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Bottom Primer saculmot at 8:36am 04.25.13 Sails Call Lounge 1/6686 I'm getting ready to do a bottom job on my trailer sailor that has a few blisters. Grinding and fill
replace sole on 30 ft hunter rsrl at 6:55am 04.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/761 need to repace sole on 30 ft hunter, how hard is it to remove couches and tables
28.5 Headsail Halyard (1) Warren Milberg at 6:28am 04.25.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1357 Well, finally got the boat launched and had my first sail of the season. I'm about 3 weeks late this
Electric head backing up Persy at 6:00am 04.25.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/4228 I have a Raritan SeaEra electric head on my boat. The bowl flushes completely empty, but after 5-10
Mast float for my Hunter 170 Whinestopper at 4:30am 04.25.13 Day Sailers 4/3674 Just mounted a new mast float on my 170 and I am eager to test its effectiveness. Past three years
Beneteau 57 rudder play 224 at 4:22am 04.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1469 How much movement or "play" is acceptable in my B57 rudder when moved while on the hard? I have been
catalina 16.5 capri sailordave09 at 8:18pm 04.24.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/16793 Does anyone own a 16.5 ?
Spinnaker halyard 35.5 Barquito at 7:29pm 04.24.13 Big Boats 1/678 I want to run a halyard for an asymetrical spinnaker on a 92 Hunter 35.5. The manual calls for 7/16.
Chicago launch ramps dlandersson at 6:51pm 04.24.13 Trailer Sailors 3/1792 There was a discussion last summer about launch ramps in the Chicago area, with one person pointing
Gyro Compass, careful sailaway78 at 6:24pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1009 Spent this afternoon helping a friend track down a problem with a Raymarine auto pilot. Looked and
End of an era Old Skool Neil at 5:31pm 04.24.13 Trailer Sailors 7/3198 I had a brief meeting with Roger MacGregor today on an unrelated matter but I can report that the Ma
Roller Furler mlange at 5:04pm 04.24.13 Catalina 22 24/4028 Hi - just bought a used 1984 Catalina 22 and would like to equip it with a rolling furler. I'm very
Cabin Curtains doc2949 at 3:51pm 04.24.13 Day Sailers 3/1316 I need to replace the curtains in my O'day 26, mildew just won't come out anymore. I tried Googling
Stepping Mast on 23.5 Gina Hopen at 3:37pm 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/773 I'm still trying to find an easier way to step mast without brute force crew. Thanks, Gina
Bleed valve to bleed air out of fuel system c130king at 2:42pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 11/2404 Another question. Is there a source to order a new bleed valve for the fuel system? The head on my
Galvanic Isolator pk104 at 2:38pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 4/1354 I see in the stereo pictures that show inside the nav station and the Zinc Saver 2. Have any of test
Alternator Output/Testing Question c130king at 2:38pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 9/3085 All, You have been most helpful in answering my questions. I have some more but to simplify I will
Fuel Tank Update (4) jibes138 at 1:45pm 04.24.13 Bigger Boats 15/2619 Last year my fuel tank sprung a leak, a very slight seepage, so I pumped it dry and while agonizing
M40 (O'Day 37) engine stop johnausen at 1:32pm 04.24.13 Bigger Boats 5/1310 Recently I changed the standard dual control to a single control lever. Everything went fine except
Moonlight Sail Tonight Kermit at 1:30pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 16/1815 Dang I'm excited. First Mate and I are heading up to the lake shortly for our first moonlight sail.

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Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 5:32pm 04.13.23
Polishing the hull of a 1980 sailboat advice xavpil at 5:23pm 04.13.23 First determine if the boat is painted. I won't be able to find out by asking the seller if it wa
season begins, the lakes are open (1) Tally Ho at 4:48pm 04.13.23 Photo in my local paper this week of the first ocean-going vessel to make port in my neck of the woo
Shakey in gear (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:48pm 04.13.23 I can only get it to + - .015" I don't know if you'll find much on the market that can live with
Beneteau Questions Tally Ho at 4:41pm 04.13.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Tally Ho at 4:38pm 04.13.23 I use a foam roller. Full recoat with hydrocoat every fourth year. Chip touch up with a small dispo
Anti seize on coupler set screws? Tally Ho at 4:34pm 04.13.23 In the process of replacing my PSS bellows, I had to replace the coupler set screws as they got man
Shakey in gear Hayden Watson at 4:29pm 04.13.23
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:25pm 04.13.23 You are welcome
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? CapefloridaLI at 4:20pm 04.13.23 @CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:16pm 04.13.23 @CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 4:14pm 04.13.23 Davidasailor26 thanks that is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 4:07pm 04.13.23 1004-42 series Perkins
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel Crazy Dave Condon at 3:56pm 04.13.23 As a former dealer, @SailorShaggy is correct the bend is too severe and probably not repairable. Th
Shakey in gear JamesG161 at 3:47pm 04.13.23 Sounds like you have a transmission issue. Model of Engine would help. Jim...
I'm a newbie fresh and green! Leeward Rail at 3:40pm 04.13.23 After learning so much about sailing over the last 2 years, Does that mean this 42ft boat is your
170 Repair Question Crazy Dave Condon at 3:38pm 04.13.23 @Tater Csn you tell me if it is a 140 or 170. Can you take a few photos and post them here. You h
Shakey in gear JoeWhite at 3:32pm 04.13.23 Are there zinc attached to the shaft? If they are worn out, remove them then try. Requires a dive
Weather forecast... Hollyberry at 2:21pm 04.13.23 Last weekend was wet and windy enough!!.. Had a great sail but then hunkered down for two days in 20
Shakey in gear Davidasailor26 at 2:03pm 04.13.23

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