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Source for Cushions and/or covers LawyerBob at 6:47am 11.04.13 Islander 3/8662 Greetings all. I'm a new Islander 28 owner. This is a "refurb" project boat, but she's not a mes
Looking for a C22 Mast sailman5188 at 6:26am 11.04.13 Catalina 22 3/809 Hi, anyone out there have or know where I can get a used mast for a C22 that I am restoring? It is a
Oil overfill on Yanmar 1gm Starrfish at 4:57am 11.04.13 Musings With Maine Sail 15/7191 Oops! I overfilled the oil in changing my oil filter. Did not realize until after running motor a bi
New rudder from Beneteau Bluewaters2812 at 4:29am 11.04.13 Ask All Sailors 19/8133 Hi folks, We have just ordered a new (complete) rudder from the Beneteau factory in France. Our Oce
Splicing / Whipping Apex at 3:43am 11.04.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1166 Last night, I started splicing shackles to the boats running rigging. First try looks good, but what
Now I've gone and done it... (3) SeaTR at 3:10am 11.04.13 Smaller Boats 26/3428 Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
Now I've gone and done it... (3) SeaTR at 3:09am 11.04.13 Trailer Sailors 30/10120 Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
Lock screw for Selden in-mast furling locking tube bobatkins at 12:05am 11.04.13 Big Boats 8/5318 I have a Selden in mast RC Mk-III furling system on my Hunter 41. About a year ago I was having a lo
Fuel Tank Cleaning wufibugs at 7:35pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1439 Anybody have any idea on what I might expect to pay to have someone come out and clean my fuel tank.
Barrier Coat Yes or No? lingerfeltja at 7:11pm 11.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1978 I am having the bottom blasted to remove many layers of old bottom paint. I will let the bottom dry
Cabin top clutch Clydo at 6:54pm 11.03.13 Catalina 310 15/5481 My main halyard clutch stopped working properly. Pushed handle flush with cabin top and won't stay
Looking for Catalina 22 bow pulpit mcclanhn at 6:48pm 11.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1536 I'm looking for a used bow pulpit? If anyone knows of one let me know.
Strengthening O'day 25/26 tiller John Stevens at 6:40pm 11.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1377 I've had 2 tiller separate at the back where it meets the rudder in just a few years of use. I had
Free O'Day Manual vtsailguy at 5:44pm 11.03.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 5/25481 After an unfortunate loss of of my O'Day 28, I have the original manual that's not much use to me. A
How to recover cushions using grommets and string, no sewing (5) timtim at 5:33pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1782 I once read a tread on covering cushions with fabric and using grommets and string to lace on unders
New colour of fiberglass hull Bradyawl at 5:09pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 22/9707 Need advice for a future purchase; Fiberglass boat, deck; Paint or new gel coat? Would like to ta
Yanmar 2GM transmission oil level. duncanew at 3:58pm 11.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2160 I tried to check my oil leval in my 1981 Hunter 30 2GM transmission today and couldn't figure out if
How to fix cabin finish peeling (2) AlainC at 1:34pm 11.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1041 Our Hunter 30, 1989 has the interior walls (seem like a Formica type finish on a backboard) starting
Cat 27 bow pulpit reeder at 1:14pm 11.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1904 I'm getting ready to reseat the bow pulpit on my 1984 Catalina 27, and remove the silicon smeared on
Looking for my first boat Bradyawl at 1:00pm 11.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/1745 Grew up sailing around the Chesapeake on an O'Day 21' day sailor. Have sailed every summer a few ti

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5 Days in Canada (1) jssailem at 6:59pm 06.25.23 I have heard from a local that there is anchorage in the inlet just NE of Ganges Harbor. You can get
Diesel on Hunter won't start Rich Stidger at 6:58pm 06.25.23 Good info, Rich. So you'd have to also jumper the fuel shutdown solenoid to get it to run with the
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Crusty Ol Salt at 6:26pm 06.25.23 NOT PC: I always thought sailboats should come with a midget contortionist with 10 inch fingers. I
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 6:01pm 06.25.23 I found a new Boudreaux joke, just for you, Rob. Boudreaux goes to the brand new chemical plant lo
5 Days in Canada Terry Cox at 5:58pm 06.25.23 Also, of the Ganges docking locations, the government dock is the least expensive. Of all the anchor
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 5:46pm 06.25.23 Get'n close, John. Hoping for a varoom when you splash...soon.
Ranger 11' (3) TamBamK at 5:15pm 06.25.23 I've taken the boat out a few more times since and practiced capsizing and recovery. A few notes: *
Racing Handicap Stu Jackson at 5:10pm 06.25.23 Yes, thanks that's what I have found. I am racing with my club and because of the rating they have
Racing Handicap Davidasailor26 at 4:18pm 06.25.23
Lazy Jack Separators (1) Hayden Watson at 3:44pm 06.25.23 When I raise my mainsail, I typically loosen the main sheet or the traveller lines so I can move th
Diesel on Hunter won't start kloudie1 at 3:39pm 06.25.23 Good info, Rich. So you'd have to also jumper the fuel shutdown solenoid to get it to run with the s
Racing Handicap poco505 at 3:08pm 06.25.23 Yes, thanks that's what I have found. I am racing with my club and because of the rating they have g
Hunter 310 listed on this site. Tally Ho at 2:31pm 06.25.23 Greg I just did a quick calc.. You have about $11/foot cost. Out here on the coast we are seeing $1
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience Tally Ho at 2:03pm 06.25.23 My old Raritan toilet, and 30-year old plastic holding tank work great. I have rebuilt the pump 1
Raw water system issues. jviss at 1:53pm 06.25.23 waye What's "waye?"
Tides Marine Sail Track lifetime Tally Ho at 1:52pm 06.25.23
Lazy Jack Separators Tally Ho at 1:43pm 06.25.23 When I raise my mainsail, I typically loosen the main sheet or the traveller lines so I can move the
5 Days in Canada Terry Cox at 1:11pm 06.25.23 Nice Hardware store and a well stocked grocery store. Plan on anchoring a ways out due to so many
Leroy Somer windlas repair WanderIVth at 1:09pm 06.25.23 I was able to pull the shaft just recently... I'd previously made it as far as that but couldn't
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 1:03pm 06.25.23 Also, I need to replace a breaker. I will post pictures from my phone in a couple of minutes. Pane

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