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25 FOOT VOYAGER NEW OWNER DAVE ROSE at 7:03am 08.11.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/973 We are new to sailing and have just purchased a used 25 foot MacGregor Voyager. 1) What size outb
Ramp in Oxford or St Michaels Sean Coerse at 6:53am 08.11.03 Trailer Sailors 2/1618 I own a 98 H240. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good boat ramp in the Oxford or St Michaels MD
Depth finder reads - - Steve C at 6:44am 08.11.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1123 My depth finder, which was working flawlessly for the past 3 years now, decided to go on the fritz.
2QM15 will not start Ernest Johnston at 5:51am 08.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1278 I have a boat that has not left the dock in 6months. The reason is that I can't get the 2QM 15 to st
Need advice about rigging 140 Marshall at 5:40am 08.11.03 Day Sailers 7/2060 Purchased a Hunter 140 used. With no manual or rigging instructions, sort of figured things out by
Anchor lights Bruce Humphrys at 5:25am 08.11.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1056 ANCHOR LIGHT: Anyone know what style, type, number etc. is used in the Oday-28 anchor light? Steam
Tough Docking Situation Paul McGhee at 4:19am 08.11.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1314 Last night, coming in from a daysail, I wanted to pull up to the fuel dock and pump out my holding t
For a Cheoy Lee Lionel at 3:52am 08.11.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1329 1978 Cheoy Lee Offshore 41 designed by Ray RichardsAnyone knows where I could find infos - manuals
Mast raise/lower for bridge Jim Blanton at 3:19am 08.11.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1052 How practical is it to lower / raise the mast to go under a canal bridge with a Oday 23? Is there an
Neutral or in Gear Gene at 2:57am 08.11.03 Other Sailboats 12/896 I am new with a big boat, so I would like to know what others recommend as to weather leave the shif
Raising / lowering mast Jonathan at 2:54am 08.11.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1027 Any ideas on the safest way to raise and lower the mast ? Tks
Cable to swing keel connection (1) John at 1:36am 08.11.03 Smaller Boats 8/1211 This weekend, for the first time, I got a chance to dive under and look at our keel fully extended.
Sailing N. Gulf Coast (Florida) Andy at 1:03am 08.11.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1407 We may be relocating to the Tallahassee area. Anyone who sails Apalachee Bay or nearby areas care to
Hunters bad Rep????? Fred G at 12:26am 08.11.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/1832 I was showing some friends my marina Sunday, and we were looking at a newer Hunter 41. There was a
Boat Show Annapolis Ron at 12:12am 08.11.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/865 A number of years ago I was able to get complimentary tickets on this site from Hunter Marine for th
Fried Autohelm J.B. Dyer at 11:08pm 08.10.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1025 We had a lightning strike at my marina a couple of weeks ago which resulted in a power spike, which
37.5 Whisker Pole John at 10:57pm 08.10.03 Big Boats 2/833 I am looking for information from anyone who is using a whisker pole on a 37.5 with a 130 Jib. What
Boom angle Randy at 10:36pm 08.10.03 Smaller Boats 2/809 Well I finally got my 240 in the water.I've noticed the the aft portion of the boom sits about 18"
Drain to bilge? Darren Mayes at 10:01pm 08.10.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/772 I got caught out in a storm on Sunday and was unable to get my hatch boards in.I was wondering, is
Engine size Chance at 9:54pm 08.10.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1064 I just recently purchased a used O'day 222. What is the maximum outboard engine size / weight that

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When was my boat made? jssailem at 11:28am 10.07.20 Nick, welcome to the forum. I am going to guess the listing Catalina 14.3 in your post was a typo an
Boat opinion. capta at 11:27am 10.07.20 I think the posting is wrong. The only plans I found that match it are the nimble 30ft You are cor
leave h260 in the water over winter (1) twistedskipper at 11:23am 10.07.20 Also, the factory manual points out that the balsa core in the hulls will tend to insulate the water
CB UpHaul Line H26 (1) twistedskipper at 11:18am 10.07.20 Here is a photo of the centerboard uphaul and cascade line layout on my 1998 H26, showing no need fo
Catalina 27 compression post / mast leak esellwood at 11:16am 10.07.20 Also, I would guess that such an issue (for a deck stepped spar) was referenced in the purchase sur
C&C 35 Mark 1 - going into reverse issues jssailem at 11:13am 10.07.20 Control of your boat is made up of multiple factors. Speed, Freeboard, wind, currents, prop, keel,
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? jssailem at 11:06am 10.07.20 Consideration for an off shore boat has many aspects. You mention "Well prepared". Yes you can do th
Catalina 27 compression post / mast leak FastOlson at 11:00am 10.07.20 First two replies are very good! Also, I would guess that such an issue (for a deck stepped spar) wa
CB UpHaul Line H26 rgranger at 10:55am 10.07.20 putting a woven loop on the ends is not my forte. Stick some dental floss into a needle and ru
H26 rounding up and old mainsail? twistedskipper at 10:47am 10.07.20 Another thought, make sure your rudder is not cut short and is ALL the way down. alan In my case,
Lightning Protection JamesG161 at 10:40am 10.07.20 My last comment on this thread... The strike charge depends on the Cloud Charge at time of strike.
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue jssailem at 10:39am 10.07.20 a choice between Beef stroganoff or perhaps spaghetti? What about steak grilled by your own chef,
Whisker pole CapitalistSailor at 10:29am 10.07.20 Dr. D, I recommend that you acquire a collapsible whisker pole. With a three-segment pole you can s
Boat opinion. Glsawyer at 10:25am 10.07.20 Before you buy a donated boat, make sure there are no back taxes or registration fees due. In Cali
O'Day. 40- reefing setup? jssailem at 10:21am 10.07.20 To assume that all boats are the same is to believe that all people basically look alike. You need
Boat opinion. Justin_NSA at 10:20am 10.07.20 Before you buy a donated boat, make sure there are no back taxes or registration fees due. In Cali
Boat opinion. DrJudyB at 10:18am 10.07.20 Before you buy a donated boat, make sure there are no back taxes or registration fees due. In Calif
Whisker pole Jackdaw at 10:14am 10.07.20
Splicing jssailem at 10:12am 10.07.20 Dyneema life lines seem like fun. In your freshwater lake probably will last your boats lifetime. Sa
Boat opinion. Glsawyer at 9:59am 10.07.20 I know the Pivers well. They are great fun, for a first generation trimaran. Most were home built w

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