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flotation foam larizon at 8:07am 02.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/6907 On my mack 25 the foam under the cockpit area was all removed by previous owner for storage I would
Rudder Post Size 87 302? the_alpine at 8:03am 02.12.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/811 Anyone know the size of the rudder post on an '87 302? Looking to put a rudder arm on and need to k
Bob Skalkowski Bow Plate specs Dreamgate at 7:14am 02.12.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1304 Hi, Does anyone have the template/specs that Bob Skalkowski used when fabricating the bow plate? The
Bilge fills with water only when heeled over while on a tack washburn80 at 6:49am 02.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/4800 I have a 1990 Mac 26s. While sailing I noticed water in the storage under the seats in the cabin on
New Orleans to Gulf Shores area for extended stay rortega46 at 6:25am 02.12.12 Ask All Sailors 6/5993 I have been sailing Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans for a couple of years and would like to move m
much thanks for all the sailing wisdom ... page.crow at 5:09am 02.12.12 Trailer Sailors 2/2883 I have been happily studying all the forum threads regarding my new (old) H23. So much wisdom from
Splicing rope to steel cable CYQK at 4:18am 02.12.12 Ask All Sailors 8/6019 Inside my boom is 1/2 inch rope spliced to 3/16 inch stainless cable Would like to learn how to do t
Tapered Plugs Squidd at 11:48pm 02.11.12 Ask All Sailors 9/3302 So where does one find the "tapered plugs" we're all suposed to have tied (in the appropriate size)
Seacock stuck jorgefife at 10:54pm 02.11.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/3249 The seacock that has a yellow lever, inside the starboard lazarette, is stuck I think it is the one
Need expert input davenlynn at 9:43pm 02.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1606 Forestay Quick Release Lever I just ordered a Johnson quick release lever for the forestay on my Ma
Replacing standing rigging on a 78 ODay 23 Herco Dunlop at 7:59pm 02.11.12 Ask An Oday Owner 18/5978 I noticed that the port side lower shroud is frailed and needs to be replaced. Should I replace all
Hunter 34 Owner's Manual Wingman97 at 6:44pm 02.11.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4807 Hoping to find a owners manual for the 34. Any idea where I can find one.?Not listed in previous mod
Engines mfarinas at 6:31pm 02.11.12 Catalina 310 3/1768 Has anyone out there used bio-diesel in their engine? I have a Universal 3 cylinder in my 310, and
9.2C portlight size Nanticoke58 at 5:37pm 02.11.12 S2 3/2625 This is my first post, please bear with me. i recently purchased a 1977 S2 9.2C. Love the boat so fa
Hunter 30 Mast Rake and Mast prebend bommers at 4:42pm 02.11.12 The Cherubini Hunters 9/4474 Hi - going to be replacing Fore and Aft stays, and setting mast prebend and rake. Not finding much
Lewmar opening ports anchorron at 4:30pm 02.11.12 Catalina 30 2/1424 I have been trying to find replacement gaskets for Lewmar opening ports, 5X12 that were installed on
replace adler barbour cold machine iwillmott at 2:27pm 02.11.12 Big Boats 8/10055 I think my freezer unit has reached its expiry date..cold plate frosts all over but the unit is star
venture 222 sw keel profile Jamie131 at 1:57pm 02.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1115 I am rebuilding my Keel and I wondered if anyone knows of a source that can help with the taper, if
Great Super-Cheap Windlass upgrade (1) artboas at 1:52pm 02.11.12 Big Boats 27/7089 Most of the mid-size to larger boats now have electric windlasses. (thank goodness!) What used to be
Raymarine X-5 WheelPilot steve stark at 1:47pm 02.11.12 Ask All Sailors 11/5436 OK, I'm confused.... I'm sitting here unwrapping my boat show deals and planning installations. I op

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Tank Sizes Hunter 49 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:16pm 11.23.22 The tanks all drain together, unless you shut off the tanks at the manifold as they empty, and then
An Announcement About Catalina Parts. A Big One. SeaCure at 6:16pm 11.23.22 Catalina set the bar on service now you just raised the bar. Dang what a dedicated purchase. Great c
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 6:14pm 11.23.22 Thanks everyone. It's clear I need to install a proper breaker that switches off. If you install a
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 6:09pm 11.23.22 Thanks everyone. It's clear I need to install a proper breaker that switches off. Or a switch afte
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 6:08pm 11.23.22 Just so folks aren't confused, @Hayden Watson's post contains a simple typo. The switch is rated fo
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic tkwhalen at 5:30pm 11.23.22 On my 49, the PO had specified the balmar external regulator. This with the blue sea battery combin
Warped Rudder (1) PaulK at 5:28pm 11.23.22 It would be a lot easier to use 1" plywood, and possibly cheaper. Plywood is a laminate by definiti
What's wrong with my thinking? Captain Larry-DH at 5:25pm 11.23.22 What @PaulK said. Another possibility - a rotten deck-stepped base or keel footing beneath the mast
What's wrong with my thinking? PaulK at 5:17pm 11.23.22 Stays are not likely to have stretched enough to make such a difference on your boat. It sounds like
Hunter Legend 37 (1988) rudder bearings help Stella Orion at 5:17pm 11.23.22 Thanks jssailem. I have that one. It seems all the schematics are gone for the ole Legend... Funny t
Refinish Cabin Sole SeaCure at 5:08pm 11.23.22 For years Minwax has been my go to company even for the marine products they make little noise about
New winterizing mod - done! Don S/V ILLusion at 5:04pm 11.23.22 If the tank is drained, what can do damage by freezing?
What's wrong with my thinking? rgranger at 4:56pm 11.23.22
Flushing cooling system with Salt Away SeaCure at 4:53pm 11.23.22
Three way electrical connections SeaCure at 4:36pm 11.23.22 I just stopped a pal from adding some cool lights on his special ford pickup to the single light cir
Painting over sanded non-skid surface SeaCure at 4:06pm 11.23.22
Painting over sanded non-skid surface SeaCure at 3:56pm 11.23.22 Nooooo can you tell me more about the surface and what area is being painted
Dolphin Senoir parts JBsail66 at 3:54pm 11.23.22 Here's some bits near me... shipping might be a bear though. Vintage dolphin sailboat mast and rudd
Keel is out... looks disturbing SeaCure at 3:35pm 11.23.22 Would a threaded insert help.
winterizing puzzle SeaCure at 3:32pm 11.23.22 Murphy again! Clogged filter ? I had a cast iron intake manifold on gas engine break while I was pu

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