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Question about PHRF Calculation Tedd at 10:20am 07.11.20 Racing 11/2934 I found a formula for PHRF online, which I applied to my boat (Macgregor 26S). The PHRF number I've
C&C 27 Mk V Drinky Crow at 10:04am 07.11.20 Racing 1/587 So, I just bought one of these. Anyone out there racing one gimme' your headstay length? How much ra
Is a Cape Dory Typhoon a good first sailboat for 2 families? (2) TomY at 6:38am 07.11.20 Ask All Sailors 11/8052 I thought so, knowing the families, so I went and took a look at one at our YMCA annual auction. Sor
Pantaenius America Captain W at 4:46am 07.11.20 Ask All Sailors 11/707 So this week I received an email from Pantaenius USA that due to the lack of quality underwriters an
C&C 27MkV Drinky Crow at 8:37pm 07.10.20 C&C 2/1727 Gimme' your rake and headstay length.
Vinyl Wrap DArcy at 8:25pm 07.10.20 Ask All Sailors 10/2022 The blue stripe under the toe rail on my boat needs to be refinished. I was planning on painting but
Introduction and first question Salty Cracker at 7:06pm 07.10.20 Ask All Sailors 40/2293
Step removal MikeyJ at 6:41pm 07.10.20 Smaller Boats 3/1092 Has anyone taken the step out and replace it with a step that's removable? Is crucial to the integri
2007 Bene 373 Refrigerator not working yet the freezer is. Larrycadman at 6:23pm 07.10.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1768 Any suggestions on where to start with the troubleshooting?
Hunter 356 - shaft dripping rate (1) Michal at 6:13pm 07.10.20 Ask All Sailors 7/555 Hey, Can anyone let me know if this shaft dripping rate (after running motor extensively) is OK? Mo
Catalina 356 - Shaft dripping rate Michal at 6:09pm 07.10.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/781 Hey, Can anyone let me know if this shaft dripping rate (after running motor extensively) is OK? Mo
USCG Certified LED Navigation Lights jviss at 5:58pm 07.10.20 Ask All Sailors 20/1477 According to Dr. LED, theirs is the only vendor to supply USCG certified LED nav light replacement b
anyone out there w a marshall sanderling ? MitchM at 2:39pm 07.10.20 Trailer Sailors 1/498 i'm thinking it would be a great (3rd boat) trailer sailor. for local lakes in light
New Bahamas Regulation : Customs Check-out and Fee ggrizzard at 2:30pm 07.10.20 Ask All Sailors 5/562 Getting back "Out There" will be a little more difficult. Read all about this new requirement here:
Overnight Trips From GSB, Fire Island NY kjdoyle1 at 1:04pm 07.10.20 Destinations 5/1707 New sailor (Catalina 25) in the Great South Bay of Long Island. Does anyone have any recommendations
1990 Mac 26S (swing keel), Spreader parts Jerry75 at 10:39am 07.10.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/495 I am in the need to replace the spreaders and bolts that connect the spreader. I need to order new
levitating water heater Tim Mills at 9:47am 07.10.20 Big Boats 3/549 This is a first for me. On our new-to-me H41DS I was working in the settee compartment installing
Engine repair online course Captain W at 9:28am 07.10.20 Engines and Propulsion 5/1173 I have an inboard Gray Marine gasoline engine that I would like to become smarter about. I was thin
How long for new boat/dinghy reg in California AaronInRedondo at 9:24am 07.10.20 Ask All Sailors 2/324 I suspect it's related to the COVID situation and extended processing times at the DMV, but I submit
Hunter 36 Bimini zipper lost Earthcandys at 7:03am 07.10.20 Big Boats 4/890 our "new" 2005 Hunter 36 is missing the bimini zipper attachment to the fore side of the arch. Does

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Hunter 34 - how big are these issues? jssailem at 7:00am 11.19.24 :plus: With @kloudie1. Rarely are free boats free. Takes dedication and a passion to rebuild a boat
Winter Weather forecasted for PacificNW (1) jssailem at 6:50am 11.19.24
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat Scott T-Bird at 6:47am 11.19.24 As for the OP's drawing of the battery connections, one post on each battery is clearly connected
Winter Weather forecasted for PacificNW jssailem at 6:43am 11.19.24 It might be a to windward bashing and high speed return once filled with turkey.
Hunter 34 - how big are these issues? kloudie1 at 6:43am 11.19.24 Hey, Alan.. Many dollars will be required to get that old girl back into safe, usable condition. The
Decking project Project_Mayhem at 6:11am 11.19.24 This looks great! I haven't seen this as strips. Where'd you buy it from?
H340 Midship Cleat Access Terry Cox at 4:25am 11.19.24 DRhoads I did polish it already, cleat is hard anodized aluminum so big gouges can't be buffed out
Decking project Gene Neill at 4:21am 11.19.24 That looks fanatstic! I'd be keenly interested in some future updates on its performance over time
Adding Electric Bilge Pump (1) Davidasailor26 at 4:20am 11.19.24 I would probably run the output to someplace on the stern quarter, maybe a little higher than where
Winter Weather forecasted for PacificNW mermike at 3:57am 11.19.24 A Thanksgiving sail to Olympia might be off the table.
Adding Electric Bilge Pump Captain Larry-DH at 3:50am 11.19.24 If I decide to go to the Chart table, then I assume if the bilge is dirty it will mar the boat. I a
Adding Electric Bilge Pump dlochner at 3:18am 11.19.24 @garymalmgren is correct, if the boat is sinking due to a hole or failed seacock, no bilge pump will
Sewing bags for gear garymalmgren at 2:35am 11.19.24 Show me 20 year old velco and I will show you 40 year old toggles. Only one will be still functional
Adding Electric Bilge Pump garymalmgren at 2:33am 11.19.24 Hi Zina. RE: The big pump is where I am not sure how big I need to go. Correct me if I am wrong ,
Adding Electric Bilge Pump Don S/V ILLusion at 1:54am 11.19.24
Taking the mast down john2 at 1:18am 11.19.24 Also check the weep/drain holes at the mast base. mine were missing and when the mast base sealed d
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dLj at 8:58pm 11.18.24 Dave, I'm not suggesting the batteries are deader than a doornail or have a bad cell, just that sig
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger Davidasailor26 at 7:11pm 11.18.24 Now we are anchored out and it is blinking again. Batteries are 12.84v. Is the voltage 12.84 ant t
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dlochner at 5:57pm 11.18.24 Since your batteries are less than a year old, I respectfully disagree with the above assessment th
Good Evening dlochner at 5:11pm 11.18.24 You have quite a project boat. In addition to missing the boom, you need to build a rudder. That in

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