

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