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Help! I have to move. Sixgun77 at 7:36pm 08.22.13 Smaller Boats 6/1494 I have to move out of state next weekend, and I need to get rid of my boat. Can't seem to give it aw
What is this? (2) Oblivionboyj at 7:31pm 08.22.13 Ask All Sailors 30/4586 I was driving north up Indian River dr in Jensen Beach, Florida and this is sitting there (aground)
Steering wheel Cincy020 at 7:13pm 08.22.13 Parts Search 2/2206 I am looking for a 20"-24" steering wheel,1" strait shaft. I just purchased a boat without one. Than
Low RPM with O'Day 26 Inboard Engine haebby at 7:00pm 08.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1060 Hi - How much RPM should I expect getting under full throttle underway (i.e. in gear) on an O'Day 26
How important is lidt up outboad bracket? AWalker at 6:28pm 08.22.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1817 I have been working in my outboard bracket (was worn out, didn't like the weight), and instead of re
stern rail? adamskeith at 6:17pm 08.22.13 Smaller Boats 11/5639 I recently bought a Hunter 23 , Absolutely love the boat but The one thing it seems to be missing is
Movin' On Up! agprice22 at 5:16pm 08.22.13 Catalina 22 6/1062 Well, we just concluded terms on an O'Day 26, so my sweet little C22, Falcon, is gonna be on the ma
Tartan 41with staysail? vtsailguy at 5:14pm 08.22.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1599 I have a tartan 41 with a big pad eye on the deck between head stay and mast. Could this possibly be
37' inverter-charger Achasd at 4:57pm 08.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/984 We have 2012- 37' purchased in late 2011. When connected to shore power the batteries don't charge
mud dauberss love my boat ljcraigie at 4:53pm 08.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1268 For some reason mud daubers like to build their mud castles on my sails. Every day its two or three
View from galley on Catalina 32 Dianawalters at 4:48pm 08.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1938 Does the Catalina 32 have a outside view of the water, horizon etc from the galley? I am 5 feet and
flexible plug sealer bletso at 3:06pm 08.22.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1077 I have a 1979 Globe 38, which is going under major refit. I have had to remove some of the deck pla
Sprit Meriachee at 2:36pm 08.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/900 Has anybody installed the Selden sprit? Cheers Gary
Edison pedestal curious1 at 1:21pm 08.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/996 Does anyone know the Edison model number on a 1994 Hunter Vision 32
Centerboard jams JOESFAULTTOO at 12:47pm 08.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1887 I have a 1982 O-Day 17ft daysailer and my centerboard is extremely difficult to lower, but even hard
chain plate fix ptroman at 11:47am 08.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1537 the chainplate leaks at the deck and the bolt below is starting to rust, can this be fixed without t
Mac25 Spinnaker dimensions? StinkBug at 11:06am 08.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/5398 I've been wanting to get a spinnaker for my little boat for all those light wind days when going dow
Why oh why....... Maine Sail at 10:17am 08.22.13 Ask All Sailors 17/4141 Why oh why do these things happen???? :confused: I just spent a couple of hours this morning workin
c&c 25 redline javelyn at 9:42am 08.22.13 C&C 2/8651 Hy.I am a c'c 25 redline swing keel owner in quebec canada .I have been desperatly looking for a set
Used doors mjmercer19248 at 8:15am 08.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/933 I need to find some used doors (savaged) for the interior cabin area. one for the V berth and the ot

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Possible SmartPlug problem thinwater at 8:18am 05.25.23 Thanks for following up. I'm curious, what made you think it was the boat side connector that's at
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Wm. Gill at 8:12am 05.25.23 You are required by law to have Nav Lights that meet COLREGS. The only way to be sure of this is t
Seacock Mystery Scott T-Bird at 8:05am 05.25.23 They valves are seized and badly corroded. And you're suggesting leaving the valves wide open with
Seacock Mystery dlochner at 8:05am 05.25.23 There is a lot wrong with the installation of those seacocks. The correct and safest solution is to
Weeping keel JamesG161 at 8:05am 05.25.23 It is Lead, see his pictures of hammer marks. Jim...
Stuffing box- dumb question? Ralph Johnstone at 7:54am 05.25.23 I think its better than coming back after asking a question and then telling everyone they are wron
Circuit panel wiring question. Scott T-Bird at 7:50am 05.25.23 Hope that answers you first questions. As for "bow light", that threw me too, but I found some ref
Seacock Mystery Ralph Johnstone at 7:46am 05.25.23 I'm also considering that it is probably best to not even touch them with hoses. They valves are
Water temperature sensor MikeHoncho at 7:42am 05.25.23 I have tried the cheaper option with sending units on a RV and it didn't go well. I recommend going
Stuffing box- dumb question? Hollyberry at 7:41am 05.25.23 I don't know....I think its better than coming back after asking a question and then telling everyo
Stuffing box- dumb question? MikeHoncho at 7:40am 05.25.23 Kinda drives me nuts when someone posts a question, gets tons of solid advice but never comes back
Engine Alinement MikeHoncho at 7:36am 05.25.23 Thank you everyone. The new mounts are exactly like the original mounts. They should have been a
Weird Electrical Experience walt at 7:31am 05.25.23 Possibly.. Having a reverser polarity detect to power up makes more sense with equipment that can ha
I was so close ... Project_Mayhem at 7:14am 05.25.23 I've done the same thing with cabling more times than I can count. If it makes you feel any better I
Weird Electrical Experience Project_Mayhem at 7:06am 05.25.23 Most non-grounded devices, especially passive or traditional transformer/rectifier power supplies, a
Weeping keel (1) dmax at 6:45am 05.25.23 I have a 35 with a lead fin keel, can't tell if yours is lead or cast iron. Mine has 3 pockets fille
Yanmar 3GM30F not starting after fuel filter change Scott T-Bird at 6:41am 05.25.23 I had a mechanic on board when I launched yesterday since I had to bleed the air after an initial st
I was so close ... (1) Timm R Oday25 at 6:30am 05.25.23
Hunter 26 almost sunk in wind JBP-PA at 6:14am 05.25.23 There are four basic ways to reduce "hunting" (pun intended). 1. Reduce windage forward and increase
Seacock Mystery Scott T-Bird at 5:57am 05.25.23 The fact that the p.o. sealed the holes from the outside and didn't remove the valves is pretty soli

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