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Battery switch, Echo Charger one more Question RobG at 9:26am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2095 I've red through the previous thread and get it all except one nagging question: I have an OFF-1-BOT
Sea Anchor / Drift Sock FourPoints at 9:20am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 19/6763 Came across this, $45 for the kit it's a great price, but I can't seem to find any info about how la
Oday 23- mainsheet size? Indysailor at 9:18am 04.05.11 Day Sailers 11/3429 Argh- I am going to order a new main sheet, but I left it at the boat. What size is the line, folks?
Floating, Free, Waterproof cell phone protector (1) Stephen Trapani at 8:29am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2109 One thing I love is cheap solutions to expensive problems. I decided to post a few of mine. Surely p
322 Companionway Sliding Cover flypiscesdc at 7:48am 04.05.11 Bigger Boats 11/3692 If anyone out there has any good ideas about where I might get a new Sliding Cover for the Companion
I finished last fall's Sumner at 7:14am 04.05.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/102 ...Florida trip report. It starts here... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-fall-2010/FL-
Nav Lights Placcement ruidh at 6:53am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2111 I have concerns about my nav lights. Specifically, the 120 degree white at the stern. It is mounted
1977 Yamaha 25 MKII Restoration (4) JBSailsSD at 6:44am 04.05.11 Yamaha 13/10468 I am making pretty good progress on my 1977 Y25 MKII acquired a month and a half ago here in San Die
Asymetrical Cruising Spinnaker (ASC) shoeless at 6:35am 04.05.11 Big Boats 3/2073 I am considering buying an ASC for my 2004 Hunter 386 (914 sq. ft.). Has anyone had experience fitt
Wiring - ignition does not turn off Mechanicalmike at 5:47am 04.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/3826 Hello, I just bought a 1981 Catalina 27 with a universal diesel. Great boat but I have a wiring bu
1983 Catalina 25' Poptop/ swing keel Mary and Joseph at 5:16am 04.05.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/7161 Hello, everyone. I have been looking to buy a sailboat (and learn how to sail) this season, and I ha
Looking for Windows Jkenny13 at 4:54am 04.05.11 Parts Search 3/2824 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 38/6091 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 5/4400 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 1/3456 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 8/8530 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 1/2154 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 6/2583 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 7/2509 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 12/7608 Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea

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Hunter Europa transom bung (1) martx007 at 11:37pm 08.30.22 Thanks guys, its definitely bilge pump hole as there was one there before purchase but broke and i h
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:28pm 08.30.22 Ummmmm ? Do you have any homeless guys living at the end of your block ? They may be a better cho
Wet core from dodger snaps? Ralph Johnstone at 9:44pm 08.30.22 The original poster in Deck hardware screw sealer ? may be due for a checkup when he says: "When I
windless (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:27pm 08.30.22 I thought a windless is what you use when you want less wind. Enough already with the puny puns. I'
Wet core from dodger snaps? sail sfbay at 9:19pm 08.30.22 While I have never had an issue with water infiltration on my dodger snap screws I get your concern.
Wet core from dodger snaps? Ralph Johnstone at 9:16pm 08.30.22 I've also wondered if one could "screw" into an epoxy plug without shattering it regardless of how c
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft?? sail sfbay at 9:14pm 08.30.22 I am in that also camp..........ask the owner for his survey, which should have photos of the survey
New Catalina 30 Owner Ralph Johnstone at 8:55pm 08.30.22 I was never able to reach the Holy Grail of packing with no drips at rest and 4-5 drips per minute
Hunter Europa transom bung (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 08.30.22 Are we 100% sure that is not the cockpit drain hole? YIPES :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: ! Good point.
Any woodworkers about? mermike at 8:06pm 08.30.22 I did the exact thing on my C-22. There was both camber and curve, but the slot had to be straight.
windless Siamese at 7:06pm 08.30.22 Not me, but a windlass is what you can use when it's windless.
Tips for top down furler? flightlead404 at 6:57pm 08.30.22 Key to the operation of the TD furler is shock cord tension, as tight as you can get it. Why can't
Tiller for hunter 23 rgranger at 6:49pm 08.30.22 Wow, that looks great! Nice work Thanks It was fun. When I had my H26 I considered making one f
Is island hopping on Lake Michigan too much for O'Day Daysailer or Spindrift Daysailer john6206 at 6:09pm 08.30.22
2005 Hunter 38 - accessing Quiet Flush electric toilet solenoid valve Nachismo at 5:52pm 08.30.22 Did anybody find a source for the rubber valve seat thingy without having to buy a whole new solenoi
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? john6206 at 5:52pm 08.30.22 I bought mine two years ago. Mercury 5 hp sail pro: long shaft, high thrust prop, little alternator-
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller? Johnb at 5:49pm 08.30.22 The charge controller provides information that is useful to have readily viewable. This includes: B
2 boom vangs, no main sheet? pclarksurf at 5:45pm 08.30.22 "James, she's a 50-year old boat... She's going to leak a little bit. Just get a big sponge, spong
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft?? Alan Gomes at 5:28pm 08.30.22 Highly unlikely that the Jensen factory would have done this. But any Frankenstein modifications a p
Island Time Progress report Tally Ho at 5:12pm 08.30.22 Need some photos! :worthless: Greg

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