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New Jib - what's the leech line for? kpgraci at 9:46am 05.09.12 Ask All Sailors 7/4432 I bought a new to me jib on ebay. It's used but in very good condition, got a good deal on it, PO s
Replace Gaskets for side windows on Venture21 TonyJ at 9:30am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/5479 Can anyone supply me with a part number, or place where I can purchase and replace the black rubber
Need to buy MAgregor 26 mast. maxsoto at 9:28am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2845 Hi everybody, I need a used mast for a Macgregor 26S. The closer to Florida or California, the be
prop anti fouling thetone at 8:26am 05.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1909 my prop seems to be getting very badly fouled after only a short period of non use. any ideas on wha
Should I replace these zincs? (4) Rich Stidger at 8:22am 05.09.12 Ask All Sailors 25/4377 Everybody has an opinion, and I want yours. Pictured below are two zincs that I have on my shaft an
Hunter 216 motor mount cracks Ed_S at 8:14am 05.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1640 I've noticed small cracks in the white blocks for the motor mount on the Hunter 216. The cracks are
2000 Hunter 380 BJSSailing at 3:25am 05.09.12 Big Boats 5/1474 I am in the process of buying a Hunter 380. In the cockpit, there is a On/Off switch just to the sta
Cushion covers for 1986 catalina 30. mstock79 at 8:49pm 05.08.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/2294 Re covered the cushions in my cabin. I have the old set washed and clean for any one interested. The
Complications make me crazy... rpell46 at 9:47pm 05.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1605 I was in the process of cleaning the vee berth water tank on my '91 Cat.30 when, as I was removing t
Spraying Bottom Paint Ted at 9:21pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 14/6530 I'd like to touch up a few small areas of bottom paint where the paint has thinned. I'm using Interl
Coronado 15 chainplate gpengle at 8:46pm 05.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/947 I have a Coronado 15. One of the chain plate fittings bolted thru the deck lost one of its bolts. I
Purchasing new sails online audriuskanape at 7:59pm 05.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1731 HI, I'm looking for the roller furling head sail, what size sail should I get for my Hunter 240. I'm
Vacu-flush doesn't start pump immediately. jack boats at 7:09pm 05.08.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2297 My Vacu-flush doesn't start pump immediately after I flush. It can take over an hour sometimes befo
Should I re-paint the hull? BrianMSmith at 6:46pm 05.08.12 Catalina 22 5/1608 I have recently bought a 1981 Catalina 22. I will be sailing on the Long Island sound (saltwater).
Sole varnish All U Get at 6:14pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 12/5357 I searched our forum for Ultimate Sole to refinish the interior teak sole and come up negative. Did
O'Day Burgees, Round 2 (1) ruidh at 5:38pm 05.08.12 Ask An Oday Owner 19/3228 Drop me a line if you want me to put you on the list for a burgee. Pricing depends on participation.
keel offset Terry Potvin at 5:34pm 05.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1405 what is the keel offset size for using a hawkeye depth sounder on my m25 jron keel
Rendezvous Fun thubbard84 at 3:43pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 14/3018 I'm hosting a Rendezvous next month and need help making it a fun time. Do you have any activity, ga
Tilleriplot Question FourPoints at 2:19pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1669 Does anyone know if either the Raymarine ST2000 or Simrad TP22 have a "freewheel" mode where it can
Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 Inverter/Charger Euphoria2011 at 1:47pm 05.08.12 Bigger Boats 7/5035 I have a 83 Oday 28 with 2 deep cycle marine batteries (2 ea Interstate SRM-27B battery) that are s

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Strange Belt Wear dlochner at 6:52am 09.17.22 I was thinking something along the same lines. What if the "cords" in the belt failed after re-tens
Strange Belt Wear SycloneDriver at 6:48am 09.17.22 There might be your first clue. It didn't wear that way for two years and shortly after you re-ten
Tropical Depression 7 (1) JamesG161 at 6:44am 09.17.22 As the change in direction or curve starts, TS Fiona slows down. The islands are disturbing the Eye
Strange Belt Wear Ward H at 6:36am 09.17.22
Strange Belt Wear smokey73 at 6:25am 09.17.22 The belt ran for two years without problems (and I inspect both belts fairly regularly; in fact, I
Carbon Monoxide Alarm going off due to the head? Justin_NSA at 6:20am 09.17.22 Hmm. Hopefully @Peggie Hall HeadMistress can lend some insight. Do you have an alcohol stove or ar
New mast came with wrong base Crazy Dave Condon at 6:15am 09.17.22 @novadka44 sent me some information. It appears he may have two different sizes of masts which calls
Strange Belt Wear dLj at 6:03am 09.17.22 Got rodents in you boat? dj
Spring for Forespar Whisker Pole? Rick Webb at 6:01am 09.17.22 Just the spring (both ends), and I did have to cleanup the aluminum where the spring seats against
Unknown part on my 18.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:44am 09.17.22 Thanks for the photo. @jssailem properly identified and explained why. I believe it was part of the
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing? ifmdalvey at 4:48am 09.17.22 Neutral or reverse, it all depends upon what gearbox you are fitted with. Some have gear oil and som
Spring for Forespar Whisker Pole? Rick Webb at 4:24am 09.17.22 Rick, I think I have the spring you need. I'll check the dimensions later this weekend when I get h
Gori propeller NYSail at 2:32am 09.17.22
Reef line separated in boom Jwhy at 12:49am 09.17.22 I find that the single reef line on the 320 actually works pretty well. The resulting sail shape is
New Mailsale (1) mermike at 9:59pm 09.16.22 209333 Yeah, it's dirty. Winter project.
New Mailsale mermike at 9:55pm 09.16.22
What to do when the boat is not running... JamesG161 at 8:49pm 09.16.22 What do you get in return? John got numb tongue. How do I know? Ask him to say "Willamette" Jim.
New Mailsale Tally Ho at 7:27pm 09.16.22 I have a Neil Pryde main. Full battens, with a Tides Marine Strong Track. Works well. I have mixed
Strange Belt Wear SabreToothedEngineer at 7:19pm 09.16.22 There is nothing in the area that could spin when the motor is not running, and the damaged area is
Torqueedo vs. EPropulsion High Current at 7:11pm 09.16.22 I'm late to the party, but I strongly recommend a trolling motor instead. I've been very happy with

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