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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 12/6307 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 11/6647 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 7/3501 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
H22 Rain Leak Viesail at 4:32pm 03.18.12 Smaller Boats 16/3676 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 0/989 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 2/2235 Hi I am in the process of replacing my cutlass bearing. I have taken the prop shaft coupling apar

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Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 4:48pm 01.02.23 In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the French their diet, they fall far outs
Bristol 24 Bulkhead replacement (me again) Tally Ho at 4:31pm 01.02.23 Marine ply of similar thickness should be OK. If you are replacing because of rot, you might want
Older sailers Tally Ho at 4:28pm 01.02.23 When two boats are sailing on a similar course, it is likely they are racing whether either of the
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install (1) SV Gutsy Lady at 4:11pm 01.02.23 I am guessing here that you find it difficult to pass by the shrouds as you move to the bow. It is
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Scott T-Bird at 4:03pm 01.02.23 Though not necessarily shorter in mileage the outside route could be faster in time. They might hav
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 4:03pm 01.02.23 What about Girls firing a 50Cal Desert Eagle..... sLBrct5NfME Checks out the smiles... Some of t
Any sailor peppers out there? jssailem at 4:00pm 01.02.23 What about Girls firing a 50Cal Desert Eagle..... sLBrct5NfME Checks out the smiles...
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 3:59pm 01.02.23 That movie lurks in the back of my mind as I read this thread. Possibly the most absurd premise fo
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 3:55pm 01.02.23 Having built a small homestead and living a couple of miles out of town, my wife and I shop, on the
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install jssailem at 3:54pm 01.02.23 replace bulkhead chainplates with external chainplates on a B24 I am guessing here that you find i
Bristol 24 Bulkhead replacement (me again) Ralph Johnstone at 3:49pm 01.02.23 I am replacing both of the bulkheads on my B24. Bulkheads are usually structural in nature and su
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down Chris boyce at 3:45pm 01.02.23 I have NMEA 183, NMEA 2000, and Seatalk all wired together. All of a sudden it just lowers down
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? kappykaplan at 3:44pm 01.02.23 Tks for the update, Pete. Sounds like you had quite a summer. Good luck with the rest of the repai
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? (6) SV Gutsy Lady at 3:36pm 01.02.23 Hello all, Sorry for the late follow-up. I completed all the renovation work last winter, includin
Older sailers dLj at 3:33pm 01.02.23 Please explain. Never heard of it. In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the F
Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 3:19pm 01.02.23 I imagine you are aware of what they call the "French anomaly" ... Please explain. Never heard of
1984 C22. Questions and best websites Salty Jack at 3:16pm 01.02.23 1. Butyl tape, this is the best brand but no longer available from there, this site (sailboatowners
Older sailers dLj at 3:05pm 01.02.23 To elaborate on my prior post. Check out the evidence of the effectiveness of a whole-foods plant-b
1991 Hunter 42 passage Gooseneck Terry Cox at 2:40pm 01.02.23 My gooseneck is broken were the lines pull the mainsail out. Hi Dean. Not sure what you mean by a
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 2:39pm 01.02.23 4 days no leaky!! Still going to get a new spare.

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