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Generic Sailing Calculations Clyde at 4:42am 05.03.02 Ask All Sailors 2/2678 Here are some generic sailing calculations, these calculations are based on theoretical conditions (
Removing Duct Tape adhesive Greg Sampson at 4:02am 05.03.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1399 I made the mistake of covering up a couple of holes I was going to epoxy on my bulkhead and in the c
Cruise in Maine this Summer Paul Akers at 3:35am 05.03.02 Other Sailboats 0/724
AC/DC refrigeration Lee Hadjiosif at 1:48am 05.03.02 Other Sailboats 6/1768 I'm looking to add a marine refrigerator to my ice box but want to be able to run in on AC when I'm
Hull speed Formula? Marc at 1:21am 05.03.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1374 what is the formula for calculating the theoretical hull speed? I remember something like 1.7 x Sq.
New Motor Don at 12:04am 05.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/1025 I will be repacing my outboard soon and was wanting to know what H.P. is recommended? I want to use
Clorax bleach Lee at 11:25pm 05.02.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1627 Peggie, The regular clorax bleach used to say on the bottle that it can be used to purify water in a
Tell-tales on a furling mainsail Wolfram Milz at 11:21pm 05.02.02 Big Boats 4/1809 On my 1999 Hunter 410 I have a Seldon rollerfurling mainsail and have problems with my tell-tales. I
Help in de-naming Bob McGee, O'Day 22 at 10:24pm 05.02.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1560 The name I am trying to remove was painted in dark blue directly onto the gel coat, off-white. At t
Weeds? Doug Nowell at 6:31pm 05.02.02 Smaller Boats 3/822 Is it possible that, if you keep your centreboard down all the time, weed and other marine growth wi
batton size for an 85 23'? measurments? steven de filippis at 2:18pm 05.02.02 Smaller Boats 3/885 does anyone know the measurements of the battons on a 1985 hunter 23"? i just bought some generic b
Trojan T-105s and H380 or 376 Marty at 2:17pm 05.02.02 Big Boats 5/945 I'd like to replace my 4D under the port setee with 4 Trojan T-105 6 volts in my 2001 H380. I will
2GM20F Fresh Water Flush? Jim A at 1:31pm 05.02.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1336 Are there any tricks to flushing the fresh water system.
Rotted, engine mounts? Brian D at 1:30pm 05.02.02 Other Sailboats 1/956 I have a 1986 catalina 36, the front starboard side engine mount is loose.I can pull the bolts out
Factory Changes to the 356 thus far Deac at 1:18pm 05.02.02 Big Boats 0/850 I'm interested in what changes have been made thus far in the production of the Hunter 356. I've not
Solar energy Bernard at 1:16pm 05.02.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1058 How difficult is it to install your self solar panelsAny experience, reference ????Different manuf
Fuel Filters Mike H. at 1:09pm 05.02.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/967 I am trying to change my fuel filters on my 1982 O'Day 34. I am having trouble figuring out how to
to barrier coat or not to barrier coat Sean at 1:08pm 05.02.02 Other Sailboats 4/2631 Just bought a new 380. Anyone have thoughts on applying a barrier coat priorto bottom painting. I'v
Leak Under Table Gary Johnson at 12:57pm 05.02.02 Smaller Boats 6/1254 I have water under the deck beneath the table on my 83 C22. I can't access this area without cutting
Looking for Upholsterer Ray at 11:47am 05.02.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1062 Looking for a good/reasonable upholsterer for interior/exterior cushions "new". Need to be in the Ti

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Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:09pm 08.05.20 What size of line does Vacuflush use for air vent? It really doesn't matter because you're going t
Pop-up assist for Venture 25 Bluntsword at 7:01pm 08.05.20 I installed gas struts on my Mac 25..20 inch/90LB. Works great. Do you have a drawing?
Tall Ship Sighting dlochner at 6:58pm 08.05.20 She is Playfair from Toronto. https://www.brigs.ca/sail_with_us Playfair is one of three sister
New Boat sesmith at 6:55pm 08.05.20 A Norsea 27 would do what you're asking. You would need a substantial tow vehicle and the boat wou
Adding a Marine Head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:51pm 08.05.20 Joker valves should be replaced at least annually if you want your toilet to continue working anywhe
On or Off quadrille38 at 6:51pm 08.05.20 I turn on my shore power in the spring, and turn it off in the fall. Having said that, I unplug my
Niagara 35 purchase Jon Elliott at 6:50pm 08.05.20
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?! quadrille38 at 6:49pm 08.05.20 @quadrille38 - As always, THANK YOU! I don't know why I didn't think to tag you, but you've helped
Hunter 38 A/c quadrille38 at 6:44pm 08.05.20 Thanks so much for the detailed reply I have found the wiring for the a/c in the saloon the aft cab
Mass/RI travel restrictions?!?!?!?!?! dlochner at 6:38pm 08.05.20 NY also listed RI as a state requiring quarantine. For the most part this is an honor system quarant
Whats Process (paperwork) of selling a Sailboat dlochner at 6:34pm 08.05.20 Check with your State DMV about the registration and title. Even though the boat has a USCG Document
Furling a large headsail vs switching to a smaller one dlochner at 6:27pm 08.05.20 The short answer is furling a jib does affect the jib's efficiency. How much it affects it and what
Niagara 35 purchase JohnShannon at 6:21pm 08.05.20 Salt water in the bilge, could be the holding tank.
New Boat sailme88 at 5:39pm 08.05.20 New born, eeh ? Best advise I can give you is to find a BEAN BAG chair. Great for new borns. You
Hunter 38 A/c Wl3175 at 5:08pm 08.05.20
Tall Ship Sighting (1) Hunter216 at 5:01pm 08.05.20
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?! Alan Gomes at 4:47pm 08.05.20 Thank you. I thought that's what that would mean, but ours is set to run automatically, and our swi
New Boat jssailem at 4:46pm 08.05.20 Nice little boat that Flys. Now that is cool.
Whats Process (paperwork) of selling a Sailboat FastOlson at 4:45pm 08.05.20 I would guess that, like our state, yours has a way to formally notify the boating registration agen
Whats Process (paperwork) of selling a Sailboat capta at 4:24pm 08.05.20 Not much like selling a car. If the new owner wants to document the boat you will need to get an off

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