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Topping lift Doc_holiday at 6:16am 06.21.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1427 I don't know what's standard on the Mac because of my "Frankenship" set-up but I hang my boom from t
Old Warhorse Makeover Followup (13) CharlieCobra at 6:13am 06.21.12 Ask All Sailors 16/2261 Finally launch the Santa Cruz 50 Anomoly today, or should I say the SC-52. It was a very long day in
A bird ate my Mast Head Wind Unit rajhnsn at 4:05am 06.21.12 Bigger Boats 8/2261 At the end of last season I noticed that my Navman 3100 masthead unit was missing and there was othe
Newbies need Mentor - Traverse Bay area GreatLakesFlagbearer at 12:21am 06.21.12 Trailer Sailors 1/1954 Husband and wife, newly retired and back in the area after an absence of 15 years. :) We now have
Gennaker with B&R rig Cool_Change at 11:48pm 06.20.12 Big Boats 40/11359 We have a 340 with furling main, jib and the B'R rig. Wondering if there are any restrictions on fl
Kat on Board? and Lazyjacks David S at 10:49pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1404 Zee Hag, I just looked at your profile and love your Tabby Kat. I had one when I was 7 years old, s
My dog and my O'Day 20 Gr8ful7Tahoe at 9:39pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1855 Hey there guys, thanks for all the valuable info on here. I just bought my first O'Day 20 and have
rigging boat for solo sailing jrale at 9:06pm 06.20.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/4172 Dear Macgregor Owners, I am considering converting my sailboat to solo sailing. Anyone have pictures
blistering Pearsons capta at 8:22pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2578 Good day all, I was wondering if any of you who own Pearsons have had any problem with blistering. L
O'day 26 Centerboard Wedges cddreyer at 8:12pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/3597 Looking for suggestions on how to make replacement wedges for my O'day 26. Tried D'R Marine but, wh
rOnDAYvous shirts (3) appleman at 8:05pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/977 Hey folks, only two days left to order your copy of the 10th annual rOnDAYvous polo shirt. I have on
Mooring Gilligan and mate at 7:53pm 06.20.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/5416 Quick question. I saw on an earlier post that when you moored your boat, you hooked to the bow eye.
What's this I see? (1) dj2210 at 7:05pm 06.20.12 Catalina 30 7/1908 While doing some (first) maintenance on my C30 and took some pictures. I was surprised to see the st
please advise, atomic 4 vs outboard ?? yoyvy at 6:05pm 06.20.12 Engines and Propulsion 15/6820 Hello. i am new to this site, and to sailing. our islander 28's atomic 4 engine needs $2500 repair +
Catalina 320 -water in fuel Breezey at 6:02pm 06.20.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/5146 I am an owner of a 1996 Catalina 320. Last year while motoring the engine did not seem to be getting
advice please, atomic 4 engine vs outboard ? yoyvy at 5:38pm 06.20.12 Islander 1/3367 Hello. i am new to this site, and to sailing. our islander 28's atomic 4 engine needs $2500 repair
Control lines lead aft - An engineering/design exercise. (1) Charles Erwin at 5:38pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1547 Assume you have to design and fabricate: 2 - double sheave blocks for boom downhaul tackle. 1 - do
Hull Repair Material SailorDave5050 at 5:38pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1901 Installing proper seacocks in the boat, with countersunk screws through the hull. Now...what do I f
Impeller replacement IntimaSea at 5:00pm 06.20.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1411 I have a Model 26M, Yanmar 18 Horse Diesel engine and I need to know how to replace the impeller. W
Keel clunk repair on a budget? Drevi17546 at 4:58pm 06.20.12 Catalina 22 10/3286 So I recently purchased a 1977 Catalina 22. I have put quite a bit into getting her sailing ready a

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Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 12:13pm 01.13.23 local agricultural or industrial hose suppliers? Many will also have access to marine hose. 100%.
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 12:04pm 01.13.23 Any idea what the theory is behind greater thermal efficiency at lower compressor rpm's ? Can't se
Water stains to lacquer finish (1) BigEasy at 11:59am 01.13.23 Beneteau recommends Mohawk pre catalyzed lacquer; however, I have had unsatisfactory results with l
VHF Cabling and Connectors HEINZIR at 11:53am 01.13.23 UV damage? Can you cover the exposed portions of your replacement cable with a sleeve or wrap such
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 sailmcchico at 11:36am 01.13.23 Thanks. I just read in one of the forums a Sailor mixed 50/50 WD40 with linseed boiled oil I belive
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? twalker H260 at 11:33am 01.13.23 Not sure where you live (assuming somewhere in Illinois). Have you tried any local agricultural or
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 10:59am 01.13.23 Hopefully only a couple more years. We went to the yard a couple of weeks ago, took one look at the
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Timm R Oday25 at 10:54am 01.13.23 I've been there myself in feeling overwhelmed . Our boats are supposed to be a stress reliever ..not
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 sailcapt340 at 10:52am 01.13.23
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Project_Mayhem at 10:39am 01.13.23 I don't know how far you are from a west marine but they should be able to have a piece shipped to
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Richard19068 at 9:58am 01.13.23 @Leeward Rail Online prices for one foot of 1.75" will cost me $30-40 after shipping. Does anyone
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Terry Cox at 9:53am 01.13.23 Our 1991 boat came with dual WAECO 12VDC systems; freezer and refrigerator. Both have performed quit
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 sailmcchico at 9:49am 01.13.23 Thank you, Old English main oil is petrolium distillates I belive. From my reads some love and some
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Ralph Johnstone at 9:18am 01.13.23 If the switch is on you have o-ohms and 2000-rpm. If the switch is off, you have 1500-ohm and 3500
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Hayden Watson at 8:58am 01.13.23 Wow 180, yeah since I can't look into the tube from right I'm taking it off. Engine has 650 hours b
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 8:53am 01.13.23 I was about to ask you what the local supplier was until I saw you were in Winnipeg Just in case
VHF Cabling and Connectors Leeward Rail at 8:38am 01.13.23 I recently replaced the coaxial cable to the masthead antenna using LMR400UF equivalent. https://abr
VHF Cabling and Connectors dlochner at 8:38am 01.13.23 The most important characteristic is the impedance, it must be 50 ohm coax. For such as short distan
The keel... is done HeelBoy at 8:35am 01.13.23 I really only plan on locking it in "destabilizing" conditions, or at anchor if the anti-clunk featu
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 8:32am 01.13.23 Hopefully only a couple more years. We went to the yard a couple of weeks ago, took one look at the

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