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H285. cradle rear support dimensions Jim McCue at 3:11am 12.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/796 I have the "shoal draft" 28.5 and the cradle. On the cradle, the woody "U" shaped aft support se
Which 30' to buy? (Corrected) Barry Lenoble at 2:41am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 17/7407 Hello,(Corrected for the correct Catalina link)Being that it's winter and I can't go sailing. An
Data Marine Instruments Tex Hill at 1:31am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1724 I am looking for a replacement head for a Datamarine Speed/Log, Model S 100 KL Or.. A new head/ in
Happy Holidays!!! Bill Vickery Cat 22 at 12:24am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 4/894 I just want to extend a sincere thanks to all of you who have shared your experiences and expertise
clean water Lee Adkison at 10:34pm 12.18.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/969 What would be a good cleaner for my water tank? I've noticed it has mold spots and when the water w
name removal dave at 9:45pm 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1303 I recently removed the name of our boat which was painted on for 20 years...I read a number of ways
Compass Mounting J. R. Setser at 12:47pm 12.18.03 Smaller Boats 3/2895 I recently purchased my new Ritchie BN-202 bulkhead mounted Compass. One of the primary reasons was
Galvanic action Stan at 12:26pm 12.18.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1112 I am replacing the 'zinc' on myshaft nearly every month. I knowthis is caused by galvanic action.
West River sailing John Dodge at 12:14pm 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1070 What is sailing like on the West River?I might have an opportunity to relocate there.
Repower Mike at 10:39am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1196 Does anybody know of anyone with OMC zephyr parts for sale? If so could you let me know...I need a
West Florida Cruising Guide choices Don K. at 10:33am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1031 Which is best. Clairborne Young and his book of charts or the guide by Tom Lenfestey and purchase s
Holding tank replacement Pat Hertz at 8:36am 12.18.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1097 We need to replace the holding tank on our 28' O'day sailboat ('84 model). The spec sheet in the ma
rigging a new toping lift tony davenport at 5:45am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1087 I am about to attempt to rerig my topping lift and would like some other ideas on how you did it. I
sailboat rental, panama city Tom Monroe at 5:43am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1292 Anyone know a good source to rent a small keelboat (22-25 ft.) around Panama City? I'll be down that
Renault Marine Deisel on Hunter 30 Larry at 5:06am 12.18.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/981 I am searching for an oil filter for a 1978 Hunter 30 with a Renault RC16D deisel engine. I simply
Chartering in Sweden David Foster at 4:51am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 1/915 The Admiral and I have arranged to charter a 37 footer from Stenungsund on the West Coast of Sweden
TRAILERS FOR TEMPESTS GARY DOBBINS at 4:34am 12.18.03 Day Sailers 1/1020 TO ANYONE KNOWLEDGEABLE,I HAVE TO HAUL AN ODAY TEMPEST OUT OF LONG ISLAND SOUND AND TRAILER IT TO
Hydraulic salon table base Andrew North at 3:15am 12.18.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1335 I have a 1983 Catalina 30 that I am replacing the salon table. The owner is wanting a hydraulic pist
bimini top Jack Spencer at 2:15am 12.18.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1093 I'm considering a 6 ft bimini top for my 23. However, with the mainsheet arrangement, I must place
Paging Fred Ficarra......H34 arch question Marcus at 1:21am 12.18.03 Big Boats 8/953 Hello Fred-Got any advice for purchasing and installing an arch on my 34? I need somewhere to mou

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OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Davidasailor26 at 2:41pm 09.26.20 My dear Wormwood sir.....Baloney !! :). ...... how much bluewater experience do you actually have
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? CarlN at 2:41pm 09.26.20 Island Packets are no Maserati. Construction quality is similar to Cape Dory. Here's a 1989 Island P
sailing Lake of the Ozarks SailingLoto at 2:39pm 09.26.20 So that was you! Not sure where I got the Mike part. Lol. I live in Rolla so won't be back for a bi
Back-up Depth Sounders? Head Sail at 2:35pm 09.26.20 My wife bought me a hand held battery unit that works great..... not expensive and pretty cool to h
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? cb32863 at 2:35pm 09.26.20 Wow, you are making friends quickly..... sounds like you have it all figured out already. Have a nic
Adventures in reefing G0ri11@ at 2:32pm 09.26.20 Thanks everyone thinking this through with me. Currently: line tied to starboard side of boom, throu
Trailer noise Tsam at 2:25pm 09.26.20 Thanks to all for the feedback about the bearings possibly being the source of noise. I have always
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 2:21pm 09.26.20 The ever popular question, "Which boat is better A or B for (fill in the purpose)? Almost always co
Back-up Depth Sounders? (1) Davidasailor26 at 2:04pm 09.26.20 I've heard before about how you could supposedly determine your position from depth soundings. What
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? dlochner at 1:46pm 09.26.20 The ever popular question, "Which boat is better A or B for (fill in the purpose)? Almost always com
Back-up Depth Sounders? NYSail at 1:43pm 09.26.20 My wife bought me a hand held battery unit that works great..... not expensive and pretty cool to ha
NEED a new Auto Pilot? capta at 12:59pm 09.26.20 I would put reliability, power consumption, and ability ahead of cost, on an autopilot. It will beco
Hunter 34 False Bildge - How can you tell if the modification was done? rgranger at 12:58pm 09.26.20 What an odd design. Seems obvious that FUNK would grow down there. I had a Coronado 23 once that h
Trailer noise rgranger at 12:54pm 09.26.20 After about 15 min drive, touch the hub with the palm of your hand. If one is noticably warmer than
Back-up Depth Sounders? rgranger at 12:50pm 09.26.20 Okay... maybe I need some sleep but when I first read your post title I thought... "why would your p
Back-up Depth Sounders? capta at 12:43pm 09.26.20 With GPS as affordable as it is today, and considering the reliability of modern day (and older ones
Back-up Depth Sounders? Hunter216 at 12:42pm 09.26.20
Back-up Depth Sounders? (1) Will Gilmore at 12:21pm 09.26.20 Charts are pretty precise depth indicators. In fog, on the coast of Maine, I was taught to compare
Trailer noise Revv up at 12:10pm 09.26.20
What does it mean to follow someone. Meriachee at 11:54am 09.26.20 The 6pm news is actually a greet place to get a summary of the days (and overnight) twitland traffic

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