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jssailem reacted to marcham's post in the thread Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey → Greece on a Downeaster 38 with
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I recall the Panama canal requires a minimum boat speed of 5 knots... so your vessel would not be granted a permit to cross. -
jssailem reacted to marcham's post in the thread Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey → Greece on a Downeaster 38 with
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That's noonsite, not the Panama canal procedures /rules..... I just found it, they do require a minimum of 5 kts... -
jssailem replied to the thread How to attach multiple blocks at one point?.Your Maxi is the 7.70 m (25.26ft) boat? Blocks can provide a mechanical advantage or serve to turn the line with minimal friction. Is...
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AArt12050 replied to the thread Topping lift.We use our topping lift as a safety line with the main halyard when using our bosuns chair. Having both run back to the cockpit makes...
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AaronD replied to the thread Water in certain storage compartments but not others.Good suggestion. Others have recommended drawing a horizontal line with chalk on the inside of the hull (anywhere you can access and... -
AaronD reacted to ShawnL's post in the thread Water in certain storage compartments but not others with Helpful.
I have a '72. Mine did not have foam in it either -- I believe I read somewhere that it was an option from the factory, but I could be...
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The carbs on small engines (under 10hp), and particularly on the 4-cycle engines have very small jets and passageways that are prone to... -
kappykaplan reacted to dLj's post in the thread Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey → Greece on a Downeaster 38 with Helpful.
Read this carefully. The 5 knot minimum is not mandatory, but can be cause for denial. dj... -
I know one of the criticisms here is that people come for advice and then run away without feedback. Well, thanks to some good advice... -
Sailor Sue reacted to Captain Larry-DH's post in the thread How to attach multiple blocks at one point? with Like.
It would be helpful to see some photos that aren’t so close in, for those of us who aren‘t familiar with your boat to get a better... -
Sailor Sue reacted to Captain Larry-DH's post in the thread How to attach multiple blocks at one point? with Like.
It would be helpful to see some photos that aren’t so close in, for those of us who aren‘t familiar with your boat to get a better...
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Captain Larry-DH replied to the thread How to attach multiple blocks at one point?.It would be helpful to see some photos that aren’t so close in, for those of us who aren‘t familiar with your boat to get a better... -
kappykaplan replied to the thread Invest 91L.Whoo hoo! :beer:
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When we talk about “lithium batteries,” it’s really important to remember that the term is so broad it almost loses meaning. Within the...
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Leeward Rail replied to the thread More on the Catalina Acquisition.“This is not just a new boat. It’s the beginning of something bigger,” said Patrick Turner, President of Catalina Yachts. “The Catalina...