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Suggestions on trailer IMPD31323 at 8:45pm 05.06.12 Trailer Sailors 3/2226 Currently have a strains 19 on a tee new trailer that has a tilt bed and extendable tongue. The Star
water system problem returning sailors at 8:01pm 05.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1003 Just returning to sailing after 20 year hiatus. Just bought 1990 Catalina 28 in Michigan. We filled
Replacin port hatches on H33C oneeyedcoach at 8:01pm 05.06.12 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1240 Can anyone give me advice on replacing the hatches on my hunter 33 cherubini?? I have just purchase
Raw water intake on H33 JohnnyK1226 at 7:03pm 05.06.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2328 Hi people, I'm new to posting here but been a lurker for a while. I did a search but couldn't com
hull delamination Time_Out at 6:47pm 05.06.12 Catalina 22 10/4438 I have a friend who is a marine surveyor and shares my interest in all things related to sailing. To
H23 Bow Nav Lights Mounting Location (3) carboman at 6:35pm 05.06.12 Smaller Boats 3/981 I am trying to find the best location that is wthin the regulations. These are temporarily mounted
Anchor locker drain leak solution Nbot at 6:30pm 05.06.12 Catalina 22 0/1994 I'm posting this here for any other members that may have this same problem, took me awhile to find
C-22 Transom fitting for starter cable and/or fuel line Milton.Audas at 5:57pm 05.06.12 Catalina 22 3/1972 I have another question regarding the starter cable for an outboard mounted on a 1980 C-22... Havi
rip in dodger window - how to fix? iSailor at 5:21pm 05.06.12 Catalina 310 14/4533 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 3/5847 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 2/1147 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 3/1099 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 4/1219 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 4/3421 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 1/965 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 64/12238 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 10/5935 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 2/1118 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 3/1728 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 0/1138 Does anyone have personal experience with these 2 eco green paints. Avoiding copper pollution is som

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Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 8:53am 11.24.22 If the messenger line is hanging just above the shrouds,is it possible to use a climbing harness or
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Leeward Rail at 8:49am 11.24.22 As @dlochner says.. Drop the mast. Can easily do it in the water and it allows inspecting the rest
What's wrong with my thinking? Kings Gambit at 8:38am 11.24.22 These types of questions about pointing and overall performance bring to mind one-design racing wher
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke dlochner at 8:34am 11.24.22 Is it possible to detach the foil on the furler system and fix the halyard then reinstall without s
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke (1) RKMCCORKLE at 8:30am 11.24.22 Really trying not to have to step the mast,the boat is in the water and I don't have a trailer
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 8:26am 11.24.22 Is it possible to detach the foil on the furler system and fix the halyard then reinstall without st
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke dlochner at 8:24am 11.24.22 It is a small mast. Unstep, run the halyards, wires, what ever. Closely inspect the mast and rigging
The joys of boat ownership thinwater at 8:15am 11.24.22 If one has a boat on a trailer, then I can easily say IMHO that the joys of sailing and moving arou
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Justin_NSA at 8:09am 11.24.22 Isn't your heat exchanger a closed loop system? It always has an antifreeze mix like a car. Are you
The joys of boat ownership Leeward Rail at 8:08am 11.24.22 Unfortunate reality with a limited number of marinas and a large number of boats.
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? (1) Claude L.-Auger at 8:01am 11.24.22 Don't rely on just the color of what comes out. As dmax says, it gets diluted and relying on the col
What's wrong with my thinking? Crusty Ol Salt at 7:37am 11.24.22 Now you know my set up. Here is the question. IF I take apart a 1996 furler, I'm sure to break so
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? dmax at 7:26am 11.24.22 I have an M25 with a 3" heat exchanger - 2 gallons is plenty. You want to make sure what comes out t
What's wrong with my thinking? dlochner at 7:18am 11.24.22 The OP asks 3 questions: Is my thinking correct? Is my forestay too long? Why can't I point as high
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust SeaCure at 7:06am 11.24.22
Thank you all on this Thanksgiving's Day Crusty Ol Salt at 6:51am 11.24.22 Many blessings to you and yours. Thank you for all the tips, tricks and education you have provide
Thank you all on this Thanksgiving's Day SeaCure at 6:38am 11.24.22 Happy Thanks Giving neighbours.
Washington Sellers Beware rgranger at 6:36am 11.24.22 I had a similar experience with a marina contacting me for back rent on a boat I had sold five years
Do you like Pocket Yachts SeaCure at 6:35am 11.24.22
New winterizing mod - done! SeaCure at 6:14am 11.24.22

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