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Water Tank Gauge med2463 at 6:20am 01.26.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1555 :dance:Wish all projects were this easy. Replaced water tank gauge on our Hunter 37c. Didn't even
impeller RBM at 9:07pm 01.25.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1568 I am trying to find a part number for the fresh water pump impeller. My manual states my 18 hp yanma
Holding System Replacement Islander36Kairos at 7:07pm 01.25.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1826 We have had ongoing problems with our 30 year old, Islander 36's holding tank system. We sail on
o day 25 seaworthiness lkishee at 5:27pm 01.25.11 Ask An Oday Owner 19/21441 Anyone taken their 25 outside? I have been sailing for about a year but just in a local lake. Curiou
11.0A propane install Mark Maulden at 5:15pm 01.25.11 S2 2/1395 Hi. Just joined and just about have posession of an 1979 11.0A with an alcohol stove which I think
leaking holding tank vent (1) sailordel at 4:04pm 01.25.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/5782 I have a 1989 Hunter Legend 37. The holding tank is leaking at the vent fitting on the top of the t
Gray Port Gasket BoatBum at 2:08pm 01.25.11 Smaller Boats 11/3447 Any hints on how to replace the gaskets in my old opening gray ports?
Looking for a set of sails me262 at 1:17pm 01.25.11 Catalina 22 0/57 need a main and at least a working jib. I don't race, so as long as they're serviceable. I am in Tex
kenyon depth finder misslady at 12:23pm 01.25.11 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1528 :) Hi! I have an Oday 25 Sailboat. I have a Kenyon depth finder which they don't make anymore. C
Who Knows About Diesel Outboard Engines ? Exiles at 11:54am 01.25.11 Ask All Sailors 9/3142 Who Knows About Diesel Outboard Engines ? Hi we are planning a voyage this summer to one of t
The Coldest Voyage! (1) Exiles at 11:53am 01.25.11 Destinations 2/3016 Northwest Passage on a Shoestring Hi all I am new to this forum and would like some feedba
HD Radar: Is it Sensitive Enough to Pick Up Ice? Exiles at 11:52am 01.25.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3302 HD Radar: Is it Sensitive Enough to Pick Up Small Objects ? I am looking for peoples feedb
plexeglass John11936 at 11:18am 01.25.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/1650 Has anybody replaced or repaired the plexeglass cover on the compion way for the 28.5 Hunter:neutral
Modify Oday 26 rudder to swivel HakunaMatata at 10:54am 01.25.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1744 Fellow Oday owner; I am going to either modify my existing rudder to swivel or am going to have on
What about Dufour yachts? Rico(IT) at 10:39am 01.25.11 Ask All Sailors 12/18314 Hello everybody! I recently moved in California from Italy, back there I had an old 27feet Nitek
Which boat is a better boat salut! at 9:49am 01.25.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4937 We are looking to upgrade to a bigger boat since we decide that sailing wil be a big part of our ret
for those of you travelling or planning travel to mexico--- zeehag at 8:57am 01.25.11 Sails Call Lounge 0/3159 there is a news release i had read to me today by a neighbor-- we are always interested in our outh
downwind sailing DJN51 at 8:38am 01.25.11 Smaller Boats 3/1755 On waterballast swing keel hunter23.5,sailing downwind.how much adjustment on swing keel?Have adjust
Ocho Rios, Jamacia thisoldspouse at 8:06am 01.25.11 Destinations 6/3649 We are heading down to Ocho Rios, Jamacia in a few weeks :dance: and the resort (Riu) we are staying
Keel trunk rcrl at 8:01am 01.25.11 Day Sailers 2/1509 Hi. We reciently bought a Widgeon XDYA5065M82K. The keel trunk appeared to be cracked around the bot

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Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line DayDreamer41 at 4:06pm 12.01.21 Unfortunately, I never got to try it as the sail got ruined one fine windy day Just wondering what
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal (10) ScottMac at 3:53pm 12.01.21
Tiller Pilots Gene Neill at 3:51pm 12.01.21 We have a 2000+ that's been faithful for a lot of years and miles. We named it Slocum. :) I've neve
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal Sefuller at 3:46pm 12.01.21 Scrape all the caulk off the top side of the storm hood first - it's possible there are screws secur
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line jssailem at 3:43pm 12.01.21 The query got me to wonder when did the use of a spinnaker sock come about? I do not remember their
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial? stickinthemud57 at 3:39pm 12.01.21 I had a water ballast 26S and I agree with Greg. They are tender and lightly built. We kept ours sl
Its funny Friday! BlowMeAway at 3:39pm 12.01.21
Proper Course shemandr at 3:34pm 12.01.21 Yeah, I understand the starting strategy. As far as passing a boat to leeward - no. Fastest way pa
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal dlochner at 3:33pm 12.01.21
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit Plumbean at 3:28pm 12.01.21 Dutch Wharf in Branford CT has a good reputation. They refurbished a 1929 Elco that won a number of
Proper Course dlochner at 3:24pm 12.01.21 My question is why a boat passing you would bother to take you up. It isn't in that boats interest
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit Plumbean at 3:20pm 12.01.21 I hadn't thought about this being pretty much wood work... I was thinking "classic plastic"... The
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit Plumbean at 3:19pm 12.01.21 There was a yard, which Mainsail highlighted, that did complete refurbishments of older designs - s
Checking cooling water flow Tally Ho at 3:08pm 12.01.21 I can tell when I forget to open the cooling water thruhull, or when the impeller is not working, by
Rig Tension with 5/32" Rigging (3) LakeShark at 3:04pm 12.01.21 Be careful with advice on rig tuning from boats larger than the 22. They are a completely different
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing SFS at 2:53pm 12.01.21 Man, I love hearing from Stu, on any topic.
Comparing 30s jeepbluetj at 2:52pm 12.01.21 Most likely is a chainplate. Cure is correct. For that difference in price, the newer boat is an e
leaky boat capta at 2:52pm 12.01.21 Take heart. There is a wonderful book called "The Boat that wouldn't float". After reading it, nobod
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal (2) Tally Ho at 2:51pm 12.01.21 I think you are on the right track Scott. Heat and maybe the oscillating tool are good options to
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S (2) stickinthemud57 at 2:49pm 12.01.21 Another reason for relocating the back stanchion is illustrated in the attached photo. When closed h

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