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use a shorter forestay on a Hunter 23 Richard/ geerichard@aol.com at 8:08am 03.18.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1127 Discovering broken strands in the forestay at haul-out last fall gave me the opportunity to shed one
What motor size? Cheryl Phillips at 7:57am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1208 Hello. I have a 20-foot twin keel Russell. Not a well-known boat. Has a small cabin, room for four t
356 Vang Paul at 5:39am 03.18.04 Big Boats 4/914 Has anyone come up with a workable solution for a vang on the full main (i.e., non-reefing) on the 3
SR Mariner Sounder Siggi Brocks at 5:31am 03.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/987 I have a Hunter 31 / 1986 with a SR MARINER sounder at the Helm. Does anybody know how to calibrate
Oily Odor Curt at 4:24am 03.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/993 I recently purchased a '87 Catalina 30 that has been on the hard for over a year. I removed the cush
Corroded Anchor Chain Mike Busher at 4:15am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1913 I have 250 feet of galvanized anchor chain on board. After only 3 years use, this chain is badly co
CNG tank refills ?? Don Wilbert at 4:15am 03.18.04 Big Boats 3/1057 Any body out there have a good place to get CNG tanks refilled in the Mid-west ?? I really don't wan
Maxwell Winches and "The Wincher" Warren M. at 3:47am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1141 Anyone just happen to know the drum diameter size of the Maxwell 18 winch? I'm thinking of trying t
Rudder/Tiller Issues J.T.Ellis at 3:28am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 3/871 Back in the fall, on a beautiful sailing day, we were in the middle of a tack when our novice helmsm
Beneteau 24 cisom at 1:47am 03.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1378 I have located what is listed as a Beneteau 24 (possibly a First 24?) here in Illinois. I find very
Main Sheet rigging for oday 23 clif at 1:00am 03.18.04 Ask An Oday Owner 8/2226 I have a 1973 oday 23 and have a question concerning the main sheet rigging.Is there a new way to
Deck Bright Work, Oday 28 Dean Gustafson at 12:35am 03.18.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1182 I need to replace all the teak on the deck. This includes the companionway, hand rails, etc. Do I
1994 H26 holding tank Terry at 12:33am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 14/1023 My H26 waterballast boat came equipped with a 2.5 gallon holding tank on a portapottie. I replaced t
Boat Insurance Mark Crociati at 12:28am 03.18.04 Smaller Boats 20/1632 Can anyone recommend a good place to insure my boat, in Massachusetts? Any advice appreciated.Mar
No slips/moorings to be found in N.E. Mark Crociati at 12:27am 03.18.04 Ask All Sailors 29/2102 Anyone know of available slips or moorings in New England? I live in Plymouth which has a 7 year wa
Outboard motor for a Capri 14.2? underDAWG at 11:53pm 03.17.04 Smaller Boats 2/2092 Hey Saliors.... Noobie here.I am thinking to get a outboard motor for my 14.2. What size of motor
Need some help with a math problem... Jeff M21319 at 11:53pm 03.17.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1098 I'm trying to figure out how much bouancy a 4' diameter hollow sphere creates. If I've got it right,
Boat Calling Cards Carol Schroeder s/v Third Bird at 11:45pm 03.17.04 Ask All Sailors 6/3885 While crusing, several owners have "calling" cards for their boats. The idea is to exchange them as
Darn mouse Benny at 11:33pm 03.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/889 We recently had a mouse intrusion on the boat and although the little critter is gone he left behind
Going Soft in Miami Simon at 10:58pm 03.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/855 Hi all, just bought a 78 Hunter 30. Needs a little TLC. One of the things I am going to tackle first

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Veterans Day, 2020 Justin_NSA at 1:02pm 11.12.20 When I got my RealID DL in MD last year, I brought my DD214 along and now my DL has "Veteran" on it
Veterans Day, 2020 Rick486 at 12:55pm 11.12.20 I feel awkward and thankful when someone says "thanks for your service". Most of the cashiers at p
Veterans Day, 2020 kappykaplan at 12:53pm 11.12.20 When I got my RealID DL in MD last year, I brought my DD214 along and now my DL has "Veteran" on it.
Veterans Day, 2020 Justin_NSA at 12:48pm 11.12.20 Same here in Oregon. Once you show you DD214 to the DMV your drivers license can serve as evidence
Veterans Day, 2020 jssailem at 12:43pm 11.12.20 I looked into the Vet ID card and they are a fee based program which made me a bit uncomfortable abo
Veterans Day, 2020 jssailem at 12:39pm 11.12.20 Kansas puts Veteran status on drivers licenses so you don't have to carry a DD214 with you all the
Veterans Day, 2020 Brian D at 12:38pm 11.12.20 You can get a Vet ID card from the VA I believe. I remember hearing about it but that is all. I have
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 12:34pm 11.12.20 A few seconds cost 5 hours. Not a good risk. For a little color about two competitors look here:
The USS Chicago (1) jssailem at 12:33pm 11.12.20 We have a current similar facility known as the: Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA up here in the Pug
Potable water tank access panel Justin_NSA at 12:28pm 11.12.20 Perfect! Thanks Dave!
Trailer Jack Raiting Justin_NSA at 12:27pm 11.12.20 My last boat had a hatch fly open in the wind and then over the course of the next few months water
Potable water tank access panel dlochner at 12:26pm 11.12.20 Here's a thread on this very topic: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/water-tank-access-port
Veterans Day, 2020 Justin_NSA at 12:24pm 11.12.20 Unless Home Depot changed their policy, they had a year around veterans discount, just show an ID.
Trailer Jack Raiting Project_Mayhem at 12:22pm 11.12.20 I take most the weight off the tongue when I park it for the winter but then I have to put a sawhor
Veterans Day, 2020 Justin_NSA at 12:22pm 11.12.20 Lowes here has parking spaces for vets. Kind of like Handicapped, only I don't think the law enforce
Can you help me find this boat??? Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 12:19pm 11.12.20 This sounds really cool. Do you have any pics? No....I've Google them up in the past...there's alo
Veterans Day, 2020 (1) S/V Honu at 12:18pm 11.12.20 Unless Home Depot changed their policy, they had a year around veterans discount, just show an ID. W
The USS Chicago jssailem at 12:18pm 11.12.20 When I saw the heading, I suddenly was reminded of the Port Chicago disaster. _t0FvLHzJw8 The mass
Veterans Day, 2020 jssailem at 12:13pm 11.12.20 it was my honor to serve :plus: LOWES has a year round program recognizing Veterans. When I am che
Vend�e Globe? Scott B at 12:12pm 11.12.20 So much for being first over the line.... After jumping the start gun last Sunday by a matter of se

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