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Deck Scupper through hull gate valve CaptGregg at 8:46pm 05.12.12 Catalina 22 4/1466 Does anyone know the size of the shut off valve needed to replace that faucet looking valve? I fo
Engineless Sailing bechelt at 7:11pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 112/21331 All, I'm curious to know what the general consencious is with regards to having an auxilary engi
Coleman 5HP question (1) Charisma at 6:35pm 05.12.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1589 Anyone got any real world info about a "Coleman 5HP Short Shaft Outboard Motor" Like who makes it ?
Mounting location for fluxgate compass in P27 JetStream at 6:28pm 05.12.12 Pearson 1/1259 I have a 1989 Pearson 27 and just purchased a Raymarine autohelm. My question is : Does anyone have
LPG not flowing to stove Steve s at 6:20pm 05.12.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1431 Have recently purchased a used 393. It was laid up for the winter and we are not able to get gas flo
Rebuilt Diesel Fuel Injectors Weasel at 6:02pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1975 Today the boat mechanic put in my rebuilt fuel injectors.(Had one that was bad, Number 1 cylinder, s
Great Idea sailaway78 at 5:39pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2452 I wish I could take credit for coming up with this, but it ain't my idea. Was walking the docks at
Paint Coverage matt6669 at 4:36pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 21/8093 Hey Guys, I'm getting ready to buy my paint and I am having an awfully hard time trying to figure o
Need a replacement mast jeffvennell at 4:14pm 05.12.12 Parts Search 3/3127 I purchased an Escape Rumba sailboat last week and on the trip home the mast broke in about half. A
Warped Teak Cabin Hatch SailorDave5050 at 2:35pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1628 I have an approx. 30x30 cabin door hatch that is made if 1/2" teak (not plywood). It simply slips up
1988 beneteau 38' hull construction? geedub at 1:54pm 05.12.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1293 are the hulls solid glass or core material? How do they hold up? I am looking at one to buy but not
Rdy to buy HOW to Inspect? shortnsalty42 at 1:01pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1082 Narrowed it down to a Catalina 22 for our first sailboat. Was wondering if any Cat22 owners out ther
12 V aux outlet aka lighter shorts out appliances Piotr at 12:47pm 05.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2002 12 V aux outlet aka lighter shorts out appliances -UPDATE Recently, I installed a 12V outlet for au
mac 25 tiller extension Piotr at 12:42pm 05.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1971 While bringing the boat down Chesapeake to our summer marina, I found myself trying to handle my rea
Whisker pole... jack boats at 11:38am 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1324 I'm looking to buy a 16' long 3.5" diameter or close whisker pole in the San Diego/socal area. Th
What does this picture tell you? (1) GeorgiaBII at 11:33am 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3148 I took this pic yesterday on the first sail of the year for me, Not the greatest but it's all I've g
Water tank installation (5) c_witch at 11:30am 05.12.12 Trailer Sailors 3/2431 Ok a start to mostly finish photo session of my new water tank installation. I still have to make th
Hunter Association of Puget Sound Mikem at 10:13am 05.12.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2897 Attention Puget Sound Hunter Owners. Our last rendezvous at Port Orchard 4-6 May, was much fun with
Rudder Stop Failure Pictures (3) Sankaty at 9:20am 05.12.12 Big Boats 1/1647 Here are some shots of the Rudder Stop Failure along with an interim fix. http://sankaty.homestead
Head Pump Issue captainpat at 8:44am 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1440

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Oysters!! Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 11.26.22 He then launched into a lengthy explanation of his sailing experience even though I never asked abo
I bought that 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 3:25pm 11.26.22
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's Project_Mayhem at 3:06pm 11.26.22 Not trying to hijack this thread but would ultrasonic welding work for this application?
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? Davidasailor26 at 2:43pm 11.26.22
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? Ralph Johnstone at 2:32pm 11.26.22 Easy, if you tell us the make and model of the furler.
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? JamesG161 at 2:32pm 11.26.22 Is anyone available to give me instruction or advice on tricks to do the job done? you may not hav
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 2:20pm 11.26.22 The OP does not have a saildrive. Then he needs a regular check up with his Zinc Change diver.;)
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 2:15pm 11.26.22 Now from the manual.. he OP does not have a saildrive.
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? (1) JamesG161 at 2:13pm 11.26.22 Per @Walsh0575
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? SycloneDriver at 2:12pm 11.26.22 Have you got any pictures?
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? (2) fstbttms at 2:05pm 11.26.22 If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 1:59pm 11.26.22 If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? NYSail at 1:54pm 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 1:47pm 11.26.22 Per the science... Mass Transfer Rate depends on ... 1) The Force 2) The Flux The Analogy for W
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 1:33pm 11.26.22 , You seem to make the assumption that a single collar anode will provide enough protection, rega
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Captain Larry-DH at 1:02pm 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 11:41am 11.26.22 Here we go again. Simple explanation: when you have any anode, it provides an enhanced electrical p
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:37am 11.26.22 Not true. Using two shaft anodes is very common and in fact provides twice the protection of a sing
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak Stu Jackson at 11:32am 11.26.22 Chainplates are an often neglected item of basic maintenance. You need to rebed the chainplate. Wh
Oysters!! Leeward Rail at 11:29am 11.26.22 Hope all you sail trim forum listers have a good Xmas. We deserve it after all we've gone through o

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