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putting new tale tales on sails martnj32567substitute at 5:18pm 05.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1224 Where do I get new tale tales to put on sails and the black stripe is also coming off can it be reg
Outboard bjmason at 4:55pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 38/4876 I have recently acquired a Venture 25 and wonder what size motor would you all advise I use?
Surge brakes Sailor 3269 at 4:42pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1526 Well here I go again,with a story and a question mostly story I guess. When I saw Sumner's single ax
Oceanis 41 growing list of issues zoya at 4:28pm 05.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/9191 B41 issues Hello, I have a 2013 Oceanis 41 that was put in service November 2012. Because of the wi
toerail on Oceanis 41? zoya at 4:12pm 05.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1358 Is the toerail on an Oceanis 41 teak or some kind of syntetic wood? not sure when looking at it.
Replace trim with Teak or Plas Teak? Tabi II at 2:49pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 39/12312 Just purchased an 1978 O'Day 25 and need to replace the original teak handrails and toe rails. Look
So i was thinking. WindVane (1) Doc_holiday at 1:44pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/934 Ok. I was sitting here in the hospital for the past 5 days. (don't worry, i will live... Long story)
Crack Where Winter Stand Was bdaylewis at 1:11pm 05.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/869 So should I be peeved that I have to pay $650 to the marina in Fairhaven MA to repair a crack at the
M25 rewire, basic, to get sailing jmczzz at 1:10pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2288 got my new old M25 home after some trailer issues. Clean up started, window repair started. Found w
Slogging Home Roger Long at 12:54pm 05.21.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/1889 My back/hip (SI joint), which has been very good since the events of a year ago, has been bothering
Hull knowledge bobbelize at 12:28pm 05.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1599 I am the recent owner of a 27' Catalina and not very knowledgeable about it. On the hull between th
Mounting gps antanne on h23 gutsgolf at 12:24pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1092 Has anyone mounted a gps antanne on a h23. looking for best spot out of way. thanks
DIY Mast Gate Ideas Nrmlspeed at 11:09am 05.21.13 Catalina 22 10/7035 I have been looking at external and internal mast gates for reefing. These little puppies are quite
Recommended Bay Area Surveyors rlamb at 11:03am 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/714 We are looking to purchase a 1990 era Hunter 42 Passage CC and wondered if anyone had some recommend
Posting rules Sailor 3269 at 10:43am 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1104 I would like to know what these things mean under posting rules it says BB code is on, (IMG) code is
What ??? in your Fresh water tank seadaddler at 10:05am 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1318 What do you add into your fresh water tank to keep it clean and safe and free free of mold and milde
AC Condensate Diversion Nodak7 at 9:48am 05.21.13 Big Boats 33/7055 I plan on installing a syphon on the AC pump overboard discharge to collect the condensate from the
How Much Solar Power? Piratenorm at 8:33am 05.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/678 This one is for Maine Sail but feel free to offer up any suggestions. I've bought an Isotherm 3.0 cf
2 bladed prop vs 3 bladed jimbrown3 at 8:30am 05.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/1617 I recently bought a 28 MK II. It came with a 3 bladed prop. I get extreme pull to port when over 1
Skimmar Sea Dog 9.5' circa 1960 found SeaDogOwner at 7:49am 05.21.13 Other Sailboats 1/4897 My teenaged grandson found a small fiberglass sailboat hull near his home here in Michigan, alongsid

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Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 shank at 3:47pm 04.28.23 Thanks for the great ideas. I think I'll try and make one with a turnbuckle because I'm cheap. Ralph
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump sailmandan at 3:47pm 04.28.23 Thanks That explains alot The membrane is the missing link The PO put an inspection plate in to repl
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump (1) mermike at 3:43pm 04.28.23 Does this help?
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Siamese at 3:17pm 04.28.23 I'm gonna say, yes! I do 99% of the maintenance, and have crawled into every spot that could possib
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump Riptide33 at 3:16pm 04.28.23 On mine the tee is for the forward bilge pump located under the v berth
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump sailmandan at 3:09pm 04.28.23 A pic would be great I have the tee below deck Not sure how the pump attaches Thanks Dan
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Leeward Rail at 3:09pm 04.28.23 Never say never, but that's the least likely. In my case... No small kids around.. and losing 40 l
Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? jssailem at 3:05pm 04.28.23 I suggest the pump choice to be less than satisfactory if you get a serious leak. One must understa
1979 Yamaha 33 bilge pump Riptide33 at 3:01pm 04.28.23 Would anybody have a brand name or picture of how the manual bilge pump is hooked up. Mine is missi
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Ralph Johnstone at 2:33pm 04.28.23 Made a perfect belt tensioner under the advice of @Ken13559. @Ken13559. Uses a turnbuckle with flatt
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam (1) Rich Stidger at 2:17pm 04.28.23 @baycloud , the picture below shows the refrigerator drain crossing the under sink area and exiting
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 Ralph Johnstone at 2:15pm 04.28.23 What's the height on your PAR. hat your pump is a PAR. From the shots you first posted, I was sure
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jssailem at 2:15pm 04.28.23 hire a small child. Equip the child with a camera and a retrieval rope. On the camera. Or the chil
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 (2) jssailem at 2:11pm 04.28.23 215099 Just turn the center threads to extend the ends tightening the belt. Then secure the alternat
How close is too close to shore? Tally Ho at 1:59pm 04.28.23 I once anchored pretty close to shore (Lake Michigan, so no tide), winds were cross ways to the shor
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) shemandr at 1:52pm 04.28.23 Sailing the Northwest passage and working on her PhD? Again I ask: What was I doing at that age?
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? mermike at 1:42pm 04.28.23 Never say never, but that's the least likely.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Leeward Rail at 1:41pm 04.28.23 Guess which will happen first. Getting a new boat ?
1972 Pearson 30 Bow Chocks? dlochner at 1:35pm 04.28.23 Chocks need to be sized to the mooring line. If they are too small the line won't fit in the chock.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? mermike at 1:32pm 04.28.23 There's one place in the stern I haven't investigated yet. Need to either drop 40 lbs or hire a smal

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