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Main halyard sheaves under deck bustedrudder at 4:09pm 08.28.11 Big Boats 10/3158 If you have a 40.5 you have or have had bad sheaves under the cover that conceals the deck organizer
Disappearing dipstick! knothead at 4:07pm 08.28.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/2848 I've got a Universal M3-20B with about 1,100 hours running time that has developed the unfortunate c
Irene Observations Bad Obsession at 3:02pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2329 I have heard a lot of talk about this storm not being as bad as Isabelle. I believe that this storm
iPad with Navionics or other Nav software realkoalat at 2:22pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1942 I currently use my Droid phone with Navionics software as back-up navigation. It's more accurate tha
What a difference 10 days can make Ted at 1:56pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1411 Here are some before and after videos of the Great South Bay, Long Island, New York. The first one
Battens Bill Jones at 1:47pm 08.28.11 Smaller Boats 7/1913 Yesterday, my wife and I took our H23.5 for a wonderful sail. Wind was constant at 10 -12 mph. Unu
Used main Cuna Mara at 1:40pm 08.28.11 Parts Search 1/2849 I'm loooking for a used mainsail for my 1997 Hunter 25
Where can I find a new inner port hole lining edbulmer at 1:32pm 08.28.11 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1719 One of the clips on my 32 Oday port holes broke. I need the whole inner window and 2 clips that hol
Bilge pump on macgregor 26x Flyinlo at 1:28pm 08.28.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/8157 Just purchased a 2000 26x and truly enjoy it. I keep it on the water down in key largo. Is there a b
Sea Tow Automated Radio Checks Kings Gambit at 1:21pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 13/6104 VHF channels previously used by marine operators for ship-to-shore communication are now being used
LAVAC a different approach HermanD at 1:18pm 08.28.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/8046 I have a Lavac toilet and want to change the outlet to a holding tank. To get permanent rid off the
cutlass bearing Slipin Away at 1:17pm 08.28.11 Big Boats 1/1311 Has anyone changed the cutlass bearing on a Hunter 45cc or equivlant and do you need to drop the rud
Would a different prop help? fokker416 at 12:55pm 08.28.11 Engines and Propulsion 2/2189 Hello all, I own a Hunter 23.5 with a Mercury 9.9 long shaft. I'm pretty sure the hull is rated fo
Waiting to hear, with crossed fingers sailaway78 at 12:41pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1372 Hopefully the power and internet services will be back on soon, and we will begin to hear from those
Replacement mast for H216 lostboy at 12:28pm 08.28.11 Smaller Boats 7/2130 Hey guys, I'm looking at a h216 hull only on a trailer for about $3000. The guy said the mast and bo
Cave Run Lake - Kentucky (1) Fly_H23 at 11:10am 08.28.11 Destinations 0/2903 Great sailing this weekend courtesy of Hurricane Irene. We had a steady 10-15 mph wind and sailed th
Question for those who race C30 tall rigs Bob M. at 10:29am 08.28.11 Catalina 30 0/1352 Gang, Like others with Catalina 30 tall rigs, I have found that when the apparent wind goes over a
Starboard Bunk- Backrest O'day 26 (3) John Stevens at 10:10am 08.28.11 Ask An Oday Owner 13/3080 I was unhappy with the comfort of the backrest on the starboard side settee. With the stove stickin
Halogen to LED B40 Donizetti at 9:25am 08.28.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2477 Hi all, Next year project is to change the interior lightning to LED on my B40 2008 to consume less
Newbedford,ma seadaddler at 9:12am 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2105 Lots boats breaking loose in newbedford harbor are breaking loose and CG,BOATUS,SEATOW trying to sec

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Typical weather Roland5048 at 6:43pm 10.14.22 We sail Buzzards Bay and slip at Pope Island in New Bedford but I live in Marshfield. I store the b
Typical weather Bob S at 4:57pm 10.14.22 We sail Buzzards Bay and slip at Pope Island in New Bedford but I live in Marshfield. I store the bo
Folding Prop? Jim Legere at 4:28pm 10.14.22 Someday soon they might outlaw lobster traps. I pray for the day. I know what you mean but lots of
New S2 6.7 Owner - Lifting Keel Maintenance FourthCoast at 4:25pm 10.14.22 ... I would recommend checking and probably replacing said keel lift line. Pretty easy job on the t
dry dock (1) fstbttms at 4:19pm 10.14.22 I am considering getting a diver do it. Go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152289711611226
Loading boat on trailer Tedd at 4:12pm 10.14.22 This may have nothing to do with your problem but it happened to me so it's not impossible and it mi
Rudder Direct Drive Setup Jim Legere at 4:12pm 10.14.22 Kemp, I was completely happy with my Cape Horn. One of the best pieces of gear I purchased for that
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main thinwater at 4:10pm 10.14.22 First, I would really haul on the outhaul and see if the foot will stretch flat. Some will. I've ha
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:59pm 10.14.22 Do what you can, take some pictures and post 'em here with your questions.
Rudder Direct Drive Setup knappytime at 3:57pm 10.14.22 Thanks Jim, that's some great feedback. I am also planning on a Cape Horn wind vane. Were you happ
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main kappykaplan at 3:52pm 10.14.22 but NOT around the boom!! :plus:
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Hollyberry at 3:51pm 10.14.22 What everyone else said plus...The loose foot also lets you tie off your reef points nice and neatl
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine xavpil at 3:47pm 10.14.22 The critical upgrades link is for the m25 series of engines but a lot of it will apply to your 5411
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:38pm 10.14.22 The critical upgrades link is for the m25 series of engines but a lot of it will apply to your 5411.
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:35pm 10.14.22 We've all been there...
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! JamesG161 at 3:34pm 10.14.22 The Marines don't have Fleet Admirals, they have Generals! Thus normally assigned to guard duties.
Rudder Direct Drive Setup Jim Legere at 3:31pm 10.14.22 I did quite a bit of work on the rudder and steering after I purchased my 1983 H37C. I replaced the
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine xavpil at 3:29pm 10.14.22 You'll need to follow where those hoses lead to. If the shut-off valve stops water from going to th
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:27pm 10.14.22 it actually leads outside. But it's not connected to anything in the engine compartment, right? Jus
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! kappykaplan at 3:27pm 10.14.22 The Marines don't have Fleet Admirals, they have Generals!

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