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  • Friends of George Town, Bahamas

    Friends of George Town, Bahamas

    25 members Latest Activity: Feb 26, 2013 Join if you spend your winters in George Town or have visited or waited for weather there. Remember the morning cruisers' net, the Chat n' Chill,…

  • MassBaySailors Yahoo E-Group

    MassBaySailors Yahoo E-Group

    15 members Latest Activity: Jul 7, 2014 Mass Bay Sailing E-Group Open to ALL who want to share any topic RELATIVE to SAILING Sail Boats Gear Cruising Group Cruises Sail Travel Races…

  • In the Caribbean - 2009-10

    In the Caribbean - 2009-10

    36 members Latest Activity: Nov 29, 2013 Are you or will you be in the Caribbean this winter? Do you have advice on destinations or precautions? Want to meet up with fellow sailors that…

  • Potomac and Chesapeake Sailors

    Potomac and Chesapeake Sailors

    28 members Latest Activity: Mar 23, 2011 Come forward and be recognized! There are sailors in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Metro DC but they are so spread out. Let's get together here…

  • Catalina Owners: past, present, and future

    Catalina Owners: past, present, and future

    54 members Latest Activity: Nov 29, 2013 A place for those who love their Catalinas and want to share their wisdom or gather some.

  • Favorite Cruising Destination!

    Favorite Cruising Destination!

    24 members Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2011 What's your favorite cruising destination? Please include the following in your post: 1)Cruising Area-North/So Amer, So Pac, Eastern Med, etc.…

  • Zen and the art of sailboat maintenance

    Zen and the art of sailboat maintenance

    66 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2014 Take the best option on sailboat maintenance. Do it yourself, with the help of others.

  • Crew Members

    Crew Members

    87 members Latest Activity: Oct 14, 2014 This group is open to anybody who is currently working as crew, looking for crewing positions, or looking for crew members.

  • Sailing Singles

    Sailing Singles

    169 members Latest Activity: Nov 29, 2013 Virtual Raft Up for sailing singles to keep in touch & to share experiences, thoughts & ideas

  • Chefs at Sea

    Chefs at Sea

    107 members Latest Activity: Jun 9, 2014 While you may not be considered a chef in your kitchen, at sea in your galley you are. Join this group and share your stories and recipes from the…

  • Chesapeake Sailors

    Chesapeake Sailors

    56 members Latest Activity: Nov 30, 2013 Interested in sailing the Chesapeake Bay

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yesterday
John Walsh posted a discussion

Cal 36

Hello I found an old cal 36, but it needs a mast and boom. Any ideas , boat has been sitting a long ti me. Do you think it's worth the look. I found some masts that may fit from 700$ to 5k any advice for a novice big boat want a be. Thanks john
Thursday
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John Walsh is now a member of SeaKnots
Thursday
Welcome Them!
Bruce Bogdanoff replied to sam's discussion water in sump near shaft packing gland in the group Beneteau 40 & 43
"My hose clamps also needed tightening last year after I overheated the engine after an impeller failure. I assumed it was because the hose expanded or the clamp was not tightened properly when the boat was built. Final-Lee Ben. 40, hull 182"
Tuesday
sam added a discussion to the group Beneteau 40 & 43
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water in sump near shaft packing gland

I recently found water in the sump aft of the engine under the packing gland. Of course my first suspicion was the Volvo gland, but turns out that the water was coming from the entry to the water lift muffler. Tightening both hose clamps stopped the leak. I had never checked those clamps before as they were a bit out of the way, but I suggest that its worth the effort. I found that the aft wood partition on the engine compartment was easy to remove / replace and enhanced access. Took the…See More
Monday
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Marlene Anne Sassaman posted a blog post

Sailing on . . .

Metaphorically I am sailing on. My life has taken a turn down a new road.  To encompass all that is going on Sea Knots might be limiting. Then again, the transition to sassea.blogspot.com is like sailing upwind against a current. It is as confusing as learning to sail. You might remember those days. Learning the foibles of a foreign language. Multiple meaning words like tack and phrases like 'fall off' were a bit mind boggling.Perhaps there is a closer resemblance to transiting from Sea Knots…See More
Jan 23
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Terri left a comment for Steve Knight
"Hi, don't think i ever saw it? Don't use Messenger.. might have years ago? U know me and computers !! Happy New Year to you ! Terri"
Jan 19
Steve Knight left a comment for Terri
"Ahoy Terri, Hope all's well with you so far in this new year, 2015.  I might start checking SK's a little more regularly now that some of the 'usual suspects' are checking in again.  Sent you a hello on Yahoo Messenger…"
Jan 19
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