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Martec Cowl Vent cmusante at 7:33am 04.14.13 Pearson 0/1772 I would like to replace the cowl vent which is located on the bow of my 1978 Pearson 30. Best I can
h280 2blade prop size Ken13559 at 7:20am 04.14.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/714 Need to know the diameter and pitch of stock 2 blade prop for H280 with 9hpYanmar. Appreciate advis
Love/Dislike about your First 305 timtim at 5:55am 04.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/760 What do you love and hate about your First 305? I'm looking to purchase one and sell my S2 8.0, and
First ocean "passage"! dreamdoer at 3:50am 04.14.13 Day Sailers 5/1241 I have found the perfect boat! At least I feel she is at this point in my life and to accomplish th
Second battery dglindaman at 3:11am 04.14.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1339 I have a 26s going to install second battery any suggestions where to place it and switch? Thanks
Replacing Galley floor in Hunter 450 Peter Piper at 12:55am 04.14.13 Big Boats 3/1180 Has anybody replaced the Galley floor in a Hunter Passage 450 or have any idea how to approach this
Problem with Tapered Cone Seacock by Wilcox-Crittenden BioAndy at 7:42pm 04.13.13 Ask All Sailors 6/5171 Hello all. I'm going through all the Wilcox-Crittenden seacocks and thu-hulls on my recently acquire
Drill+hull=YUKS!! Ken13559 at 5:58pm 04.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1119 I was helping a friend to install additional battery on his H280 in the battery compartment under th
Using a checklist for season-readiness (1) treeman at 5:21pm 04.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1201 It seems I should have a PRE-season checklist, so I can mount my Windex before stepping the mast.
380 folding prop JBboat at 2:32pm 04.13.13 Big Boats 4/1131 Anybody have any suggestions on replacing my 2 blade fixed prop with a folding prop? I don't do any
Chain Plate Relocation Advice smitty56 at 2:10pm 04.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 20/5568
Boat Lift shanker at 12:45pm 04.13.13 Smaller Boats 4/1286 Has anyone used a boat lift for a H260? I would like to use a lift this year and would like to know
motor selection for mac 25 debi97325 at 10:53am 04.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3207 Was given a 1980 mac 25 without an outboard motor. Was is recommended hp and shaft length
Fishing new mast cables in a 37 Pilotocopilot at 9:59am 04.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1507 Has anyone fished new cable on the 37, is it at all possible without dropping the mast?
registering a new inflatable boat in CA newsailor72 at 9:52am 04.13.13 Ask All Sailors 11/14885 does anyone know what it takes to register a new inflatable boat with CA DMV? I heard that you need
refrigeration question Jimongee at 9:44am 04.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1251 Ok, so this Oakland Strickly Sailing show is generating so many questions. We want refrigeration fo
Navigation and other electronics Jimongee at 9:39am 04.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1023 Hi again, still at the Oakland, CA Strickly Sail show; It is time to upgrade to latest nav tools.
Canvas protection? glonek5 at 9:34am 04.13.13 Ask All Sailors 25/8257 Starting to get excited about getting the boat cleaned up and in the water after a cold winter. L
Minor, minor, repair of dinghy flooring Brian D at 9:12am 04.13.13 Ask All Sailors 10/2606 I have an inflatable dinghy (Mercury 240RU) that has a really small nick in the flooring. It has not
electrical disaster Frank Cahill at 7:51am 04.13.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1404 I moved my Catalina 30 to a new slip on a cold windy day; when I connected to shore power at the new

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Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:49am 04.13.23 I meant loctite on the coupler set screws.
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:48am 04.13.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:45am 04.13.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:29am 04.13.23 The coupler set screws should be as tight as you can get them and then wired into place so the screw
Hull/deck Leaks jssailem at 5:51am 04.13.23 Seattle rain. There are a couple of answers. Buy a tarp and cover the area leaking tape green g
Paint Rollers (Covers) RoyS at 4:51am 04.13.23 I use a foam roller. Full recoat with hydrocoat every fourth year. Chip touch up with a small dispos
Please critique my masthead antenna! (2) danooxnard at 4:27am 04.13.23 Here are some pics of my antenna and mastlight install. This antenna coil is slightly above the mast
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 3:30am 04.13.23 Make sure the sheet is loose when hoisting, or the tension on the roach will keep the main from hois
Beneteau Questions Davidasailor26 at 3:15am 04.13.23
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (1) pclarksurf at 11:20pm 04.12.23 Thought there were some photos of cut up cross sections: found this one-- shows at least a portion
Tightening Stanchions BigEasy at 8:30pm 04.12.23 Any recommendations on how to tighten the stanchions without ripping the boat apart? I noticed
50 Mile Race Video DArcy at 7:49pm 04.12.23 Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer: Yes, 50 miles on the
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 Joe at 7:34pm 04.12.23 Joe, I did look at the article. Good ideas in there, but she was hoping to just get those fittings.
50 Mile Race Video dlochner at 7:13pm 04.12.23 Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer:
Furlex 100s Bearing Tube Problem ManuKai at 6:36pm 04.12.23 Is the drum sliding up on the extrusion, or is the whole extrusion moving? If the drum is sliding...
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank Project_Mayhem at 5:57pm 04.12.23 Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you can accomplish the same goal by clickin
Tightening Stanchions (7) Lfarquhar at 5:44pm 04.12.23 Here are some photos - the stanchions have a through bolt, washer and nut on the underside of the de
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 5:23pm 04.12.23 :yeah: Nice. -Will
Sea water pump hasket NYSail at 4:58pm 04.12.23 Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.
Awl Grip Color? Don S/V ILLusion at 4:32pm 04.12.23 There are color charts as I had one once, , however, I dont know where. Depending on how long ago it

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