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rip in dodger window - how to fix? iSailor at 5:21pm 05.06.12 Catalina 310 14/4317 we got a tear on the starboard side dodger window down by the small zipper. Is it possible to repla
Edson Radial Drive Wheel chiefwarren at 5:07pm 05.06.12 Catalina 30 3/5678 I have been re-building my steering system on a 1989 Catalina 30. I just replaced the wire and I am
Replacing trapezoid windows McZube at 3:57pm 05.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1109 Our 1984 Hunter 31 needs to have the trapezoid window panes replaced. I removed one of them but can
Replacing sheaves McZube at 3:50pm 05.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1058 I'm replacing the sheaves in the jib sheet turning blocks. The sheaves are Delrin and the pin is SS
Winch Switch MetricMountie at 3:02pm 05.06.12 Big Boats 4/1184 Just bought Lewmar 44 St winches so I could swap out my 24-45 Barient primaries that are original t
Westerbeke 10-2 instruments - Tach RPM cbourne200 at 2:41pm 05.06.12 Bigger Boats 4/3325 Forgive me for asking some 'dumb questions', but on my 'new to me' O'Day 272, I have a Westerbeke 10
26x trailer drum brakes jobuddlk at 2:09pm 05.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/937 Trailer wheel is binding. I'm not sure on how to remove the drum. The wheel is off. Is there some
I know you will think I am crazy DocParty at 12:38pm 05.06.12 Ask All Sailors 64/12036 I'm selling my Chris Craft 250 and getting a MacGregor 26x (I assume at this time) However, and here
Transmission won't shift to forward position pharcyde at 12:11pm 05.06.12 Catalina 30 10/5750 Hi everyone. I can't seem to get the transmission to shift from neutral to forward when at the helm
Repairing hull deck seal on Hunter 340 tallgeoff at 9:50am 05.06.12 Big Boats 2/1098 Anyone with experience on this task? I have received a hundred different suggestions on how to do th
Experience with Soda blasting or limestone blasting tallgeoff at 9:46am 05.06.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1694 Anyone have experiencei removing their bottom paint by this method? Any tips? I am removing Bottomko
Experience with Pettit Ultima Eco or Interlux Pacifica tallgeoff at 9:44am 05.06.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1129 Does anyone have personal experience with these 2 eco green paints. Avoiding copper pollution is som
Installing Raymarine X-5 wheel autopilot on Hunter 340 tallgeoff at 9:41am 05.06.12 Big Boats 7/3310 Anyone have experience installing this unit? Where did you place the smart computer box? Thanks Ge
Installing jib car tracks on the deck tallgeoff at 9:40am 05.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/998 I have installed 2 winches on the cockpit coaming to create 4 winches vs the 2 winches on the deck t
Testing non operating waste tank gauge tallgeoff at 9:35am 05.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1099 My waste tank unit is no longer working. Before removing the sender I want to test the gauge. A stor
Waste tank sender tallgeoff at 9:32am 05.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/761 My waste tank sender is cemented in with 5200. It will not come with gentle screw driver prying. Any
Removing waste take sender tallgeoff at 9:31am 05.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/701 My waste tankk sender is cemented in with 5200. It will not come with gentle screw driver prying. An
Anyone replaced a foam backed hull liner? tallgeoff at 9:29am 05.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/908 I have a hull deck joint leak and a damaged hull liner in my aft stateroom. Looking to replace this
Jib or Genoa M-Captain at 8:48am 05.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2388 Probably a basic question but....are there any preferences or unique issues with using a jib or geno
X-5 Smartpilot wheel Raymarine Terry in Naples at 7:50am 05.06.12 Ask All Sailors 11/4730 My computer box on my wheel pilot went on the fritz after 44 hours of use and the manager at West Ma

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Trailer Tongue Question Benny17441 at 3:13pm 09.15.22 It looks like the PO may have used it to attach or strap something to the trailer.
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing? Benny17441 at 3:05pm 09.15.22 Yanmar recommends using Neutral. There are mechanical shaft brakes available to stop the shaft from
Going back to sailing 60 years later Siamese at 2:52pm 09.15.22 Model / design name.
CNG Filling Station Benny17441 at 2:50pm 09.15.22 Most CNG Self Service Stations prohibit the use of unauthorized adapters and non DOT certified tanks
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? Siamese at 2:45pm 09.15.22 "Yeah, he has the kit but the labor hasn't been performed. I'm tempted to let him go on and finish u
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida dlochner at 1:51pm 09.15.22 Hello- thanks for the reply. Guy has decided to take the canal. I will do my best to write an upda
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida palcuz at 1:37pm 09.15.22
Bavaria Rail Tracks - New vs Old CruiserS at 1:35pm 09.15.22 Also, do you know if there is any parts catalogue for Bavaria ? Different than SVB
Clevis Pin Forestay tfox2069 at 12:57pm 09.15.22 So one other thing I found helpful when working with the forestay and its fittings is once you get a
Tropical Depression 7 kappykaplan at 12:38pm 09.15.22 Luv, luv, luvin it! :beer:
Tropical Depression 7 JamesG161 at 12:37pm 09.15.22 Your prediction matches what I've been seeing in local wx forecasts since last night. John and I h
Clevis Pin Forestay thinwater at 12:34pm 09.15.22 This is a standard Schaefer 2100 jib furler on a Catalina - so guessing pretty standard design for
Tropical Depression 7 kappykaplan at 12:25pm 09.15.22 Your prediction matches what I've been seeing in local wx forecasts since last night. I'm a happy gu
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? Qorgyle at 12:24pm 09.15.22 What year is that boat? '81. Engine seems fine - no diesel smell in the boat, clean hoses, firm
Tropical Depression 7 JamesG161 at 12:22pm 09.15.22 Pure Fluid Dynamics in action, plus the Earth's spin and a bit of Stored Solar Energy. How simple is
Tropical Depression 7 kappykaplan at 12:18pm 09.15.22 Great news, Jim! :beer:
Spring for Forespar Whisker Pole? (1) Rick Webb at 12:10pm 09.15.22 209318209318
Tropical Depression 7 (1) JamesG161 at 12:08pm 09.15.22 As we forecast, Tropical Storm Fiona will follow curves in pictures we showed above. LOWs follow th
Spring for Forespar Whisker Pole? FastOlson at 11:53am 09.15.22 When I replaced one of those on a ForeSpar spinnaker pole many years ago, WM was able to order one u
It's a good thing that I checked the web site! Stu Jackson at 11:19am 09.15.22 Dave, don't you read Waggoners online?

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