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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 38/6087 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 5/4389 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 1/3455 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 7/2507 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 12/7583 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 7/2576 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 6/5795 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 3/4405 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 3/2539 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 6/3917 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 3/3048 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 4/3093
Barnacles sailaway78 at 12:48pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3572 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 5/4999 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 4/1288 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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GPS Antenna Removal H49 dlochner at 2:35pm 08.29.22 Already have. Raymarine (I believe it is a Raymarine 125) bolted the flush mount through the mount
GPS Antenna Removal H49 Boiler at 2:31pm 08.29.22 Have you tried twisting the top and removing it? Have you tried removing the nuts? There are no nu
Ideas to reinforce outboard bracket for trailering AndyVS at 2:15pm 08.29.22 I have a Merc 9.9 with a 25" shaft mounted on a bracket and leave it on all the time. The bracket is
Why do we bother rant jaysweet at 2:12pm 08.29.22 My take on it is that if someone gets snarky, just click away and do something else. Look at another
GPS Antenna Removal H49 dlochner at 2:07pm 08.29.22 Already have. Raymarine (I believe it is a Raymarine 125) bolted the flush mount through the mount
Hot water heater shemandr at 2:03pm 08.29.22 I think Rick Webb would like us to use the term "Cold water heater." I can't argue.
GPS Antenna Removal H49 Boiler at 1:59pm 08.29.22 Most marine electronics manufacturers keep copies of old installation guides and manuals on their w
Hot water heater valcour at 1:54pm 08.29.22 You will actually need to cool the hot water instead of heating the hot water after running the engi
Practice?? Kings Gambit at 1:48pm 08.29.22 Lastly, practice bringing the boat head to wind to stop it in anticipation of dropping an anchor.
Why do we bother rant dlochner at 1:46pm 08.29.22 Grey Haired Old Goat?????? Excuse me! I resemble that remark. :biggrin::beer: I prefer curmudgeon.
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? Benny17441 at 1:46pm 08.29.22 You could always start disassembling it to determine the cause and at the same time clean up the spa
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? shemandr at 1:46pm 08.29.22 Look into using a gin pole This guy uses the main sheet instead of a winch. some people use the boo
Practice?? Kings Gambit at 1:41pm 08.29.22
Why do we bother rant john6206 at 1:32pm 08.29.22 Sailors, in general, are a pretty friendly bunch. When I was starting out there was always a grey ha
Why do we bother rant JamesG161 at 1:28pm 08.29.22 Allow me to present exhibit A Bfrom this very morning: This one is still in the oven. Hunter Hull
Why do we bother rant bigLakeSailor at 1:25pm 08.29.22 I function under the rule that what is simple for some can be complex for others. Everyone starts s
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (2) nmanoilov at 1:25pm 08.29.22 The mount is complete. Will try to mount it on a boat soon. I've used HDPE plastic 0.5 inch cutting
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? ambler at 1:22pm 08.29.22 I agree with AaronD's calculations. I came to the same conclusion. The 550lb keel at 5feet (average
GPS Antenna Removal H49 dlochner at 1:16pm 08.29.22 Most marine electronics manufacturers keep copies of old installation guides and manuals on their we
Cleaning the hull dlochner at 1:13pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea

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