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Hunter 54 update two (14) CharlieCobra at 8:52pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2887 It's been a while since the last update so I thought to let you guys see what's up with the boat. Th
Sail repair/replace Mark H at 8:31pm 06.22.11 Smaller Boats 6/1950 Sailing today with friend who accidentally tore most all the the slide main sail guide out of the ma
New Mast Step w/Spacer...sealant suggestions? MGoBoat at 8:13pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1917 So after an entire Sunday of trying to step the mast in the driveway, we found out the step is broke
New catalina 22 owner, new sailers, many questions! aimcat at 8:12pm 06.22.11 Catalina 22 14/4314 Hi guys! Well where to start! My husband and I are new to sailing - we are in our late 20s and just
Engine Cover Insulation Christa Griffin at 7:53pm 06.22.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2593 Engine Insulation and Overheating We have added 1" engine cover insulation to our 2001 Catalina 320
Flag Halyards Falconer at 7:14pm 06.22.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/7363 Does anyone have or can anyone explain how they fixed their flag halyards? I'm completely green to s
How many Guests? Falconer at 6:59pm 06.22.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1355 I just got this mac25 and I haven't seen any weight or people restrictions anywhere. How many peopl
Rubber hose for centerboard line on 222 peterbud at 6:45pm 06.22.11 Day Sailers 4/1312 Has any one changed the rubber hose that connects to the swing keel trunk? and can it be replacedwhi
MacGregor Venture 25 Rudder Question David M at 5:44pm 06.22.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2557 I am new to my 1976 Venture 25 and am in repair status yet, and I was wondering if anyone could shar
Refridgeration for my Pearson 365 johnl at 5:15pm 06.22.11 Pearson 1/1621 I'm looking to install a refridgeration system into my 1973 Pearson 365 icebox and would like to kno
Hunter 27 (89-94) Mainsheet swivel cam cleat Charles94 at 4:41pm 06.22.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/1247 I'm replacing the stock single-sheet bridle mainsheet system on my '89 27 with a double sheet system
Macerator Replacement CliffC at 2:35pm 06.22.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/8778 I have to replace the macerator pump on my 2005 Catalina 310. The current one is a Jasco model 18590
Macerator replacement CliffC at 2:32pm 06.22.11 Catalina 310 7/3168 I have to replace the macerator pump on my 2005 Catalina 310. The current one is a Jasco model 18590
ST6000-Puzzling Problem PrincessoftheLake at 1:49pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 10/3943 Those of you with flawless memories may recall that I have posted ad nauseum about the ongoing probl
mold underneath side of my light beige bimmini Alan and Lindy at 1:26pm 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1797 Can anyone help me get this stuff off I have tried neat vinegar but to know avail :-) :confused:
Is it resin? rpell46 at 1:04pm 06.22.11 Catalina 30 6/2506 Just discovered two rain leaks coming in under the shroud deck plates on the port side. One is ins
US Aids to Navigation System LuzSD at 11:33am 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1792 Happened upon this and thought it might be of interest to new and old sailors that might want a refr
Swing Keel Noise? Happy Dolphin at 11:31am 06.22.11 Day Sailers 12/3833 Just returned from a short day cruise on Lake Erie. While on reach (10 - 20 MPH wind with 2' to 3'
More Boat Names Freedom77 at 11:10am 06.22.11 Ask All Sailors 31/9163 Having been attached to a number of different clubs over the years, I recently found a couple of old
looking for some help speedy at 11:07am 06.22.11 Big Boats 2/1295 looking for a mast for my 39' Oday keel stepped 57' double streight spreader also double life line s

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Cal 36 - 9 foot draft?? petecasey at 10:42pm 09.19.22
Can't raise the tiller because the traveler is in the way (1) Will Gilmore at 10:17pm 09.19.22 Post a photo. :plus: You could change your traveler rig easily. simple bar traveler with a car or
Oil in Bilge (Atomic 4) Benny17441 at 9:55pm 09.19.22 Check the oil level, are you loosing a significant amount of oil in a short period of time? If not
Can't raise the tiller because the traveler is in the way mermike at 8:52pm 09.19.22 I had a C22 and never encountered this issue. Looking forward to seeing a picture.
New Mailsale mermike at 8:50pm 09.19.22 Greg, thanks for that picture. You have the Mack pack. I'd like to make the Pryde pack that I have w
Exhaust leak Mark Maulden at 8:44pm 09.19.22
Can't raise the tiller because the traveler is in the way Ralph Johnstone at 7:55pm 09.19.22 :worthless:
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting nmanoilov at 7:25pm 09.19.22
Can't raise the tiller because the traveler is in the way Leeward Rail at 7:25pm 09.19.22 Post a photo.
Strange Belt Wear dlochner at 7:13pm 09.19.22 I put a Gates green belt on my Perkins, got rid of an improperly sized sheave on the ALT. Confirmed
Question regarding how to winterize seacocks when boat kept in the water all winter jssailem at 7:01pm 09.19.22
Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet Captain Larry-DH at 6:54pm 09.19.22 Do check the BASE VALVE GASKET. If the gasket material around the weighted flapper swell, it'll blo
Strange Belt Wear Morgan donor at 6:47pm 09.19.22 I see no reason the belt cover should be so close to the belt. Asking for trouble... with any cyclic
Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet Ken13559 at 6:36pm 09.19.22 Do check the BASE VALVE GASKET. If the gasket material around the weighted flapper swell, it'll bloc
Vs on luff of asymmetric spinnaker Ken13559 at 6:26pm 09.19.22 the horizontal V probably indicate to the helms direction to go? ;)
Question regarding how to winterize seacocks when boat kept in the water all winter Capt Robbie at 5:44pm 09.19.22 most of the boats that stay in the water here in nj have engine room heaters, run heat lamps near se
Yanmar Engine Mount Worries jaysweet at 5:33pm 09.19.22 Quick note: The parts book shows the two front mounts to be "100" and the two aft mounts to be "75"
Yanmar Engine Mount Worries jaysweet at 5:28pm 09.19.22 Hard to tell from the video, but there could be a separation of the engine mount top plate from the
Oil in Bilge (Atomic 4) RitSim at 5:14pm 09.19.22 Rear main seal, or oil pan rusting out or oil overfill or head gasket external leak
Exhaust leak (1) jssailem at 2:26pm 09.19.22 I like the water/bubbles test. Mechanics often use an improvised stethoscope combined with visual an

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