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Why pan head screws on the toe rail? Nelsonhow at 6:06pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1173 I finally decided to chase down several toe rail leaks on my old H-30. I started from the stern and
O'Day 30ft 1979 Manual Captainron1 at 5:45pm 03.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2890 Hello, I am looking for the manual (s) that would have come with the O'Day 1979 30ft. My boat has 5
New batteries Blitz at 5:04pm 03.18.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/3003 I was recently instructed by my supplier to two new house batteries (US Battery group 31) that I sho
Off 'center' spreader (2) Team118 at 5:00pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 5/1343 I just noticed this on the way home tonight. The port spreader seems to be a bit 'downward' as com
Balancing my 30 MK 1 C&C tanders at 4:48pm 03.18.12 C&C 2/2247 With my 30 C'C MK I seem to have to reef down at least one in the main ' some in the jib when winds
Dingy on Davits DougMc at 4:44pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 2/1436 I currently keep a 10'6" inflatable on davits on my H 36. I sail on lake Erie with the top of the di
Yamaha 25 Yanmar YSB8 Exhaust Issue gobluemich290 at 4:39pm 03.18.12 Yamaha 7/3471 I have a Yamaha 25 with a Yanmar YSB 8. The exhaust elbow cracked and when replacing it, noticed ano
H33.5 Water fill leak WestCoastMike at 4:37pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/922 Hi all, I have a leak on the fill line to my fresh water tank. Has anyone pulled apart the wood
Yanmar YSB 8 Exhaust HELP NEEDED! gobluemich290 at 4:33pm 03.18.12 Yamaha 0/1 I have a Yamaha 25 with a Yanmar YSB 8. The exhaust elbow cracked and then replacing it, noticed an
H22 Rain Leak Viesail at 4:32pm 03.18.12 Smaller Boats 16/3641 Water filling up in bilge after rain. Sat in cabin and watched for leaks during storm, nothing visib
question rudder post jhenderson at 4:27pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/980 How do you take the play out of the rudder post I have a Beneteau 400 Oceanis... Do you know where
Prop shaft coupling philliz at 4:21pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 2/2203 Hi I am in the process of replacing my cutlass bearing. I have taken the prop shaft coupling apar
Centerboard Cable Help dsciba at 4:20pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1841 Hi, I have a 1974 Essex 26 and my centerboard cable broke. The boat is out of the water now, and I
Commissioning Hunter 39 canuck at 3:47pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1541 Any thoughts on the size of fenders that should be used on this 18,000 lb displacement boat? In th
Mobile Marinas JohnnyMac at 3:04pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1452 Does anyone have any insight into marinas around Mobile? The likely candidates I found on the Intern
84 Hunter 34 Refit - First group of pics... (14) brian3820 at 11:51am 03.18.12 Big Boats 22/6428 OK guys, I have finally went through some pics and have a small batch to post... I have a ton and am
Smoking Yanmar under load Dubai at 10:43am 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/11889 Haven't taken my Hunter 326 out for a while but have started the Yanmar 2GM20 engine ' run for 15 -
Yanmar 2gm20f build year jphud at 10:21am 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/7011 I have a 2gm20f # 14713. Can anyone tell me the manufacture year? I believe it is 1995. Thanks
Some jerk stole them! 9.2C Calypso at 10:10am 03.18.12 S2 4/1832 Launched the boat yesterday. Put headsail up and discovered the turning blocks for the jib sheets ar
H-26 Best Battery Location Chiriqui at 9:50am 03.18.12 Smaller Boats 5/1731 Since purchasing my 1996 H-26 about 2 years ago the batteries have served me well. I started having

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Main sheet cleat options- running to rear jssailem at 10:52am 12.05.22 Looking at your image, it appears your boom offers several options. Not sure what you mean by "Missi
Ericson 29 weaknesses? director98 at 10:51am 12.05.22 I have a 1975 with the encapsulated lead keel. Very hard to sail in a wind upwind over 15. Wanted
Rebedding Catalina 310 Starboard Gate Stanchion - No way to reach bolts as it is behind galley cabinets - Deck plate mount? 2 OLD PIRATES at 10:46am 12.05.22 Hi Tom ....... mine a 2003 also ......... #243 (I think). It would be interesting to see what the se
It's never easy. Autopilot install. markwbird at 10:45am 12.05.22 I did this install. I did not have those same challenges, though. I would be concerned that the wh
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Leeward Rail at 10:23am 12.05.22 When your car craps out, you get out, walk away, and call a tow truck. When your boat craps out, ve
Alden 44 Dodger/Bimini suggestions and pics Tim Alden44 at 10:02am 12.05.22 https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/QipxuontG5iE3fVLw01O-pEz-GjglV-tsEehtylSth6N6mXZKfHFl0e5gk4JxWe0pF
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear (1) bonkle at 9:53am 12.05.22 Does this pic give any insight as to what may be missing? There are 7 attachment eye things on the b
H240 Bilge Pump Location patbratton at 9:36am 12.05.22 It is called the water balllaslt tank lid and you do not want to disturb the integrity of that tank
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 9:31am 12.05.22 After much internet searching I found Raymarine part number E15018 it may solve 2 of the 3 issues.
1987 Catalina 22 Replacing Rubber Seals on Pop Uo Seat Locher Hatches. Crazy Dave Condon at 9:11am 12.05.22 did you ever talk with skip at catalina? if not, may I suggest Catalina Direct as they have been a
H240 Bilge Pump Location Crazy Dave Condon at 9:06am 12.05.22 It is called the water balllaslt tank lid and you do not want to disturb the integrity of that tank
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:42am 12.05.22 I tend to look at this as a testament to the overall robustness and safety of boats; I think what
House battery recommendations Scott T-Bird at 8:20am 12.05.22 Forget the power budget, what's your cost budget? (well, don't really forget your power budget) Us
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit Daze at 8:19am 12.05.22 Slightly digressing (and I'm thinking of it because this appears to go "thru" the wall) - does ever
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Mifeo at 8:07am 12.05.22 Unbelievable ! ... I'm afraid that gentleman is a continuous accident looking for a place to happ
House battery recommendations artleyt115 at 7:57am 12.05.22 Start with calculating the amount of energy that you will need to power your toys for as long as y
Change taps Rich Stidger at 7:56am 12.05.22 The aft head shower is very easy. Just grab the lip under the faucet and pull. The sink faucets in
handheld VHf? dlochner at 7:53am 12.05.22 Yeah, Dave, no kidding. Posts over a year old should be locked. There may be posts worth keeping
handheld VHf? Brian D at 7:46am 12.05.22 Yeah, Dave, no kidding. Posts over a year old should be locked.
House battery recommendations jssailem at 7:45am 12.05.22 We talk about an "Electrical Budget". Not all owners know what we mean. Here is an example from Sail

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