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1984 M25 mast raising kit abk at 9:01pm 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1578 Where do you mount the baby stays on the deck? An old thread here said they don't give you instructi
Yet, another mod (5) Trinkka at 8:58pm 04.17.12 Day Sailers 6/2858 I think this was probably one of the easiest and fastest mods I could make today on my boat. It took
Flexiteak on a wooden deck Dfost2000 at 8:11pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1592 Hi all, I'm new to the site so thanks for having the resource available! I own a rather uniqu
boat repairs csavage at 8:08pm 04.17.12 Catalina 30 3/1446 is it usual to pay the boat yard a fee for the "haulout" when having general repairs done? might it
420 low on her waterline Barny192 at 7:59pm 04.17.12 Big Boats 7/1910 Hi Guys, can anybody shed any light on this matter for me. Our recently purchased H420 Passage s
C27 - Edson binnacle - not sturdy trasel at 7:04pm 04.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1877 on my 1983 C27 (I've owned for 4 mos), the whole Edson wheel, binnacle, and attached 1"s/steel tubin
Another maiden voyage for a new old MacGregor 26 (2) Doc_holiday at 7:00pm 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1184 Long story but it was a freebie. A 1990 Mac 26s that had a bent mast, no motor but did have great bo
dielectric barrier 430 insurance Navicula at 6:26pm 04.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1234 my insurance company has asked me......... the main panel accomodates the AC and the DC breakers.
De-Wax Before Using 3M Finesit II? Ducati at 5:48pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1959 Was told that before I do the pre-wax light buff with 3M Finesit II the hull has to be "de-waxed.
Hunters in my neighborhood McZube at 5:46pm 04.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1329 I'm in the process of buying a 1984 H31 and will be bringing it to its new berth at Herrington Harbo
Repacking stuffing box Larry Jackel at 5:32pm 04.17.12 Big Boats 6/1406 With about 1400 hours of motoring time, it's time to repack the stuffing box on my 2005 H44. I have
OK, so I'm Sanding My Bottom... (5) Squidd at 5:28pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 64/11716 But I'm from the Midwest and not so sure what I'm looking at...(all we paint out here is houses barn
Matching stain higgs at 5:21pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 20/9122 I had to replace a small section of my teak and holly floor - real thing not plywood. It is tough t
Dented Toe Rail (2) Nelsonhow at 5:16pm 04.17.12 The Cherubini Hunters 17/3770 When I bought my old H-30 years ago it had a dented toe rail. It appears that there was a minor col
wannabee sailors ifmdalvey at 3:20pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 21/3910 There must be better ways of starting a sailing vacation. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/wor
Circuit breakers thomking at 3:12pm 04.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/995 I own a 1985 Oday 240 looking to replace a circuit breaker It is a Carlingswitch 10 amp, Do not
1st generation Cat 22 leaking keel pivot bolt Snowypass at 2:39pm 04.17.12 Catalina 22 10/3373 The 1st generation Cat 22's have a serial number stamped into a plate that is affixed to the cockpit
Say 'no' to crack: why did this happen? (1) tsheie at 1:55pm 04.17.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/2981 Prepping the boat for spring launch, and going up and down the ladder, I noticed a little oil/lube s
CG Airdrops Pump to Barque Eagle Soundbounder at 12:21pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 15/4069 A Coast Guard aircraft delivered a replacement saltwater pump for the Coast Guard Barque Eagle's cre
Don Anderson Passes Away windward54 at 11:43am 04.17.12 SSB and Ham Operators 0/3991 I just heard that Don Anderson (N6HG) has become a silent key. For those of us on the West Coast,

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Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Tally Ho at 3:10pm 12.26.22 Low oil will definitely cause the failure to start or a shut down. Mine also detects Carbon Monoxi
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW jssailem at 3:04pm 12.26.22 As offered on Friday... A storm is brewing and promises to come ashore somewhere between Long Beach
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... sailcapt340 at 3:00pm 12.26.22 Low oil will definitely cause the failure to start or a shut down. Mine also detects Carbon Monoxid
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 2:44pm 12.26.22 Speaking English is apparently what kills you.:facepalm: :beer: Does knowing a few choice phrases
Hunter 460 Anchor locker pelagic4005 at 2:41pm 12.26.22 Thank you all, I will check the position of the drain! The reports I have read allude to the bulkhea
Advice on gel coat to centerboard dlochner at 2:38pm 12.26.22 Gelcoat is probably not the right product. When you say "rough spots" are you talking about rust? H
Hunter 460 Anchor locker pelagic4005 at 2:37pm 12.26.22 Welcome to the forum!! One potential issue is the anchor locker drain hole may not be flush or sli
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom Caboteur at 2:23pm 12.26.22 Having great difficulty in locating a replacement strut I found replacement end-fittings. Had to dri
Advice on gel coat to centerboard sail sfbay at 2:16pm 12.26.22 You are on the right track............use a small foam roller to apply the gelcoat, sand and wax.
Taking the Lines of a 1979 37C - or obtaining the original drawings? dlochner at 2:04pm 12.26.22 Lifting the lines from a boat can be done. There is a technique. On YouTube Bob Emser recently had
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring dlochner at 2:00pm 12.26.22 The wires are in the engine's wiring harness. This harness connects all the sensors and electric con
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:26pm 12.26.22 I know exactly what you're dealing with. If you don't get any answers here, take a look at a Sperry
Plastic exit plates on Beneteau 35s5 mast, where do you get replacements? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:23pm 12.26.22 Depends on the mast mfg. If Z Spar/U S Spars, contact US Spars near Gainesville, Florida. If Sel
Corrosion On Engine Ralph Johnstone at 1:08pm 12.26.22 Had the same thing happen when the vacuum breaker near the engine decided to leak. Hell of a mess b
Corrosion On Engine (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:56pm 12.26.22 the bronze petcock valve was reinstalled with some Teflon tape. Using teflon tape ONLY on a threa
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light? dlochner at 12:07pm 12.26.22 It has been a while since I read about Baba sailboats and after refreshing my memory I think @Kings
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light? Hello Below at 11:58am 12.26.22
S2H Start of the Sydney to Hobart PaulK at 11:57am 12.26.22 Thanks for posting! Wild time getting out of the harbor with those big guys slaloming between each
Taking the Lines of a 1979 37C - or obtaining the original drawings? Brian Dunn at 10:39am 12.26.22 Interesting, sailsfbay - but a bit pricey for my little hobby project ;) I've actually written to M
Fuel Gauge flightlead404 at 10:35am 12.26.22 Use an external stick on sensor with a plastic tank.

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