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Dodger for 42mkII Tim at 12:38pm 10.13.03 Big Boats 1/1100 I am considering getting a hard top dodger for a new 42mkII and would appreciate any input from othe
Lewmar Hatches Stick Rob McClain at 12:31pm 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1128 I have several Lewmar hatches and find that if they remain closed for more than a few days the rubbe
3GM30F fuel bleeding problem Jeff at 12:19pm 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 12/3012 I decided to DIY this year's layup and as part of it, change the fuel filter on my Yanmar 3GM30F. Th
Oily 1979 9.9 Johnson Jack Spencer at 12:12pm 10.13.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/914 After using my outboard to exit and enter the marina, I raise the engine out of the water and tilt i
Non-Skid Patterns Paul Bradbury at 10:38am 10.13.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1367 Could use some assistance locating a supplier of nonskid patterns forrepairing the glass deck on my
Fixed or Folding ? Bruce Brushwood at 10:09am 10.13.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/737 My wife and I are brand new sailboat owners ( 1994 Hunter 29.5 ), we have owned several power boats
26x- How Fast Under Power? Doug L at 9:40am 10.13.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1261 I am considering buying a used MacGregor 26x. This would replace my current Mac 25.The boat that I
Fabric mildew David Alves at 9:20am 10.13.03 Big Boats 3/881 Anyone know of product to remove mildew from the fabric hull liner?
Venture 222 Keel Chris at 8:47am 10.13.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1012 I am looking for drawings or secs. for the keel on a 73 Venture 222. I am pretty sure that my keel w
Boats for Sale Page Richard Weaver at 8:26am 10.13.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/831 Have any of you had good response from listing your catalina on this sites Boats for Sale Page? I th
Thank You All for your votes on the caption 73mensailed Mac26s at 6:28am 10.13.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/754 There is quite a humorous group here. Fair winds to all. DE Brown
Tidal Currents - info published? Patrick Randall at 6:13am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/902 Back in UK the good old Admiralty published "Tidal Flow Atlases" showing currents in various areas f
Red Tide and my Holding Tank Bob F at 5:46am 10.13.03 Big Boats 4/851 While out this weekend, the water outside San Diego south of Pt Loma was almost "blood red" with the
Problems with batteries Harry at 5:44am 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 15/1144 I'm new to inboards, chargers, alternators, etc. and need some help. I've been to the archives, but
Water Tanks... Flexible or Hard Steve at 5:27am 10.13.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1170 Thought I would ask this question, as I am in the market for getting a new one. What are the benefi
removing catalina 30 rudder Tom at 4:49am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/5028 I am planning to haul my cat30 in the spring and remove the rudder to repair the bearing surface usi
Crosbie rig Bill at 4:10am 10.13.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/965 does anyone know about a "Crosbie riging"??? I was told that it would be a good improvement for my
Boom kicker Jay Bitzer at 3:53am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1252 Have any of you folks used a boom kicker on your boat? We're tired of the boom (topping) lift hangi
Bow Plate Bob Szymanski at 3:05am 10.13.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/829 Hi:Does anyone have or know of anyone that has new bow plate for my 1978 Hunter 30'. My boat is in
capsize screen over "2" Tom Monroe at 2:51am 10.13.03 Smaller Boats 18/3079 Sold my O'Day 22, looking for another boat before withdrawal sends me into a severe depression. I wa

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Yanmar 35 Hp Engine Owners Manual Panama Jack at 6:36am 09.17.20 Thanks PAC. That was an interesting manual. I had not seen that one. I found another that a Hunte
Wanted Hunter 36 Vision, ready to buy now Justin_NSA at 6:15am 09.17.20 I'd wait for hurricane season to end. Or have really good insurance. Deductibles increase substantia
Cunningham Rigging CurtisC at 6:10am 09.17.20 I appreciate responses from all. I do club race so, so yes I want the control line lead back to the
Adding a spinnaker boom topping lift Jackdaw at 6:07am 09.17.20 normally the asyms fly just fine without a pole. But in very light winds they collapse. A pole st
Adding a spinnaker boom topping lift garymalmgren at 6:03am 09.17.20 Go up to around the crosstrees. Pop rivet in a padeye. (remember the anti-corrosive) Shackle in a bl
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake? Justin_NSA at 5:41am 09.17.20 Ouch! And I thought I had it rough at $1K/ year for dues and slip fees. I will cease to bellyache!
Torqeedo on C22 Justin_NSA at 5:38am 09.17.20
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake? CAT22SWTEXAS at 5:36am 09.17.20 Thanks to everyone. Justin, I checked into slipping in Canyon Lake. Both Marina's are around $350
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake? Justin_NSA at 5:29am 09.17.20 Not much help. I just have to chime in :) I have 2 Loos gauges now. The one I had for my MacGregor 2
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... Justin_NSA at 5:14am 09.17.20 I went OCD when I tackled my mast wiring. My steaming/deck combo light was previously wired togethe
TS Sally smokey73 at 5:03am 09.17.20 @WayneH Sorry for your loss. Sure hope it is repairable. As Sally sifted East I expect that there a
Wanted Hunter 36 Vision, ready to buy now judybuddy at 4:34am 09.17.20 You guys are right! It'll be interesting to see what all the folks who bought one during these time
Main sheet twist All U Get at 4:27am 09.17.20 So as far as the line construction goes, was the core braided or straight line fibers? Was the end
Listing of all "Special Anchorages" as designated by the USCG for the US and its Territories sailme88 at 4:22am 09.17.20 Just stumbled on the official listing of all Special Anchorages in the US and it's Territories. Th
On the beach danstanford at 4:17am 09.17.20 Sobering, but a great read.
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings sailme88 at 4:09am 09.17.20 I've never kept a boat at a dock (other than temporary tie ups)... only moorings. The obvious obsta
SV Hadley 2020 Labor Day Cruise - Part 1 kappykaplan at 2:43am 09.17.20 Nice write up, John. Tks for sharing.
Tighten/loosen stanchion nuts with only one person Joe at 12:11am 09.17.20 Breaking the seal with a socket will be easy.... then tape a flat wrench in place... that should hol
TS Sally HMT2 at 10:32pm 09.16.20 Sorry for your bad fortune. I hope your boat only needs some repairs and can be good to go soon!
Listing of all "Special Anchorages" as designated by the USCG for the US and its Territories Kings Gambit at 10:22pm 09.16.20 Just stumbled on the official listing of all Special Anchorages in the US and it's Territories. Th

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