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Tip: Sugru abarrow at 12:35pm 02.03.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1589 I thought I'd pass information on a product I found recently. It's called "Sugru". It's moldable rub
PNW Cruisers Terry Cox at 12:30pm 02.03.15 Pacific North West Cruisers 96/7473 Lots of views, but almost no replies. Looking for some minimal participation and/or contribution. An
Florida anchoring survey Terry in Naples at 11:40am 02.03.15 Ask All Sailors 3/985 I just received this excerpt from the Naples City Managers office on the results of the anchoring su
Bilge Pump Basics Warren Milberg at 10:37am 02.03.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1480 This is worth a read.... Bilge Pump Basics - Seaworthy Magazine - BoatUS (http://www.boatus.co
3GM30F Fuel Leak at Injector Pump (1) PGIJon at 10:01am 02.03.15 Engines and Propulsion 4/2182 I recently noticed a fuel leak and traced it down with the use of colored tissue papers to the High
sailboat access marina? Dragon Fly at 9:50am 02.03.15 Bigger Boats 2/1016 Moving to Citrus County Florida, near Crystal River, inverness, hernando; SEEKING A FULL SERVIC
Inexpensive scupper cover for C22 (1) Jacktar at 9:48am 02.03.15 Catalina 22 5/1099 I read many options in the forum for covers for the cockpit scuppers in the old design C22. My 1983
Removing diesel air heater on B36CC donvanv at 9:44am 02.03.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/730 Has anyone removed, repaired or replaced the diesel cabin heater on a B36CC? My heater is not workin
Hunter 40.5 Volvo Penta Tachometer davidpackwood at 9:01am 02.03.15 Big Boats 6/1881 My Volvo Penta Tachometer has decided to stop working! I called Volvo Penta and they gave me the pa
Looking for a hand crank for a Yanmar Wildcat1 at 7:23am 02.03.15 The Cherubini Hunters 28/7867 Hello all, I am currently looking for hand starting mechanism for a 3QM30 Yanmar. I have a working e
Replacing Glow Plugs SPLETS at 6:40am 02.03.15 Ask All Sailors 2/923 My Universal 25XP starts and runs fine, but the engine is 24 years old, Do you replace the glow plug
Forward hatch detach (2) Stan Linado at 6:19am 02.03.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/661 In the process of opening the Bomar forward hatch on my '89 Cat 25 the white plexiglass detached fro
A question for Hunter 36 owners jimlarsen at 9:06pm 02.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 9/1991 Do you ever wish you bought the 33 instead? We currently own a 240 and we are looking at a 2004 Hun
C30 Leaks into Cabin Jongleur at 7:48pm 02.02.15 Catalina 30 4/2101 I have tried to find all the little leaks in my boat, but a couple of them plum evade me. One
new engine swank at 6:54pm 02.02.15 Engines and Propulsion 1/1029 I am replacing a universal m4-30 with a Yanmar 2GM20F. On my 1980 30ft. Catalina tall mast. Does any
New owner (6) tango_51 at 6:47pm 02.02.15 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1274 WOoo hoo We're now the new owners of 1982 hunter 33 Cherubini hull 577...
1974 cal 2 27 all paperwork. Owners manuals, engine manuals Dsailin1 at 6:07pm 02.02.15 Cal 21/4682 I just purchased a 1974 Cal 2 27. I am gutting the interior and refitting the boat. It seems the
Experience with these outhaul cars? Dan_Y at 5:18pm 02.02.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1102 I'm contemplating an upgrade to an outhaul car in place of the brass slider I currently use on my '9
where to buy stove parts Ken Cross at 5:05pm 02.02.15 Ask All Sailors 3/931 I've been looking online for a new oven rack for our Origo 6000 stove. I've tried local sources an
Spinnaker racing, symmetrical or asymetrical? markwbird at 1:16pm 02.02.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1914 I have an '84 Hunter 34 and I sail SF Bay. The boat is not currently rigged for a spinnaker and I a

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Evergreen LloydB at 11:40am 12.12.22 "Seems it would be a lot easier to do with a boat than a car." Makes sense I don't recall reading ab
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort dlochner at 11:39am 12.12.22 There's an old adage about making a silk purse from a sow's ear. It can't be done. In a way, that is
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard Rebellious at 11:35am 12.12.22 Looking on Google Maps, there don't appear to be any destinations or even any sheltered anchorages.
Wacky Wednesday comes early.... capta at 11:34am 12.12.22 Fortunately, I've never had that problem. All three of my wives and I were a team when sailing. We h
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort LloydB at 11:13am 12.12.22 I have a Mac 22 and used ones are fairly easy to find most everywhere and it appears to me that you
Evergreen jssailem at 11:09am 12.12.22 Does anyone think this type of failure may hasten the use of GOVERNMENT APPROVED automated ship hand
Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes? jssailem at 11:05am 12.12.22 This thread got me to thinking about how we identify the characteristics of line as we attempt to re
Warped Rudder (2) sbrogden at 10:50am 12.12.22 New rudder has been shaped and initial post planing sanding complete.
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort (3) LuckyDuck at 10:49am 12.12.22 Unless you love a challenge and really want to spend the time and money for a remodel project, I wou
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort capta at 10:48am 12.12.22 It's a 69 MacGregor 17, not a Lamborghini. If he wants to make improvements to his boat, the least
Leach Telltales on the Jib shemandr at 10:42am 12.12.22 I've rarely, if ever, see leech tell tails on a jib. I suppose they would be helpful - the more inf
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard (1) Don S/V ILLusion at 10:41am 12.12.22 Can you share why that is so?
Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes? Scott T-Bird at 10:23am 12.12.22 @Scott T-Bird any report on how you liked the Viper halyards? I'm just about to replace my main h
Evergreen LloydB at 10:00am 12.12.22 Waypoints and time are a critical factor and making that trip safely. Once the pilot has taken the r
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard Scott T-Bird at 9:45am 12.12.22 Can you share why that is so? Looking on Google Maps, there don't appear to be any destinations or
Wacky Wednesday comes early.... WayneH at 9:36am 12.12.22 When I first started teaching Connie to sail, my FIRST internal rule was NO YELLING! One of our ear
373 Shallow Draft Depth JDW at 9:31am 12.12.22 Thanks, So this is the standard Keel then, I just expected there to a more pronounced Bulb along the
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard WayneH at 9:23am 12.12.22 My daughter is getting remarried and decided to have a destination wedding. The Admiral and I get to
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard jssailem at 9:19am 12.12.22 The Caribbean is not really an option for sailing in Costa Rica. Can you share why that is so?
373 Shallow Draft Depth BigEasy at 9:05am 12.12.22 I have recently purchased a 2004 373 in the photo she did not appear to have a bulb or much of a b

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