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Bene 473 new sheeting snadd1s at 1:24pm 01.07.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1169 Im trying a new post.. Unfortunately i have to sail my bene 473 single/short handed most of the tim
Whole list of H23 winter projects I could use advice on DanFleig at 10:38am 01.07.15 Smaller Boats 24/2998
Nomenclature question... braol at 9:45am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 8/2380 ...so I'm working on my new wooden gaff 'boom' and reading through some old books about square-rigge
If you have to wear a tuxedo... (1) Kermit at 9:08am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2272 My First Mate gave me these for my birthday last year. I photograph debutante balls every Christmas
Dinghy Motor Mount Squidd at 8:53am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 10/3000 Looking for a motor mount for a West Marine Mini Dinghy Anybody have one or know where I might
Shore power questions FredV at 8:36am 01.07.15 The Cherubini Hunters 1/746 I'm considering getting a 2x30amp Y adapter for a 50amp dock outlet, a 30amp SmartPlug cord set (I i
Experience with First Aid & Medical Emergencies at Sea Kings Gambit at 8:27am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 43/4522 My wife ' I were coastal cruising over the holidays; I got a bad sore throat and needed lozenges. Ne
main furling line size? miguelgdelrey at 6:24am 01.07.15 Big Boats 5/1820 Hello I have a Hunter 49 and day before yesterday the main furling line broke. Since it looks ver
Acrylic Replacement forward hatch, C30 MK1 Lambchop27 at 6:12am 01.07.15 Catalina 30 3/1780 Has anyone had any experience with using an aftermarket replacement acrylic forward hatch? I've curr
running lights cat 25 susan ashley at 2:39am 01.07.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1061 just bought a catalina 25 ' need to replace the running lights, any suggestions? are there solar run
Perkins 4.108 Oil Filter CYQK at 2:18am 01.07.15 Ask All Sailors 6/9873 Mornin Anyone have good luck with an after market spin on oil filter If you have a brand and num
Arch mounted mainsheet lbd at 10:41pm 01.06.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/5147 Appreciate some discussion / posts already on subject of mounting main sheet on arch vs cabin top. H
Help on Maintenance Quinlan at 7:55pm 01.06.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1305 I recently purchased a 1969 macgregor venture 21 foot and it is beyond spectacular. but one problem
I need help on maintenance! Quinlan at 7:52pm 01.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1050 I recently purchased a 1969 macgregor venture 21 foot and it is beyond spectacular. but one problem
What size tiller for 1981 Hunter 25? KennyH at 4:37pm 01.06.15 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2378 I am replacing the tiller on my hunter 25 that was damaged in a storm last year. I see one that is 3
New Boat-building Blog by Dmitry Orlov ozarkray at 4:25pm 01.06.15 Sails Call Lounge 1/2037 Dmitry Orlov who is a live-aboard in Boston and winters is southern climes is starting a new blog fo
I now own a 9.2C rob and tami at 1:50pm 01.06.15 S2 5/1778 Today I sent the final payment for my 9.2C. Its a 1985 based in The middle River, North of Baltimor
Tank Monitoring Tantor at 1:23pm 01.06.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1682
Repolishing Hull DaveM at 11:51am 01.06.15 Musings With Maine Sail 17/5270 Maine I am in NC so UV not like FL but still intense for a couple of months. Two years ago I did
Anyone going to B.E.E.R. 2015? holdech at 11:40am 01.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1041 Website has been updated Www.beercruise.info We plan to go this year. Anyone else going (hey Marty)

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Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 8:34am 09.30.23 I looked for a spare rubber ferrule in my work truck, but I couldn't find one. It really just looks
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 8:26am 09.30.23 Ah yes, who could forget post #51 ? Good Lord man, can't remember where I left my keys half the ti
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Rltgold at 8:24am 09.30.23 Gene, I totally agree with you. I was hoping for a much better outcome talking with him. His bottom
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 8:08am 09.30.23 You tried. Yes, I went to bed immediately after posting that. Edit I read that as "tired" instea
Blocked fuel pickup kloudie1 at 7:31am 09.30.23 Had that happen on a delivery run. After blowing through the pickup, the engine would run about 15 m
North Sails 110 headsail kappykaplan at 7:29am 09.30.23 Captain Len, you should post this in Gear Ads - link below - then delete this post. :beer: https:/
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration dLj at 6:46am 09.30.23 The most hours I've put on my diesel in a season is 48. Last year was a low of 12. I'm lucky that
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration Ward H at 6:28am 09.30.23 The most hours I've put on my diesel in a season is 48. Last year was a low of 12. I'm lucky that I
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration dLj at 6:23am 09.30.23 As a lifelong backyard mechanic I could not sleep at night knowing I left half a quart of dirty oi
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 6:17am 09.30.23 I guess you didn't bother to read post # 51. Oops, you are right. I did read the post but I had f
Trouble keeping the rain out! HeelBoy at 5:56am 09.30.23 I'll definitely check that stuff out as the boat ages and the fittings shart leaking. This leak, ho
PVC inflatable repair glue RoyS at 5:47am 09.30.23 You can buy syringe assortments on Amazon and use one to inject your sealant under the existing rein
310 questions from a potential buyer JRT at 5:42am 09.30.23 I'd want to know if the transmission is original and if the damperplate has been replaced to be hone
Blocked fuel pickup RoyS at 5:42am 09.30.23 There still may be sludge on the tank bottom.
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ward H at 5:40am 09.30.23 I guess you didn't bother to read post # 51. You tried.
Trouble keeping the rain out! RoyS at 5:38am 09.30.23 Mostly I use Lifecaulk (polysulfide) sealant for deck fittings that I might want to remove in the fu
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration RoyS at 5:15am 09.30.23 Roy, in terms of ounce, how much more oil do you remove? I never measured it accurately. I will gu
Anchor Locker Clutch Cargo at 4:56am 09.30.23 By federal statute, any vessel built after 1972 would have a HIN located on the starboard side of th
My solution for winch override. Yours? Apex at 3:53am 09.30.23 Thanks for the advice. I am actively working on a way to have the flexibility of the swivelling cle
310 questions from a potential buyer jssailem at 10:53pm 09.29.23

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