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Open For Suggestions From Experienced Sailors

Hi everyone So we are sitting in Paducah and we are considering leaving here in a couple of days in our 42 ft Grand Banks and take the Tom Bigsby...

 
 

Anodes Crusty - Still Working?

I have just replaced engine and oil cooler anodes. They all look similar, with a crusty substance that I assume is a hydrated zinc oxide or similar...

 
 

Sitex By Comnav Autopilot

Interested in input from any with experience with Sitex autopilots by Comnav. I'm considering a Sitex SP-38 which according to the vendor is made by.....

 
 

Seaworthy Trawler Under 40 Ft?

Switching from sail to power, hoping to squeeze a seaworthy, fast trawler into my 36' slip. Current sailboat is just under 39', so that's max,...

 
 

Naiad Stabilizer Repair, Please Advice

Hi guys, my 1988 Island Gypsy 51 has Naiad 252 stabilizers and there is rusty water seeping in when they are in use. As soon as the Naiads are...

 
 

GB 36 Wisdom Inquiry

Good evening. I'm a 70-year-old sailor (past 50 years were Nonesuch 30, Catalina 30 in SF bay, Pearson 33 in Chesapeake Bay) making the switch to a...

 
 

Not Another USCG Documentation Thread!

I just got the -- real -- USCG documentation renewal notice from Falling Waters, WV. It's always so fun to see that in the mailbox, such a nice...

 
 

Rosario Resort (PNW / WA / Orcas Island) Reportedly To Cease Most Operations

Sharing this for informational purposes for PNW cruisers. I have no information other than this. Makes me wonder if it might turn back into a...

 
 

Chesapeake Bay Members Heading South Late Season

Any members stay on the Bay late into the season before heading south? Even as late as November? We now live in Colorado and hope to base a boat...

 
 

Espar D8 Smokes On Startup

I've got an older Espar D8 that smokes on startup. It's not vapor, it appears to be unburned fuel by the smell. I have almost zero experience...

 
 

GB HIN Question

Is it fair to assume this is a 1996? I ask because I have never seen a HIN with a letter as second to last character in a HIN number. The HIN number....

 
 

Interior Doors

I was wondering what people do for interior doors on boats. I currently have a need for 8 interior doors. I was thinking about building them out of...

 
 

Yanmar 370hp

I am thinking of purchasing a Mainship 430 (2002) with Yanmar 370HP. I have always had good luck with Yanmar but only small ones on a sailboat. ...

 
 

Mainship 390 Shower Replacement

Hi all, I have been looking for a Mainship 390 for cruising the PNW for some time now but have found them to be like hen's teeth here in Seattle...

 
 

Seacock Grease

Which/what kind, what brand name, grease do you guys use for lubricating your bronze seacocks? Thank you

 
 

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