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Service manual for Lewmar ST30 winch rlewczuk at 9:09am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 2/2320 Currently have a Wavegrip self-tailing winch, model ST30 two speed. These particular winches, I und
Trailer jack condition (PICS) (2) Picflight at 8:48am 07.12.14 Trailer Sailors 8/1916 I have a 16 year old trailer with a tongue jack that is welded on. Close inspection shows that perha
Shortening one rudder pintle on H23 isaksp00 at 7:55am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 7/1252 The pintles on my H23 are the exact same length, so installing the rudder means you have to line up
Mounting Teak Handholds Question (1) Ward H at 7:51am 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1631 How deep can I set the machine screw head on a single loop teak handhold? Put another way, can I d
H260 cabin floor wet under wood floor abk at 5:29am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 11/1990 The boat is a H 26 not a H260. When I step on the wood floor in front of the galley it is wet and
Beneteau 36 cc tomfoolery at 10:41pm 07.11.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/8630 We are looking for our fifth sailboat, our previous four were Catalinas however we are looking at a
C-22 "Catalina's to Catalina" Cruise CaptDon01 at 9:32pm 07.11.14 Catalina 22 0/652 Check out the latest C-22 "Mainbrace". Click on to download the latest issue. We'll need to start ge
Outboard question. gary at 8:12pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 7/904 So I just spent a small fortune getting my outboard repaired. The salt water had corroded the water
Brand new sailor - Hunter 170 raleighhunter170 at 8:03pm 07.11.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/1886 I know I'm a bit late in the game, but I have wanted to own/sail my own boat for 15 years, and am fi
fuel prices new england gettinthere at 5:27pm 07.11.14 Destinations 18/2595 We usually try to top up diesel at Point Judith. Any other relatively decent places to buy? Newport
H26 CB Bracket Bracket Saga-The Verdict (1) BrianW at 4:32pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 17/1569 I've had an on-going saga with my H26 centerboard bracket removal. The 3/4" CB bracket bolt would no
82 Hunter 22 mast pin diameter tinkturtle at 4:23pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 5/822 Bought a 82 Hunter 22 a few months back. All the kid activities are done so I started tinkering with
Capri 18 Bilge Pump smallboatrestoration at 3:47pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 6/1397 Anyone have recommendations on a bilge pump for the Capri 18. And does the hose in the bilge by th
SBO burgee (1) Phil Herring at 3:46pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1158 We haven't talked about these in a while (except in the other thread by RAD from last night) so I fi
Greetings from Eastern Washington (1) There and back again at 3:46pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 10/1183 This is my first post on the site, no questions this time, but I will have plenty in the future! I h
Soft Floor 1998 170 billbarrett at 2:51pm 07.11.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1241 I am new at sailing. My first boat is a 1998 hunter 170. I have been told that the bottom is soft. I
*free 1980 Hunter 28'for Parts angryskipper at 2:49pm 07.11.14 Parts Search 1/1456 FREE * 1980 HUNTER 28'Remove for Parts** My Plans when I bought her was to raise the top
To Bond or NOT to Bond Anonymous 121765 at 2:07pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1595 I know I will get alot of flack on this subject however, I can only relate to what I have learned '
New mast light for a C-27? smosh at 1:46pm 07.11.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1545 While the mast is down, i figured i'd put a new light on...i have no idea if the current one works,
Replacing the rollers while the boat is safely moored (2) keary N at 1:31pm 07.11.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/913 'D like to replace the keel rollers this summer. Wanting to stay with the current configuration, be

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Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:12pm 10.27.22 Thanks @jdrutten . Exactly what I was looking for. Shows more detail than the official shop manual
Merit 22 owners (1) Digger1 at 2:46pm 10.27.22 Hey! They do exist....Merit 22 Owners!!! I'm in the process of bedding the boat down for the winter
Refilling CNG Tank smokey73 at 2:06pm 10.27.22 Sounds great Terry. I have three filled tanks. One on the boat and two in standby at home. None a
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 1:23pm 10.27.22 I've owned my O'Day 25 for four years now. I have similar cracks around my chainplate. There's a go
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? Richard19068 at 1:18pm 10.27.22 More nautical! :beer: Maybe that's the french spelling :)
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? kappykaplan at 1:07pm 10.27.22 And I think they look "nautier" too. Whatever that means. More nautical! :beer:
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 1:05pm 10.27.22 Positive vibes. :plus::plus::plus:
I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? Cederholm at 1:04pm 10.27.22 I'd be searching for the cause of the oily water too. Hopefully from a sloppy PO and not an oil leak
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase Project_Mayhem at 12:57pm 10.27.22 I've owned my O'Day 25 for four years now. I have similar cracks around my chainplate. There's a goo
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long jdrutten at 12:51pm 10.27.22 Can anyone point to literature which indicates whether Yanmar compression unloaders control inlet o
430 1995 Roller Furling jssailem at 12:28pm 10.27.22 It looks similar to the Harken MKIV but not going to guess. Owner needs to verify. If a Harkin you
Outboard for Sirius 21? jssailem at 12:24pm 10.27.22 On my 15ft Montgomery (750 displacement) I used a 2HP Mariner Long shaft 2 cycle. Drove the boat in
430 1995 Roller Furling JamesG161 at 12:22pm 10.27.22 My 1998 H430 used Profurl. Jim... PS: That may be Harken
430 1995 Roller Furling jssailem at 12:14pm 10.27.22 What furler are you using? Are you talking about the turnbuckle? The threaded stud and toggle to at
Refilling CNG Tank jssailem at 12:05pm 10.27.22 You Go Terry. :biggrin:
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? jssailem at 12:04pm 10.27.22 Was that an option on Catalina 25s? Not definitive, but I strongly doubt it was a Manufacturers op
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 12:03pm 10.27.22 So, tomorrow I plan to pick up my two re-certified CNG tanks from Fire King in Seattle, then drive t
Ideas for running rigging. Adding winches on a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 Slavik at 11:42am 10.27.22 16's would be way overkill. I have 7's on my V25, and i hardly ever need to crank them with the ha
Ideas for running rigging. Adding winches on a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 Slavik at 11:42am 10.27.22 Lead halyards and sheets through turning blocks, deck organizers then through clutches then to self
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long Ralph Johnstone at 11:39am 10.27.22 The other suggestion was to remove the valve cover and push a quarter in between the tops of the va

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