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AFRICA - Gary Jobson MrBill_FLL at 7:00am 04.12.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1094 I was at our sailing club meeting last night, where we had Gary Jobson speak. he related a story
Is the main sail suppose to go up with just one person? Tony E at 5:41am 04.12.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2526 Hello all. I just bought a 1998 MacGregor 26x. I went out to B.C. Canada to check it out, learn how
"Strider" and "Rachel Carson" on Webcam (1) Roger Long at 5:17am 04.12.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/5257 You can see my present berth on the CBL webcam: https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s480x48
Water up in front of water tanks Bloodline at 5:03am 04.12.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1015 Buying a 373 next week. Had an opportunity to dig through the boat a bit, yesterday. Found clean,
Blue Marine Bottom Protect Primer wufibugs at 10:13pm 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 0/782 Has anyone used this product? Any special tips on application or preparation? I am planning on sod
Water tanks nramsey at 9:21pm 04.11.13 Bigger Boats 3/1200 Has anyone else had 2 broken water tanks. I've just bought this boat and the first surprise issue i
Good Reason To Look At Stuff (1) Rick D at 8:49pm 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2305 Recently, I had occasion to check ' clean the engine ground connection. As I was accessing it, I loo
Marine plugs and sockets obsailor at 8:48pm 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2896 For electrical power the yard my boat is in only has "marine" style sockets (the kind you plug nice
Sail CCrane2299 at 8:19pm 04.11.13 Catalina 22 16/1839 Well, the guy I bought my boat from promised me he'd ship a main sail that he forgot to bring when w
Mooring in Stamford Harbor (Stamford, CT) MollyMaguire at 8:15pm 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 11/4227 Hi All, Has anyone been successful in getting a private, permanent mooring placed in Stamford Har
How to remove microwave in a 376? allan at 7:54pm 04.11.13 Big Boats 3/1232 Does anyone know how to remove the microwave oven in a 376 from its enclosure? I don't see how the m
America's Cup liberty42 at 7:47pm 04.11.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/865 Any Catalina owner- I am looking for a boat owner in the San Fran. Bay a
Who lives in Hawaii? I need knowledge. rgranger at 6:56pm 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2173 Hey All I need the help of you Hawaii sailors. My father lives on Molokai and he is fighting a bat
Morgan 41 furler NY1T at 4:05pm 04.11.13 Morgan 2/2130 Hi folks. I am the new owner of a Morgan 41. Someone left the Genoa loose and it is all ripped up.
laptop......what do I need? rgallagher at 4:04pm 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 31/3411 I am going to replace my PC with a new laptop. Also, we are planning on cruising full time in two ye
Fish Traps Roger Long at 3:39pm 04.11.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/3199 Departing Ingram Bay this morning, after a very quiet night anchored behind Sandy Point listening to
Midship cushion arrangement for larger bed jroddy at 3:33pm 04.11.13 Catalina 22 1/905 Years ago I used to arrange cushions using boards and pad that went over porta potty area to make a
Yard Recommendations / Ft Myers Area SV Escapade at 2:57pm 04.11.13 Big Boats 1/1674 Hi All, For 12 years I have used Snead Island Boat Works in Palmetto, Fl, for all my yard work. Alw
Old(er) middle America sailor with Keel questions mdsdurango at 1:31pm 04.11.13 Trailer Sailors 15/4015 I'm new here, first post, new thread. I've owned three sailboats in my life; a sunfish, a force 5, a
Heat Exchanger Zinc Bad Obsession at 1:04pm 04.11.13 Catalina 30 4/1327 I need to replace my pencil zinc in my heat exchanger. I was trying to put a new zinc into the plug

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Anchors HomeyD at 7:58am 03.20.23 You all make good points. But I do like the idea of having the convenience of the pump for many appl
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan dlochner at 7:51am 03.20.23 Thank you, I would imagine there is also sealant between the engine and trani? No. There are no f
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan Plymouth Sailor at 7:37am 03.20.23 Haven't removed a motor, yet. I have removed a transmission. Assuming you can get good access to th
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan (2) dlochner at 7:27am 03.20.23 Haven't removed a motor, yet. I have removed a transmission. Assuming you can get good access to the
Winch sizes Joe at 7:04am 03.20.23 Dave is correct. The winch size is stamped on the cap next to the handle socket. To remove the dru
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. Scott T-Bird at 6:57am 03.20.23 The doors to my v-berth and aft cabin are held open with a simple stainless steel hook and loop. Th
Keel hoisting line Oday192 (1986) replacement rschuss at 6:43am 03.20.23 Then Centerboard sits inside the stub keel housing. Yes you need to lift the boat. Rudy at D&R Marin
another keel lockdown bolt discussion.... Any Sea at 6:40am 03.20.23 I agree with the lock down responses above. I'm not sure of your logic that the keel lockdown bolt
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. FastOlson at 6:32am 03.20.23 Very Common problem on many boats. Unless you are obsessive about privacy, just remove the door. Aft
Keel of Hunter 460 henri at 5:49am 03.20.23 Thank you
Winch sizes dlochner at 4:43am 03.20.23 Usually the winch size is on the top of the winch with the manufacturer's name. For the most part Le
Solo mast stepping/unstepping Timm R Oday25 at 4:35am 03.20.23 Are you referring to the temporary baby stays that keep the gin pole centered ?
Solo mast stepping/unstepping jmczzz at 2:06am 03.20.23 I do find an active link to a 26's manual. but thanks anyway. jimmy
Replaced all my sanitation hoses artboas at 1:15am 03.20.23 All hoses below water line now have double clamps set 180 degrees apart. Thanks for the catch! Gl
Blower issues? artboas at 1:14am 03.20.23
Blower issues? artboas at 1:11am 03.20.23 We had the same problem with the blower. A new relay fixed it. But Art is right. There is one of th
Keel of Hunter 460 JamesG161 at 11:17pm 03.19.23 My 1998 H430 is Lead/Antimony
Keel of Hunter 460 Mikem at 10:32pm 03.19.23 My 2003 466 is lead.
Blower issues? Georgedoyle at 10:02pm 03.19.23 We had the same problem with the blower. A new relay fixed it. But Art is right. There is one of tho
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 9:47pm 03.19.23 Ralph, Got an electrician's fish tape ? Yes I do and an 8' fish pole. I also have nylon pull line.

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