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5 Things Sailors Over 50 Should Never Ignore

Last post by Be Free « Sat Apr 18, 2026 8:27 am
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by dlandersson » Fri Apr 17, 2026 4:29 am

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I Mapped Every Sailboat Sinking in 2026 - The Pattern Is TERRIFYING

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by dlandersson » Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:57 pm

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30 Seconds. That's What a Lithium Fire Gives You.

Last post by Strange « Mon Apr 13, 2026 7:21 am
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by dlandersson » Fri Apr 10, 2026 11:09 am

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How long do sails last?

Last post by lelandmorris « Fri Apr 10, 2026 11:25 am
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by dlandersson » Sat Apr 04, 2026 5:45 am

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To Boomkicker or not

Last post by Be Free « Mon Mar 16, 2026 9:16 am
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by leefrankpierce » Tue Jul 02, 2024 11:09 am
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Solo sailing ban in the US?

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by dlandersson » Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:29 am
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Nice comment re standing rigging

Last post by Be Free « Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:32 am
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by dlandersson » Tue Mar 03, 2026 7:42 am

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Good for X dingy?

Last post by dlandersson « Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:30 am
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by dlandersson » Thu Feb 26, 2026 6:39 pm

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Radar - andyone have/use it?

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by dlandersson » Fri Feb 27, 2026 6:41 am

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Manoeuvring Tutorial: Anderson Turn

Last post by OverEasy « Sat Feb 21, 2026 5:47 pm
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by dlandersson » Sun Feb 15, 2026 1:45 pm

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The myth of aging fiberglass

Last post by Ixneigh « Sat Feb 21, 2026 5:41 am
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by dlandersson » Tue Feb 17, 2026 7:50 am

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Old men mods

Last post by OverEasy « Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:03 am
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by dlandersson » Fri Jan 09, 2026 7:16 am

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Keel types

Last post by dlandersson « Mon Jan 19, 2026 3:45 am
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by dlandersson » Sat Jan 17, 2026 5:52 am

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The Reason Your Headsail Isn’t Performing - Genoa Tracks

Last post by Highlander « Mon Jan 12, 2026 6:20 pm
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by dlandersson » Sat Jan 03, 2026 7:13 am

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Fore/Aft weight balance vs. sailing performance.

Last post by Russ « Fri Jan 09, 2026 7:02 am
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by leefrankpierce » Wed Dec 24, 2025 12:04 pm
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Halfway decent Macgregor sailboat video

Last post by Russ « Fri Jan 02, 2026 6:39 am
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by dlandersson » Thu Jan 01, 2026 6:04 pm

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10 DIY fixes under $20 that add to your boats value

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by dlandersson » Mon Dec 22, 2025 8:28 am

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10 "Banned" DIY Repairs That Will VOID Your Boat Insurance

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by dlandersson » Thu Dec 18, 2025 5:57 pm

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Upgrades that hurt your boats value

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by dlandersson » Thu Dec 18, 2025 5:24 am

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New 20 horsepower outboard

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by Gotro » Thu Oct 30, 2025 3:09 pm

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Do I need an anti-ventilation plate on my 26M's Suzuki DF60A

Last post by 45Plus+ « Sun Sep 07, 2025 5:04 pm
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by 45Plus+ » Sun Aug 31, 2025 4:35 pm
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What would happen if I fell overboard? (Single handing)

Last post by OverEasy « Wed Sep 03, 2025 11:53 am
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by Stickinthemud57 » Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:06 am
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Proper way to clean boat bottom

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by dlandersson » Sat Aug 16, 2025 8:40 am

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Mission Bay Aquatic Center Keel Boat 1

Last post by Be Free « Fri Jul 25, 2025 11:43 am
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by tuxonpup » Tue Jul 22, 2025 8:25 pm

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New study tackles dynamics of common—and difficult—sailing maneuver

Last post by OverEasy « Sun Jul 20, 2025 5:36 pm
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by OverEasy » Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:06 am

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Speak Fluent NMEA 2000??? (I don’t :-/)

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by OverEasy » Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:19 pm

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Jib Sheets - Swivel Cam Cleats

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by TrailerTrash » Fri Apr 04, 2025 7:48 pm

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Great article on Extending Battery Life

Last post by dlandersson « Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:21 am
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by OverEasy » Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:58 pm

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LOOS guage has ruined my calm

Last post by Be Free « Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:01 am
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by krum » Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:29 pm

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Best engine brand for salt water

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by Ixneigh » Wed Jul 09, 2025 4:06 pm

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Overpowered 26M question?

Last post by NiceAft « Sun Jun 08, 2025 4:23 pm
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by mikelinmon » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:10 pm
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Great Lakes water level

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by dlandersson » Tue May 28, 2019 6:32 pm

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Twisting out with the traveler

Last post by NiceAft « Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:35 pm
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by delevi » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:17 pm
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Accidental Gybe Prevention/Control - Boom Brake

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by TrailerTrash » Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:55 pm
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Mast rake, boom position/level/headroom ?

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by leefrankpierce » Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:35 am

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Rust in gas tank

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by opie » Tue Mar 25, 2025 10:28 am

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Rudders again

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by Ixneigh » Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:21 pm

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What Size Slug for 26M

Last post by PSNA « Sat Nov 09, 2024 9:30 am
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by apsaunders » Fri May 23, 2014 7:33 am

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SailTimer Wind Instrument & Apps

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by TrailerTrash » Wed Oct 30, 2024 1:21 pm

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New main sail purchase

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by Sheppie62 » Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:51 pm
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New Sails Adventure

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by leefrankpierce » Sat Jun 15, 2024 4:48 pm
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New Question 2... How much shroud tension for 26s?

Last post by Chumpy36 « Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:49 pm
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by Chumpy36 » Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:54 am

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Nice article on types of sail cloth

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by dlandersson » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:13 am

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26 S raising mainsail.

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by howarda1212 » Sun Sep 01, 2024 5:01 pm

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Shroud tension Loos Tension Gauge 300# tight

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by JeffJuneau » Mon Jul 22, 2024 11:08 pm

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Shroud Tension how to tell mast is even each side.

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by leefrankpierce » Tue Jul 23, 2024 12:13 pm

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Need identification of two screws

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by opie » Wed Jul 03, 2024 9:35 am

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Depowering procedure/schedule

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by trswem » Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:04 pm

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Is this turnbuckle adequate?

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by Stickinthemud57 » Thu May 23, 2024 6:52 am

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Sail numbers for racing?

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by Motley crew » Sun May 19, 2024 1:40 am

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