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Shroud adjusters Qoheleth at 6:33pm 09.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/5964 Ok, so I am going to replace the shrouds with 5/32" 1x19 ss wire rope. I will put thimbles at the t
Sailrite sewing machine -I need pictures and help building a table (5) Hermit Scott at 4:39pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 25/22133 I cut out a recess so the machine sits IN the hole, but the edge still sits ON the table top. I am c
Granddaughter's first sail PotomacDaysailer at 3:41pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1658 Took my granddaughter out for her first sail. She is nine and has been out on ski boats and a cabin
S2 Decals texasprinter at 2:17pm 09.29.10 S2 31/12375 I just purchased an S 2 and are having graphics made. I am in the printing and graphics business. If
Sunk in a fathom (1) PotomacDaysailer at 2:02pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2950 This Catalina 25, a rental boat, hit a snag at low tide on his way back in, filled and sank in 5 or
manual kevin 22 at 12:57pm 09.29.10 Catalina 22 5/2453 does anyone have a owners manual that covers a 1982 catalina 22?
Outrageous! Alan at 12:56pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3651 At the end of season I discovered the swim platform shower faucet was leaking. I set about looking
How many coats of Cetol? Mike G. at 10:53am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/6811 Been working on my bright work and applied three coats of Cetol Natural. Then followed with three c
How do older analog instruments work? (1) RobertLangdirect at 10:28am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1876 Thanks to everyone who has helped me as I recovered, restored, refurbished, and redid various parts
Need suggestio on installing new head. caguy at 9:19am 09.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1125 I planned to install the Thetford 465 MSD toilet in my Cat 27. I may have to do some juggling with
Battery - Winter Storage Ducati at 7:52am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3474 After our boat has been taken out of the water for the winter where should batteries be stored? O
Question on Rudders Mick at 7:05am 09.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1871 I have noticed that the name "IdaSailor" rudders pops up on occasion. My question is >> do they impr
Owners Manual RichS at 4:27am 09.29.10 Bristol 2/2966 Does anyone have a copy of either printed or electronic that they could share for the Corinthian? I
Need advice on rebedding tabernacle sinnettc at 11:34pm 09.28.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2715 I have a bit of a leak under the tabernacle on my Capri 22 so I'll be pulling it off and rebedding i
Engine-Loss of Power slocatalina at 10:40pm 09.28.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1458 I just bought a 1985 catalina 30. It has been cared for well and has only 925 hours on the engine. I
Best layout for leading lines aft Chad at 8:06pm 09.28.10 Mid-Size Boats 6/2796 I bought a Catalina 27 1980. With its large campanionway, there does not leave much room on deck to
Fresh Water Pump Location Spanish Dutchman at 6:45pm 09.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2077 Does anyone know where to find and access the fresh water pressure pump on a 1981 Hunter 30?
depth finder - for 21.6 dckids at 6:40pm 09.28.10 Smaller Boats 6/2050 we wondered if anyone has added a depth finder (temporary or permanent) to the 216. we have no power
And so it begins (1) 25yearslater at 5:14pm 09.28.10 Bigger Boats 755/132392 So begins perhaps the most quixotic endeavor thus far. What might that be? An undoing of 34 years
Several General Maintenance/Fix-it questions XPatriot at 4:08pm 09.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1491 I recently purchased a 1977 Hunter 25. 1) There are no cleats amidships making any kind of spring l

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What is this? DianaOfBurlington at 8:40am 11.07.21
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans DianaOfBurlington at 8:36am 11.07.21 Or use 3/4" PVC pipe to measure the lenght. Actually a really good idea. :)
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 Windpilot at 8:33am 11.07.21 At anchor, move the boom accordingly, sailing, its hit and miss as you can guess, it can change depe
Hunter 33 Reefing line boom internals DianaOfBurlington at 8:30am 11.07.21 Wow! I would have never guessed this stuff is still available. Looks like they have the mast too!!
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! Johnb at 8:29am 11.07.21 The last time I changed the oil in my Yanmar 3QM30 I got interrupted after I had pumped the oil out
What is this? Davidasailor26 at 8:27am 11.07.21 On my boat the solar array, the alternator, and the shore-power charger can all do their duties no
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! (1) sail sfbay at 8:23am 11.07.21 I alos use a West Marine oil extractor which avoids any mess. I feel your pain.............same on
Adding a 115V outlet dlochner at 8:22am 11.07.21 I do not know if it is a good thing that I have 2 stores within 6 miles of my home. It is nice to w
What is this? DianaOfBurlington at 8:15am 11.07.21
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! JoeWhite at 8:12am 11.07.21 How about making a hole in the filter and letting it drain into a container below before removing
Adding a 115V outlet Crusty Ol Salt at 8:11am 11.07.21 You should consider installing a shore power system. Study your guides in the West Marine Advisor
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans JoeWhite at 8:04am 11.07.21 Without the presence of the original propshaft, use any other of the same diameter, or a wooden dow
Adding a 115V outlet Crusty Ol Salt at 8:03am 11.07.21 I think I did add an outlet for my Promariner battery charger on the Slickcraft. If I remember cor
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 dlochner at 7:54am 11.07.21 Remove the sea water intake hose at either the sea cock or strainer which ever is easier. Removing f
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans DianaOfBurlington at 7:52am 11.07.21 JC: Please explain why the shaft should be bronze, not stainless. Stainless seems to be the industr
Adding a 115V outlet (2) Crusty Ol Salt at 7:48am 11.07.21 With the money you save by not shopping at West Marine, consider adding a battery monitor like the
Single handing WI Rigger at 7:37am 11.07.21
Yanmar tachometers "calibration" kloudie1 at 7:34am 11.07.21 Not unusual .. mine is off 400-500 RPM.. I think when I do replace it, it will be with a VDO .. some
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 SailorFrank at 7:16am 11.07.21 My 99 410 has panels (hard) behind the arch 380w and another 200w on the dodger. Each with it's ce
Yanmar Exhaust Elbow / cheap, quick fix. twodzusfittings at 6:51am 11.07.21 Use Permatex 80335 Muffler and Tailpipe Sealer, 3 oz. for $5.65 on Amazon

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