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My First Race Carl at 8:34am 06.21.02 Smaller Boats 2/764 We sailed in our first race with our 240 Wendsday night.Winds were 15 to 20 with gusts near 30.The c
Should I assume??? Ron at 6:39am 06.21.02 Other Sailboats 2/693 I'm going for a degree in Refrigeration/AC and am about to attack my AB refrigerator DCM-12 as a fir
Bow Sprit Add-On - Good idea? Allen at 5:58am 06.21.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/943 I've got a 1977 C-30 Standard Rig w/o the bow sprit. I see that Catalina Direct has an add-on kit.
Base plate for pole supporting table Jim caine at 5:49am 06.21.02 Big Boats 3/857 Has anyone had to buy a new support plate that attaches to the sole and into which fits the supporti
Fresh water system Gregg at 5:48am 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/864 I'm a new owner of a 2000 290. The 'fresh' water in my boat has a funky smell/taste. What's the safe
documentation-290 nick at 4:00am 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/942 Has anyone documented 290 or similar boat and where did you put the numbers in side of boat.
DIESEL REPOWER George OC at 3:36am 06.21.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1516 I am going to repower my Atomic 4 with a new diesel engine. HELP! Does the Yanmar fit right in? A
Do lazy jacks suck, or what? Paul at 1:23am 06.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 13/1801 Since I got such a great result from my last rant about single-line reefing systems, I'm going back
Keel confused Ed Mollencupp at 12:54am 06.21.02 Smaller Boats 3/874 We have a 75 22 and are new to sailing My question is we are starting in a small lake and shallow do
Cheap solution to Bird woes..... Greg Sampson at 12:53am 06.21.02 Ask All Sailors 6/928 after my last post on "bird woes" (they were hanging out on my spreaders) and seeing the prices of t
depth transducer placement Mike Colucci at 12:17am 06.21.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1240 Is it possible to place a transom mounted transducer inside my bilge area to shoot through the hull?
Juryrig temporary fuel tank Jane at 11:29pm 06.20.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/961 I have ordered a new fuel tank to replace my 'too dirty too clean' tank but it will take 4 weeks to
changing to jiffy reefing -- anyone done it? Paul at 10:49pm 06.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/986 I've had it with the single-line reefing system on my '95 336. Most of the time, I can't get a reef
Thanks a million... or two SailboatOwners.com at 10:39pm 06.20.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/916 On the 20th, at 3:29am Pacific time, Rich Kelley clicked a bookmark and promptly became the 2,000,00
Oday 16' rigging vince at 10:03pm 06.20.02 Day Sailers 1/1707 I am new to this and need some help in knowing how the Main sheet is rigged on a 1964 16ft. I have a
compression post on 81 H30 coleman brydon at 9:27pm 06.20.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/826 I noticed the rusting of the compression post as noted in archives. My fix is going to be to remove
Beneteau winches Julian at 7:08pm 06.20.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/994 I have recently purchased a Clipper 311 and have the option of upgrading the genoa sheet winches to
Catalina 38 - Advice needed Rene Roberts at 4:12pm 06.20.02 Big Boats 3/1042 Recently purchased a Catalina 38 with a completely rebuilt engine. My first experience with a 38 foo
Hull speedsail boatunder sail harold at 2:00pm 06.20.02 Big Boats 6/748 can some one give me the method of hull speed with a 38 ft. water line -14 ft. beam.i live here in t
361 "Offshore"? Tim at 11:53am 06.20.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2021 I've just purchased a 361 (although I haven't gotten it yet) and I have a question to the 361 owners

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SS U-Mixing Elbow (4) GALIOSTRO at 4:34am 04.05.20
SHOULD I sail this season? (1) TomY at 4:26am 04.05.20 As I find myself endeavouring to both digest and then implement in a reasoned way the constantly ev
Ways to stop a Hunter from hunting while at anchor in a blow. Slipin Away at 2:12am 04.05.20 A nylon line bridle attached to the chain and bow cleats help
Sanitation hose layout diagram Ron20324 at 12:44am 04.05.20 I read it differently, but then again, it is 0345 EDT. The OP says "directional valve", so I think h
ADDING ROLLER FURLING! garymalmgren at 12:27am 04.05.20 Hi Cas I am sure you are aware that you will need a new sail to go with the furler. Figure that int
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 10:21pm 04.04.20 Leo you scoundral.:laugh:
SHOULD I sail this season? jssailem at 10:13pm 04.04.20 the moral dilemma. This reminds me of the philosophy exercises in College. Let me pose the quest
SHOULD I sail this season? Hunter216 at 9:32pm 04.04.20 Interesting food for thought. Posted by a knowledgeable medical professional 10100252201408846
Rebedding Chainplates and Painting Suggestions n6iap at 8:41pm 04.04.20 I too am in the Tampa Bay Area and have a 1977 Catalina 30 that I'm trying to restore to orginal bea
How can people continue working during a lock down? Hunter216 at 8:17pm 04.04.20 Yes I have. There are a lot of beekeepers who haul whole flatbed trailers full of hives around to
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Jim26m at 8:16pm 04.04.20 Wrapped in bacon, in the crockpot with some spicy barbecue sauce... it works on squirrel, maybe it
SHOULD I sail this season? Jim26m at 8:08pm 04.04.20 Right with you @Hunter216. Gatherings of 10 are ok and they wonder why the stuff spreads exponentia
SHOULD I sail this season? Hunter216 at 7:56pm 04.04.20 @JRT - if you're comfortable with your situation, I'm not trying to talk you out of it. Just sayi
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Will Gilmore at 7:43pm 04.04.20 I have never eaten a bat. I have heard they taste a little like crispy chicken and over done frog.
SHOULD I sail this season? Jim26m at 7:34pm 04.04.20 @Jim26m I can understand your situation but it is pretty clear, "1. Effective Saturday, April 4, 2
SHOULD I sail this season? Hunter216 at 7:31pm 04.04.20
Rapid Disintegration of Saildrive Leg SycloneDriver at 7:31pm 04.04.20 Was the cause ever found?
Kholer 8eoz thermostat location discovery at 7:27pm 04.04.20 You can find the service manual here: https://atlantismarine.co.uk/Images/User//File/TP6053.PDF Y
Its funny Friday! leo310 at 7:24pm 04.04.20 A suspected Covid-19 male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his m
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 7:19pm 04.04.20 I work for a very large hydraulics manufacturer . We use JIS , Japanese Industrial Standard , BTW .

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