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Hunter 28.5 backstay adjustment Cmp1110 at 9:55am 08.20.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2796 With a br rig doesn't changing backstay tension ie increasing to tighten forestay loosen all of the
recharging batteries with external generator (Honda?) syoun10 at 9:41am 08.20.12 Ask All Sailors 20/17001 I'm thinking of buying a stand alone gasoline generator to avoid having to run my diesel engine at l
head sink faucet for my boat mikenovit at 9:11am 08.20.12 Bigger Boats 3/1417 The head sink faucet on my O322 is leaking and I need to buy a new one. Any ideas where I can buy o
given the cost of repairs what project will you tackle this rlrmystic at 9:07am 08.20.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1401 My goal is to replace two portlights and teak and holly sole. however, this boat could use a dozen
Replace bow pullpit Stan Linado at 8:34am 08.20.12 Smaller Boats 1/1562 Has anyone had to replace a bow pulpit on a 1989 25? If so, how did you access the backing plates in
Facet Diesel Fuel Pump Problem Rag Doll at 8:29am 08.20.12 Bigger Boats 9/7103 I have experienced a Fuel Pump Problem which I need some assistance with. I have a Universal M 12 en
Close call when engine quit alexco38 at 7:48am 08.20.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1699 Went out on Saturday for a sail and overnight stay over with family. As we left the harbor, the Volv
Engine temperature spikes PJludlow at 7:40am 08.20.12 Big Boats 1/1821 My 1986 Catalina 36 with Universal MD25XP has shown spikes in temperature depending on RPM and load.
Newport 17 (1) bilsheryl at 7:35am 08.20.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1300 Any helpful advice on redoing the inside of a cabin would be greatly appreciated
Any help on 18.5 appreciated djs336647 at 7:16am 08.20.12 Smaller Boats 1/1013 Just sold my 240 Oday and have downsized to a Hunter 18.5. My desire is to be able to easily trailer
23.5 Centerboard uphaul deck layout Mike in Cape Cod at 7:07am 08.20.12 Smaller Boats 1/1133 Can anyone send me or post on this forum a photo or diagram that shows the deck layout of the center
hasta luego mac 25 alfred gamil at 6:55am 08.20.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1069 would like to get in touch with the owner of a mac gregor 25 named HASTA LUEGO , transaction has bee
hasta luego mac 25 alfred gamil at 6:54am 08.20.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1008 I would like to get in touch with the owner of a mac gregor 25 named HASTA LUEGO , transaction has b
Which first? Shake out the reef or unfurl the headsail arknoah at 5:26am 08.20.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2933 I noticed the following post on Sailnet: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/learning- ... -reef.html Es
Clean paddlewheel B&G (1) carlager at 1:25am 08.20.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2721 I need to clean the paddlewheel on my B'G speedlog - type Netquad. I am almost certain that the pa
Sail track stop for rope luff sail nbergma at 8:55pm 08.19.12 Catalina 22 6/3777 We are new sailors and new owners of a 1976 C22 whose mainsail has a rope luff. It does not have the
The best explanation of how sails work I've come across Sublime at 8:09pm 08.19.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/20836 It's worth the read and, IMO, explains a lot. I've run across theories which didn't make sense to m
Alternator issue DannyS at 8:07pm 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 19/2851 I admit that my knowledge in this subject is lacking so please help me out here, I recently added a
Barient 22-39 Winch Diagram RonRelyea at 7:22pm 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 4/11001 Would anyone have a parts / assembly diagram for an old Barient 22-39 self-tailing winch? I already
Anyone know what this is? (1) rukidn at 7:08pm 08.19.12 Catalina 310 6/1967 I found this item on the boat and hope someone knows what it is. I have this haunting feeling that I

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Number of Poles in Hitachi LR180-03C Alternator LloydB at 9:31am 01.12.23 ''I'd buy it regardless of any price." you can find it but if you wanna delete it you have to pay a
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Leeward Rail at 9:22am 01.12.23 I'm not familiar with "VAT". Can you expand on this? It's a harmonized tax in the EU and the UK.
Spider Cracks in gel coat Davidasailor26 at 9:16am 01.12.23 All good ideas above about exploring the area and possible ways to repair the core. If the deck surf
Spider Cracks in gel coat jssailem at 8:57am 01.12.23
Spider Cracks in gel coat shemandr at 8:08am 01.12.23 It seems to me the area of craze lines is fairly broad. I'd say that could mean a broader area of s
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Scott T-Bird at 7:46am 01.12.23 If you should make an offer on this boat, factor in the cost of the new halyards and the cost of i
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Scott T-Bird at 7:38am 01.12.23 Sounds to me like you will need to gain some specific knowledge both for your new boat's registratio
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 7:37am 01.12.23 When purchasing a boat the common advice is to have the seller pay to fix whatever needs fixing. The
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Scott T-Bird at 7:26am 01.12.23 The bicycle chain trick is probably the most commonly used way by yard workers. If it's not your bo
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 7:18am 01.12.23 OK, you shouldn't have need of a license beyond what your country requires as long as you buy and l
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 6:50am 01.12.23 the exit holes were up off the deck a fair amount and 3 feet or so apart vertically there is winch t
H240 bulkhead thickness patbratton at 6:29am 01.12.23 I'm building a wooden organizer to add some storage for sunglasses, sunscreen, reading material, et
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:28am 01.12.23 a piece of bicycle chain works well as the weight. Use a magnet to fish the chain out of the exit s
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 01.12.23 I''m seeing enough complaints about it to continue recommending it. I assume you meant that you no
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:18am 01.12.23 Since this a "new to you" boat... I would want to drop the mast and inspect the rigging, wiring, she
The keel... is done HeelBoy at 6:14am 01.12.23 Love the arrows on that bullseye! I was going to mark mine with inch-increments, but the arrows are
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 shemandr at 6:08am 01.12.23 I've sailed a lot on a Tartan 33 and on the one I'm most familiar with there is an access/exit hole
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 6:07am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you
Jibing The Mainsail Kings Gambit at 6:06am 01.12.23 Those are uncontrolled jibes. I can understand your concern. I would not jibe in that fashion. Fir
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 5:37am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you w

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