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Does anyone know of a source for purchasing all new upholstery coverings for a 1983 Mac 25?
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I am considering an asymmetrical cruising spinnaker for my Hunter 37.5. I have gotten a few quotes
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I just purchased a 1970 Mariner 2 2 with centerboard in very good condition. A wire pendant lifts an
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1) I KNOW FROM READING MY BOAT INFO THAT I SHOULD HAVE APPROX. 4 DRIPS PER MINUTE FROM MY STUFFING
Gary at 3:50am 04.03.02
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I've had the PSS dripless stuffing boxes on for a few years now. They work great. I was wondering if
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I own a 1986 Hunter 25.5 with the Yanmar 1gm10. The previous owner neglected maintenance on the boa
John Molnar at 12:56am 04.03.02
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I am trying to replace some of my thru-hull handles. One has broken and others appear to be near so
john at 12:23am 04.03.02
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I have an O'day 22, and always seem to have trouble dealing with my anchor rode.I'm no great shakes
Frank at 11:10pm 04.02.02
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I am considering a 3-blade feathering/self-pitching prop as a replacement to the stock fixed 2-blade
Doug M at 10:34pm 04.02.02
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I need some help finding suppliers for teak flooring, for the macgregor 26x. I would prefer a kit wi
Mark Johnson at 9:21pm 04.02.02
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Our boat (H460, Anthem) has been sold to a couple in the Boston area. All the contingencies have bee
Ed V. at 12:52pm 04.02.02
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How often do you replace the anodes on your saildrives ? I am about to haul out my 25 and figure I s
Tor at 12:30pm 04.02.02
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When dropping the mast on the O'Day25 forward following the instructions posted recently, how much d
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I have a Day Sailor II that I've recently brought it to Montana, where it's not uncommon for fairly
Bob at 10:59am 04.02.02
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I currently have a slip on the Miami River. Dosen't cost a lot, but takes an hour to get to the ocea
Guest at 9:49am 04.02.02
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Hi all, I am trying to locate other Lancer owners. any lancer owners around? (maybe I have the only
ED Wolf at 8:49am 04.02.02
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I would like to mount a combo 13 inch tv and vcr probably on the starboard side infront of the bulkh
Rodd C. at 7:49am 04.02.02
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I need to replace the outhaul on my 86 C36 and I'm wondering if it is a rope to wire splice or an ey
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Does anyone own an ATN TopClimber? It seems a little pricey, but something I'm very interested in.

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Hood roller furler
Justin_NSA at 6:12am 08.01.20
Make sure the exposed halyard is minimal. You may have to lengthen the lead at the drum.
Beating the heat on water.
jon hansen at 6:09am 08.01.20
12' X 18' blue plastic tarp from Wallmart for me. very versatile between the masts and over the boo
Ceramic coatings anyone?
shemandr at 6:09am 08.01.20
I'd like to hear from MaineSail on this.
Great Article in good old boat magazine!
dlochner at 6:01am 08.01.20
@chuckwayne and @jviss Thank you. For those who prefer to watch than read, there is a companion v
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide
shemandr at 6:01am 08.01.20
Far be it for me to start an argument, as I'm likely to be yet more homebound, :stir: but that SLOSH
Beating the heat on water.
Will Gilmore at 5:48am 08.01.20
For a small trailersailer, an awning is the foundation of overnight camping. Multi-purpose (rain an
Beneteau 361 stiff steering
RitSim at 5:44am 08.01.20
I am having the same issue on our B411 1999. Interested in what you find. I have definitely traced
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
markcc13 at 5:43am 08.01.20
I want to address some of the comments. This is not my first sailboat. I have had a Catalina 22 for
Beneteau 361 stiff steering
SCFoster at 5:38am 08.01.20
Check the wheel brake... make sure its disengaged, First thing I checked. But before people roll t
Beating the heat on water.
jviss at 5:37am 08.01.20
We have the typical combination of a dodger and bimini on a "modern" sloop, with a "connector" piece
Trailer tongue weight
GTD at 5:28am 08.01.20
The simplest "fix" is to add stationary deadweight to your trailer - forward of the axle. The point
Beneteau 361 stiff steering
DougM at 5:20am 08.01.20
Check the wheel brake... make sure its disengaged,
Ceramic coatings anyone?
thinwater at 4:15am 08.01.20
I had my detailer wetsand/compound/polish and then ceramic coat my trimaran in spring 2017. It loo
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
jviss at 4:13am 08.01.20
This is the first I have heard that the engine is now an option. On the Catalina website page for
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
jviss at 4:06am 08.01.20
an outboard is way...more reliable than an inboard I wholeheartedly disagree, and I think many oth
Shifter Cable....new unwanted project!   (4)
sailcapt340 at 4:03am 08.01.20
On my 2000 340, I replaced my Throttle and Transmission Cables. Like yours the cable was visible i
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
Codybear at 3:44am 08.01.20
This is the first I have heard that the engine is now an option. Back in 2013, it was initially prop
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas
jssailem at 11:28pm 07.31.20
I guessing you understand the utility of this project. So much leverage sitting there and so temptin
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
jeepbluetj at 9:40pm 07.31.20
Ummm..... My standard advice to folks that say "I wanna buy as sailboat and learn to sail" is a aged

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