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New Mainsail or Repair brians2628 at 5:53am 11.06.11 Lancer 4/1701 I was out sailing yesterday and ripped my Mainsail. The rip is fairly large, wondering, since I am
Close quarters manouvering sba55 at 5:05am 11.06.11 Day Sailers 20/4220 I am interested to hear some techniques on close quarter manouvering (like coming into or out of a c
Thanks Hunter Marine seadaddler at 1:27am 11.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1634 Well my shoulder surgery back in August is coming along slower than I wish it would only because of
Yanmar transmission repair bommers at 1:20am 11.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/3000 Hi - I am looking for a good reputable repair shop for my Yanmar 2gm, Kanzaki KM2a transmission f
New motor, batteries, and charger - help! (1) Brian D at 1:46am 11.06.11 Ask All Sailors 16/3565 As the subject line says, I am getting a new motor, new batteries, and a new charger for my Lancer 2
Coast Guard rescues sailor 160 miles off San Diego Brian D at 10:25pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3159 The Coast Guard on Saturday located a sailor and his damaged sailboat about 160 miles southwest of
Water ballast freezing? Mark H at 9:23pm 11.05.11 Trailer Sailors 7/5528 I own a water ballasted boat. I was told recently by a local sailor that many of these WB boats are
cracks in deck ? (1) Bob 04 H260 at 6:17pm 11.05.11 Big Boats 6/2828 I am looking at a Hunter 356 sailboat for sale. The deck has a few places with what appear to be cra
Manual head to electric head jmce1587 at 5:34pm 11.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/1646 I want to change out my old Jabsco manual head with an electric head. Has anyone done this on a H31
Windrose sailboats voltzwgn at 4:40pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 2/7170 I'm considering taking a look at a windrose 24 ft, except I know nothing about them anyone have info
replacement of cutlass bearing newboatowner at 4:08pm 11.05.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1532 Good evening everyone: I suspect that I will have to replace the cutlass bearing on my 1980 Catali
Recore side deck in winter? Cool Beans at 2:27pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2083 Is it possible? I have already recored. . .well, the deck isn't really cored but just has 3/8" plyw
Yanmar digital hour meter intermittent manus at 2:02pm 11.05.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/4399 Have a Yanmar 3JH4E diesel engine with a Type C instrument panel. The digital hour meter on the tac
H34 Wiring (3) Ed Schenck at 12:56pm 11.05.11 Big Boats 12/2633 Brian beat me to the keyboard. But I had to drive home, he was already there. I took these pictures
Thanks To Ed... brian3820 at 12:39pm 11.05.11 Big Boats 2/1248 I want to take time and thank Ed Schenck for spending time today helping to get my engine winterized
leak above shelf in aft head jpswoope at 11:39am 11.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1040 We have a 1994 hunter 42 center cockpit. the aft head leaks seemingly from a seam above the upper s
Interior cushion dimensions wanted jasmith13 at 10:54am 11.05.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2650 I'm new to this site so am unsure if this is the place to ask but would be very appreciative if some
Cleaningcockpit cushions Viktor Eysselein at 10:38am 11.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1867 Our cockpit cushions got brown due to dust over time. What is the best way to clean them? Any id
Craigslist - Droid app voltzwgn at 10:11am 11.05.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1401 If you're a craiglist watcher and a droid owner there's a nice craiglist notification app. You set
Outboard engine dies Pat T at 9:43am 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2367 I can start and run my Nissan 3.5, 2 stroke, at low rpm's but as soon as I increase to more than app

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Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:41am 11.01.22 There's a much easier way: Sink drain thru-hulls are below the waterline on almost all sailboats.
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:16am 11.01.22
Fender covers- Yes or No? RoyS at 6:15am 11.01.22 Fender covers help keep your boat clean. Or at least my boat. Something happened to my beach ball f
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Project_Mayhem at 6:09am 11.01.22 The question of "Will rope go through the sheaves?" has popped up a couple of times. I does on my 78
Macerator pump won't run. RoyS at 6:09am 11.01.22 If you are trying to manually crank the holding tank macerator via the slotted screw drive at the ba
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 RoyS at 5:59am 11.01.22 An all rope halyard may disappoint you. I bought an all rope halyard here at SBO and I am not please
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 4:54am 11.01.22 Everything about being on the water must be like heaven. Thanksgiving in some remote anchorage this
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 danooxnard at 4:40am 11.01.22 Why not keep it simple? Cut off the old rope and replace with new rope. Keep the wire, simply attach
Saltwater hose to engine 4Winds at 4:36am 11.01.22
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:33am 11.01.22 I will do so. We signed the acceptance papers last night. Now we just have to get the paperwork for
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 shemandr at 4:08am 11.01.22 ... I would cut the halyard wire where its' currently spliced to the rope , and crimp a loop I n the
Refilling CNG Tank kappykaplan at 2:30am 11.01.22 single malt at sunset Mmmmm . . . yummy! :beer:
Saltwater hose to engine Dalliance at 11:45pm 10.31.22 Trident or Shields brand hoses are good. Doubt wire reinforced hose is necessary. Do not use corru
Saltwater hose to engine Ralph Johnstone at 11:41pm 10.31.22 OK, have been looking for CORRUGATED Marine Wet Exhaust Hose 3/4" Corrugated hose is the last thi
4.108 winterizing Dalliance at 10:53pm 10.31.22 My first time winterizing this engine When you run rv antifreeze through the system do you leave i
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? MikeHoncho at 10:19pm 10.31.22
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? MikeHoncho at 10:19pm 10.31.22
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? JohnShannon at 10:09pm 10.31.22 If a carbon mast is important to you, buy one, but do make sure it comes with a sailboat already att
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Dalliance at 9:11pm 10.31.22 2GM20F is common in 80s-90s sailboats, unlike previous post. Simple solution...hang the ignition k
Macerator pump won't run. Rich Stidger at 9:07pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you c

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