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locker latches steelntime at 4:53am 08.15.12 Parts Search 2/2723 looking for latches for stren propane lockers for a Hunter 40.5, made by Southco, part # C7-10. I c
jib sheet lead zephyritmo at 11:29pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2959 I have a mac 25 with a working jib. The boat came with a replaced cabintop and no leads or blocks fo
Powering the Macgregor 21 apatron at 10:41pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1857 There is nothing like settling and taking a nap out of the sun. Oh, unless you live here in FLorida
Shackle failure? (1) David W at 10:29pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 21/5323 I everyone, I'm just back from two weeks on the water in the Canadian Gulf Islands. Awesome sailing;
Anhydrous Lanolin Ted at 9:31pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 19/9851 I usually use anhydrous lanolin on my prop shaft and prop to prevent barnacle attachment and slime g
Sportaseat revisited Andy1237 at 9:00pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/2068 I finally decided it was time to buy one or two of those fold flat seats. West Marine has their nex
Oday 25 vs C&C 25 jproppe at 8:11pm 08.14.12 C&C 1/3084 Need some real help. I learned to sail on an O'Day 25 that had a shallow keel (25" draft cb up, 4'
to buy or not to buy uvantu at 8:08pm 08.14.12 Day Sailers 4/1664 Hi all, Your experience, thoughts and opinions are desired. I'm currently boatless, not counting t
Cabin lining removal lbd at 7:58pm 08.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1028 Need to remove cabin lining on 2004 H33 to reseal leaking mast step. Appears to be difficult task as
Engine compartment sound/deadening material McZube at 7:36pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1555 Surveyor says replace it. What can I replace it with that will be effective but suitable for that e
Engine Room/Bilge Vent Fan Lee Hadjiosif at 7:32pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 11/6133 I found that the wire of the in-line vent fan in a 2 or 3" hose was cut by the previous owner. My qu
A/C Drain Bene 381 Lee Hadjiosif at 7:01pm 08.14.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1468 I have two A/C units. One under the setee draining into the bilge and the other smaller one in the a
MMSI number capacity Navicula at 6:35pm 08.14.12 Big Boats 2/1170 we are getting an MMSI number and one of the question is...........maximum nunber of pearson on the
Need exact beam measure Catalina 22 Davidchile at 6:20pm 08.14.12 Catalina 22 10/1651 Please I am from Chile and bought a Catalina 22 1983 in Midleborough, at the moment is in Miami pri
Best way to remove the Main sail for trailering? mikekern at 5:56pm 08.14.12 Catalina 22 6/4604 I have a '74 Catalina 22 that I will be storing on the trailer most of the time. As a result I need
Air in the fuel system.. suggestions NYSail at 5:46pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 17/2083 Hello all, Last night while motoring in from a beautiful night sail with the wife, the engine stop
So we decided to go big... KingAirDriver at 5:19pm 08.14.12 Catalina 22 203/25383 We decided to go big and do a somewhat major re-fit of our 22, Mischief Managed. Placed a big order
Difficulty like never before Doc_holiday at 4:30pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2042 We went out monday and had fair winds with a few white caps but I couldn't get any speed. I hung on
Hunter 38 Porthole hardware broken dacarls at 2:58pm 08.14.12 Big Boats 2/996 Can anyone give me a heads-up on repair (vs replacement) of 1985 Hunter 38 rectangular ports? These
opening ports and hatches manufacturer redhead78 at 2:51pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1552 Hi all I seem to remember a post about hatches and replacement port windows, could not find it in th

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Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 2:19pm 02.05.23 We liked the flexibility of wireless. You can put the displays wherever you want, without having to
Aft Cabin Headliner Partial Removal, Starboard Side, H41AC JoeWhite at 2:06pm 02.05.23 I do not have this vessel, but just looking at your photo it appears that all you have to do to remo
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 2:04pm 02.05.23 Sorry... Everything that wasn't spoken for went was taken by Seatow to be demolished on 1/27.
Phasor and Next Gen Generators Captain Larry-DH at 1:33pm 02.05.23 Not familiar with either, but took a quick glance - the phaser 6kw uses the Kubota Lugger engine at
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. jon hansen at 12:30pm 02.05.23 when the prop is in water flow it spins. when verticle the pressure to spin is little. as your movi
Oday 302 keel surface (2) dlochner at 12:22pm 02.05.23 It is sand from the original casting. The molds are made of sand and when the keels come out, they a
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. jon hansen at 12:22pm 02.05.23 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/1579300947844-png.174133
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. Ralph Johnstone at 12:16pm 02.05.23 locked up verticle in the aperture is the fastest. as per the design of the boat. I must confess,
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. jon hansen at 12:13pm 02.05.23 :)
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. jon hansen at 12:08pm 02.05.23 not 2 bladed not hidden behind the keel in the aperture of a caravelle.
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. jon hansen at 12:04pm 02.05.23 Time for some research : 1. What make is your transmission and what does the mfg. spec for the pr
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. Ralph Johnstone at 12:02pm 02.05.23 Found it. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/fixed-vs-free-wheeling-prop-updated.107118/?hig
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. Ralph Johnstone at 11:44am 02.05.23 Anyhow still working on solutions, such as an alternate short distance coupling ete. Time for som
Lewmar windlass drum removal Ralph Johnstone at 11:32am 02.05.23 Lewmar website will have the user/service manual for your windlass once you have identified it. J
Meet your new Forum Administrator jfgy at 11:17am 02.05.23 Thanks Phil for your excellent work. All the best to Dave for carrying SBO forward. Excellent choic
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't mermike at 11:16am 02.05.23 Glad to see some progress!
Missing boom LloydB at 10:52am 02.05.23 My keel boot sits in the middle of my boat and the top of the cavity of the boot is about 16 inches
Lewmar windlass drum removal Hello Below at 10:30am 02.05.23 Although I cannot identify the model of your windlass from your pics, I believe the more recent ones
Lewmar windlass drum removal dlochner at 10:05am 02.05.23 What is the brown stuff inside the handle socket? There may be a screw beneath it that screws into t
Missing boom stickinthemud57 at 9:56am 02.05.23 Just seemed the outside pressure would be greater. So when sitting still it wouldn't drain. But I'm

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