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Stainless Holding tank py26129 at 10:51am 01.31.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2870 Peggie A friend of mine is in the process of buying a new boat. The local dealer (in Toronto) is
1/BOTH/2/OFF Switches Thoughts & Musings (13) Maine Sail at 10:16am 01.31.12 Musings With Maine Sail 262/197877 Preface: I have seen ' read many on the internet refer to the 1/2/BOTH as "Maine Sail's preferred me
Shower drain Lost Parent at 10:04am 01.31.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2062 I have a 1982 Catalina 30 that has a shower that we like to use on long trips but have a problem ...
Used Dodger for 1986 Hunter 31 motrell at 8:54am 01.31.12 Parts Search 1/2742 Looking for a used Dodger for a 1986 Hubter 31
Jib Sheet rigging, winches and travelers? joes new addiction at 7:37am 01.31.12 Ask All Sailors 7/6370 This is on my '71 PT 1/4. I've just about finished the cabin refitting and wiring, and was sitting u
Closing a flag halyard loop Kermit at 6:48am 01.31.12 Ask All Sailors 19/6521 I love my flag halyard but the ends are tied together which leaves a not-particularly-attractive tai
DIY PortHoles rgranger at 6:17am 01.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3210 Hey All I'm starting a new thread here so I don't hijack HollyWeirdo's V17 thread. If you have bee
Used Dodger for Hunter 31 motrell at 6:16am 01.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/11 Looking for a used doger for a 1986 Hunter 31
1991 Beneteau 350 Mast height Wayne86048 at 5:32am 01.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1576 I am in the process of buying a 1991 Beneteau 350. The info I have doesnot include the mast height f
Web Site to keep Captain Fuzzy Face Busy (1) Shoaldrafter at 4:35am 01.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1626 Here is Web Site to keep Captain Fuzzy Face and other land locked sailors busy: http://www.marinet
Hunter 40.5 to cross the pacific Feb 2012 (5) Dennisail at 2:25am 01.31.12 Big Boats 40/12821 Hey guys. My partner Nikki and I purchased a 40.5 in May 2011 at Longbeach. Its time for us to
Nothing to do with sailing, but bank loans AtlanticAl at 12:14am 01.31.12 Sails Call Lounge 6/6293 This is not to do with sailing, but maybe someone has some info on it. Me and my wife, own four hou
Why are aluminum fishing boats so much $$$?! Jared1048 at 12:02am 01.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1540 I really dont get it. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bod/2826013763.html Nearly 80k for this?
Stateroom plans steamboat at 11:42pm 01.30.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/871 Hi all, i have a First 405 which is a three berth version, as i am looking to do some cruiseing in t
Can this be fixed? (1) Viesail at 11:06pm 01.30.12 Smaller Boats 11/1703 Been neglecting my tiller since I bought this boat in August. Hot, humid South Carolina weather has
Sales literature of Hunter 31 circa 1985 Jared1048 at 9:28pm 01.30.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/1621 Went to the Seattle boat show today and was amazed at all the new sailboats. Had me thinking that MY
Propane hose leak Gunni at 9:15pm 01.30.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1235 A leak test indicates that the propane hose (tank POL fitting to the gas regulator) is leaking at th
Main Sheet Track Robert 47 at 9:08pm 01.30.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/901 I am considering replacing my main sheet track on our 87 Hunter 31. Someone told me Gerhauer is a gr
marine stereo wired remote cable splicing wvanwagoner at 7:46pm 01.30.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2309 The time has come to replace my old Clarion unit with a new stereo/dvd player. I am looking at a Fu
Old Harken Part Ted at 7:43pm 01.30.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1816 Does anyone have an copy of an old Harken catalog? Maybe mid to late 1990's. I'm trying to find the

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Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 11:41am 11.26.22 Here we go again. Simple explanation: when you have any anode, it provides an enhanced electrical p
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:37am 11.26.22 Not true. Using two shaft anodes is very common and in fact provides twice the protection of a sing
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak Stu Jackson at 11:32am 11.26.22 Chainplates are an often neglected item of basic maintenance. You need to rebed the chainplate. Wh
Oysters!! Leeward Rail at 11:29am 11.26.22 Hope all you sail trim forum listers have a good Xmas. We deserve it after all we've gone through o
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 11.26.22 Should I partially unbolt or loosen the flange to gain flexibility? Assuming you are referring to
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Ralph Johnstone at 11:01am 11.26.22 The wind had changed while we slept. The Honda generator behind the cockpit was now blowing exhaust
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 10:54am 11.26.22
Peace and freedom Kings Gambit at 10:52am 11.26.22
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement GDanko at 10:47am 11.26.22 What a simple technique; thank you! Should I partially unbolt or loosen the flange to gain flexibil
Oysters!! Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 11.26.22 has one individual who is a non stop talker and knows everything about every subject. Hmmmmmmmmmm
Peace and freedom circa1971la at 10:26am 11.26.22
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:22am 11.26.22 The load on the front STB isolator can be removed by taking the load off the diagonal (aft port) is
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's capta at 10:15am 11.26.22 For a repair like that, you probably have no option other than to go to a professional inflatable re
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 10:13am 11.26.22 You are better served finding out if the prop is as badly corroded as it appears in the picture Th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? (1) JamesG161 at 10:11am 11.26.22 The prop is a Max Prop 2 Classic which I believe is bronze? There is more than paint needed on you
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 10:04am 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:38am 11.26.22 was surprised by how much the new zinc corroded this season! I'll put two on this spring. addi
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 9:29am 11.26.22 The valves are under the port settee Our P42 came with two water tanks; forward beneath the vee be
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Walsh0575 at 8:50am 11.26.22 @dmax thanks...interesting...I never thought it was intentionally sprayed as a protectant. Good to k
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Rich Stidger at 8:46am 11.26.22 I have used the Rust-Oleum-Professional-20-oz-Flat-Gray-Cold-Galvanizing-Compound-Spray-7585838/1001

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