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Boom vang Outeast at 3:37pm 11.08.14 Pearson 2/1238 I have a Pearson 34-2 which doesn't have a boom vang. I see it was an option when purchased new. The
Considering buying a HR Mistral 33 Muirgen74 at 3:32pm 11.08.14 Hallberg-Rassy 0/4832 Hi, I am considering buying a 1971 mistral 33 and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on
Shaft seal really dripping (1) bawlmer at 3:22pm 11.08.14 Engines and Propulsion 30/5354 Bilge pump running more than usual. I discovered my shaft seal is dripping a lot. It is dripping onc
Hunter 310 and EV-100 autopilot KaptainKirk at 1:47pm 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/886 Recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 310, and had a Raymarine EV-100 wheel autopilot installed. The ste
Westerbeke 10 Two fuel filter change 31seahorse at 12:16pm 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/4548 Hello SBO Members, Following an engine shut down at an inconvenient time (are there any convenient
Lost rubber plug for mast connector sagehill at 11:24am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1018 What have you used to replace the rubber plug that covers the female mast light connector at the bas
Electrical Mystery jayjenkins07 at 10:29am 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1512 I need help... As a naval Architect, electrical issues are a mystery to me. I am a new Hunter 37C ow
Winterizing, good or bad. Ed Schenck at 10:11am 11.08.14 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1214 Winterized yesterday for the 13th time in my 16th season. I missed three because the boat was south
Fresh water pump sailaway78 at 9:39am 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1137 Not the engine pump. Fresh water system in boat. Have a Sureflo water pump on the fresh water sys
Time to Replace Exhaust Hoses? (4) wufibugs at 9:02am 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1752 Here are some pictures of the exhaust hoses showing some cracking. Since I have the fuel tank out,
Convert table to bed oceanis 461 1998 sailingbluewaters at 8:46am 11.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1036 I am unable to convert table to bed. It does move apart to add leaf but cannot figure out how to c
Getting a bit better at Shrinkwrap (5) Panta Rei at 8:43am 11.08.14 Bigger Boats 9/2946 Still far from perfect, my shrink wrapping is getting better. I'm getting better at the wrinkle free
Wiring Isabelle at 8:28am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1369 What type of wiring is on a MacGregor 26D. Is it series or parallel? Thanks.
Door problem frenzy13 at 8:05am 11.08.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1513 I have been looking at Catalina 320s. In one boat none of the doors close properly. The head door c
Mainsail trim advice. (1) Daddio at 7:56am 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2762 We have a Hunter 29.5 with a new north sail loose foot main. All summer we struggled with a diagonal
What is up front? Doc_holiday at 7:43am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1217 In the bow (v-berth) there is a space above that has a smoked plexiglass. I saw that came down last
Cabin leaks Mara 2 at 7:26am 11.08.14 Mid-Size Boats 12/1629 I am considering purchasing a 1994 Catalina 270 le . The only problem is there are 2- 3 cabin leaks
Winterizing and Haul-Out: Prop shft coulping on M-25XP down_shift at 7:08am 11.08.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/808 Getting prepared to winterize my C36 MK1 tomorrow by reading the owner's manuals, threads, and Maine
Three blade prop Tony_Tammy_B at 6:54am 11.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/805 Can anyone tell me what 3 blade fixed prop should be used on the 423?
How to seal? (1) 2discover at 2:06am 11.08.14 Big Boats 8/977 Hi all I replaced the single lever controller, the shifter and the throttle cable on my 1999 H410.

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Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Justin_NSA at 11:57am 11.24.22 I would lower the mast. From what I can see, barely, is you need a new windex. May as well convert a
The joys of boat ownership Brian D at 11:25am 11.24.22 Yeah, San Pedro is just a wee bit too far north. LOL I checked Dana Point Guest Slips. I see I can
Washington Sellers Beware Head Sail at 10:17am 11.24.22 You say you filled out the online sellers report with the buyers information. Then you say you lost
Washington Sellers Beware mikeracca at 10:10am 11.24.22
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 9:54am 11.24.22 I decided it was best to wait until spring time to replace the head. I store the boat at one of the
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 9:37am 11.24.22 I just pumped some pink antifreeze through the system I forgot to add that, since my toilet is the
New Galley Faucet Water Connections SeaCure at 9:36am 11.24.22 Great plan. A new faucet is great. Check the nut which holds a brass elbow drain to the stainless si
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 9:36am 11.24.22 What did you do to winterize your toilet? --Peggie I just pumped some pink antifreeze through the
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke JoeWhite at 9:34am 11.24.22 Why not try to go up the mast halfway and use a 10' pvc pipe with a hook at the end and try to grab
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD SeaCure at 9:23am 11.24.22 A Brazilian years ago one of my product lines was Thedford sanitation. Their Porta potties were grea
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke dlochner at 9:17am 11.24.22 @Leeward Rail is correct about the lever arm of an adult up the mast. The mast is about 30 feet abov
What's wrong with my thinking? jon hansen at 9:13am 11.24.22 all these tidbits of info are nice. wana learn how to drive your vessel to weather? buy frank beth
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust priopel at 9:04am 11.24.22 To prime the cooling system, I inserted a flushing "T" along the hose from the thermostat to the exh
The joys of boat ownership Alan Gomes at 9:02am 11.24.22 Consider bringing it up to San Pedro. I'm at Holiday Harbor and I'm seeing quite a few vacant slips
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Leeward Rail at 8:59am 11.24.22 The problem with climbing the mast on some trailerable boats, is that the keel/ballast isn't heavy e
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:58am 11.24.22 What did you do to winterize your toilet? --Peggie
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke (2) RKMCCORKLE at 8:56am 11.24.22 If the messenger line is hanging just above the shrouds,is it possible to use a climbing harness or
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 8:54am 11.24.22 My heart exchanger is a closed loop freshwater/antifreeze mix cooled by seawater in the heat exchang
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 8:53am 11.24.22 If the messenger line is hanging just above the shrouds,is it possible to use a climbing harness or
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Leeward Rail at 8:49am 11.24.22 As @dlochner says.. Drop the mast. Can easily do it in the water and it allows inspecting the rest

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