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Joe C. (Windward Passage...?) Tom M. at 5:28am 10.04.02 Smaller Boats 0/894 Joe,Regarding your outboard/rudder connection you wrote:"I used all stainless components which we
Electronics and Hatches Martin Bosman at 4:28am 10.04.02 Bigger Boats 5/1275 Dear Reader,I'm in the possesion of an O'Day 37 CC,year '78. I bought it just a couple of month ago
mossy growth / water intake Konstantine Bakintas at 3:47am 10.04.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1075 Hello Everyone:We have a 28-ft sailboat in a year-around slip in Lake Grapevine and were curious a
America's Cup boats Pete Peterson at 3:36am 10.04.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1128 Now that the Louis Vuitton races have started, I'm curious about the boats that are currently using.
Speed Calculations Jim at 2:53am 10.04.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1225 Can someone tell me how to calculate Knots into Miles Per Hour, and viceversa? What is the formula?
Drop-In Re-power John at 1:49am 10.04.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1132 I have a 78 H30. I have seen various threads about re-powers, engine type etc... But my question i
Strange odor Jay Muller at 1:46am 10.04.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1266 We have a 2 year old Beneteau First 40.7 we buoy race on the weekend. As there is a porta potty at t
looking to upgrade, hunter or seafarer Steve at 12:21am 10.04.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/904 i am considering selling my H23 for eaither a seafarer26 or a hunter 26. both used. mid 80's. doe
Power Inverters Tim Paul at 10:52pm 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 12/1012 I'm looking to make my h26 more "kid-friendly" by installing a TV/VCR or portable DVD together with
Seaward Eagle Paul at 9:48pm 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1617 We are considering the Seaward Eagle. It is 32 ft with an option for a vertical retracting keel. Doe
Sail Cover/Canvas Colors Nelson at 9:14pm 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1034 What is the significance of sail cover/canvas color found in several newer Hunter models with grey c
Holding Tank Repacement Randy Williams at 2:49pm 10.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1009 Hello all,The aluminum holding tank in my 88Hunter30 has developed a hole in one of the fittings t
"Winglet Props" RON MILLS at 12:14pm 10.03.02 Big Boats 7/1123 I decided to post this separately from the other prop threads presently working so that it could hav
Forestay falls to leeward Tom at 11:49am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 22/1766 Hi,I've noticed that my forestay arches to leeward quite a bit when close hauled. Experienced "pe
Mast Self-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:38am 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 1/2143 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 Ft. Oday and am wondering if there are suggestions for self-raising the
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:16am 10.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/972 Does anyone have a suggestion or know if a mast-raising kit is available for my 1980 19ft Oday?
Help identifyning a part doug at 11:13am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/1189 Need help in identifying the two aluminum (what I call brackets) on the mast, that when removed allo
??Northern Calif Macgregor Owners?? Phyllis at 11:13am 10.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1070 I want to sail before I buy--either Macgregor 26X or 26Classic (not sure). Would be happy to provid
HUN51200M7 8 G -25 JAMES STEFANIK at 11:10am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 4/807 This appears in the gelcoat on the outer upper right side of the tramsom. Can anyone interpret its m
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:10am 10.03.02 Day Sailers 5/2237 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 ft. Oday daysailer and wanted to know if there is a self-mast raising ki

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John Alden Co. of Boston drew up design # 989 for Pearson Yachts in 1964. The result was the Pearson Countess 44. jssailem at 10:57am 09.19.20
making progress (1) DArcy at 10:52am 09.19.20 Fred, rewiring takes time but it looks like you are doing it right. I like the way your panel opens
sailing Lake of the Ozarks SailingGeekGal at 10:51am 09.19.20 We're on the lake. What Marina do you sail out of?
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... jssailem at 10:40am 09.19.20 I remember an incident in the late 50's, My Dad was aboard the USS Gardners Bay. We were waiting (ab
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... BigEasy at 10:27am 09.19.20 Trivia: info from multiple presentations by Columbia Bar Pilots In the last decade or so, these pil
Fixing brakes on 1990 Mac S Trailer Tedd at 10:17am 09.19.20 The brakes should work seamlessly if they're properly maintained and adjusted. If you're getting las
Whisker pole on a Mac 25 RussC at 10:17am 09.19.20 lol yeah I was thinking of rain. On principle I'd consider a plug for when the pole is out, as that
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... capta at 10:13am 09.19.20 Trivia: info from multiple presentations by Columbia Bar Pilots: USCG does not permit them to physi
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... capta at 9:59am 09.19.20 Before I was allowed to sit for my Commonwealth mate's exam, I was made to pilot the ships entering
Main sheet twist Mark Maulden at 9:54am 09.19.20
Big bird strikes again. Windvane Justin_NSA at 9:52am 09.19.20 Old thread at this time. Just reflecting yesterday on the impact of cleaning up the mounts before ad
Yanmar 3YM30 Heat Exchanger Removal and Cleaning jssailem at 9:51am 09.19.20 LVGS, This video might be helpful. Here the owner has removed the assembly from his engine. He is ta
A Chesapeake Bay Pilot's video... jssailem at 9:42am 09.19.20 On a ship if you have command, your fingerprints are "EVERYWHERE" even if you touch nothing. Those
Holt Allen boom claw 31seahorse at 9:42am 09.19.20 Thanks, kloudie 1 & sail sfbay, for your suggestions. A phone call to Bacon Marine Parts in Annapol
Invest 90L (1) jssailem at 9:38am 09.19.20 I wonder if this is one of those "last shots" at rainfall this year. Ok maybe not the last, but the
Whisker pole on a Mac 25 srimes at 9:36am 09.19.20 Nope. I figure if lake water gets up to that level I have a bigger problem :yikes: and for rain the
Argh. capta at 9:31am 09.19.20 Oh boy, does this mean I can keelhaul my mate today?
Hunter 386 Cabin Heat Stu Jackson at 9:29am 09.19.20 Is your AC reverse cycle? If so, that should provide heat. Sorry, but it simply will not. Why? Bec
Argh. BlowMeAway at 9:22am 09.19.20 Avast ye maties!!! A song for me squiffies: prkO0AVaAl4
New to trailer sailing and need advice on stepping mast Crazy Dave Condon at 8:45am 09.19.20 You have to be careful so the mast does not sway sideways until the upper shroud takes over to preve

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