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Yanmar 3gm30f to Edson pedestal controls reversed Eric B at 8:08am 04.26.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/955 I have a '78 Hunter 37c with a Edson pedestal stering and a Yanmar 3gm30f motor. The direction contr
reactivating water tanks Bonzai at 7:21am 04.26.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/7746 Was wondering what you guys would use to freshen on board water tanks that haven't been used for aro
How to remove skylights & windows (1) artboas at 6:24am 04.26.13 Big Boats 6/2129 When your skylight leaks, panic ensues. How to fix it? Under no conditions should you slap on some s
Dinghy davit users.....the outboard? AXEL at 5:06am 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 20/7413 I'm installing a set of St Croix davits on my C30 this season. It will be supporting my Achilles 9.5
Tachometer Needle (1) SteveB at 4:41am 04.26.13 Big Boats 3/843 Lost the needle on my tach (see photo) for Yanmar 3GMF on my Hunter 34. Anyone replaced just a needl
need advice on C-15 repair Camuteye at 2:16am 04.26.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/723 I just bought a 1975 C-15. Everything appears to be there and in workable condition except the deck
Cat 27, Vanity is thy name (1) Joe at 1:49am 04.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1887 Last year's MSD and plumbing projects still left the compartment feeling like an outhouse instead of
SEQUITUR - The Book Sequitur at 12:24am 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2200 I have just approved the proof copy of my new book: "SEQUITUR - to Cape Horn in Comfort and Style".
outboard choke assembly seabrooksailor at 11:42pm 04.25.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2709 I have a 1982 4 horse 2 stroke evinrude that runs like a dream, I got it from a guy who had it on hi
Hunter 37 19880 (1) jerrylawson at 9:32pm 04.25.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1112 I have developed a leak at the stern , the leak appears to be from one of the holes , just forward
Installed the pop top struts and... Piotr at 9:22pm 04.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 29/3682 I'm a bit underwhelmed. I used Caguy's article about it and the struts went in really easy. It took
towing and launching a 27 4runnerdel at 8:57pm 04.25.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/1132 looking for info on launching a catalina 27. how hard is it to get on and off the trailer?
Dry Cleaning Curtains captcoho at 6:25pm 04.25.13 Catalina 30 2/1045 It's been a while since I had the curtains cleaned. So last issue this spring is to have them Dry Cl
Morgan/Catalina 381 chainplates (1) roderunner at 6:17pm 04.25.13 Big Boats 1/1837 I looked at a 1993 Morgan/Catalina 381 today that I thought might be my next boat. When I did by pre
Topping lift for 26M pewwind at 5:56pm 04.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/6325 I purchased a 26M and would like to set a topping lift from the top of mast to the end of the boom.
Is The 352 Prop Rt Or Lt?? What Prop To Get?? knot smart at 5:55pm 04.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1219 hey guys, im almost ready to drop her in the water.. sent the prop out to get reconditioned and th
Explain Bilge - 22 ChattOday at 5:25pm 04.25.13 Day Sailers 2/872 Explain how it hooks up inside. I have a 1977 oday 22. It has the bailing hole in the cockpit that e
attn: R.I. Sailors capejt at 5:20pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1250 Hi all, I currently own a '79 Hunter 33 in CT. Thanks to our state legislature, DIY work in marinas
Lifevest? slowdog at 5:08pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2496 What is your thoughts on a inflatable life vest for a no swimmer was thanking about getting them one
Damn that CNG seadoggie at 4:55pm 04.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/955 "New" owner here. Does the male end of the CNG regulator that goes into the tank require a rubber ga

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IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING - AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH (HUGE QUESTION) (1) twodzusfittings at 2:24pm 07.09.22 look what arrived today
Sailing with a depth finder dLj at 2:19pm 07.09.22 Correct you are about my home marina, channel and where I am day sailing. The channel is heavily tr
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim patagoniadave at 2:17pm 07.09.22 So what the heck, I've been watching this thread and finally decided to throw in my two cents. I'm
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? Maine Sail at 2:12pm 07.09.22
Sailing with a depth finder Crusty Ol Salt at 2:04pm 07.09.22 Where the OP is sailing with the boat that he has, an electronic depth sounder is really only a nic
Sailing with a depth finder Crusty Ol Salt at 1:59pm 07.09.22 It depends, but not recommended in Florida. Nor would I when operating in or out of Lynnhaven Inl
Sailing with a depth finder Crusty Ol Salt at 1:57pm 07.09.22 As mentioned above, the best use of a depth finder beyond avoiding accidental groundings and establ
Sailing with a depth finder shemandr at 1:52pm 07.09.22 I carried a lead line for years. Its best use was for sounding the Mystic Seaport anchorage. But w
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others Crusty Ol Salt at 1:49pm 07.09.22 I see a screw behind the new spinnaker line. That suggests to me that you can remove the screws and
View From the Top o' the Mast - H41DS jssailem at 1:39pm 07.09.22 I heard from a Bridge operator, that they like to exercise the bridge. Preferably not at rush hour,
Re-bedding the Deadlights - H41DS (5) Nachismo at 1:37pm 07.09.22
Re-bedding the Deadlights - H41DS dkinzer at 1:36pm 07.09.22 Thanks. Did you use the Very High Bonding tape to hold it in place?
Sailing from Potts Harbor to Ports Harbor (approx. 160 nm) on the 1975 30 ' Albin Ballad PaulK at 1:35pm 07.09.22 Would hesitate to go overnight in a new-to-me boat with just two aboard (both getting tired & sleepy
Re-bedding the Deadlights - H41DS Nachismo at 1:30pm 07.09.22 I used about 1.5 tubes per window. Don't forget to put a couple small spacers under it when you sti
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim dLj at 1:24pm 07.09.22 So what the heck, I've been watching this thread and finally decided to throw in my two cents. I'm p
mac 25 keel lifting cable bolt size ? rgranger at 1:21pm 07.09.22 ... so the diver... What a PITA! Let us know how it works out.:(
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim patagoniadave at 1:21pm 07.09.22 I frequently sail single handed to a nearby destination just as you are doing. Once I set the sails
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim thinwater at 1:10pm 07.09.22 Windward or AW no more than 60 degrees off the bow. Autopilot on "wind." Off the wind or AW aft of
Sailing with a depth finder dLj at 1:01pm 07.09.22 Where the OP is sailing with the boat that he has, an electronic depth sounder is really only a nice
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim Will Gilmore at 12:40pm 07.09.22 Raised on racing, the key has always been to get the boat to the destination in the shortest time.

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