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AGM Batteries - Making The Choice (2) Maine Sail at 8:38am 12.06.10 Musings With Maine Sail 54/68750 My observations and experiences over the last 23+ years have led me to some thoughts on AGM's and ho
Cruising Cell Phone Conundrum Roger Long at 8:28am 12.06.10 Ask All Sailors 27/4431
Lubing Ball Valves - Tip / Trick (5) Maine Sail at 8:13am 12.06.10 Musings With Maine Sail 9/5954 It just dawned on me, from a post on anther forum, that many boat owners don't know these tricks.
I'm published! PrincessoftheLake at 7:42am 12.06.10 Big Boats 4/1463 I wrote a story about our trip to Isle Royale on Lake Superior in 2008. It was published a few mont
Warring Bad Exhaust Design Paul F at 6:10am 12.06.10 The Cherubini Hunters 8/4503 As many of you know I have had my 1980 Hunter 33 for about 10 years now, running the 2QM15 Yanmar as
scuppers cat30 at 5:57am 12.06.10 Catalina 30 7/2160 Hey- as anyone drilled holes thru the toe rail near the aft stachions to install scuppers to drain t
Why I Dislike Like External Strainers (16) Maine Sail at 7:54pm 12.05.10 Musings With Maine Sail 13/15719 Over the years I have really grown to distrust and dislike external intake strainers of either the s
Need some winterization help - please? JBurans at 7:48pm 12.05.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1600 Hi all, My first winter trying to winterize my 1983 H37c - all has gone well with the water tanks a
Pearson 35 alcohol bottle Rayawl at 7:46pm 12.05.10 Pearson 1/1505 Does anyone know what they look like? It fits in a compartment next to the centerboard winch. Seem
Musings with Maine Sail Phil Herring at 7:45pm 12.05.10 Ask All Sailors 13/5863 For those who have enjoyed Maine Sails meticulous how-to articles and other posts, you'll be pleased
How do you view the various Forums Scott B at 6:58pm 12.05.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2195 We were having a discussion on how the forums are viewed and read. I typically hit the "Show posts
Information on a Hunter 44 copaplea at 6:41pm 12.05.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1318 Has anyone have any opinions on a Hunter 44. Is this a good boat or does it have many problems.
Lost my Windex rgranger at 5:59pm 12.05.10 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1233 Hey All Lost my windex during a great day of sailing last week. If anyone has a wreak that has a w
cockpit enclosures RyLaCade at 4:44pm 12.05.10 Big Boats 3/1887 I am looking for ideas on cockpit enclosures for 2008 45' CC any drawings or photos would be appreci
O'Day 25 Bulkhead Alteration jdratlif at 3:41pm 12.05.10 Ask An Oday Owner 14/7066 Hi Everyone, I am new to the site and new to being a larger boat owner. I just recently bought an O'
Restoring a 1980 S2 8.5 texasprinter at 3:08pm 12.05.10 S2 4/2455 I just purchased this S2 1980 8.5. I have owned three previous sailboats but never an S 2. When I me
Swapping Wheels madmax at 2:53pm 12.05.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1255 I'm trying to swap my wheel for a smaller model. I have an Edson, and the person interested in trad
winterizing m 18 newboatowner at 2:51pm 12.05.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1311 Unfortunately, I waited a little too long to winterize a M18 engine in my catalina 30. I went out t
stern seat speaker wiring procedure riverrat4872 at 2:20pm 12.05.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/2280 Can someone describe a method for running speaker wires from the cabin electric panel area to Navpod
prop shaft knocking dutchy at 2:08pm 12.05.10 Big Boats 8/2388 Since I bought my '83 Hunter 34, I have had a knocking noise when I am motoring in rough seas. It u

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Opinions requested on engine work (1) higgs at 5:30pm 07.27.22 The broken bolt posed a real challenge as it did not break off cleanly. I needed to drill it out fo
Crazy Chicago Mac Race jon hansen at 5:22pm 07.27.22 Several weeks before the 1987 race, I was invited to train and crew on a friend-of-a-friends boat f
Where to attach tack and how to sheet asymmetric cruising chute on H38? (1) kbgunn at 5:15pm 07.27.22 Since the spinnaker setup is temporary, only set when using the sail, this would be a good applicati
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.....

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