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Captain fees Dennis Clark at 7:05am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1107 Can anyone quote me a reasonable fee a qualified Captain would charge to move a boat from Boston, MA
cockpit scuppers michael franks at 6:56am 12.30.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1003 Has anyone had experience with the cockpit scuppers. as I have always felt they are a little to smal
32" Wheel for H28.5? Louis Phillippi at 6:11am 12.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/870 I am tired of climbing around the large original wheel that came with the H28.5. I am considering do
What a GREAT Wife I Have 5 Jim Seamans at 6:03am 12.30.03 Big Boats 1/785 Without asking, for Christmas she bought me a Bosun's chair. This girl is a keeper!!!! ;DBuys me s*
Surveyors responsibilites and accountabilities Chuck at 5:44am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1298 We recently purchased a 20 yo sailboat. We hired a surveyor who preformed our inspection. the inspec
Water in the bilge Jim Rockford at 5:32am 12.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/844 For the past two years, I have been getting small quantity of water in the bilge. My bilge pump duti
leaking prop shaft Ken at 5:28am 12.30.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/923 Recently had my transmission pulled for a rebuild. (140 hours) and then job relocated boat south to
Oil Additives Fred Harriman at 4:43am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1139 I'm sure this question will stir up a hornets nest, but here it is anyway!Has anyone used an oil t
synthetic motor oils tom at 3:04am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 6/994 Anyone have experience with synthetic oils such as Mobile-1 ?? There are several on the market. I am
Moger Yacht Transport John at 2:47am 12.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/884 Has anybody ever used Moger Transport to ship their boat? Is so, how did it work out? I know that C
Catalina 25/250 Owners Don at 2:05am 12.30.03 Smaller Boats 5/3899 This is just a reminder to fellow C25/250 owners that a valuable resource, the Sailor's Forum, is av
Hunter 42 year 1991 Gerry Griffin at 1:57am 12.30.03 Big Boats 2/824 Can anybody help me?,I am buying a Passage 42.The wood looks as if it has gotten damp due to lack o
Davits on a 361 Vic at 11:26pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1091 Has anyone installed Kato davits on a Beneteau? I bought the kit from Kato for my 361 and have their
Electrical "Pilot" Button on Oday 27 Tom at 9:50pm 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/942 I am trying to get a 1978 Oday 27 back in service. There is a button on the electrical panel label
Squeek Paul at 8:45pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1090 Should I be concearned by a squeek noise comming from the rubber gasket that surrounds the propeller
Rope Clutches Capt. Marc at 8:12pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1370 I have a 1993 OC 350 with a broken Rope Clutch. The handle snappped off. It appears a little faded b
Water leaks on MacGregor 26M Jeff V at 1:42pm 12.29.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1988 I have had a 26M for 2 months and keep it in a berth in the Santa Cruz harbor. The boat sails great
Bottom coat removal: sandblasting or alternate... Michael at 1:29pm 12.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1092 This coming spring I would like to remove the bottom coat and repaint the boat below waterline. The
What is an Excaliber 26 Steve Smith at 1:12pm 12.29.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1101 I just purchased an Iona Excaliber 26 built in 1978 but I have searched the web to find specs with n
Vision 32 Anchor Mount Mike at 9:52am 12.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/804 Has anyone tried (and succeeded) in installing a bow anchor mount for their Vision 32? I am new to t

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New sailer jssailem at 6:58pm 09.27.20 Welcome @Glsawyer to the forum. Sounds like a great adventure. As you can see I own a Cal. Good boat
NEED a new Auto Pilot? MikeHoncho at 6:35pm 09.27.20 I would put reliability, power consumption, and ability ahead of cost, on an autopilot. It will bec
New sailer Glsawyer at 6:29pm 09.27.20 Looking to pick up either a cal 28 or a newport 27. I'm leaning towards the newport due to a little
New sailer ggrizzard at 6:28pm 09.27.20 Thanks. It helps us give feedback.
New sailer Glsawyer at 6:25pm 09.27.20 Aberdeen Washington
New sailer ggrizzard at 6:22pm 09.27.20 Sawyer the new sailor, Where are you located?
Climbing your mast alone alexco38 at 6:04pm 09.27.20 These are just examples. You can go to your local outdoor store and ask the people to help you selec
'88 Legend 35 bow seat (1) jssailem at 6:02pm 09.27.20 Hi Carmen. I found some step tread at Lowes. Cut it to size, stained the wood, then covered with epo
W21 NO POWER cdells at 5:58pm 09.27.20 Wow, thank you all so much..great advice here. I spent most of the day getting access to things and
Beneteau 35 cockpit leaky cooler Ron20324 at 5:43pm 09.27.20 ...I have a 2016 and the center cockpit cooler/table does not have a plug; small hole and water leak
Climbing your mast alone jmce1587 at 4:58pm 09.27.20 I have done exactly the same setup but with a dedicated climbing rope designed for Petzel Ascender.
Beneteau 35 cockpit leaky cooler jssailem at 4:52pm 09.27.20 Find a small YETI cooler and slip it inside. Ice will keep a long time and beer on ice is always wel
Adventures in reefing Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 09.27.20 It doesn't really matter which side you end up on as long as it works conveniently for you. I don't
Lewmar DC1 FastOlson at 4:24pm 09.27.20 That Lewmar "falling rings" design is way cool. I just replaced some from the mid 90's with all new
On the beach FastOlson at 4:20pm 09.27.20 Great narrative . Thanks for sharing!
I have a A60 Raymarine. The question is where and how to place in my Macgregor 26S? williamtl at 4:12pm 09.27.20 My Garmin is on a swing arm. Seems like a great idea, but it always seems to be in the way. Also,
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Brian D at 4:02pm 09.27.20 (Cue Elvis music) SailingFree has left the building! (uncue Elvis music) I think enough damage has
1984 Hunter 31 quarter berth headliner leak. shemandr at 4:00pm 09.27.20 There was a recent thread in with poster @Crazy Dave Condon described a method to find a leak You c
Opening hinged bulkhead in head to access electrical wiring in Macgregor 25 justsomeguy at 3:37pm 09.27.20 Opened finally. After almost a year? What patience you must have! :biggrin:
Thermoelectric cooler All U Get at 3:29pm 09.27.20

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