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oday 20 ward12 at 2:38am 04.22.16 Ask All Sailors 0/264 Oday 20 survey Is anyone available to survey an oday 20 in the Philadelphia Pa area ?
Tuning the Rig IAMCCF at 7:58pm 04.21.16 Bigger Boats 13/1862 So I am scheduled to have the mast stepped and the boat launched in a few weeks. I have hired a rigg
Painting total boat polarbrer at 7:57pm 04.21.16 Catalina 22 11/2469 I want to repaint my '76 Catalina 22. Deck, cabin, sides, bottom , cockpit. Have catalog from Jamest
Stern tube too small... druid at 7:15pm 04.21.16 Engines and Propulsion 13/1670 Oh, the Joys of working on an OLD boat... I measured the stern tube on my Ontario 32 with calipers
79 Hunter 30 exhaust exit location Robert1224 at 7:10pm 04.21.16 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1123 Ahoy, I am re-powering my 79 Hunter 30 and plan on leaving the exhaust outlet in its current positi
boom cap end RayG at 4:42pm 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 5/714 I have a Cape Dory 25' with a broken upright on the boom cap end tack holder. Not having much luck f
Princess Louisa Inlet Terry Cox at 12:39pm 04.21.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 17/2687 At the moment AMEE flotilla has Princess Louisa Inlet at the bottom of Jervis Inlet on the cruising
1981 33' Hunter Jib Roller Furler removal Sea Painter at 12:18pm 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1143 I currently have a 165% Jib on my boat and need to remove it to put on a 185%. My 165 is in need of
Need to identify a sail logo (1) FranM at 12:12pm 04.21.16 Trailer Sailors 6/1395 122230 It's been quite a while since I've been here. Sold my Pepper and was out of boats for almost
Newmar DC UPS: StartGuard marchem at 11:38am 04.21.16 Musings With Maine Sail 2/1038 Any thoughts on the Newmar DC UPS: StartGuard to eliminate the voltage drop to my instruments that I
aft rake on my venture 224s mast? sjstewart at 10:39am 04.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1251 hi there I was wondering how much rake should there be on the mast of my venture 224 ive been doing
Design Specs for Galley shelves and/or cupboards Alexander38 at 10:31am 04.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1726 Hey everyone, does anyone out there happen to have design specs for shelves and/or cupboards for the
Need Raymarine RS125 or RS120 receiver/antenna for C-80 pateco at 9:55am 04.21.16 Parts Search 3/906 Looking for a working Raymarine RS125 or RS120 receiver/antenna to use with the used C80 Multifuncti
Javelin Question Zeggae at 9:36am 04.21.16 Ask An Oday Owner 4/742 Hi all! Bought a '73 Javelin last year and didn't have time to work on it yet. I removed the mast s
isolation transformer running too hot? Collin at 9:29am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1155 I have an isolation transformer on my 2008 Hunter 31, and it seems to be running quite hot. Everyth
Need Port Light Info rgranger at 7:29am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/371 Hey All On my new-2-me 1995 Hunter 26, I am missing the screen for the port side opening port light
dead battery(ies)? richk at 6:59am 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 11/996 Went to the boat last night and saw the house battery bank indicated a little over 8v. Turned on c
Did you know ... (2) ToddL214 at 6:44am 04.21.16 Catalina 310 10/2563 ...it's recommended your thru-hull valves be lubricated each year? I didn't but I understand why no
Replacement portals for 1988 Hunter 26.5 LiveAboard60 at 6:42am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1665 Please excuse if this has been posted before, but I am thinking about replacing the salon portholes
Kiwi Prop Feathering Propellor Scott NIelsen at 6:08am 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 10/2296 Does anyone have experience with the Kiwi Prop Feathering Propeller? I am looking to change from th

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Mooring setup cost.... American_Mainsail at 7:04am 04.03.24 I have a friend that just put in a very large, #10,000 granite block in my area (Portsmouth, NH) in
Mooring setup cost.... Boomer2it at 6:50am 04.03.24 reach out to DorMor for a quote and delivery $$ https://www.dor-mor.com
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain jssailem at 6:42am 04.03.24 Sounds like a practical plan to implement. Makes use of your current gear. Saves money for the many
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks Scott T-Bird at 6:07am 04.03.24 I bought my parts from these guys and they were very helpful & professional. https://niemiecmarin
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 6:03am 04.03.24 I'd bet there are people on this forum that would look at a boat for you.
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 6:02am 04.03.24 You mean how to avoid a trip to look at a boat only to find out it's a dud? For the class of boats
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading JamesG161 at 5:57am 04.03.24 Raytheon Is now Raymarine and they will help you troubleshoot. Jim...
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Daze at 5:51am 04.03.24 I have an original Dacron sail that will be replaced but I am trying to hold off until I get closer
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain danb2k at 5:46am 04.03.24 Hi All, Following up on your good questions and comments: I believe the above setup is original, al
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading Afraal at 5:34am 04.03.24 Thanks @JamesG161 @east coaster @JoeWhite @Calif. Ted . I will go through the additional testing y
Outhaul Setup Oceanis 311 (1) marcham at 5:00am 04.03.24 It says "outhaul made off on boom", meaning cleated in the boom. Only your reef 1 and 2 would be rou
Starting Engine on pallet dlochner at 4:58am 04.03.24 Lots of good suggestions. One missing was the return line for the fuel system. Don't forget it.
Stuffing box question. Terry Cox at 4:38am 04.03.24 Our stuffing box normally drips every six to ten seconds while rotating and none at rest. The box sh
Stuffing box question. kappykaplan at 4:38am 04.03.24 Needs some work, to be sure. A little elbow grease and she'll polish up nicely! :beer:
Stuffing box question. American_Mainsail at 4:36am 04.03.24 Only one thing to consider ............................. what is the temperature of the gland nu
Stuffing box question. (5) RevenantDan at 4:35am 04.03.24 Pictures? Needs some work, to be sure. There was a squatter on it, but at least he wasnt a crackhe
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading east coaster at 4:32am 04.03.24 Same instrument lay out as yours. I also had the same issue, did all the tests as advised by raymari
Stuffing box question. kappykaplan at 4:27am 04.03.24 Now I have another project, lol. Was able to buy a 1976 Freeport Islander for $500. It floats and d
Rode for Desolation Sound Terry Cox at 4:27am 04.03.24 Danforth won't due and CQR tends to be unreliable in these parts. Hmm. Our boat came with a 40# Da
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 4:19am 04.03.24 As others have stated, drip rate is measured while spinning and is ideally zero at rest. 1 per sec

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