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Seeking Advice on Self-Steering Devices arknoah at 6:35pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 10/3966
sailboat rental in cozumel ocean5 at 5:17pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2392 anyone got refferal for sailboat rental in cozumel or grand cayman .We would like to rent a boat for
Electric trolling motor vs 7.5 hp outboard jrale at 5:12pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/18973 Gentlemen, Is there a possibility that I could use an electric trolling motor vs a 7.5 hp outboar
Need to Fix a Swring Keel Cable that Broke on a Mooring marko77 at 5:05pm 01.09.11 Catalina 22 6/2263 I have an older Catalina 22 on a mooring that I was going to bring it in for the winter before the s
Dimensions of 26S poptop? Cruiser1 at 4:44pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2162 I am wondering if someone can supply me the dimensions of a 26S poptop (length, width and height wit
Chrysler 22 Galley Remodel Casual_Sailor at 3:52pm 01.09.11 Chrysler 2/5902 I am hoping to redo my galley this spring. Currently I am researching. If you use your galley, do
Ready to buy New Autopilot jdhohmann at 2:29pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 2/1265 We are just about to buy a new auto pilot for our 85' Hunter 40 Legend. The existing on, a st400 wit
any H27 owners trailer this boat? Bonzai at 2:18pm 01.09.11 Mid-Size Boats 11/2334 Hello ,I am stuck on the idea of buying a shoal draft (3'3") keel H27 to trailer to different places
Internet on the boat Weasel at 2:06pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 64/16019 Our marina has a wi-fi hotspot about 3 docks away from us on the transient dock. It is free, but the
lighting experts, maine sail? led duality at 1:58pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2264 hello all, i just returned from a weekend at key west. did some schooner sailing (mainly drinking)
Wiring & Installing A Battery Monitor (24) Maine Sail at 1:45pm 01.09.11 Musings With Maine Sail 152/154006 The battery monitor is a very useful tool for a boat-owner who has to survive on battery power. Whe
My circumnavigation Rdonovan at 1:16pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 5/1645 Hey, Does anyone have any advice? Or can help me achieve this goal? Please email me. Yansvoyage@gma
Nervous, about to be owner Wayne Dengel at 12:47pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 23/3734 Just venting some of my nervous energy. This coming Friday, we are closing on a 1995 40.5. :dance:
D-4 sails captain chaos at 12:43pm 01.09.11 Racing 6/2985 Happy New year to all. I am ordering a new jib for the coming season. My sail maker is trying to tal
Yahama parts online? MABell at 12:22pm 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1436 Looking for a credible place to buy Yamaha outboard parts online. Have a favorite? How about parts l
SeaClearDownloads shemandr at 10:20am 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2427 I've downloaded a chart from the NOAA website. I have the calibration utility for Sea Clear. I can
Battery Moniter (1) thaeni at 9:50am 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1501 I have a 1992 33.5 Hunter and would like to install a battery moniter. The wiring diagram (attached
need advice from H27 owners Bonzai at 9:15am 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1304 Hello ,I am stuck on the idea of buying a shoal draft (3'3") keel H27 to trailer to different places
Jib Size MLampner at 8:45am 01.09.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1743 In the process of putting a furler on my Hunter 30 for the jib. My current Genoa is a 135. The boat
How can I restore brightwork? noranell at 8:42am 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 4/5346 I would very much like to restore the wood (brightwork) on our older Catalina 34 sailboat. I belie

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Opinions requested on engine work (2) higgs at 5:14pm 07.27.22 Here are requested photos. One is of the mixing elbow showing where it rusted through. The other i
Stopping engine Tally Ho at 5:07pm 07.27.22 yes just down loaded wind indicator app - PredictWind.com looks cool didn't ask me for $$ probably
Opinions requested on engine work higgs at 5:05pm 07.27.22 If there was a leak a new flange, gasket, and mixing elbow should fix that.
AC Wiring Question (1) Hayden Watson at 5:00pm 07.27.22 Yeah my wires from shore power plug to main breaker are 12/3. So i should replace that wire with 10
Chainplates for Drogue All U Get at 4:54pm 07.27.22 :huh: Yep, my problem was with the aft wenches.
Chainplates for Drogue kappykaplan at 4:46pm 07.27.22 most use the aft wenches :huh:
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches jviss at 4:25pm 07.27.22 Re-chroming has gotten expensive due to environmental regulations, mostly associated with removing t
Opinions requested on engine work dLj at 4:18pm 07.27.22 Some of us would like to see high resolution photos of the bolts that broke. I'd be guessing, but yo
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches dmax at 4:16pm 07.27.22 I had my winches rechromed, look like new. I was not able to find anyone that would do small anodiza
Crazy Chicago Mac Race Steve L22188 at 4:15pm 07.27.22 I'd say this was a win-win win. You had fun (maybe not the 20 on the nose!)...you led the race for
Opinions requested on engine work kloudie1 at 4:12pm 07.27.22 I agree, carbon steel bolts , as were the original ones from Yanmar. Use an anti seize goop on the t
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Davidasailor26 at 4:11pm 07.27.22 Why simple Green? Simple Green is known for crazing acrylic ports and hatches, and can be corrosiv
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Leeward Rail at 4:10pm 07.27.22 Why simple Green? It eats things. Acrylic Portlights, Aluminum...
Seawater pump for A/C Rick at 4:06pm 07.27.22 I dont want to deny that your pump might be shot BUT.... I used to get the HPF error, but the pump
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Shadowwalker at 4:05pm 07.27.22 Silicone on wood surfaces will prevent it from ever being refinished properly. Two things NOT ALLO
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jmczzz at 3:58pm 07.27.22
We are back... w4swk at 3:57pm 07.27.22 Or other people's wives ? Are old guys allowed to be "kept" boy toys ? Hmmmmm.....
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches jviss at 3:49pm 07.27.22 Welcome to the forum. Pictures help. jv
Opinions requested on engine work jviss at 3:47pm 07.27.22 normal bolts Really? Why not just find the correct bolt. To use and SAE bolt you'll have to go b
Chainplates for Drogue invictus301 at 3:21pm 07.27.22 mEkL6nneWg4 and manual... One page shows the forces, but most use the aft wenches. Jim... PS:

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