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Water lift muffler Sanfelice at 6:16pm 09.10.12 Catalina 30 7/8984 My muffler has a leak from the pipe which goes to the exhaust manifold. After researching the issue,
Anyone rework their companion way hatch? SailH37 at 6:03pm 09.10.12 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2265 I have to trash it and rebuild it when I replaced the bulkheads because they wouldn't fit below othe
Winches/Lewmar 30-2 speed self tailing gholker at 5:40pm 09.10.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1687 im looking to replace my Lewmar standard 2 speed winches with self tailing winches. Any suggestions
Forward Hatch Leak rpwillia at 5:28pm 09.10.12 Catalina 310 4/1544 I have a very slight leak in my forward hatch that appears to be coming from the hinges. Has anyone
Exhaust Gremlins! (3) Scott T-Bird at 5:27pm 09.10.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1522 Earlier this season I posted about my engine woes. It seems I had two issues ... whitish gray smoke
The last of the interior mods.... (7) Sumner at 5:05pm 09.10.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3255 ...well at least the last for now as we are home and the boat is in FL. Not much to these mods but
fuel flow shadowthecat at 3:36pm 09.10.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1103 I have a 1977 27ft hunter that was sitting for three years before I bought it and I just recently go
Weather Helm tom flatley at 3:32pm 09.10.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1289 Have a 14 ft Javelin- have a wather helm- tried giving the mast some rake- sit father forward- but s
High thrust propellers Mikem at 3:18pm 09.10.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1019 Is there any advantage in swapping out the existing three blade prop on our Mariner 9.9 hp two strok
Fiberglass Trilogy Bill Roughton at 2:57pm 09.10.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1158 How do I find the link to Jim Willis's Fiberglass Trilogy?
zincs iwindance at 2:45pm 09.10.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1451 I am going through my prop zinc in 60 days at my own dock, and believe it is my boat. The other boa
sailboat rescues Bob 04 H260 at 1:59pm 09.10.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1659
Rig a 26X for single handed sailing Doc Fred at 1:16pm 09.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/979 Can anyone cite a source for rigging a Mac 26X for single handed sailing to a senior with 200 hours
Bebeteau First 310 normanm at 12:37pm 09.10.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/8868 I am looking at at First 310, 1993, can anyone give me their comments on this boat please?
Jib Reefing on Hunter 450 Bowedtoothdoc at 11:29am 09.10.12 Big Boats 4/913 Just wondering if there is a way to get the Jib furling line on to a winch for reefing of the sail i
anyone have supersailmaker sails Hollyweirdos at 11:23am 09.10.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1057 Looking at getting new sails from super sailmakers in fort Lauderdale. Anybody have experience wit
Racing Hunter 23.5 against a Prec 23 and others -wb- at 10:56am 09.10.12 Smaller Boats 0/1500 We have been racing a Hunter 23.5 on Lake Monroe here in Sanford for the past few weeks and I though
Isaac aftermath kpgraci at 10:39am 09.10.12 Ask All Sailors 10/1936 Short version: 3 feet of water in house, everyone OK. Long version: On Wednesday, Aug 29 Isaac w
fridge problem RICHARD BURCHELL at 10:34am 09.10.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2181 I Have Just Purchased A Benneteau 38. However I Am Having Problems With The Fridge. Fridge Intermitt
Javelin Centerboard cable snapped... joshpearson at 10:32am 09.10.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2063 My Javelin is from about 1982... I am just curious how to even access the centerboard from the co

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Rainwater in bilge Anifares at 3:37pm 11.03.22 Well if you had a keel stepped mast you'd be close friends with rain water...That aside, check the
Rainwater in bilge Anifares at 3:34pm 11.03.22 It's been recommended to use a leaf blower to "pressurize" the cabin, then use soapy water and a br
Winterizing question artboas at 3:31pm 11.03.22 New-to-us 2008 Hunter 36. With the goal of winterizing the house water system, drained the tank at
New home for Andante Tom J at 3:25pm 11.03.22 Tom, We Will miss your Guidance and input! Do Not Forget US! Much Thanks Thanks Alan. I'll check
Replacing Old Shore Power Connection with Smartplug Tom J at 3:23pm 11.03.22 Has anyone else discovered this mold problem or did I just get a defective cord ? [/QUOTE) Funny yo
Bow Thruster retrofit H 420 2004/5 artboas at 2:55pm 11.03.22 I have been trying to find a good bow thruster for my 420. Several outfits I have contacted tell m
Do you put your bimini down? bonkle at 2:43pm 11.03.22
Cleaning a stanky bilge? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:39pm 11.03.22 Can't help you with the ice box removal, but if you follow these instrutions (an excerpt from my bo
Cockpit enclosure panels George Braun at 2:34pm 11.03.22 99% of boat canvas work will be custom.
Do you put your bimini down? (1) JBP-PA at 2:30pm 11.03.22 I have a cover. I put the three bows together and cover the canvas with a cover. I cover it whenever
Slip Unavailability dLj at 2:28pm 11.03.22 When I lived in Spain, I bought a boat with a slip. This was 1980's. If it hadn't had a slip the wai
Do you put your bimini down? kloudie1 at 2:22pm 11.03.22 Mine stays up except when a hurricane is lurking in the area.
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 JBP-PA at 2:09pm 11.03.22 I don't doubt that steering with the motor can be done. I had a Tanzer 22 with an OB for 16 years,
Over zinced? walmsleyc at 1:04pm 11.03.22 The white coating on the shaft and prop is magnesium oxide. Not an issue it is the sacrificial magn
Do you put your bimini down? Parsons at 12:53pm 11.03.22 Had one of those three-bow systems on a Catalina 36, and only moved it twice a year - up and down.
New Mac 25 owner HeelBoy at 12:50pm 11.03.22 Tis the season for boat deals, yours looks great!
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 LloydB at 12:43pm 11.03.22 The point I was attempting to make was if the wedge was remove a new wedge of a different angle coul
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? LloydB at 12:04pm 11.03.22 To get a good paint job you will have to clean and repair the surface before you even before you pre
Do you put your bimini down? Justin_NSA at 11:24am 11.03.22 When we bought Bella Luna, we were told the bimini had to stay open or be removed completely. Closin
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 dlochner at 11:10am 11.03.22 I suspect that the wedge was installed low on the transom to allow the original lightweight two str

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