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Lifelines and foredeck Tony Z. at 1:36am 02.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/795 Our H-33 lifelines are a real PITA when you have to use the anchor. Anyone done something about thi
Cabnets Bud Harrell at 1:01am 02.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/965 During the summer I live on my boat. I have installed a large two door cabnet across the foot of the
Depth of H380 John J. Norman at 11:24pm 02.26.02 Big Boats 1/1074 I have just purchased a H380 that was state registered! I am documenting the boat with the USCG and
Thinking about mid-boom sheeting conversion Streve Weinstein at 12:43am 02.27.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1030 I spoke with Rig Rite and they tell me that my boom dimensions are "marginal" for converting to mid-
Hunter 335 Head Sail Dimensions Brent Headberg at 9:48pm 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1505 We just purchased a 1990 335 and although the sails are in perfect condition...full batten main and
Pacific Sail Expo SailboatOwners.com at 9:24pm 02.26.02 Destinations 5/1664 SailboatOwners.com is proud to be an official sponsor of this year's Pacific Sail Expo, the biggest
PSS Dripless Packing Bob Todd at 8:47pm 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/939 I plan on installing a PSS dripless packing on my 272LE. Have any 272 owners done the same? How was
a/c anyone? Randy Jackson at 3:43pm 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 1/938 I'd like to have some cool air at our favorite cove on some of the hot Texas nights.What can you fol
Hand Rail Removal Gene Kauffman at 11:52am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1022 If you want to remove the handrails on the 22 don't pry up the teak plugs. I made that mistake and
Cleaning Aluminum Peter Milne at 11:06am 02.26.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1231 I had my sails cleaned last fall, but before I reinstall them I want to clean the mast and boom.Do
What kind of rope ??? Bobby Stone at 9:14am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/932 I need to replace some of the tired rope on my Oday 23. Can someone tell me what kind of rope to lo
Grenadines and Spring Break Kevin Whalen at 7:56am 02.26.02 Destinations 1/1466 We are headed to the Grenadines the first week of April. Any places we shouldn't miss? ... any thing
Careening a Hunter 31 Ian Cameron at 7:18am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1058 I was so impressed by the responses to my question about deck leaks that I've decided to tap your wi
Honda Carb Cleaning help needed bobby stone at 6:26am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/936 Well in my ongoing quest to get my honda 9.9hp outboard running, I've decided to take the carb apart
RUST ON STEEL JIM at 6:15am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/874 I HAVE BEEN A LISTNER TO THIS FOURM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER POSTED A QUESTION... THEY USUAL
Arch on 23.5 Carl at 5:56am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/830 as you requested rick
Sail size for Oday 34 Michael Sivret at 4:09am 02.26.02 Bigger Boats 1/1658 Does anyone have the exact sail size for both the main and Jib for an Oday 34?
Bow, Anchor Roller Bob Miller at 3:49am 02.26.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1258 I'm planning on adding a 4 inch wide anchor roller on the bow of my 37C. I noticed while shopping in
Meriman pedestal-wheel lock ? Ian McGain at 3:20am 02.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1000 I have a 1979 30' Hunter with a Meriman pedestal. Does anyone know where I may purchase or acquire a
Charity Sailing Event Butch Berchem at 3:19am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/795 You are cordially invited to participate in the Mid-Atlantic States largest freshwater charity saili

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Squealing shaft? NotCook at 7:31am 07.31.20 Could it be the cutlass bearing? A belt would still be moving unless the engine was turned off. Th
New Bedford, MA local knowledge? jviss at 7:28am 07.31.20 @jviss funny the admiral is suggesting we try Westport. Never been. How is the mooring situation th
EEE SAH EEE AHS tfox2069 at 7:05am 07.31.20 Good advice here - esp taking that outboard off. You might be OK just lowering is to protect it fro
Justin_NSA at 6:58am 07.31.20 Welcome! Gorgeous boat!
EEE SAH EEE AHS Leeward Rail at 6:54am 07.31.20 For serious storms i would think that I would haul it out and put it someplace safe. On land away f
EEE SAH EEE AHS jviss at 6:54am 07.31.20 Please, I'm no expert, but I might want to lower that motor, or maybe even take it off. Anti-chaf
Rigging a Capri 165 Joe at 6:53am 07.31.20
EEE SAH EEE AHS kappykaplan at 6:53am 07.31.20 Put out extra dock lines, including spring lines. If you can take the outboard off, you should do s
EEE SAH EEE AHS (1) TheSoggyDollar at 6:36am 07.31.20 Photo
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 6:29am 07.31.20 Tks, I think . . . Pick your model for Monday winds, but a beer is always welcome.:biggrin: Windy
Invest 92L kappykaplan at 6:14am 07.31.20 Tks, I think . . . :beer:
Invest 92L (1) JamesG161 at 6:09am 07.31.20 We are posting this as of 9am Eastern and our last analysis, since the news cycle will take over as
best headsets? dlochner at 5:15am 07.31.20 How do you pair cell phones over wifi? Call the other person on their phone. Yes, you will use mi
JRT at 5:08am 07.31.20 After seeing cheap sailboat owners drop boats with undersized trailers that failed I would pass and
Invest 92L Captain Larry-DH at 5:04am 07.31.20 East coast boaters should keep a weather eye out for Hurricane Isaias https://www.wunderground.com/h
best headsets? Captain Larry-DH at 4:59am 07.31.20 If you want you should be able to pair together on wifi to use when in poor/none cell range. How d
Will Gilmore at 4:59am 07.31.20 seaworthy.......Is it just me, or did Mr Alden design a bunch of FINE looking boats??? Nope, not j
New Bedford, MA local knowledge? Bob S at 4:58am 07.31.20 @jviss funny the admiral is suggesting we try Westport. Never been. How is the mooring situation the
Once again...a rigging question Jimongee at 4:23am 07.31.20 Thank you
TomY at 3:14am 07.31.20 You've probably seen the video but Gregg Marston and family sailed his Alden Mistral to all around v

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