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Morgan 24 (1973?) HIN location? jcasto at 7:58pm 08.04.15 Morgan 1/2075 I am helping a friend who has a Morgan 24 find a new home for it. But, I cannot find a HIN anywhere
Water in the boat! gregrosine at 7:13pm 08.04.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/921 We sail a Beneteau 352 in Lake Michigan. Pounding waves and 17-20 knot winds, we discovered a good a
Reverse gear when sailing Akapeterc at 6:44pm 08.04.15 Big Boats 4/1218 I was just reading some notes from the past owner of my yacht and they say put the gear shift in rev
Recommendations on Hunter 34 through 375 sandiegosailor99 at 5:55pm 08.04.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1200 I'm looking at one of the newer Hunter models. Looking at the 340, as well as the 37.5 and newer (
First sailboat need some advice Armyaviation at 3:10pm 08.04.15 Ask All Sailors 9/1397 Brand-new to the form and sailing I just purchased an American fiberglass 21 foot sailboat. I'm tryi
I like the cut of your jib (2) Macboy at 3:08pm 08.04.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1820 KZB7xEonjsc Okay - so it's not a jib...it's a Spinnaker. And as near as I can determine it's a sy
EZ steer feedback sailmaster39 at 3:02pm 08.04.15 Smaller Boats 6/1570 Looking for feedback / advice ,good and bad for the EZ Steer hook up between rudder and outboard mot
Daysailer: Mostly Dry? Texsinbad at 2:37pm 08.04.15 Trailer Sailors 12/4699 I previously held 100 ton Captain's license and sailed on many boats from the Sunfish up to CT56, wh
Hunter 380 1999 fabrik at 2:11pm 08.04.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/970 Have to change the wire that stop the motor from the cockpit the last part is all rust where can i
Dingy Davits Wander02 at 1:51pm 08.04.15 Big Boats 20/4366 I am in need of some dingy davits for my Hunter44DS but not sure which ones since there seems to be
Can I use Rust-Oleum Gloss Paint on non-skid? NautiMonkey at 1:11pm 08.04.15 Ask All Sailors 23/7721 I have a 40 year old sailboat and recently painted the cockpit sole with Rust-Oleum Marine Topside P
Jabsco Electric Head Curse DennisL at 12:58pm 08.04.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 19/6097 I bought my 1992 Hunter 42 in March of this year and one of the surveyor's recommendations was to re
Neutral safety switch? Rodd at 12:57pm 08.04.15 Musings With Maine Sail 11/4245 Turn ignition key and absolutely silent. Should I replace neutral safety switch or starter solenoid,
Depth Gauge help? (2) KrustyKrab at 12:05pm 08.04.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1411 This is my 20 year old depth gauge on which the LCD screen has stopped working (pic #1). It still be
Ospray mast stepping bansheemermaid at 10:43am 08.04.15 Day Sailers 8/3375 Can someone give me advice on mast-stepping my Ospray? The manual mentions a "mastjack," but I don
stepping mast bansheemermaid at 10:34am 08.04.15 Day Sailers 2/1426 I just purchased an O'Day Ospray. I found the original manual online, and it mentions using the mas
Edson Steering Failure tgrass462 at 10:06am 08.04.15 Smaller Boats 14/2551 Back from two weeks sailing in the North Channel - great sailing location! In returning to Little
Thirty year old carpet in H34 H3newdog at 8:22am 08.04.15 Big Boats 26/2822 Does anyone have a suggestion on how to make the stained carpet more presentable? In short is there
5411 universal burnswelds at 8:16am 08.04.15 Catalina 30 5/1339 I have a 1980 tall rig with a 5411. My boat didn't come with a tach, is the 5411 mechanically govern
Replacing halyards IH82BL8 at 8:01am 08.04.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1126 Does anyone have any experience with these folks? http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-x-110-CAJUN-XLE-Ha

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Its funny Friday! kappykaplan at 3:55pm 11.06.23 a rabbet hole. Really? We neber go down wabbit holes here! :stir:
Its funny Friday! stickinthemud57 at 3:51pm 11.06.23 I feel I have directed us down a rabbet hole.
Ericson 32-2 vs Newport 30 dLj at 3:44pm 11.06.23 My son had an E-32 and it was a sweet sailing boat. For sailing ability it is also much better tha
What's the cabin roof made of? ShawnL at 3:35pm 11.06.23 I did the injection method on my 1972. It worked ok. Not great, but ok / good. I was sure that th
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 3:34pm 11.06.23 Well, the corollary to that would be that even when it is spelled incorectly it is still spelled in
Beneteau 321 on the hard kappykaplan at 2:58pm 11.06.23 The chains go across the beam of the boat. :plus:
Beneteau 321 on the hard dlochner at 2:45pm 11.06.23 The chains go across the beam of the boat. Take a look at the Brownell site, they explain it well.
does h260 have steam light? Rick Webb at 2:45pm 11.06.23 The "resistor" on the back of the switch I believe is a diode so that you can control both bulbs wit
FAREWELL Skippers jssailem at 2:27pm 11.06.23 Bon voyage! May the waves and breeze be gentle on your way.
Beneteau 321 on the hard AlexisSTEPHB321 at 2:07pm 11.06.23 So would you place the chains just across the width or beam of the vessel ? since most of the hull i
Odd Yanmar issue dlochner at 2:05pm 11.06.23 When it turns over, is it with the same vigor that it has when in the water? Last spring when it was
26 vs 260 weight? rgranger at 2:04pm 11.06.23 @h2o_snow Those are some GREAT pictures. Thanks for sharing.:beer:
Beneteau 321 on the hard AlexisSTEPHB321 at 2:03pm 11.06.23 Thanks for the update
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 2:00pm 11.06.23 Well, the corollary to that would be that even when it is spelled incorectly it is still spelled in
Odd Yanmar issue George Braun at 1:55pm 11.06.23 Fuel is 3/4 full, and valve is still open. Mechanic last year just leaned on the starter until had f
Beneteau 321 on the hard dlochner at 1:43pm 11.06.23 Looks fine, except for the lack of chains between the jack stands. Without the chains the jack stand
Odd Yanmar issue Davidasailor26 at 1:42pm 11.06.23
FAREWELL Skippers dlochner at 1:38pm 11.06.23 :beer:
Odd Yanmar issue dlochner at 1:37pm 11.06.23 Did someone turn the fuel line valve to off?
Odd Yanmar issue Don S/V ILLusion at 1:11pm 11.06.23 Guess #1: Fuel level in tank change?

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