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Spinlocks shanker at 9:17pm 07.19.11 Smaller Boats 6/2053 Because I will do my share of single handed sailing, I have started reading about how the experts do
Concerned about 1623 hrs on 1991 m25xp deisel Blue Streak at 6:05pm 07.19.11 Catalina 30 4/2278 Looking at a 30 Cat but 1623 hrs on engine. Should I be concerned? What does a rebuild run? Thanks
28 HP Beta marine engine Help Florida sail at 5:50pm 07.19.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2395 I'm looking at a boat that recently had the Westerbeke 27 replaced with a 28HP Beta Marine. I would
Port replacement lens flyella10 at 5:44pm 07.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1198 I have a 28.5 1986 Hunter and need to replace the Grey port lenses. New ones are available at Sailb
New North sails hi1cotton at 5:37pm 07.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1410 Has anyone received a recent quote on North racing mailsail. I have a Hunter 23. The quotes I've rec
windlass wiring thoughts rochesterdriver at 5:01pm 07.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2364 So the windlass draws up to 200a at 12v. I'm thinking there are two ways to go here. 1. Put s 12
Hunter 34 Kitchen stevestk at 4:32pm 07.19.11 Big Boats 13/2707 In all the pictures I've seen online of Hunter 34's, there are cutouts for wine glasses etc. in the
Raymarine A50D/Chart Plotter/Fishfinder Becka Anne at 4:14pm 07.19.11 Catalina 30 2/1589 I'm a proud new owner of a 1985 Catalina 30. Recently, I purchased a Raymarine A50D which comes with
GPS/depth gauge advice svscott at 3:53pm 07.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/7107 Hello all, first post on the forum... I have an 87 Macgregor 26d that my dad used to race in Long B
checking the keel bolt old guys sail at 3:48pm 07.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1274 I have a question. I have a 93 26s and have the 2 access doors. What good are they? I want to check
Sailrite, Annapils MD Ron20324 at 3:02pm 07.19.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2245 Sailrite, Annapolis MD I just had a call from Matt Grant, who tells me the store is closed, packed
need help finding a trailer sailks at 2:43pm 07.19.11 Catalina 30 2/1536 I'm hoping someone may have a suggestion for finding a trailer for a 94 catalina 30 wing keel new or
A prop-walk issue Christian Sailing at 2:10pm 07.19.11 Irwin 1/3747 Vessel: 1974 Irwin Mark VI LOA: 28.5 Summary: I have a Yamaha 9.9 mounted on the starboard side of t
'88 Mac 26D Rudder Upgrade? Brad1968 at 1:59pm 07.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/7704 Looking to replace my stock rudder with a used IdaSailor or Ruddercraft, but don't really want to sp
Winch for mast raising shanker at 1:29pm 07.19.11 Smaller Boats 48/12524 Does anyone know what size of winch would be required to raise the mast of a 260? I'm looking at a 2
first fatality in 103 years...how sad.... Valentina at 1:25pm 07.19.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2107 Hats off to the 10+ boat crews who abandoned a race to rescue a crew of a capsized 35 footer last Mo
Ballast Tanking Filling jao1972 at 1:12pm 07.19.11 Smaller Boats 7/2646 I have a 1994 Hunter 26 that just had some hull work done (repaired a through-crack forward of the c
41/44 DS aft shower drain issue Rick486 at 1:09pm 07.19.11 Big Boats 11/3143 Hi All: Has anyone figured out a solution to the slow drain in the aft shower? It seems like there i
Looking to Borrow a Cushion Captain Stormy at 1:03pm 07.19.11 Lancer 3/1721 When I bought my Lancer 25 it did not come cushions, the Upholstery place will charge me an Arm and
Georgian Bay djplatt@cogeco.ca at 12:31pm 07.19.11 Trailer Sailors 19/7225 Just got back from 3 weeks sailing in Georgian bay on my O'Day 240. Pictures here: http://www.face

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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!
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! JamesG161 at 3:25pm 10.14.22 Admiral Chester W. Nimitz 1 beer awarded. :beer: _____ 6 Beers for top list. :beer::beer::beer::
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! kappykaplan at 3:16pm 10.14.22 And a quote, just for the Marine Sharpshooters who shot from the rigging while the Naval crew with
Constant refilling of seawater in holding tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:54pm 10.14.22 Macerator pumps are not check valves...the best they can do is slow down water that's being forced t

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