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deck discoloring G.N. Davis at 12:39pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/941 2001 26x is showing some yellowing on deck surfaces...particularly areas that are adjacent to non sk
How to address another boat owner in an anchorage Stewart Dalsimer at 12:38pm 09.03.02 Other Sailboats 1/799 Several years ago, after anchoring in Newport, RI, a snooty group of 'proper' sailor gentlemen yell
boom hoist Ed at 12:35pm 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/793 I have a 4 hp engine for my inflatable. It is very difficult to lift the motor up to the cockpit o
bow and stern lights chet p at 12:11pm 09.03.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1280 i have searched the archives and can't find any info on who makes replacement lenses for the origion
Hands free Radios??? Bill Schaare at 10:58am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 7/962 I read somewhere about a couple who put together a hands free headsetof some sort for the anchor da
Looking to buy an O'Day / Pearson 290 Port Tack at 10:18am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1438 We looked at a Pearson 290 at the weekend but I have reason to believe that it's actually an O'Day.
Broke My mast Mike at 7:25am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/819 Thanks to all who helped me with my problem. Crazy Dave, The contact you provided to Julian at USSpa
Diesel Smell Jon at 7:09am 09.03.02 Big Boats 3/899 The fuel tank gauge leaked when I filled up the tank onmy H40. I fixed the leak, but the tank is l
Pump out problem Ian Cameron at 7:01am 09.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1346 A volunteer group offers a pump-out service in the Saanich Inlet (just north of Victoria B.C.) I as
Rub rail on '01 H340 Frank Arndorfer at 6:46am 09.03.02 Big Boats 4/787 I have what appears to be the start of my rub rail separating from the hull joint. It actually seems
loose foot or bolt rope Johnston Jeff at 5:35am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1091 Should I consider a loose footed main for my Hunter25.5. My sailmaker is of the opinion that both a
Thru hull bonding Kevin at 5:16am 09.03.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1039 Another 361 in our Marina had been losing the Stainless filters in the HVAC intake pump on a regular
KEEL BOLT SIZE MARCIAL at 5:15am 09.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1097 I need to know what size and type socket should I get to remove the keel botls. They are 2 sided. I
Self Study Navigation Course Joe Mullee at 5:11am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1074 I'm interested to know if anyone has taken any type of on-line or self study course to learn to navi
Shroud tensioning Brian at 5:03am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/835 I have a new (2003) 260. The mast, as delivered by the dealer, is bent to port. The bend appears to
Roller reefing Gary McKenzie at 4:59am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/798 I have a 1980 22' O'day. It looks like the boom has a roller reefing gooseneck, but cann't seem to p
Wanted Used C36 MkII 94-96 Chic Lasser at 4:13am 09.03.02 Big Boats 0/829 I am looking for a used 36 MKII in the 94-96 Vintage. I have cash and ready to buy. I will pay in
Galvanic isolators needed in fresh water? Scott Bukolt at 4:01am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2015 My (presumably 17 year-old) Seaward water heater sprung a leak this weekend. As I explore replacemen
H240 Electrical Glitch (1) MildBill at 3:58am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/922 Recently returned from trailering our 2001 H240 "Glad Tidings" to/from Lake of the Ozarks, MO; boat
H240 Electrical MildBill at 3:31am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 0/723 Enjoyed a family reunion at Lake of the Ozarks in MO, introducing family to pleasures of sailing vic

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Pearson 34 centerboard Golden Road at 3:57pm 04.20.20 Thanks. No, we will not be removing board.
Rudder position on mac26 (1) ScourgeOfTheHudson at 3:26pm 04.20.20 here's my factory rudder next to the improved one the PO had built to help with stalling. I think it
New guy questions dlochner at 3:14pm 04.20.20 Well, you may not like this answer. The crack is either no big deal or it's huge. Going with the "n
Companionway Screen 1992 Hunter 31 Golfpro at 3:03pm 04.20.20
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? dlochner at 3:00pm 04.20.20 My question would be, will you be at full retirement age at by SS standards? If not, I'd think hard
Got a used sailboat for almost nothing, a few questions on sails and rigging Rick Webb at 2:54pm 04.20.20 Does the registration number on the hull (FL1872 DL) and the title match? I'd not worry much about t
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? Kings Gambit at 2:22pm 04.20.20 Living on the edge ... I'm also right on the cusp of retirement, while Sue is not. My company had
Got a used sailboat for almost nothing, a few questions on sails and rigging DrJudyB at 2:22pm 04.20.20 @Rick Webb yes molded into back right of stern, number is WYM1701710576, so Watkins 17 built in May
Rudder position on mac26 sbcwolff at 2:10pm 04.20.20 Getting ready to get this rudder ready for some sailing! Any paint recommendations? Bottom paint bel
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? dlochner at 2:06pm 04.20.20 Susan and I were just talking about whether to head south this fall. We had planned a longer cruise
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? TomY at 1:53pm 04.20.20 I can see your point that the Youtube sailing world may look like an escape for the many who's lives
Motion Detector Lights (1) sail sfbay at 1:52pm 04.20.20 Finally installed a $7.80 Mr. Beams MB720A Sleep Friendly Battery-Powered Motion-Sensing LED Stick-A
What bottom PAINT for a trailer sailor? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:42pm 04.20.20 @David T/ODay23 May I suggest that you edit your last post removing your phone number. Go to botto
Creating stowable space on Hunter 170 stickinthemud57 at 1:04pm 04.20.20 I will!
Got a used sailboat for almost nothing, a few questions on sails and rigging UsainBoat at 12:56pm 04.20.20 Interesting, the identification number on the title has it listed as a homemade boat from 1974. The
Shower Sump Pump sail sfbay at 12:53pm 04.20.20 One thought is to remove the drain cover, disconnect the hose at the pump and insert a hose and flus
Got a used sailboat for almost nothing, a few questions on sails and rigging SFS at 12:45pm 04.20.20 Don't know how easy it is or isn't to replace a bolt rope (I think they are sewn in), but there is a
Got a used sailboat for almost nothing, a few questions on sails and rigging UsainBoat at 12:41pm 04.20.20
Cascade Yachts - 27 Cascade pocket cruiser Cascade27 at 12:33pm 04.20.20
Cascade Yachts - 27 Cascade pocket cruiser Cascade27 at 12:30pm 04.20.20 Welcome. Nice looking boat. Thank you! Just got back from a great weekend sailing the Puget Sound!

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