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Time to go up the mast tyson_troy at 6:16pm 08.31.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1907 It's that time again, to head up the mast for an inspection of the rigging, the masthead, etc. In t
anyone planning a trip? blackjohn at 6:10pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1507 hey everyone just wondering if anyone is planning any fantastic voyages,like to hear about it.i wont
1976 O'Day27 in/out board question Thopper at 5:53pm 08.31.11 Ask An Oday Owner 12/2433 Did the O'Day sailboats come with the transom ready to accept an outboard even when the inboard was
H260 or Newer H25 troutsmustang at 5:13pm 08.31.11 Smaller Boats 9/2544 I am looking for a newer boat and wonder if anyone has experience with both. I now have a H26 that
C22 Measurments SailAway1 at 5:11pm 08.31.11 Catalina 22 3/1365 Hey everyone, I hate to be a bother but I'm a 90 minute drive from my boat and I need to get some me
garmin 235 Lost Parent at 4:38pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1882 I have an older Garmin235 chartplotter that i still use and was wondering if newer data sticks would
Swim Platform sunshinemartini at 3:45pm 08.31.11 Day Sailers 1/1779 Has anyone installed a stern mounted swim platform on an O Day 25. This particular boat has a factor
Changing antifreeze in my 2000 340 sailcapt340 at 3:39pm 08.31.11 Big Boats 2/1455 What antifreeze should I be using for my 2000 Yanmar 3GM30F. Any tips for flushing the system is ap
chartplotter no magnetic door med2463 at 2:36pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3314 Does anyone know of a chartplotter on the market that does NOT have a magnetic door? Apparently Gar
Can't keep the bowl empty Irene at 2:35pm 08.31.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/4484 I think I posted this incorrectly before. The gang at the Catalina 30 blog directed me to this site
Vent odor wchevron at 1:48pm 08.31.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 34/8197 Had gone out for a weekend with the family. Didn't have a chance to pump out on Sunday. Came down
What is the pump under forward v-berth? (1) Jared1048 at 12:16pm 08.31.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/1876 Boat: 1985 Hunter 31 See pic. This just a backup of the toilet pump? Thanks, -Jared
Getting on board a 26m Charlie Kittson at 11:54am 08.31.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1767 Hello folks I am looking at a 2006 26m and the Macgregor is tottaly diferant to what I am used to. I
Split Back Stay Sylvain at 11:40am 08.31.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3610 I just completed a modification that I really wanted. The Back Stay on the H33C is split and anchor
New C30 Owner Ima90sJezus at 11:39am 08.31.11 Catalina 30 26/4298 Just wanted to say hi - I'm a new owner of a 1984 Catalina 30. This is the first sailboat I've owne
swaging an eyelet onto my headstay GDTRFB at 11:12am 08.31.11 Catalina 22 3/1737 My headstay doesn't have a turnbuckle on it, and my rake is pretty drastic. I measured the distance
1986 25.5 Hunter guage covers sailorkoop at 10:33am 08.31.11 Smaller Boats 3/1125 I bought a 1986 Hunter 25.5 last year. I was told the depth guage didn't work, but come to find out
The Annapolis Boat Show-First Time! PrincessoftheLake at 10:19am 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 38/7569 I am very excited because this year will be my first trip to the Annapolis Boat Show. Just wonderin
Oil Painting Of My Boat sailorkoop at 10:11am 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2469 Hi, Can anyone recommend an artist that could paint a picture of my sailboat? I have a photo to go
19 ft Mac yukon1022 at 9:45am 08.31.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1130 Hello I am looking into getting a 1998 19 ft mac. Is this boat worth it. It needs new lines and sa

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When to move up? Tally Ho at 11:58pm 02.10.22
Add a dedicated starter battery (2) Tally Ho at 9:46pm 02.10.22 For starting the engine only, you can use the one you indicated. It would not be a good choice for
Add a dedicated starter battery twistedskipper at 9:43pm 02.10.22 What some are saying here is before you replace batteries that are only a few months old, do some re
Thru Hull Backing Plates Tally Ho at 9:24pm 02.10.22 But, here's the odd thing, there's about a 3" circle that had been machined to make the hull thinne
When to move up? Kings Gambit at 9:22pm 02.10.22 Should I stick with the Hunter 23.5' for a few more years or would moving up to something like a 27
Add a dedicated starter battery (1) acudavid at 9:07pm 02.10.22 "check the voltage while cranking the battery with the stop pulled" This sounds like great advice.
Mercury 3.3 Runs Then Stalls Tom J at 9:05pm 02.10.22 The use of E0 gas will prevent almost all fuel problems. :plus: Essential for carbureted engines.
When to move up? Tom J at 9:03pm 02.10.22 Absolutely want something I can solo as half the time it is just me. I find the C310 to be a good
Aux fuel tank on H50 artboas at 8:57pm 02.10.22 Artboas: The reason that you need the return line is incase you walk away while transferring fuel.
Mercury 3.3 Runs Then Stalls Rich Stidger at 8:53pm 02.10.22 If you had that much gunk in/on the tank filter I would suspect that there is more in the carb. Spra
Sabre Spirit shoal keel needed saildoc75 at 8:52pm 02.10.22 I am interested in obtaining or swapping a long fin keel (6'-3") for a shallow keel (5'-3") on a Sa
Add a dedicated starter battery Ralph Johnstone at 8:48pm 02.10.22 I plan to replace the two dc house batteries, but need to run the motor to burn out the carbon. I
When to move up? BigEasy at 8:36pm 02.10.22 That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have another drink, it doesn't take much to get
'86 Hunter 34 coolant through exhaust Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 02.10.22 If you've got a Yanmar engine, feel the mixing elbow at idle. It should be slightly warmer than han
B 361 Interior Light Switch BigEasy at 8:12pm 02.10.22 Probably need to order through a Beneteau dealer. Apparently we are not going to be allowed to orde
Add a dedicated starter battery Ralph Johnstone at 8:11pm 02.10.22 I think the previous owner ran them down over time, even though they are only a few months old. The
When to move up? Pkeller at 8:05pm 02.10.22 I uploaded my copy. Thanks, will definitely read. I did read and watch a semi crazy amount of mat
When to move up? Pkeller at 8:01pm 02.10.22 @Pkeller how old are the kids ? Old enough to help you sail ? Could they help if you were injured
When to move up? (1) jssailem at 7:58pm 02.10.22 I uploaded my copy.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:56pm 02.10.22 Look at the resources page to the single Handed Sailing group. h The link on the resources page com

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