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Mast wedges junovia at 1:58pm 06.30.12 Pearson 2/1704 Does anyone know the size of wedges to use to straighten the mast?
Dinghy jphud at 11:09am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2136 Does anyone have an opinion on wether a 14 ' inflatable hard bottom dinghy is to large. Boat is 37,
Looking for Our next boat Gettingthere at 11:00am 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1969 I am located in the Pacific Northwest. I just sold a Hunter 33 to move to a trailerable sail boat fo
Keel cable when sailing drock10 at 10:15am 06.30.12 Catalina 22 14/2846 Hey do u guys let the keel cable loose when sailing or do u crank it up a bit so it puts a little te
Changing Main Furler Lines SVPardonMyFrench at 9:51am 06.30.12 Big Boats 2/1484 His All - I need to change main furler line on my 40.5 ; I can't see to find instructions that a
Electrical question (1) guidera48 at 6:21am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1912 My ProTech 1220 bit the dust and quit working. Checked the internal fuse and it's O.K. So for father
M25 rudder control Reg 2012 at 5:38am 06.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2720 We have a M25 with a kickup rudder that has a lock down pin. We are sailing in Lake Superior. In mil
Newbie 85 p18 question on reefing arkansassail at 5:23am 06.30.12 Precision 2/3733 I can't find any reefing hooks on the boom. Is this common? Should I tie it down instead? I also
2GM20F Starting? steveebryant at 12:27am 06.30.12 Engines and Propulsion 17/6466 Dear Boaters: It has been hot here in Oklahoma with 100 degree weather. It takes 4 or 5 attempts
paint Bob G at 11:01pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1560 beginner question!!! I am trying to refinnish a rudder. I figured out that the cracks were just in t
new fresh water leak found! paul1938 at 10:06pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1402 The last three weeks we've been driving ourselves crazy trying to trace down water in our H33 bilge.
replacement autopilot? bugbitten at 9:21pm 06.29.12 S2 15/3141 My 9.2A came with a nicely-functioning Autohelm ST4000. About halfway into my 14 months of ownership
Flooring Project (2) gr8_2_av8 at 9:01pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2241 Just completed a flooring project for my 31. Cherry face veneer, inset with maple.
ID This Furler (3) dawg2 at 6:18pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1898 Is this a CDI? If so what model. If not, what is it? I just bought this boat and the furler sits d
Control Head jorgefife at 5:21pm 06.29.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1833 Here I come again! Yesterday ( given to me by my friends at the salvage yard) I got wht looks like a
MacGregors @ MdR? Brad1968 at 5:13pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1223 Any Macs up in MdR wanna get together for a sail?
Mast broke off at deck light area Chris Bogle at 3:59pm 06.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1862 Was out sailing today in 15 mph wind ' to my horror the mast broke in two at the mid way point. My q
Oceania 381 Keel Preparation pegasus381 at 3:10pm 06.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1288 We are painting the bottom of our 381 (2001) and need to know what to use to replace the undercoatin
Roller main reefing Jamesjoanne at 3:09pm 06.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1416 I have a 2007 Beneteau 343 and I've had repeated issues with my roller furling main hanging up in th
Can anyone reccomend the West Marine Anchor Pre-made package Bigjer40 at 3:04pm 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 31/8196 I have a 1984 Hunter 27 that I sail on the Columbia River. West Marine sells their pre-made anchori

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air conditioning Terry Cox at 11:51am 02.14.23 Hi Will, our boat has a Little Giant pump that feeds sea water to the heat pump (I'm assuming you're
Liveaboard Marinas New England to New York Bob S at 11:45am 02.14.23 The problem is finding a marina that has openings. I'm at Pope Island Marina and I know a few live a
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 juznip at 11:39am 02.14.23 So if i go the adaptor route: aluminum, brass or steel? perhaps this fitting: McMaster-Carr Thoughts
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller inkunzi at 11:31am 02.14.23 I appreciate all the responses. I have to admit i am brand new to sailing and am learning a lot via
Liveaboard Marinas New England to New York dLj at 11:31am 02.14.23 How long are you going to stay? You might do better to be a transient, but not sure what you are loo
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jfgy at 11:11am 02.14.23 That was my experience too with the cabin top traveler.
air conditioning Will Lee at 10:58am 02.14.23 That's one of my ideas due to the proximity to a thru hull. When you ran the ducts through the head
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice jssailem at 10:53am 02.14.23 Don't pay the renewal fee. The Documentation number remains with the boat even forever. When I pur
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Dalliance at 10:53am 02.14.23 There is no need for those covers other than possible cotter pin chafe prevention and ankle scrape p
Mk III aft locker hatch question rpell1@msn.com at 10:35am 02.14.23 I think from your description our boats may be very different. My propane tank is on the port side.
Interior paint to match '83 white gel coat? Ward H at 10:21am 02.14.23 When I had my O'day 25 I took a plug of the cabin liner to Lowes. They scanned a color and mixed up
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice kappykaplan at 10:14am 02.14.23 The documentation data is public. :plus: https://cgmix.uscg.mil/PSIX/PSIXSearch.aspx
Interior paint to match '83 white gel coat? Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 02.14.23 Are these for trim, or through hulls? There a couple of challenges. The color used in 1983 will h
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller rgranger at 9:37am 02.14.23 I put the traveler on the bridge deck of my H26. It made a big difference in sail control going to
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jfgy at 9:17am 02.14.23 Having the traveler was goodformy use. Your milage may vary.
Ouch! leo310 at 9:11am 02.14.23 Campbell river marina $400/month or for you $275 US
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice dlochner at 8:57am 02.14.23 I certainly do not have a dog in this fight, but as an outsider I wonder how this company is gettin
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:54am 02.14.23 Sensor as the resistance does not change from engine not running to engine warmed up. I am assuming
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice Hello Below at 8:50am 02.14.23 They had our correct vessel name and documentation number. I certainly do not have a dog in this f
Interior paint to match '83 white gel coat? fox9988 at 8:42am 02.14.23 Are these for trim, or through hulls? For mounting electronics (bus bars, course computer, invert

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