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H260 cabin floor wet under wood floor abk at 5:29am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 11/2216 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 12/10495 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 0/709 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 7/1017 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 18/2127 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 18/3746 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 17/1710 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 5/933 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 6/1606 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 1/1202 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 10/1533 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 10/1450 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 1/1519 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 14/1899 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 5/1783 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 5/1039 'D like to replace the keel rollers this summer. Wanting to stay with the current configuration, be
Should I drill more holes in the mast? (3) Ziggler at 12:58pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 7/5254 I'm upgrading spreader brackets for mast (not optional, the old system was deadly). As you can see i
mast light bulb Justin_NSA at 12:04pm 07.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/910 Couldn't find it in the Search. BWY database doesn't work. Does anyone know the bulb type for the ma
motor on stern pulpit BLACKBIRD at 11:50am 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 9/2311 OK ..I have a 9.9 four stroke Yamaha, outboard for our dingy, it weighs around 85 lbs im overly anal
Water Tank for 26S? Sock Puppet at 10:09am 07.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1813 Gents, my 26S didn't come with any water tank for the little hand pump at the sink. Which water tan

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Trailer Capacity Estimates? Project_Mayhem at 9:16am 08.14.23 I certainly wouldn't mind an extra few inches on either side for sight though! I often tow a 8' wi
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jibes138 at 9:04am 08.14.23 My primary bilge pump is located behind the engine bulk head on a shelf. Is that where your friend
Top Down Furler Meriachee at 9:03am 08.14.23 There are some construction pictures on the Wordpress blog. Feel free to read all about it here: ht
Trailer Capacity Estimates? SantaCruzin at 8:32am 08.14.23 That is a great call on the trailer width. I've been using the trailer I got for a few weeks now wit
Rechargeable Project_Mayhem at 8:18am 08.14.23 @jviss has a good suggestion for a dinghy pump. I have one of those and I use it to top off my din
Topside Teak Trim Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 08.14.23 A few suggestions for low maintenance... 1. Plastic lumber that looks like teak. Check Menards as th
Thoughts on chart tables? shemandr at 8:07am 08.14.23 ... I still am a believer in Paper Chartbooks as batteries are not required. I do have the Chartbo
Swim platform grab rails anyone? dlochner at 7:54am 08.14.23 Go simple. A couple of short pieces of line attached to the boat and hanging over the swim platform
Low fresh water pressure artboas at 7:52am 08.14.23 I have very los pressure both on dock water and from onboard pressure pump. I checked my filter b
Swim platform grab rails anyone? jviss at 7:49am 08.14.23 If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consi
Swim platform grab rails anyone? dmax at 7:47am 08.14.23 If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consid
Sailing post heart attack jviss at 7:43am 08.14.23 Speaking of heart attacks and boats... BpGS_E0xIvA
Oday 20 Restoration Project_Mayhem at 7:42am 08.14.23 Welcome and congrats on the two new additions to your family! Don't under estimate the amount of tim
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean xavpil at 7:41am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. T
Weather vane WI Rigger at 7:33am 08.14.23 Your comment on a missile waiting to be launched is something I had not considered. I will note that
Bedding Genoa Track Project_Mayhem at 7:30am 08.14.23 This isn't an ideal situation but here's what I would do Before removing the track, apply masking
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean PJL at 7:17am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. Th
Weather vane jssailem at 7:11am 08.14.23 the Windex is very small, minimal mass I have a boat rule. Never put something up on the mast that
Weather vane kloudie1 at 6:44am 08.14.23 I think it needs more verticle tail area .. The bearing will work but it won't be as sensitive as t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 6:42am 08.14.23 Enjoy! Great feedback! dj

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