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Removing Foam Blocks from Javelin gmurray1113 at 6:34pm 07.07.13 Day Sailers 4/3198 Hello, new to the site and sailing (since sunfish as a boy scout anyways). We bought a 1973 Javelin
Proper way to tow the sailboat? iSailor at 6:28pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 8/4258 Last weekend the engine died and had to sail back towards the dock and ended up anchoring under sail
genoa sheets weedstomper at 6:11pm 07.07.13 Smaller Boats 2/859 genoa sheets: IGNORE, JUST FOUND THREAD ON THIS. THANKS Need to replace genoa/jib sheets on a Hunt
Ever heard of this? sailaway78 at 6:06pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2710 Just heard a guy talking about an new method for sand blasting. I have used baking soda in the past
what kind of hose jtmccue at 5:19pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1083 The fuel tank breather vent hose on my H28.5 is pretty tired and the outer skin is cracked and peali
Bottom Paint Amount O'day 26 (1) John Stevens at 5:16pm 07.07.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/4008 Will a gallon do the bottom of my O'day 26? TIA, John
Need photo of wire tie in anchor clevis DAVA390 at 4:45pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 16/5283 I`m assembling my new anchor, chain, rope etc. need a photo showing correct knot/pattern/method to t
Single line reefing Clydo at 3:48pm 07.07.13 Catalina 310 5/1905 Newbe question. On my C30 had dual line reefing system now single line on new to me C310 # 245. T
GPS cymeyer at 3:40pm 07.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1367 One more question.... I have an old Raymarine handheld GPS which is not reliable. I want to ins
IRR allow the Sailing Instruction Rule Change? Lookout at 3:23pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1370 I am wondering if allowing a Committee Boat the power to End a Race and DNF unfinished boats even th
C27 Ice Box stevec22206 at 3:09pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1840 I was very frustrated with the fact that the ice box on our 87' C27 was/is essentially useless with
30 Amp Receptacle Ajay73 at 2:53pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1042 For the C27, where have you placed the 30A shore power receptacle on your boat?
Electric Outboard Motor bobbened444 at 2:50pm 07.07.13 Smaller Boats 8/1699 I have a Hunter 216 which comes with a four HP Nissan gasoline outboard. This motor does not gear do
Masthead transducer Swap Rovic at 2:45pm 07.07.13 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1169 Is it possible to use a Stowe ( Dataline ) masthead transducer and cable with a Raymarine or Raython
My Coast Guard boarding party (1) DannyS at 2:38pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 56/16986 We got boarded the morning of the fourth while still on the hook. All the boats in the anchorage wer
What is the best way to install A/C? cymeyer at 2:24pm 07.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1979 Would be nice to have A/C on our boat since it gets pretty darn hot and humid. I suppose we could h
Solar panel update (1) DannyS at 1:21pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 0/887 A month or so ago, I asked about solar panels as it pertains to my needs. You can see the discussion
Raymarine ST60 Wind Instrumrnt wsgodlewski at 12:50pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1495 I have a Raymarine ST60 Wind Instrument. The unit is only 2 years old. When I turn the instrument on
Stuffing box replacement rblevens at 12:29pm 07.07.13 The Cherubini Hunters 17/4195 Dumb question- can the propeller stuffing be totally replaced with the boat in the water?
H-34 jib sheet size PGIJon at 12:17pm 07.07.13 Big Boats 7/2055 As part of my on going running rigging replacements.. I would like to know what size jib sheet do yo

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LPG tank Hunter 39 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:09pm 04.20.23 Weighing is most likely the easiest way to determine what's left in the tank : 214831
Rust color in Antifreeze (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:34pm 04.20.23 Everything is good now. Huh ? You've got a severe corrosion problem with your engine's AF cool
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity MikeHoncho at 7:30pm 04.20.23 I don't understand. Are you saying he shouldn't ask someone, or he shouldn't offer 1/2 expenses?
LPG tank Hunter 39 Juice6576 at 6:52pm 04.20.23 I have the Marlow Hunter 37, which is pretty much identical to the 39. We live aboard all summer, an
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240 patbratton at 6:39pm 04.20.23 I procured a kitchen silicone dish drying pad to place between the flexible water tank and the expos
Rust color in Antifreeze buddybear at 6:22pm 04.20.23 ..................... or the tubes of the HEX being partially plugged with deposits. I replaced t
Corroding galvanized shackle jviss at 6:10pm 04.20.23 @Ralph Johnstone that's a really good catch and fascinating analysis. Some way of insulation the sh
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? AndyL at 5:26pm 04.20.23 Thanks everyone. I have the info I need now - I'll be looking for a new one tomorrow.
Corroding galvanized shackle (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:23pm 04.20.23 There's got to be a reason why the shackle is the only thing corroding and corroding so quickly. Lo
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? Rich Stidger at 3:59pm 04.20.23 See if there is a manufacturer name so you can get the same. That way you will avoid having to repla
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 3:55pm 04.20.23 Nicely done, Jim. :beer:
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:54pm 04.20.23 it's where you would insert the emergency tiller. Mine has broken and I'm looking for a new one N
Bottom paints dlochner at 3:47pm 04.20.23 My grease gun (used for general lubrication of my JD tractor, rudder tube, etc) always leaks grease
Pumpin up those fenders! Ralph Johnstone at 3:46pm 04.20.23 Yep good-ol turnbuckle pumps Would you say those are closer to a reciprocal pump or a centrifucat
Bottom paints Tally Ho at 3:45pm 04.20.23 Yep, the tube of grease screws into the gun. I didn't think it would work at first, but it does. Gr
O'day 28 1985 forward hatch replacement (3) Tally Ho at 3:42pm 04.20.23 Not really that difficult (as long as the new hatch is the same size). Remove the screws from the o
Rust color in Antifreeze Ralph Johnstone at 3:35pm 04.20.23 This may be due to the pump. ..................... or the tubes of the HEX being partially plugg
Bottom paints dlochner at 3:35pm 04.20.23
Bottom paints Rjm st.petersburg at 3:31pm 04.20.23 Yes they do screw into the gun. Just cut down the stem of the grease tube, great set up.
Bottom paints Tally Ho at 3:29pm 04.20.23 Clay, that is VC 17 a freshwater only bottom paint. It will not work in salt water. It is a favorit

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