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outboard carb blues jcwlbw at 9:05am 05.02.13 Smaller Boats 15/1925 have a 2005 merc 9.9 el start that the carb keeps getting varnished up. What can i do to slow or pr
Cam Cleat Location TJM8187 at 9:00am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 11/6826 Looking to put in cam cleats for the jib sheet. Does anyone have photos of where they placed them on
Stanchion Rebedding Just Looking at 8:59am 05.02.13 Big Boats 2/2053 After the shrink wrap came off, I have a few stanchions that are loose at the deck. Is there a set o
New Yanmar installation ... (4) Scott T-Bird at 7:38am 05.02.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1413 It's a little later than I planned, but the installation has got me excited! Stepping up from the 1G
Port vent screens-need help Jimongee at 7:28am 05.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/710 Hello, I have a 2002 Hunter 356. We are planning on sailing the summer in Mosquito Land . The plasti
Can modern 3-stage chargers actually boil a battery? tkanzler at 7:09am 05.02.13 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4677 I've had large, expensive chargers on larger boats, and small, cheap chargers on small boats, and I'
Cabin curtains (2) ShotgunSlim at 6:57am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 2/1576 I got tired of looking at expensive cabin curtain kits for the C22 and finally just did it with some
Evinrude Etec 50 help needed foursail22701 at 6:34am 05.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2928 We have a Mac 26m with the Etec 50 outboard. The Mac is a 2005 model but new to us last summer. We g
Mast Step Ajay73 at 3:02am 05.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1979 How is the mast step connected to the deck on the C27? I've only had the mast down once for another
absolute newb questions CCrane2299 at 9:16pm 05.01.13 Catalina 22 16/1487 Background.... My Dad wants to go sailing. He taught me how to sail the sunfish as a kid. I think hi
Looking jameslui at 8:31pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 0/34 Please advice
Finally warm eoungh for projects! (4) willsnow at 7:58pm 05.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/5749 its finally warm enough here in my ski town to start working on the projects ive been getting suppli
Hunter 35 Mystery jsgonz at 7:25pm 05.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1128 I have a question that may have a simple answer. Because I am interested in a larger boat, some
MacGregor 36 - Help to find out if it is the right boat for lobo at 7:19pm 05.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3956 Hello everyone, I am looking for my first sailboat (to buy it) and found one that could fit m
2gm20f cca minimum needed? Dan Hill at 6:35pm 05.01.13 Musings With Maine Sail 6/6830 Searched many forums and sites but would like your experienced opinion MS. Due to space limitation
looking jameslui at 5:40pm 05.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/82 If anyone knows of an autopilot please contact:cussing:
Lubrication for Marelon Ball Valve Rusty36 at 5:25pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 11/8863 Hi, I am new to this site and have a question for you guys. My Ball valves are Marelon and original
Ljungstrom Sail merlinuxo at 3:29pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2376 Anyone here ever use a Ljungstrom sail? How did it work out for you and what boat did you use it on?
tohatsu 9.8 ElP jwadd at 3:14pm 05.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/980 Does anyone know how to lock this OB in a straight position? It is on a Hunter 27, due to the fact t
Strut casting number ptroman at 2:17pm 05.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/781 I have a 1989 Hunter 30 and the strut is broken. I need the casting number to get a new one. the num

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How long can a diesel sit idle? Ralph Johnstone at 9:53am 04.21.23 Or would it be worth paying someone to come in and run it for 10 minutes once a month? Worst thin
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? tfox2069 at 9:48am 04.21.23 I have a 2008 H36 with round battens - can anyone point me toward a decent source for flat - boat i
More efficient way to clean gears? rgranger at 9:43am 04.21.23 last fall I picked up nine 64oz bottles for $1.99 each... Pro-tip! Thnx
Corroding galvanized shackle Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 04.21.23 Or simply get a pool noodle, But where's the craftsmanship, the artistry, the flair in applying s
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure? Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 04.21.23 To add my 2 cents I'd say that people who want to add the OB type hand pump want to do so because t
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? Ralph Johnstone at 9:11am 04.21.23 but in an emergency a cover that you can remove with NO TOOLS would be an advantage IMHO. Well, a
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Leeward Rail at 9:09am 04.21.23 I suspect it wanted to write many pages more, but knew it would be a lost cause in the end anyway.
How long can a diesel sit idle? jssailem at 9:07am 04.21.23 Check your Engine Manual for instructions on long term engine storage. Yanmar for their 3JH4E offer
Rudder stock bushings (1) Avi at 9:02am 04.21.23 This is the packing after I removed it. Looks like three layers of open rings
Rudder stock bushings (1) Avi at 9:00am 04.21.23 The bushing looks in a fair shape is it supposed to have another one down the tube or there is onl
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity (1) jssailem at 8:59am 04.21.23 That looks like Peacock Spit on a brown shorts day.... The Columbia Bar can properly be described a
Weather forecast... jssailem at 8:56am 04.21.23 Grab your SunGlasses and those shorts you hid in the closet 6 months ago.... The FORECAST is coming
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity (2) dmax at 8:55am 04.21.23 For comparison, here's a shot of Woods Hole with the path(s) you can take to pass through - there ar
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? davespud at 8:29am 04.21.23 Thanks to all. We wound up buying a like new furling main with batten slots, then, having our sailma
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Jacktar at 8:28am 04.21.23 Brian d? As in explosive, just blow it up?
More efficient way to clean gears? Maine Sail at 8:25am 04.21.23 Every year or two I disassemble my winches, clean the gears with mineral spirits, and reassemble th
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity jssailem at 8:19am 04.21.23 Always on the flood or "flood slack". Here is a sailor who knows. He could cross the Gulf Stream o
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity dmax at 8:18am 04.21.23 I may be misunderstanding your advice and it likely only applies to Woods Hole, but in crossing the
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Leeward Rail at 8:18am 04.21.23 Stupid question posed to a questionable source. Questionable source is a serious understatement.
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? Rich Stidger at 8:11am 04.21.23 The metal one pictured above by @Ralph Johnstone looks nice, but in an emergency a cover that you ca

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