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Little leak, little problem? Stephen Trapani at 2:04pm 08.29.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3594 Of course, most little leaks in boats are little problems, but some of them are big problems and I w
bent chainplate in cabin Olivia at 11:44am 08.29.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1344 Please remember rule #5...be kind to newbies (basically). We have noticed in the old/new to us C36 t
YSM12 Broken manifold Hermit Scott at 11:40am 08.29.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3114 I sold my trusty YSM12 this weekend. I started her up after a month of not being ran to show the buy
Smaller Wheel BillyK at 11:15am 08.29.11 Catalina 30 4/1855 Has anyone gone to a smaller Tiller Wheel for ease of movement from the helm to the front of the coc
Overheating Merc 15 Outboard ktbowles at 10:06am 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1614 I just purchased a boat that resided fulltime in Lake Mead, NV. The water there apparently has a lo
help bart5008 at 10:04am 08.29.11 Smaller Boats 2/1196 I managed to break the cheek block that turns the centerboard line. I have a replacement coming. Th
260 through hull fitting leak Lucky Day at 9:37am 08.29.11 Smaller Boats 7/2045 We commissioned a 2005 Hunter 260 on the weekend that has never seen the water and the through hull
Toe Rail Recaulk Skip Gundlach at 9:09am 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 15/7441 Toe Rail Recaulk I'm at the stage in my chores that I'm digging out all the old caulking (3M 10
Bottom Paint Observations (2) Mike G. at 8:58am 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 16/4942 Since the boat yard pressure washes the bottom at haul out, I don't normally see what kind of growth
Boneheaded mistake creates bad smell Lew Love at 8:29am 08.29.11 Catalina 30 4/2042 Trying to save a few bucks, I purchased a gallon jug of West Marine head deodorant. I placed the jug
Help with a 336 neilmcc at 8:19am 08.29.11 Mid-Size Boats 14/3484 I have become the owner of a 1997 336 which has been out of the water for some time. There is a larg
now it's the battery! Justin_NSA at 7:46am 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1835 Good grief. First I get hit with a trailer brake repair now the battery goes bad. I have an expensiv
Full enclosure (1) med2463 at 7:16am 08.29.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1593 1st fitting for full enclosure side panels. Gonna be nice.
Smoking During Start-Up Jeff at 7:06am 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 10/3734 I have a 1993 H33.5 with a Yanmar 3GM30F with unknown hours on it. My best guess is about 1000-1500.
Where does the Navy go? Steve Liggett at 7:05am 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 31/7754 Have been meaning to ask this of the wise sages on this board: When Hurricane Irene marched up the
The mast is painted!! (6) guidera48 at 6:04am 08.29.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2470 Finally a nice day without scorching heat or buckets of rain. Goodby Irene. After moving the paint d
Bimini Top and Balanced Sails Kermit at 5:48am 08.29.11 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/5882 Don, I experienced balanced sails yesterday for the first time ever. We were sailing with the bimi
Trailer tire question Cvivor at 5:08am 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2858 Replacing my st215/75/14 tires with st205/75/14 because of price. Norhtland Tool has a great price m
Hatteras Witzend at 5:06am 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1717 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150274839661134'set=o.158287520904275'type=1 http://www.fa
May boat trip Marc Bergmueller at 5:06am 08.29.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/923 We picked up our Hunter in May for a trip down the Chesapeake, from Rock Hall to our slip on the Nan

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Fender covers- Yes or No? shemandr at 11:37am 11.02.22 ...It'll be hard to get those images out of my eyes... My wife made fender covers from the Sailrite
Slip Unavailability AlastairLC at 11:06am 11.02.22 Scorpion Bay Marina, AZ, where I am, has a 500+ name waiting list. This is a recent phenomenon. I go
Dyneema for furler line dLj at 10:30am 11.02.22 Two known issues are the forestay is a bit loose and the lead block closest to the drum has a broke
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? markwbird at 10:24am 11.02.22 I am also an engineer and you should not remove the bulkhead. It is a structural member by design.
Dyneema for furler line rgranger at 10:12am 11.02.22 I'm aware that Dyneema does not feel good on the hands and it will take some experimenting/measuri
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 10:11am 11.02.22 Two known issues are the forestay is a bit loose and the lead block closest to the drum has a broke
Slip Unavailability rgranger at 10:05am 11.02.22 Also, advise that waiting lists are often lost or compromised. I got on three lists when I first
What do you have at the top of your mast? rgranger at 9:59am 11.02.22 Cameras are becoming popular. Kewl! I had not thought about that but a wireless bluetooth cam w
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Hollyberry at 9:49am 11.02.22 I'd say the forward 'walls' of the closet and head might be non essential (but may also support the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 9:48am 11.02.22 Two known issues are the forestay is a bit loose and the lead block closest to the drum has a broken
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Calif. Ted at 9:40am 11.02.22 Chain plates are attached to the bulkheads so I would definitely leave some material there In your
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 9:09am 11.02.22 I have seen boats where people replaced bulkheads with a steel beam to provide the support. I like
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 9:08am 11.02.22 I'm an engineer. Davidasailor26 has a very valid point. Mid ship bulkheads often support hull shape
Slip Unavailability sail sfbay at 8:59am 11.02.22 Slips available in San Francisco Bay and California Delta.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:59am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction? The problem you are having
Fender covers- Yes or No? sail sfbay at 8:55am 11.02.22 I have heard that using fender covers is bad because they trap dirt and will then abraid the topside
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 8:49am 11.02.22 If this is your first ocean adventure, I would be looking for much less drama. I would want some t
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:44am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction?
Dyneema for furler line Don S/V ILLusion at 8:31am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 dlochner at 8:30am 11.02.22 The angle to be concerned with is the angle of the motor shaft when the motor is deployed. It should

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