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It's Time to Replace the Lines Greengas at 5:54pm 03.14.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 39/6225 Hi It's been a while since I've posted but not much going on here in Colorado over the winter. Anyw
How to rig the centerboard on an O'day Javelin (5) bongocruiser at 5:14pm 03.14.16 Ask An Oday Owner 2/5117 https://goo.gl/photos/Yzy9JpJXUx3CrcsUA I bought a Javelin yesterday. It's a 1973 but is like bra
Dinghys redhead78 at 4:51pm 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 28/3422 Hi all ,gettin closer, even here in jersey its warmin up.....I am needin a dinghy and looking at wal
Installing adjustable genoa cars on a 2007 B40 friesen at 2:40pm 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/876 I have a 2007 B40. I want to convert to adjustable genoa cars, perhaps with a 4 to 1 ratio for the
How worried should I be !?? (2) Cmp1110 at 2:40pm 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1283 we are in negotiations on a Catalina 350 two issues so far - I believe the damper plate is bad unive
Edson shift lever - on the side or the back? (2) druid at 2:25pm 03.14.16 Engines and Propulsion 12/3469 There are two versions of Edson engine controls: the 870ST-45 and the 816ST-45. The former is the on
Launching 26' issues/concerns Windtherapy at 2:06pm 03.14.16 Day Sailers 41/7218 Will launch my new to me 26' this May and it always worries me that the launch might not have enough
6 gallon gas tank in cockpit lazarette Windtherapy at 1:52pm 03.14.16 Day Sailers 17/3930 Has anybody added a 6 gallon gas tank in the cockpit lazarette and of so, was it recent? I see gas
Swing keel problems TTC at 12:46pm 03.14.16 Catalina 22 7/3661 I have a Catalina 22 with a swing keel. I purchased her a year ago and was able to lift and raise t
Fuel Gauge lens mechmike at 11:09am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2203 Hey Members ! I've got an annoying problem with my fuel gauge. I can hardly read it!! the sun has do
Raritan PH SuperFlush Manual Toilet P101?+ marchem at 11:05am 03.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3492 Defender is selling a Raritan PH SuperFlush Manual Toilet with Slow Close Lid (http://www.defender.c
1995 Hunter Legend 35.5 "Air in Fuel Lines" Serendipitysailing at 10:24am 03.14.16 Big Boats 2/1923 I recently bought a 1995 Hunter Legend 35.5 and on two occasions have experienced air in the fuel li
Couch roof removal snadd1s at 10:21am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/545 Hello Guys and Girls. I have a Bene 473 and i need to change the life-raft cradle. Its located just
Macerator and 1" Hose uncledom at 9:53am 03.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1335 I need to change the aft head toilet hose to the holding tank. It is a macerating head and starts o
TP-10 Protective Sleeve Bad Obsession at 9:10am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 15/1199 I have a Simrad Tiller Pilot TP-10. I have been thinking about how water may effect it, especially
Propane won't stay on... jbrudzinski at 8:58am 03.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1463 I'm having a heck of a time with my propane stove on my H306. The propane lights but then stops afte
Practical Sailor magazine seeks Hunter owner input/photos Practical Sailor at 8:46am 03.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2019 Hi Hunter owners Practical Sailor magazine is working to update its archived reviews of the Hunter 2
New Simrad Chartplotters joker460 at 8:07am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 3/668 Has anyone been following the new GO Series XSE Chartplotter/Sonar units. They look interesting and
Looking to buy a Catalina 27 or 30 Mike Madeira Beach at 7:52am 03.14.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 28/5638 Would really appreciate any advice from current or past owners of either the 27 or 30. What to look
Kenyon shroud tang suppliers? kito at 6:47am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 4/654 Other than Rig-Rite? I need 4 lower shroud tangs. I got a nice quote for a set of swaged shrouds fro

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2010 Honda 9.9 with new impeller doesn't "pee". Diablito at 3:23pm 09.25.23 Thanks to all of you. This is a used 2010 engine, bought with the understanding that some TLC would
Clamshell Vent Covers Mechone at 3:10pm 09.25.23 I hit it with the buffer, went to marine store and purchased a stainless one , looks better and shou
Just a bit too much heel and helm (1) FDL S2 at 2:55pm 09.25.23 On the 24, we would "vang-sheet" in puffy conditions. We set the vang on hard (whatever was good fo
Mast up winter storage sailme88 at 2:47pm 09.25.23 No matter how well you wrap the shrouds ( if wire) you will have water run down them. Rod rigs are s
Mast up winter storage dlochner at 2:13pm 09.25.23 EIGHT?!?! pad cradle?! Couldn't think of a more secure means. In Muskegon, there are many on 4pad
Just a bit too much heel and helm JRacer at 2:10pm 09.25.23 PS, I would prefer 10 and not more than 15 degrees of heel vs 20. That's what we would shoot for on
Any C275 Owners moving up from a Capri 22? drewlamparello at 1:43pm 09.25.23 Enjoy, the fin will be nice...
The Sewing Machine Thread jviss at 1:29pm 09.25.23 test the head of a jib. A Palm and needles couldn't get through that mess: 3 broken needles and a
Just a bit too much heel and helm Don Guillette at 1:10pm 09.25.23 Thanks Don, and I do have the Sail Trim Chart. Was my free QUICK REFERENCE included? With all the
Just a bit too much heel and helm Apex at 1:05pm 09.25.23 great info and feedback in here folks. play the traveler, ayup.....vang sheeting I have not tried,
Mast up winter storage Apex at 12:54pm 09.25.23 EIGHT?!?! pad cradle?! Couldn't think of a more secure means. In Muskegon, there are many on 4pad
The Sewing Machine Thread Apex at 12:51pm 09.25.23 test the head of a jib. A Palm and needles couldn't get through that mess: 3 broken needles and a
Catalina 27 Universal M-18 random not starting issue Stu Jackson at 12:32pm 09.25.23 1) Do NOT hold the glow plug button in when you hit the start. No need to have them both on at the
Gelcoat flaking off - how to fix Any Sea at 12:26pm 09.25.23 @Any Sea I've done a small repair to my rudder - it had a crack and wet, rotted wood. But that has
Catalina 34 MK II Compression Block Repair or Replace? Stu Jackson at 12:22pm 09.25.23 For experienced owners out there, Then you really should go to the Catalina 34 Forum and while wel
Simrad WP30 vs WP32- what's the difference? mikemoyer at 12:22pm 09.25.23 Thanks. This looks interesting. I was worried the WP32 wouldn't work as a stand-alone. I don't think
The Sewing Machine Thread jviss at 12:16pm 09.25.23 Well, I should say that it helps to know how to sew! Getting an appropriate machine for sailboat wo
School's back in session cruise! Hello Below at 12:09pm 09.25.23 except for a novice, perhaps. I think that statement says it all Terry. Our best friends just hap
Mast up winter storage tfox2069 at 12:07pm 09.25.23 Masts up here on the Chesapeake bay for most folks. But here's an interesting article on the subjec
School's back in session cruise! Terry Cox at 11:56am 09.25.23 dragged them out of position You're welcome, Len. Odd! DNR installs these mooring using long helic

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