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Trailering a Capri 14.2 Endre Gastony at 10:18pm 01.02.03 Smaller Boats 2/1451 Because I need to convert a trailer for use with a 1995 Capri 14.2, would someone please let me know
Hydraulic Backstay: A good thing? Dale I at 9:40pm 01.02.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2110 I have purchased a 'boat-in-a-basket' with rod rigging which lacks the hydraulic backstay adjuster..
Fuel filter Dennis Rielly at 9:05pm 01.02.03 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1750 The fuel filter canister on my 1981 Hunter 30 is , I believe a Perko 299 (can't really make out the
SOCAL sailors interested in Annapolis sailing? Rich at 8:37pm 01.02.03 Other Sailboats 0/775 I'll be at a business meeting in Long Beach 9-13 February. My wife and I are Chesapeake Bay sailors
Solo sailing, roller ferling Art at 8:15pm 01.02.03 Smaller Boats 7/1780 I purchased my first c-22.(YEAH!!!) Part of my plan is to sail solo and part time with my wife. Fir
yanmar mounts ken matejka at 1:39pm 01.02.03 Other Sailboats 2/812 Does anyone know where I can buy new yanmar motor mounts for a 2GM20F for a good price? I think 90-1
yanmar mounts ken matejka at 1:35pm 01.02.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1060 Does anyone know where I can buy new yanmar motor mounts for a 2GM20F for a good price? I think 90-1
Single handling Barry Hammerberg at 12:07pm 01.02.03 Big Boats 22/1541 My wife and I cruise and occasionally race double handed. We've both single handed her - but have se
Looking for info on "Kiwi" sailboats Jim at 11:16am 01.02.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1963 I am looking for some info on a brand of boat called Kiwi. They were made for racing and apparently
My mean single handing...#01... Sean Herron...herrons@telus.net at 10:55am 01.02.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/961 Hello,Just rigged up some gidgets on my Oday 22, to assist in my handling her myself...I might jus
Rough trip around sw Florida- a memior Chris at 10:42am 01.02.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1179
My Boat Sunk!! Jerome at 10:31am 01.02.03 Ask All Sailors 41/2513 While sailing on a south texas bay in my 20ft daysailor a strong gust of wind hit me from the side t
Christmas Cruise (1) Mickey and Debbie McHugh at 9:41am 01.02.03 Other Sailboats 3/1058 Since Debbie and I had 5 days off, we planned to take YAGA, our H40.5, on a Christmas cruise down th
"a passage maker is born" jim bartch at 8:42am 01.02.03 Big Boats 14/2027 just wanted to let you know that the passage from newport beach to hawaii has begun.the best part o
mixing elbow blues John Dodge at 7:42am 01.02.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/972 I was replacing my exhaust hose. I had much trouble attempting to fit it back onto the mixing elbow
seaward water heater Tom at 7:17am 01.02.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1094 After 20 years I am replacing the 6 gal water heater on my cat 30 which I have owned for 3 years. I
Fab photos of bow but! Mark at 6:55am 01.02.03 Smaller Boats 3/775 But I need pictures of a 260.Regards
Walking UP to the floats Gary Wyngarden at 5:47am 01.02.03 Ask All Sailors 3/943 We had sustained winds reported from 35-42 knots last night with gusts up to 53 so I decided to chec
lazarette bushings David Fox at 5:05am 01.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1593 The rubber bushings that support the lazarette covers on my 1992 Hunter 30 are disintegrating. Does
Engage the transmission when sailing ? Tom Livingston at 4:29am 01.02.03 Ask All Sailors 15/4609 I am relatively new to sailing with an inboard engine. Should the transmission be left in gear when

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Did the HOOK race PaulK at 7:10pm 10.01.20 The trick now would be to paint a waterline a few inches up from where it actually is. People will
winterize water system TimFromLI at 7:10pm 10.01.20 I use 4 to 6 gallons of antifreeze and 2-3 beers. I don't really like vodka. The cheap stuff from
37C Windlass Bolander at 6:59pm 10.01.20 I looked at the video you attached and I couldn't figure out how exactly it was positioned because i
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount Davidasailor26 at 6:49pm 10.01.20 A great question. I looked for public water supply data and found this example http://web.cecs.pdx
Victoria 18 rudder missing Daniel Y. at 6:47pm 10.01.20 yes I think building my own may be my best option
37C Windlass Bolander at 6:44pm 10.01.20 I appreciate your quick response. From eyeballing the depth of the 1985 37 C anchor locker, it appea
Lido 14 drain plug size Dave Groshong at 6:26pm 10.01.20 Likely just the standard: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?14650 Or: https://shop.sailboato
winterize water system quadrille38 at 6:03pm 10.01.20 I use about 1.5 gallons of RV antifreeze to do the plumbing on my 38. I did install a water heater
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount RitSim at 6:02pm 10.01.20 A great question. I looked for public water supply data and found this example http://web.cecs.pdx.
37C Windlass Dave Groshong at 5:56pm 10.01.20 It's likely you will have to modify the fastener holes, give us a call if you'd like: https://shop.
New Solar Panel and MC4 Connectors Tom J at 5:49pm 10.01.20 I'd stick with the M4 connectors and the 10 ga wire. Then, when you upgrade to, say, 320 watts, you
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser TimFromLI at 5:48pm 10.01.20 If both your house and start charge when on shore power regardless of switches but not from the alte
From Just Outta the Water after 10 yrs, No Maintenance (1) RockynHilda at 5:46pm 10.01.20 185559
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser jaysweet at 5:44pm 10.01.20 An Automatic Charge Relay. When it detects a voltage above a set point ( I think 13 volts or so) i
Posts that start with: "Son, ..." Michael Davis at 5:43pm 10.01.20
From Just Outta the Water after 10 yrs, No Maintenance (1) RockynHilda at 5:43pm 10.01.20 Implements for stepping mast mounted to trailer for transport
My new saildrive gbillmancrii at 5:41pm 10.01.20 Discussion yesterday (After two wks) said Twin Disc (saildrive mfgr) just revised their instructio
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser TimFromLI at 5:41pm 10.01.20 An Automatic Charge Relay. When it detects a voltage above a set point ( I think 13 volts or so) it
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine? jaysweet at 5:40pm 10.01.20 Our Navy has a ton of experience with electric ships, notably aircraft carriers and submarines. Not
Posts that start with: "Son, ..." Mr. Dave at 5:37pm 10.01.20 Bob, you dastardly old man, you just disproved my thesis! Curse you, Bob!

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