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Backstay adjustment -time saving question Kestle at 8:00am 09.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2747 With it now being Fall, and kid stuff going full tilt, I'm asking for suggestions on backstay adjust
DIY Powder Coat toddco at 7:19am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1696 Hello All, I had another project that I thought might help in sail boat repairs. I traded a hunti
Used parts art696 at 6:32am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2472 Is any place to buy used sail boats parts, (back ralling, BBQ,.....) ? I do live in Ontario Canada.
Sewage treatment plant troubles New Venture at 8:40pm 09.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/4341 I have installed a Raritan Managerm sewage treatment system and I'm having a terrible time with the
Oday 31 main sheet rigging jeagles at 8:20pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 3/1832 I removed my main sheet on newly purchased ODay 31 to clean it. Now don't know how to route it. Th
GE Battery Lantern seamansg at 8:12pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 5/1885 Hi, I was shopping and came across an 8D cell battery lantern with a 3 setting LED bulb, for $25 plu
Catalina 22 1980 - Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:06pm 09.07.12 Parts Search 2/7682 Bought a 1980 Cat-22 and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Alos missing the cable.
Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:02pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 6/1651 Bought a 1980 Catalina 22 a few weeks ago and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Do
Put your thinking caps on (2) Bill sanders at 6:50pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 29/5945 Need any and all suggestions! Redoing my n17,inside and out. Need to come up with ideas how to make
battery Randy Thron at 6:41pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1854 Need help with the selection of new batteries for a 2001, Hunter 320. Anyone using AGM batteries? I
What to look for when buying a 1959 Daysailer wayrider at 6:28pm 09.07.12 Day Sailers 0/1074 I am going to look at a 1959 Daysailer (a "1" I think) and was wondering what areas of the boat that
Vibration when using outboard acox271929 at 6:27pm 09.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2270 1984 McGregor 25 with 9.9 hp Tohatsu. When under increased power, there is a loud vibration at the r
bilge pump Randy Thron at 6:25pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1352 Need help on what size bilge pump for a 2001 , Hunter 320. What would the correct size and amps?
22 ' Catalina Drain Crystal Beach Fl at 4:18pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 13/2563 Has anyone installed a drain at the rear of the Catalina 22 below the tiller? The boat has two drain
Trottle Asjustment dennisv at 4:16pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 2/1149 Been spending the last 2 weeks getting use to my new (to me) ODay 28. Love it. My previous boat (
little car, big boat walt at 3:15pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 13/6550
Big boat c_witch at 2:39pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 12/4269 Well I've been doing some thinking and I hope to have our future 'home' boat in 3 years time. I'm fi
clear or amber varnish? haynie5 at 2:29pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 12/5173 Ive used the petit z-spar captains amber varnish for years. Has any body used the clear version on t
19 - 20' O'Day for sale? rwilliams125 at 12:37pm 09.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2553 Anyone know of an O'day Mariner 2+2 or O'day 19 for sale in or around Illinois? Kentucky Lake ' Lak
Water Tank. Capt Strapfoots at 12:29pm 09.07.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2336 Ok guys I have never had a boat with a water tank in it. I just bought a Balboa 26 and it has a wat

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Fake Documentation Renewal Notice Terry Cox at 4:38am 02.14.23 Received my renewal notice for $26 with a return address of National Vessel Notification Center, PO
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 dlochner at 4:34am 02.14.23 Yikes, I just looked up the price for that part at one supplier, ~$150! I have the 3 cylinder vers
Seacock question on a 1981H33 Trevor1mg at 10:17pm 02.13.23 I have a 1980 Hunter 33. The through-hull is well above the waterline, Dead center, aft of the rudde
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 juznip at 10:03pm 02.13.23 Sensor as the resistance does not change from engine not running to engine warmed up. I am assuming
Stale Forum mermike at 9:50pm 02.13.23 It was said you could float a crescent wrench in the north end. I forget the concentration but it wa
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jssailem at 9:13pm 02.13.23 I tried to find an image of a Hunter 27 for sale with a traveler over the companion way. No luck. Al
Rain water through the mast jonelli at 9:06pm 02.13.23 I think I'm giving up. It's a problem between the intended design and what I'd like to happen. Wat
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 Ralph Johnstone at 9:04pm 02.13.23 Almost forgot, always start at the beginning. Which is shot, the sensor or the read out and why do
Low oil indicator fading in and out jonelli at 9:01pm 02.13.23 If you are going to get rid of the original "trailer plugs" , why not eliminate plugs completely?
Ouch! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:59pm 02.13.23 That sounds like a bugger. Mind my asking what you were paying for moorage on a one year contract ?
Ouch! rgranger at 8:25pm 02.13.23 :thumbsdown::(
air conditioning Will Lee at 7:38pm 02.13.23 I should have been a little more clear. Looking at a fixed mount system, probably a Dometic 10,000
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box dkinzer at 6:59pm 02.13.23 it would be worthwhile to replace the hose clamps with solid clamps Yes, I have four new 316 stai
Where to look for Replacement Trailers Zinger88 at 6:42pm 02.13.23 Here's another alternative C22 trailer manufacturer out of North Carolina: Triad Trailers 5831 Tria
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 6:37pm 02.13.23 Called Sure Marine a few days ago and asked one of the reps whether they had any CNG tanks left over
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box (1) jssailem at 6:23pm 02.13.23 The plug could be to bleed the shaft log. It also could be to fit a nipple that would permit you to
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box dlochner at 6:20pm 02.13.23 Stuffing boxes typically do not have bleeder screws. So I'm not certain about the plug or the Philli
Stale Forum jssailem at 6:16pm 02.13.23 I believe you float higher in the Great Salt Lake than in the Strait.
Stale Forum mermike at 5:10pm 02.13.23 The dimensions are surprisingly similar to the Great Salt Lake. 90 miles north to south. 30-40 miles
Need advice for running backstay with staysail on H49 jssailem at 4:53pm 02.13.23 Nice document regarding the rig. Thanks.

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