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Looking for Windows Jkenny13 at 4:54am 04.05.11 Parts Search 3/2819 I would like to know the best thing to do for my 27 its a 1978. the windows leak. Have you replaced
How far have you gotten thus far? Bad Obsession at 4:17am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 38/6081 How much work have you been able to accomplish this spring? Are you ready to hit the water? Are yo
Sanitation Hose windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4387 Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
Propagation Software windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11 SSB and Ham Operators 1/3450 Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
GM 4-71 - Crankcase breather - smokey! Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/8509 At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
Can anyone tell me about Sovereign 16? dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2151 I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
What is this antenna (1) rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2581 I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Pedestal steering range of motion Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11 Catalina 30 7/2505 Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
Anyone done this handrail on the dodger thing? (1) rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11 Catalina 310 12/7551 Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea
Racing Programs higgs at 6:02pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2572 As I stated before, I am now the Fleet Captain at my club. I am really not a serious racer, but des
Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion (1) HarryBrown at 5:42pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/5788 Problem: Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion I have recently purchased a Model 1980 MacGregor 25; Hull
Notice regarding my old threads Roger Long at 5:41pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1263 I am reorganizing my web site in preparation for retirement and extensive cruising. An unfortunate
The Flying Pig has landed! Skip Gundlach at 5:20pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 3/4402 Hi, Y'all, (I get to talk that way from having lived more than thirty years in GA), Roger Long c
33-2 Repower IG33 at 5:03pm 04.04.11 Pearson 3/2527 Well, the time has come to repower Island Girl, my 1987 33-2. I think deciding whether to get marrie
Imron Paint Issue rajhnsn at 4:43pm 04.04.11 Bigger Boats 6/3884 I have tracked down the previous owner of Graceful-lee and found that the boat was painted with auto
Side Cabin Windows simpsoned at 2:27pm 04.04.11 Newport 3/3037 Does anyone have information on a source for the rectangular side cabin windows for a Newport 30?..
Electric Winch Handle Experience stephen Penny at 2:07pm 04.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3090
Barnacles sailaway78 at 12:48pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3564 I recently solved a problem I think many have had, or will have. Had to boat out last weekend for a
Electric Windlass not responding carlager at 12:46pm 04.04.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4982 The Electric Windlass - type LeroySomer S 800 or S 801 - stopped responding. There is no light in t
Hunter 31(1984 hull) Port Screen Sizes jmce1587 at 12:33pm 04.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1286 Can anyone let me know the manufacturer and port screen sizes for a H31, 1984 hull? I am out of town

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 9:13am 08.23.22 That looks like a fine mess, John. Hope it all turns out okay.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 9:04am 08.23.22 Yes it is. I have been busy. Wednesday AM we arrived at the boat about 8:30. Scott, the Mechanic,
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing SailorElliot at 8:28am 08.23.22 Not so solid, but still useable for the bottom of the vertical tube.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:18am 08.23.22 Not so solid, but still useable for the bottom of the vertical tube.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) SailorElliot at 8:16am 08.23.22 I just stumbled upon this on a craigslist Bavaria 820 ad and this looks like it could work too.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:15am 08.23.22 This goes on the bottom of the vertical tube for rock solid mounting on the gunwale at any weight.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing SailorElliot at 8:13am 08.23.22 I did exactly what @Ralph Johnstone suggests, never had any issues at all, maybe the quickest boat
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Leeward Rail at 8:09am 08.23.22
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing SailorElliot at 8:00am 08.23.22 The problem I had was no mount would work on my stern rail. So, I built my own out of a couple piec
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) SailorElliot at 8:00am 08.23.22 208621 208623 It can all be made with SS tubing fittings and no welding required. So the metal ba
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:56am 08.23.22 Tremendous fun. And better than that, it looks perfect for warming heat shrink tubing on electric
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Davidasailor26 at 7:46am 08.23.22 go to the 4:00 min. mark in this video. I've done this to burn wasp nest. Tremendous fun. 49nbf
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Leeward Rail at 7:35am 08.23.22 I've done this to burn wasp nest. Tremendous fun. 20lb ansul fire extinguisher that uses a CO2 car
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! rgranger at 7:22am 08.23.22 go to the 4:00 min. mark in this video. I've done this to burn wasp nest. Tremendous fun. 49nbfV
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Leeward Rail at 6:59am 08.23.22 @justsomeguy. @MikeHoncho Mythbuster tested that. They deemed it partly plausible. The cigarette
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:42am 08.23.22
Any woodworkers about? ambler at 6:30am 08.23.22 Based on your picture you might try restoring the old rails. Clean it with an oxalic acid wood clean
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! MikeHoncho at 6:20am 08.23.22 Fun fact. A lit cigarette isn't enough to set off gasoline fumes. A lit cigarette is around 1200f
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 RoyS at 6:20am 08.23.22 Here is an idea of mine to consider. Note, I have not tried this yet. Buy a can of foamy shaving cre
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) Brian D at 6:18am 08.23.22 The problem I had was no mount would work on my stern rail. So, I built my own out of a couple piece

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