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boatpix dlewis812 at 8:43am 10.20.11 Ask All Sailors 15/3259 the boatpix helicopter was flying at the recent whitebread. haven't bought any yet as they're quite
Dingy Ideas / Suggestions? CrawJac at 8:25am 10.20.11 Ask All Sailors 15/2867 Now that summer is winding down and winter is coming fast I have been thinking about trying to snag
Schaefer block (2) All U Get at 7:58am 10.20.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1364 Hello all, I just wanted to pass on the good work by Schaefer Marine on a snatch block that needed h
Prop cleaning All U Get at 7:37am 10.20.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1464 I was looking for a method of cleaning my prop when the boat is hauled. My search didn't get me to t
Replace centerboard line-how to? shake55 at 6:40am 10.20.11 Day Sailers 3/2830 My centerboard line is starting to fray and I would like to replacd it. I am not sure exactly how to
Stiff steering on 1991 H42 eianm at 5:53am 10.20.11 Big Boats 5/1401 After sailing on a friends Jenneau 41 recently I have realised my steering is pretty stiff/tight. I
Matter Of Time (1) Jkenny13 at 4:30am 10.20.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1773 I went for my first solo sail last night. While I was out the previous owner of the sailboat motored
1978 Hunter 27 water in bilge Traylor67 at 9:46pm 10.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3037 Realizing this may be a futile question I shall ask it anyways. I own a 1978 Hunter 27, relatively r
Shifting cable Rag Jag at 8:58pm 10.19.11 Big Boats 3/1487 The shifting cable is getting difficult to operate, It seems I've read some where, " do not attempt
Recorded my album on my boat...possible cali sailing tour TheBeeRoom.com at 7:09pm 10.19.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2099 I recently recorded an acoustic album aboard my Pearson 26 in Seabrook, Texas and followed it up wit
Runner-Up for the Best of CL? Deadhead at 6:49pm 10.19.11 Ask All Sailors 5/4552 http://allentown.craigslist.org/boa/2655195707.html "floats great sails even better . . . " You ca
H30 Holding Tank Leaks.....i think... malyea at 6:47pm 10.19.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/4561 The holding tank on my '82 H30 may be leaking and my next step is to figure out for sure if it's a c
boat shoes Shooter II at 5:16pm 10.19.11 Ask All Sailors 62/33299 I feel more than a little foolish positing this, but... I have been wearing Sperry Topsiders for a
Vinegar for a Yanmar thaeni at 4:56pm 10.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2201 I have a 3gm30F. Has anyone flushed their heat exchanger with vinegar?. I had an overheat issue and
Liberty Cup Information - Looking For Help MetricMountie at 4:37pm 10.19.11 Big Boats 0/819 I've owned a 1992 35.5 Liberty Cup model for two seasons now and love the way the boat performs but
Beer while in my neck of the woods? FourPoints at 12:51pm 10.19.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/2612 Roger, looking at your Spot it looks like you are just a few minutes away from me here in Stamford.
Sailing on the Millpond Roger Long at 12:50pm 10.19.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/4668 We Maine men tend to think of Long Island Sound as kind of a play sailing area with light winds, lit
Hunter 42 Passage forward shower Old Sailor 2 at 12:47pm 10.19.11 Big Boats 6/1997 Quick question. I am in the process of buying a '92 Hunter 42 Passage and the surveyor told me that
Owners Manual for 1984 Hunter 34 ? brian3820 at 12:45pm 10.19.11 Big Boats 9/5170 Ok, possibly a stupid question, but... was there an actual "Owners Manual" for the 84 Hunter 34? I h
Storms funirishboy at 11:58am 10.19.11 Ask All Sailors 9/4796 What is the best way to keep track of weather in the waters you are sailing in? What is on your chec

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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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