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10% chance of rail - I'm in dscribner at 7:05am 06.12.11 Trailer Sailors 7/3260 So, the boat's painted, the kicker started on the second pull, trailer's registered, the lights work
Boom Vang on O'day 25 Chromazone sailor at 6:57am 06.12.11 Ask An Oday Owner 7/5269 New post on inherited boat. There does not seem to be any where to attach the boom vang (also no bo
backstay bridle for 6.9, 6.7, 22 luffwoolly at 6:29am 06.12.11 S2 4/3080
Jib tracks GarEi at 6:05am 06.12.11 Pearson 2/1858 Anyone with a Pearson 303 ever rebed your jib tracks? We have started and what a bear of a job. You
2GMF instrument panel replacement John Kirkland at 5:34am 06.12.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1438 Does anyone know if the engine shut off cable needs to be removed when replacing the instrument pane
Rubber modification Scubagirl62 at 5:30am 06.12.11 Smaller Boats 7/1666 Had our maiden voyage and pulling up the rudder is a pain. What modifications has anyone done to ma
Boom Beneteau 321 at 3:50am 06.12.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1521 Looking for a print or description on replacing double reef lines + outhaul line (internal riged boo
Instruments Beneteau 321 at 3:46am 06.12.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2290 We have just purchased a 1997 Ben 321 with B'G Quad Depth and speed . The depth display is operation
main sheet Richter M at 9:10pm 06.11.11 Day Sailers 3/3417 I have a 1984 Javelin which has the main sheet run through blocks on the port and starboard aft part
Old H 27 Hull Speed Twister Sister at 8:37pm 06.11.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3788 We just launched our 1976 Hunter 27 after a year of fix up.. Looking for a manual and also looking f
Mystery glow! jfrench at 6:44pm 06.11.11 Catalina 22 2/1307 After replacing the mast wiring and installing a new Perko deck connector, I tried out my boat light
Need help with CDI furler (1) bowlinguy800 at 6:02pm 06.11.11 Catalina 22 5/1882 Hello all, I bought my first sailboat and asked earlier about setting up the rigging. I received a l
Old Hunter Pulling Hard to Port spadaforaj at 5:42pm 06.11.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2945 Have a 1981 Hunter - contantly pulling hard to port on the wheel - very uncomfortable - does this un
Interesting person I know. Roger Long at 5:28pm 06.11.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/3737 Note that, in the first video, there is no trickery. She really is underwater and for the length of
Always keep some tools handy Lubberdink at 4:25pm 06.11.11 Day Sailers 1/1258 Well we got out for our second time this year and I'm being more and more convinced that we need to
Replacement sail Bill Jones at 4:23pm 06.11.11 Smaller Boats 0/1051 I may need to replace my mainsail on my 1996 H23.5. I'm sure others have already done so, ergo, whe
Running Rigging for 7.3 Ajay73 at 3:37pm 06.11.11 S2 1/1662 I'm going to replace the halyards on my 7.3. This boat has internal halyards. I have never replace
What model? (1) Buffalo at 2:56pm 06.11.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1487 I just bought this boat and it's eleven and a half feet long and has a o'day placard on it
Another thing to check! (2) RBone at 1:41pm 06.11.11 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2037 While out sailing earlier this week I happened to look at the bulb on the fuel hose to the OB. http
engine zincs fiestaMojo at 12:26pm 06.11.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2704 I have a Yanmar 2GM20F in my boat - are there zincs I need to change? if so, where are they located?

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Adding hard ballast, Perils and pitfalls? Hayden Watson at 5:56am 10.04.22 That's odd. I didn't know the MacGregor 25 came with a fixed keel. Every one I have ever seen is eq
It's groundhog day Justin_NSA at 5:47am 10.04.22 My Hunter is 30+ years old and the latches work fine.
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps Crazy Dave Condon at 5:39am 10.04.22 If strap lies against the hull, 3-4 turns is recommended.
Wobbly Fixed Keel SailingLoto at 5:26am 10.04.22 Welp..the boat sold to a guy who didnt require an inspection of the bottom. The boat was super cle
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping dlochner at 5:13am 10.04.22 Dave, do you have any photos of your installation? I'm curious. Tks. Sorry I don't. There was s
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping kappykaplan at 5:06am 10.04.22 The Whale pump has been installed on Second Star for about 5 years with no problems. Dave, do you
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer kappykaplan at 4:52am 10.04.22 trailor Hmmm . . . Trailor Sailor or Trailer Sailor? :huh: :stir:
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps rgranger at 4:40am 10.04.22 One of the causes of abrasion is the fact that the strap starts to vibrate and slap when going 60 mp
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer rgranger at 4:37am 10.04.22 Thank you! What is Cold Galvanizing compound? Should I pick some up? It is a spray paint with zinc
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping dlochner at 4:31am 10.04.22 By design, a Rule bilge pump is (normally) a centrifugal pump. Cheap to buy, but their useful real-
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping kappykaplan at 3:08am 10.04.22 long-produced model Jabsco 37202-0000. I'll keep this in mind for the next time I have to replace
Floor Separated From Dinghy - Inflatible Kings Gambit at 10:03pm 10.03.22 Perhaps try Stabond U-148 two-part adhesive. Good for PVC or Hypalon. I used it to repair a blown se
suggestions to try for : my brand new New Yanmar 1 Gm10 which won't start. ? Stu Jackson at 9:09pm 10.03.22 Thanks so much for that wonderful summary. Good hear you got her goin'. :beer::beer::beer:
Rebedding Catalina 310 Starboard Gate Stanchion - No way to reach bolts as it is behind galley cabinets - Deck plate mount? Stu Jackson at 8:47pm 10.03.22 Glad to hear Catalina's reply was in agreement with my suggestion. Good confirmation and thanks fo
Replace standing rigging H49 sail sfbay at 8:40pm 10.03.22 Have Rogue Rigging in Berkeley inspect it. Just did that and my 2005 was found to be in new conditio
Floor Separated From Dinghy - Inflatible Rich Stidger at 8:33pm 10.03.22 There are predominately two materials that are used to construct a dinghy. PVC or Hypalon. I am a
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping FastOlson at 8:20pm 10.03.22 @capta , they are both standard Rule pumps and not centrifugal. By design, a Rule bilge pump is
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! CarlN at 8:12pm 10.03.22
Replace standing rigging H49 artboas at 8:10pm 10.03.22 Not meaning to stir up jealousy, but sitting here on Lake Ontario.. my standing rigging will last lo
It's groundhog day (1) artboas at 7:58pm 10.03.22

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