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HELP: Marking Chain	31 Dec 2005 21:00 GMT	15
Would appreciate some suggestions on how to mark anchor chain.... Thanks! cvj
Whisker pole length	31 Dec 2005 16:15 GMT	4
Is there a rule of thumb for picking the proper whisker pole length? It's for a 150% Genoa in this case. Signature Roger Long
Bridge Clearances on the Rhine River	31 Dec 2005 14:44 GMT	4
Does anyone know a definitive source to obtain bridge clearances on the Rhine River? TIA Tom
Albin Ballad sailboat ..	30 Dec 2005 09:35 GMT	5
Anyone know about this boat? For cruising? How about seaworthyness?
Getting nmea connections into my laptop	30 Dec 2005 04:50 GMT	15
We have a Garmin GPSMap 210 - interfaced with a Robertson autopilot. I want to add electronic charting and need to get the nmea signal into my laptop. I've identified the nmea in and nmea out wires, but what do I need to
Buoyancy + other links	30 Dec 2005 00:55 GMT	3
http://www.buoyancyfoam.com/ http://www.marinefoam.com/ http://www.tten.com/survey.htm http://www.seahopper.co.uk/stowaway_18.htm
Free Maptech BSB Electronic Navigation Charts	29 Dec 2005 16:55 GMT	1
First of all this is not a commercial post, but an informational one. And I am not associated with the following ebay offer : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Free-Maptech-BSB-Electronic-Navigation-Charts_W0Q QitemZ4600272022QQcategoryZ38631QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Listed in category: eBay ...
Unpredictable & Unavoidable Dangers at Sea	29 Dec 2005 04:07 GMT	41
How would you rate the followings in terms of the number of incidents involving loss of lives along the major cruising routes each year ? Unpredictable storms (during long crossings)
Custom built Boat aluminum trailers	28 Dec 2005 18:22 GMT	18
Hi everyone,I build Aluminum boat trailers in the U.S. If anyone is interested you can see them at my site http://www.freewebs.com/extrailer/index.htm
Ruder Stuffing Box	28 Dec 2005 00:02 GMT	2
Have developed a leak on the rudder shaft of my Aphrodite 42 ketch. I tightened the large bronze stuffing box nut but the leak increased. Is the seal a rubber seal or a length of Teflon impregnated fibre. As normal the top of the stuffing box is below the water level so am
If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is no hope.	27 Dec 2005 23:18 GMT	5
American Invasion: http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/invasion.html
In 2006, giant freak waves will sink ships !!!	27 Dec 2005 20:15 GMT	2
Thousands of people will die, believe me, because I'm a prophet ! Beware of freak waves !
Plugging through hulls	27 Dec 2005 16:48 GMT	17
Can anyone point me to some good on-line info on plugging old through hull holes in a fiberglass hull? Any other advice appreciated. The yard wants 6% of what I paid for the boat just to plug one and put a new backing block in another. I
11' dinghy for yacht or sailboat - brand new - ask $899	27 Dec 2005 12:29 GMT	1
This is brand new 11' inflatable boat with high pressure air floor. I will ship by FedEx for $60. Let me know if anyone intrested. http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable_boat_sd330.asp for pictures.
About Sail Care	26 Dec 2005 23:49 GMT	11
I just received six sails back from Sail Care, a sail reconditioning outfit in Ford City, PA. I do not normally endorse vendors, but these people did such a fine job restoring and rebuilding my sails, and at a very affordable price, that I felt I should mention them. If you have ...