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Peukert Exponenet for Deka DC27 kielboatsa at 5:53am 03.19.12 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4493 Does anyone know the peukert exponent for a deka marine master DC27 (flooded group 27 deep cycle). I
Roller furling for a 1976 24'C&C patmacdonald at 12:09am 03.19.12 C&C 2/1641 I folks, Does anyone know where one would be able to find a decent used roller furling for a 1976 24
Bahamas Dismasting (1) BWagner at 9:41pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2044 See the attached photo. This is the sailing vessel Fair Winds which suffered a dismasting off Eli
Universal M-18 HX - what the... (1) Skipper at 8:46pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1450 I found an earlier post from someone with an M-18 who couldn't figure out how to get the port-side e
Light coming through Costy at 8:05pm 03.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1530 So I got below in 21' Mcgregor and I am seeing light coming through the front lower V shape part of
Sailed to Fort McRea for the weekend RECESS at 7:46pm 03.18.12 Pearson 0/1204 I sailed down to Fort McRae from Chico Bayou in Pensacola yesterday, spent the night and sailed back
340 Halyard Blocks Andy1237 at 7:07pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 3/1477 Need to replace one of the halyard blocks at the base of the mast. Owners manual says "Rutgerson Se
How do these sail? (2) rpwillia at 6:59pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 12/6308 Saw this in the boatyard in Ft Washington, MD. Don't see these too often and wonder how they handle.
Has anyone replaced the "Grease Cup" on their water pump? jrowan at 6:51pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 11/7838 Hello all, I decided to do some more spring maintenance chores today, and after changing the oil I r
Replace rubber rail on stern sugar scoop mrinkel at 6:48pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/5000 I have a new to me Beneteau Oceanis 370 (1991). I would like to replace the rubber rail on the ster
Brookhouse NMEA 0183 Multiplexer Crane man at 6:43pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/6650 Can any one verify if Brookhouse is till in business:doh:. I'm currently trouble shooting a Brookhou
Why pan head screws on the toe rail? Nelsonhow at 6:06pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1194 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 3/2899 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 3/3031 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 5/1368 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 2/2290 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 2/1454 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 7/3502 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 0/931 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

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Dinghy Motor Mount Hunter 326 Don S/V ILLusion at 9:07am 01.03.23 after reading your post, I noticed a 326 just across the dock from us and walked over to look - it h
Bearing Cap rusted tight sbrogden at 9:07am 01.03.23 Destroy and replace the caps. They are a consumable and should be replaced anyway. Thanks. I got
Bearing Cap rusted tight mermike at 8:55am 01.03.23 Destroy and replace the caps. They are a consumable and should be replaced anyway.
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? jssailem at 8:50am 01.03.23 You need to know what papers you are required Or have Diplomatic Immunity...
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? jssailem at 8:49am 01.03.23 The big issue in Europe is VAT and visa. And the 90 day limit within 180 days on your stay in the
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? LloydB at 8:43am 01.03.23 In Oregon yes depending upon what you call a license and who the authority that is asking you if you
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? jssailem at 8:42am 01.03.23 I would think that a site like Victoria Harbour, might get a stop and board action by the locals if
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? dlochner at 8:40am 01.03.23 A simple search will yield lots of information if Europe is the destination. The big issue in Europe
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Hollyberry at 8:28am 01.03.23 Actually since 2009 Canadians operating any powered pleasure craft must have a Pleasure Craft Operat
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Scott T-Bird at 8:27am 01.03.23 ... because licensing bureaucracies make for such riveting TV... it must not be a thing...;):biggri
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 8:23am 01.03.23 I chatted with JamesTown and ordered the marine varnish.
Y-33 Midstay Hollyberry at 8:20am 01.03.23 Yes, the track is to allow variable tension on the babystay.. to reduce pumping, as mentioned, but a
Y-33 Midstay mermike at 8:14am 01.03.23 Interesting setup, using a car to tension the babystay. Have you tried it yet? How tight can you get
Older sailers RoyS at 8:13am 01.03.23 Once I was just standing on a fuel dock minding my own business. I looked up to see a beautiful, may
Any sailor peppers out there? rgranger at 8:11am 01.03.23 For a long time, I thought the song by Don Williams and, later, Eric Clapton was "Living on toast a
Hunter 18.5 mainsail batten lengths Crazy Dave Condon at 8:10am 01.03.23 Former dealer for the hunter 18.5 wing bulb keel. I will send you a. Privat message
Older sailers Scott T-Bird at 8:10am 01.03.23 That famous quote is simply BS or lack of judgment, IMHO. No matter how much yoga or agility exerci
Pesky Otters shanker at 8:06am 01.03.23 I had an otter living under the steps down to my boat. He would leave scraps of fish around that re
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? rgranger at 8:02am 01.03.23 We watch the channel Sailing JibSea and others featuring Canadians in Europe and none of them ever
Yanmar 2GMF cold starting RoyS at 7:39am 01.03.23 Throttle position also affects injection timing. My Yanmar 2QM15 engine manual suggests fully openin

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