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Getting "plastic" taste out of new water tank OdayDave at 5:32pm 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 19/21144 I finally got around to plumbing the new water tank on my O'Day 25. It also has new water lines. B
H42 rear deck lazzerttes leaking eianm at 5:26pm 08.10.12 Big Boats 5/1309 I have a 1991 H42 and I have finally tracked down the source of my bilge water during /after rain- i
Lake Michigan flynfol at 5:12pm 08.10.12 Destinations 3/4838 Looks like the gale warning will expire in time for the Chicago Air and Water show. Anybody heading
Locate Lila Gibbs owner of "Purrfection" Solomons Island MD Baja Will at 5:08pm 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1214 Calling on fellow sailors to see if anyone knows this person, and how to reach them? Lila Gibbs o
Left the plastic outer layer on my boot stripes jrowan at 5:04pm 08.10.12 Catalina 30 5/1592 Say, Didn't know if anyone had any advice on removing the outer plastic protective sheet /coatin
boom kicker hunter240 at 4:48pm 08.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1408 I am thinking about getting a boom kicker to replace my topping lift. Where do I find info to do thi
Carburetor Rebuilding Assistance Please jviss at 1:58pm 08.10.12 Engines and Propulsion 11/2760 First, I've 'rebuilt' many carbs, from 60's Mustangs to Honda motorcycles, to stripping, cleaning, a
Is 3 quarts a day a serious leak? SiteReader at 1:13pm 08.10.12 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1843 I recently bought a 1961 O'Day Daysailer (No. 1935) with trailer for $870. It sailed nicely the firs
Central Florida Sailing Opportunity vizwhiz at 12:49pm 08.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1238 Hello Florida sailors... I'm looking for an opportunity to introduce the Admiral to sailing in a boa
Light Air foresails vizwhiz at 12:37pm 08.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/2819 Just a quick poll - mostly aimed at v25/26C boats, please (although don't hesitate to chime in if yo
Impromptu Port Colborne wendygould at 11:46am 08.10.12 Sirius 21/22 1/1820 I need one u shaped piece that is inside the car on the traveler that connects the main mast and bo
drive shaft extension mjmercer19248 at 11:31am 08.10.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1035 Looks like my re-power is going to set the new enging 8 inches farther back in the ecompartment. A
Head backflow problems IanJ at 10:49am 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 23/5519 I have a regular hand pump head on my H31, that was new about a year ago. I am noticing that, altho
fresh water pump & water heater. DBarry73 at 10:17am 08.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1051 I have a 82 hunter33 can't figure out where the water pump ' water heater go. I'm sure they are gone
Good Grief! I mean &%)$#@! Roger Long at 9:58am 08.10.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 17/3985 Another engine drama begins and the prospect of a winter shoveling snow looms. I noticed that the e*
Gell coat repair Jimongee at 9:56am 08.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/923 Hi, I have a 2002 356. It has a minor crack on the top surface of the gunnel adjacent the cockpit.
Towing company for the Bahamas JeanGuy Bourgeois at 9:55am 08.10.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/950 Anybody with good or bad experience with the towing company for the Bahamas area?
Victron BMV-600 Battery Monitor knitchie at 9:46am 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2780 I have two isolated batteries on board. Is there any reason I can't wire the BMV-600 with an A/B sw
Passionata SailJunkie at 8:40am 08.10.12 The Cherubini Hunters 0/812 Hello: I purchased my first boat (I'm now on number 3) in 1995. It was a Hunter Cherubini 27 and
raymarine st 2000+ w/ wireless remote BJW at 8:30am 08.10.12 Catalina 22 11/7111 Does anyone have this setup? I just got mine delivered yesterday and am confused about the workin

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First there was Marinco then SmartPlug and now VoltSafe??? I'm not totally convinced VoltSafe Founder at 12:46pm 05.10.22
Broken Steel Bolt in Universal M 12 Engine Len Ingalls at 12:27pm 05.10.22 Try Electronic freeze spray-(CO2 in a can) Freeze Spray Electronics
Catalina 27.5 BarryL at 12:27pm 05.10.22 Hi, I used to trailer sail a Catalina 22. With two people it was manageable, but not fun. There is
Legend 35.5 bow pulpit seat DLLawrence at 12:23pm 05.10.22 Most helpful- thanks so much! Looks like I can handle that. I guess I'll cut it out of Starboard,
Which antiseize on injectors? Len Ingalls at 12:21pm 05.10.22 I have used this for 50 yrs on everything with good results: Never Seez Regular Grade Anti Seize C
Update alanwir at 12:18pm 05.10.22
Deck Fill Cap - lanyards/chains Len Ingalls at 12:14pm 05.10.22 I used a foot of 3mm poly twine-(not bothered by fuel,etc.). I tied one end to cover,tied a 3/4"? st
Which antiseize on injectors? ggrizzard at 12:06pm 05.10.22 :yikes: :laugh:
Deck Fill Cap - lanyards/chains sunlover at 11:50am 05.10.22 Attwood 66061-3 Replacement Stainless Steel Deck Fill Cap with Chain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000
Edson brake install! ggrizzard at 11:49am 05.10.22 Don't know what year your Hunter is but the wheel brake was an option when sold new and it may never
Deck Fill Cap - lanyards/chains tfox2069 at 11:39am 05.10.22 It would be cheaper to buy a whole new deck assembly, hire three plumbers to install it, a project
MacGregor 25 Classification Giro at 11:23am 05.10.22 RichNils provided us with a thoughtful, comprehensive and intelligent answer to my original question
Macgregor 25 Main Sail Replacement stickinthemud57 at 11:21am 05.10.22 I mentioned the manufacturer (Rolly Tasker), but not the dealers: sailwarehouse.com, and bwyachts.co
Is the 26x seaworthy enough to make Bahamas crossing? RichNils at 11:17am 05.10.22 Prepare as you would for any sail that is more than a day sail. Be sure to have safety equipment and
Dutchman "Twist"? JoeWhite at 11:16am 05.10.22 I had that problem. I solved it by removing and washing the 1/4" line and reinstalling. Also I short
MacGregor 25 Classification stickinthemud57 at 11:09am 05.10.22 Hats off to RichNils. A truly helpful, thoughtful, filled-with-useful-information response.:clap:
Deck Fill Cap - lanyards/chains Scott B at 11:05am 05.10.22 looks like keeping spares is the best. Indeed, but at $55 US ( times 1.3 for CDN ) plus shipping
Deck Fill Cap - lanyards/chains sunlover at 10:54am 05.10.22 Unfortunately you cannot use the chain on the pump out cap and the diesel cap chain was broken off l
Simrad WP30 Belt Tension SabreToothedEngineer at 10:54am 05.10.22 Correction: he's not going to make the ring out of Teflon. I misread one of his emails. Adhesion is
Deck Fill Cap - lanyards/chains Scott B at 10:46am 05.10.22 Unfortunately you cannot use the chain on the pump out cap and the diesel cap chain was broken off l

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