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Sprite Turnbuckle Info lwoodman1 at 4:18pm 04.17.13 Day Sailers 3/932 The turnbuckle disappeared on my 1964-ish Sprite. Does anyone know what size/type is needed?
Keel Smile ..not funny cstrenholme at 4:13pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 4/1207 I have a 1984 Catalina 22 Fixed Keel which I bought May 2012 just after launch. Shortly afterwards
What is this thing? (4) pearsoncommander251 at 4:06pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1874 I think this is for an awning/bimini... Any ideas?
Need advice on locking Set Screws Solstice at 3:57pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1376 Looking for some advice on locking set screws in my fiberglass stern tube. This is for the Cutless B
Beneteau Pedestal lansing at 3:49pm 04.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1038 We're in contract to buy a 1995 Beneteau 42s7. The pedestal was wobbly so the owner had it checked
7.1 mph? StanFM at 3:23pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 18/3071 Last weekend we had some heavy air at the lake I sail on. I had just a jib on while running down wi
Potable water tank construction Scott T-Bird at 2:55pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2201 Hi all, I pulled out the 14 gallon aluminum water tank that resided below the port salon seat and
Would you run? keester03 at 2:14pm 04.17.13 C&C 8/2962 What would be the potential structural damage to a 33MKII if it had water standing 6 inches above th
What size zinc for S2 9.2 A ? JIvories at 1:41pm 04.17.13 S2 5/1975 Anyone happen to know the size of the zinc anode on a 9.2A ? I don't have a real manual for the boa
Weight of a 1987 Catalina 22 Stormwatch at 12:57pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 5/3990 does anyone know the weight of my 1987 catalina 22 ? not the displacement not boat and trailer not
Sails needed for 1983 Catalina 22 Hobart08 at 12:42pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 3/874 Hi All, I just moved my boat down to NYC and found out that among other things, my head and main s
Wanted: source for used sails jerseygirl at 11:44am 04.17.13 Day Sailers 9/1676 My O'day 222 sails are as soft as a bed sheet, but I don't want to spend too much money on brand ne
What a Difference an Inverter Makes Roger Long at 11:38am 04.17.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/4542 Since I don't have refrigeration and my electrical loads are modest, the largest draw on my boat see
Mast Wiring through haul / top deck (1) ChiTownSail at 10:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 15/4224 Curious to know what the best bet is on running (new) wires through the haul. Attached is a picture
hunter keel not uphauling lesleyaf at 10:21am 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/848 Hi , got a few of your hunter 23.5 over the pond in uk . My uphaul sheave has collapsed not letting
While you're sitting at work..... Rocket1 at 9:50am 04.17.13 Destinations 5/2976 ....you can take a peek at the conditions on Bellingham Bay (Bellingham, WA). This camera and weathe
New Fuel System (H27) FourPoints at 8:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/964 Just finished installing the new fuel system on my boat, I posted it in 3 parts, there is a lot of i
H25 Compression Post ChiTownSail at 7:54am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/799 I removed the Mast today, and need to run some fresh wires up. What is the BEST way to get behind th
H25 Deck Step ChiTownSail at 7:53am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/642 I would like to remove this and add a fresh piece of wood. I have a very small leak up there that dr
H25 Rudder ChiTownSail at 7:52am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/730 The rudder had some play in it, and I removed the collar today that holds it on and it appears to be

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Bilge Hose Benny17441 at 1:19pm 04.22.23 Bilge hoses are measured by inside diameter. A 3/4 " hose would be more than adequate for bilge dis
LPG tank Hunter 39 Tally Ho at 1:12pm 04.22.23
More efficient way to clean gears? dlochner at 12:45pm 04.22.23 After 17 years of retirement maybe I have too much time on my hands but I am often looking for som
How long can a diesel sit idle? jviss at 12:23pm 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F jviss at 12:20pm 04.22.23 It could be a short in the wiring. The wiring harness from the control panel to the engine compar
2022 Lake Michigan Sailing Trip - St. Joseph, Holland, Chicago, Michigan City Tally Ho at 12:08pm 04.22.23 Nice video. I bought my current boat from a guy in Holland, MI. Sailed her SW to East Chicago Ma
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Brian D at 12:06pm 04.22.23 Brian d? As in explosive, just blow it up? One in the same. :biggrin:
Weather forecast... Tally Ho at 11:59am 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F Benny17441 at 11:53am 04.22.23 It could be a short in the wiring. The wiring harness from the control panel to the engine compart
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F JoeWhite at 11:51am 04.22.23 I had that problem. It was due to excessive engine vibration which would shake and ground the high w
More efficient way to clean gears? Hello Below at 11:50am 04.22.23 With four 2-speed winches this takes a remarkably long time (about 45 minutes per winch). After 17
How long can a diesel sit idle? Tally Ho at 11:49am 04.22.23
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 (2) RTsailsJ29 at 11:47am 04.22.23 Group, Hoping someone has the answer for where I can order a new tandem axle trailer for my 23.5. I
Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs Roland5048 at 11:27am 04.22.23 Do tinted windows let in enough sun for plants? Your query piqued my curiosity so I did a Google
Anti seize on coupler set screws? Tally Ho at 11:19am 04.22.23 It seems to be the way to go if you've got deep pockets, and in particular, if you've got a mechani
Corroding galvanized shackle twalker H260 at 11:16am 04.22.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 11:09am 04.22.23 Interesting - any thoughts on the pros and cons of a split coupler? It seems to introduce the poten
Corroding galvanized shackle Ralph Johnstone at 10:55am 04.22.23 I'd like to know who is making them. I don't know of anyone still doing it in shackles. But I'd sur
Drinking water filter (1) Hollyberry at 10:48am 04.22.23 We use a Brita faucet filter - avoids filtering non-drinking water (dishes etc). It seems to be quit
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity jssailem at 10:44am 04.22.23 I meant top of the flood tide, when water stops moving for a bit. So, the end of the flood cycle.

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