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Lancer keel and ballast kdm005 at 6:11pm 10.02.10 Lancer 1/2235 Does anyone know how the keel is set in a 1975 L25 . How the ballast was mounted in the keel
Where's the bilge? jfrench at 5:28pm 10.02.10 Catalina 22 2/2121 Here's a newbie question for you. Where do I place a bilge pump in A Catalina 22? And what's the bes
Looking for 18 x 1.5" ss wood screws. caguy at 4:17pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2241 I need 6 #18x1 1/2'' ss wood screws for the new mast hinged base. I tried calling Catalina and he ha
Hunter 356 vrs Hunter 36 Charlie L at 1:48pm 10.02.10 Big Boats 12/10626 I am currently looking at a Hunter 356. I checked the specifications and could not find any differe
Blog sites Merry Prankster at 1:06pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2030 I am shortly (within 30 days) moving on to my boat and starting on my life cruise. I am wondering i
Fixed Port Removal on Irwin 37 MKI stevee9259 at 10:24am 10.02.10 Irwin 3/3350 We're trying to remove the four original fixed windows from our 1976 Irwin 37. They have riveted alu
DIY speaker mounts (5) Joe A. at 9:56am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2655 A friend suggested I post the info and pics on my boat speakers. I didn't want to cut holes in my bu
Poll: How rough is too rough for you? Ken13569 at 9:33am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 27/6180 I'll try this way: How rough do conditions get before you say "Enough already!" How do you decide
Stepping the Mast titlestdan at 9:29am 10.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1732 I have a 1982 Hunter 25 that I just bought which is setting on a trailer. Has anyone had any experin
Fuel tank and water tank vents. s/v John Galt at 9:23am 10.02.10 Columbia 1/2352 Can any one tell me where the fuel tank vent goes to? I have a Columbia 41 Center-cockpit with a 10
Time has come - 12 more days Jim Seamans at 9:14am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 32/5323 As of today, Java our H356 is ready to head south. Everything that can be done is done. Waiting on
problems backing up jeanh1259 at 7:07am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2543 :confused:We have a 1986 Irwin Citation 35.5 that backs like a tractor trailer. Not only does it pul
Securing excess sail on reefed main kpgraci at 6:04am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2683 My mainsail has one reefing point, it seems to be placed where the second reefing point would be on
oday 23 centerboard stuck odog at 6:03am 10.02.10 Ask An Oday Owner 15/5421 Can anyone share the best way to get the center board free? It was pulled up by an over stimulated
How mch is too much? Ken13569 at 5:45am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 13/3300 Yesterday we turned around and headed back home. We were bound for Kingston WA from Everett WA. We h
Hunter 42 Legend 1945d73t at 12:06am 10.02.10 Big Boats 1/1674 hi, I'm Currently Looking At Buying A Hunter Legend Ranging From Years 1984 To 1998. I've Heard
What's in your first aid kit? Roger Long at 3:11am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2138 http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/10/01/baby.born.on.sailboat.WPBF?hpt=T2
Y Valve and overboard discharge Scotian at 3:09am 10.02.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/8883 I sail only in the Atlantic where one can do overboard discharge. Existing system goes into holding
San Diego Harbor Slip Fees set to increase Brian D at 12:54am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 15/10089 http://thecoastnews.com/view/full_story/9731755/article-Harbor-slip-fees-set-to-increase?instance=co
An Interesting Holding Tank Rick D at 7:18pm 10.01.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2901 ...at least for smaller to mid size boats is on page 66 of the Sept/Oct "Good Old Boat" magazine, h

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Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. (1) GL-WindPower at 12:47pm 07.17.22 Actually found a better pic of it sitting in the water, Looks pretty level with the water line front
Dropping rudder 35s5 Justin_NSA at 12:46pm 07.17.22 Could try heating up the collar so it expands around the bolt holes. Don't go near the fiberglass.
H240 spreader support toggles GL-WindPower at 12:31pm 07.17.22 Bend in the mast, it's called rake. I had mine tuned by a Hunter dealer and it looks like I have a l
Catalina 315 Quick Genius 600 Windlass Anchor Rode CaptBob at 12:14pm 07.17.22 Ralph: Thanks for your reply and file on splicing. Yes, I'm still waiting for delivery after order
Bimini information for 1997 336 Sonny Sails at 11:26am 07.17.22 Have you tried the forum store as they have a copy of the build list of parts on file for your boat
Electric Horn Calif. Ted at 11:04am 07.17.22 At least play with the diaphragm adjusting screw if such exists, under the "ya just never know" theo
Electric Horn RoyS at 10:48am 07.17.22 Ted, Thanks for the instructions. However, my horn is different; it is called a snail horn. Might wo
Anchor capstan - winch Maxwell inoperative Ralph Johnstone at 10:36am 07.17.22 No info to pull/push turn. Tried all. Have you been able to get any action out of the windlass wh
Oceanis 31 wiring channel dilemma SycloneDriver at 10:30am 07.17.22 How about a few pictures of your solar setup. I would love to add solar to my boat but I just don't
There goes the neighborhood! jssailem at 10:17am 07.17.22 Yes Hello. The neighbors at Bell Harbor.
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information jssailem at 10:13am 07.17.22 Good for you MIke. Have fun in the Gulf Islands.
Oil Change 18hp Yanmar senang at 10:13am 07.17.22
Catalina 315 Quick Genius 600 Windlass Anchor Rode (3) Ralph Johnstone at 10:07am 07.17.22 I find it unusual that you still have the same new Catalina 315 on order almost a year later after y
Electric Horn jssailem at 10:05am 07.17.22 You could always go with a horn like this... Only put it in the V-Berth out of the salt spray... Can
Electric Horn (1) LloydB at 10:01am 07.17.22 207371 There are also other methods of getting more toot$ for your dollar- if that's your goal:wayco
Oceanis 31 wiring channel dilemma jssailem at 9:55am 07.17.22 Thank you. Tracking your route using OpenCPN. Looks like a pleasant way to send time on the water.
Electric Horn Calif. Ted at 9:53am 07.17.22 Did see a page about cleaning/fixing them once if it seems worthwhile to you. http://www.tugnuts.com
Anchor capstan - winch Maxwell inoperative Calif. Ted at 9:45am 07.17.22 Okay, I looked yesterday and not only was I wrong but mine is also LABELED "Pull Off", my memory is
Electric Horn SycloneDriver at 9:22am 07.17.22 Have you checked to make sure that it isn't full of bug nests?
Oceanis 31 wiring channel dilemma kappykaplan at 9:22am 07.17.22

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