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New Tiller in the works... (3) rgranger at 1:47pm 05.05.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3799 Hey All Just thought I'd share my adventures with wood and glue from earlier today. I started the
Forum Idea for Main Sail rgranger at 1:35pm 05.05.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/3367 Hello Main Sail Has anyone every suggested a shared forum titled DIY? People often share ideas the
Yanmar Engine Question BWagner at 1:13pm 05.05.12 Big Boats 4/1458 This is a new to me boat. I have been noticing a small amount of oil under the front of the engine.
Guest battery switch craigthill at 12:46pm 05.05.12 Big Boats 10/4037 Have. Guest battery switch with a row of LEDs across the top. I have not been able to find any infor
starting mystery... weinie at 12:43pm 05.05.12 Engines and Propulsion 6/2984 Universal m18 on Catalina 27. I go to start the engine...no sound at all! I check the voltage at th
Info Sources For Re-Cutting Sails rardiH36 at 11:41am 05.05.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/3998 I thought to post this on both the Sail Trim and Ask All Sailors: I would like to know where I can
Info Sources For Re-Cutting Sails rardiH36 at 11:39am 05.05.12 Ask All Sailors 9/4246 I thought to post this on both the Sail Trim and Ask All Sailors: I would like to know where I can
1981 34 O'Day Manual with Through Hull Location MayorMikeENM at 11:11am 05.05.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1197 Does anyone have information as to a complete manual for 1981 34 O'Day with all details?
What is the size of the prop shaft on the Hunter 49? (1) jayncee at 10:52am 05.05.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1048 http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=38.907113,-76.171687'zoom=14'markers=38.907113,-76.
Propane, Forgot to Look Again! robfmcc at 10:50am 05.05.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1599 My propane ran out at the end of last season and since I have a 1998 Beneteau 352, the tank doesn't
Keel repairs SunCat at 10:34am 05.05.12 Big Boats 0/1194 Last year I found a bulge on the port side of the keel caused by water inside the keel freezing over
Hood roller furler 911 (2) BillyK at 10:25am 05.05.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1283 Need some help from the forum. I have a Catalina 30 tr and upon installing the mast yesterday the h
Looking to Buy MacGregor 26M, Used M-Captain at 10:02am 05.05.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2578 I'm looking to buy a used 26M without a motor. Appreciate any references or offers. Thanks,
propeller shaft HELP Nursemnr at 9:43am 05.05.12 Smaller Boats 2/973 Hi Really in a bind. Need HELP! Need to replace the stuffing box hose. The bell to the propeller
Cockpit dimensions Fredn56 at 9:25am 05.05.12 Catalina 22 2/5848 I am looking online at a 77 Catalina 22 and an 87 catalina 22. What are the cockpit dimensions? What
Port holes for aft cabin quietriot at 9:22am 05.05.12 Bigger Boats 1/1149 Does anyone know where I can get replacement opening port holes for the aft cabin on my 32 CC. I mea
good idea or illegal recipe for disaster?? jeanmarc109 at 9:16am 05.05.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2765 this idea iis too obvious so there must be something wrong with it. if so please be gentle! i have
Rudder shot? (1) dswill at 8:39am 05.05.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1343 Hey experienced Catalina owners! I am looking at a 1990 Capri 16 which would be great for my needs
Gennaker size recommendation for 2005 H33 hudjohnjen at 8:38am 05.05.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/702 Question for the H33 owners out there. What size gennaker are you using. I tried my new gennaker fro
4000 UV as Roof Sealant?? FourPoints at 8:20am 05.05.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1600 My birthday was a week ago Friday, since it was my first "big" one (30), I got a very nice present.

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How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? FastOlson at 3:32pm 10.30.22 Gee whiz , Capta, don't discourage him.... it's a sailboat... nothing about this hobby/obsession re
First time sailboat owner (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:31pm 10.30.22 Get the familiarity and experinece and you'll be telling us how it works. I took the Red Cross Firs
Stuck new genoa on Harken furler FastOlson at 3:25pm 10.30.22 One basic bit of info: what is the furler luff groove sized for and what was the luff size on the
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 3:19pm 10.30.22 May I suggest a full stop here. As @Davidasailor26 and @Kings Gambit have said, you most likely ha
Refilling CNG Tank Richard19068 at 3:18pm 10.30.22 Same here, maybe even 1 1/2 a season. Is any answer really relevant unless someone can say how man
Epoxy for plywood Hollyberry at 3:05pm 10.30.22 If you are going to end up with any exposed epoxy areas that you wish to paint I'd recommend Silvert
First time sailboat owner Ralph Johnstone at 2:59pm 10.30.22 May I suggest a full stop here. As @Davidasailor26 and @Kings Gambit have said, you most likely hav
Bottom in great shape arf145 at 2:58pm 10.30.22 Thanks!
Refilling CNG Tank smokey73 at 2:49pm 10.30.22 Same here, maybe even 1 1/2 seasons on one tank.
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? BigEasy at 2:43pm 10.30.22 There is a BoatFax. Looked up my boat's HIN before purchasing. :beer: Same here, I used the h
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 2:40pm 10.30.22 Maybe have a look at this. If this is what you have, might as well restart this entire discussion!!
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? kappykaplan at 2:26pm 10.30.22
Stuck new genoa on Harken furler Captain Larry-DH at 2:25pm 10.30.22 Another possibility is that you have a halyard wrap above the upper furling swivel. That happens if
Stuck new genoa on Harken furler dlochner at 1:54pm 10.30.22 If there is the least bit of wind the sail can bind in the track. As @jssailem said, it may need to
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 1:53pm 10.30.22 Maybe have a look at this. If this is what you have, might as well restart this entire discussion!!!
First time sailboat owner Davidasailor26 at 1:47pm 10.30.22 remove the bellows; loosen 2 set screws on each side and tighten nut a half turn and retest. I thi
Epoxy for plywood Cederholm at 1:45pm 10.30.22 Thickened epoxy will work. West System, TotalBoat. Coat the plywood with neat expoxy and then spre
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 1:43pm 10.30.22 I contacted the surveyor again and he recommended tightening the nut first. Thank you all for the r
Replace head faucet on 1995 Hunter 336 (1) SVAngelina at 1:43pm 10.30.22 Final product
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 1:39pm 10.30.22 I contacted the surveyor again and he recommended tightening the nut first. Thank you all for the re

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