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Apollo Through Hulls and Valves Ajay73 at 5:21pm 02.17.12 Musings With Maine Sail 6/3517 Today I bought a mushroom Apollo through hull fitting, part number 65-BN7-63 and an Apollo valve par
Swing Keel, where to find one Mar se at 5:15pm 02.17.12 Catalina 22 7/1567 we have a 1982 Catalina 22, that we bought about two years ago. The keel needs to be rebuilt. I woul
Replacing Head Hoses - check for permeated poly tank? njsail at 4:59pm 02.17.12 Bavaria 3/3928 This spring I'll be replacing all the sanitation hoses on our 2001 Bavaria 40 Ocean. I already put i
Rave Reviews and Request dparilla at 4:57pm 02.17.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/2388 Peggy, First, thank you again. Your book is now my go to boat gift to friends who are buying a boat.
Jack Lines jorgefife at 4:35pm 02.17.12 The Cherubini Hunters 13/4023 I mentioned this on one of my postings, because contrary to the tone of my questions and abandom, I
Computer Maintenance for Cruisers Roger Long at 4:29pm 02.17.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 9/3552
I'm feeling left out! doehunter at 3:23pm 02.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4144 Haven't posted in a while The the weather down here has been terrible. It's raining right now. Get
Shaft Seal Vent Hose Bill19233 at 2:58pm 02.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3115 I am in the middle of replacing the mixing elbow on the Yanmar 3gm30f in my 2000 Hunter 340. The ven
Moving boat to US Lost Parent at 2:36pm 02.17.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1939 I want to move my boat from Canadian waters and moore it in Blaine Washington does anybody know the
Last 309; Catalina Parts jsalley at 2:14pm 02.17.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/3803 Had a tour of the Catalina factory today - quite impressive, and pretty busy with 5 of the 6 "big bo
Sailing from Apalachicola to St. Petersburg, FL bnme at 1:38pm 02.17.12 Catalina 22 5/2295 Anyone sailed from Apalachicola to St. Petersburg, FL in their Catalina 22? What can you tell me?
Boat Fees in Md. Warren Milberg at 12:38pm 02.17.12 Ask All Sailors 40/6494 If you register your boat in Maryland, you'll find this of (painful) interest: http://articles.bal
Propane Coffee Maker merlinuxo at 12:23pm 02.17.12 Trailer Sailors 37/11820 Thought this might interest some sailors http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/detail.asp?produc
TV antenna & mount / Radar reflector Dale E.Harper at 12:20pm 02.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1019 * Shakespear 10in or 14in Omni TV antenna (2020 or 2030)???? is the larger one better ???? Where
Bow Rail 25.5 Hunter JKCMBOAT at 10:50am 02.17.12 Smaller Boats 3/1440 Perhaps I am referring to this as the incorrect name? Nonetheless, the bow rail on my Hunter 25.5 i
Amazing Sailing Performance kloudie1 at 10:38am 02.17.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1991 I was amazed to see this :http://www.voile.banquepopulaire.fr/press/Maxi-Trimaran-Banque-Populaire-V
Trailer Sailor Convert New-2-22s at 9:39am 02.17.12 Catalina 22 3/1813 Hello all - I recently purchased a 22 (1972, Hull number 1400). From what I can tell, it has been
Dying cushion covers slr8873 at 6:54am 02.17.12 Pearson 0/1350 I have a P28 and we want to change the interior cushion color but don't want to foot the bill for co
Companionway and hatch? kerryonc27 at 2:30am 02.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/3090 Hello all, This might of been asked and answered before, but hope you guy's can provide the informat
plumbing diagram right? Jared1048 at 12:12am 02.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 9/2696 So i ripped out all the old and now I'm trying to figure out how the new stuff goes in. I've atta

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Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke (2) RKMCCORKLE at 8:56am 11.24.22 If the messenger line is hanging just above the shrouds,is it possible to use a climbing harness or
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 8:54am 11.24.22 My heart exchanger is a closed loop freshwater/antifreeze mix cooled by seawater in the heat exchang
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

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