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Source for 1 1/8 SS Pipe? Rick D at 9:45am 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 15/2693 Any of you know an on-line source where I can get a piece of 1 1/8 X 1/16 SS polished tube? I am doi
Great Article, May save someone you love!!!! (1) Weasel at 9:25am 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1345 Drowning looks different than you think by ModernMom, on Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:19am PDT http://a
What Color is your Bimini/Dodger? Sailm8 at 9:15am 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 19/7326 We are in the market for a replacement bimini and dodger. We have been very pleased with the sunbre
Hunter Marine Rep. Parts-Email Adress BrianW at 8:19am 07.23.10 Smaller Boats 3/1826 Does anyone have the name and email address for the Hunter rep that can provide quotes for Hunter pa
Oday 23 toe rails Jfelkins at 8:17am 07.23.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1675 Does any one have pictures of teak (or HDPE faux teak) toe rails on their Oday 23 (or similar model)
Need a mast SailorSteve at 10:25pm 07.22.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2313 Need to replace the 3" x 4" x 21' mast from my 1974 MacGregor Venture 17. Anyone know a source for u
screws for attaching the rudder bill.olney at 8:39pm 07.22.10 Pearson 3/1747 I am almost done with the restoration of my 1963 Electa, i am having a h#ll of a time trying to find
life line stanschions gomulti at 8:18pm 07.22.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1659 I just broke a stanchion on my macgregor 36 It seems typical enough with 24" length but the mounting
Fixing drain on a Carry-On A/C Unit (1) rpwillia at 8:13pm 07.22.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1941 It appears the nipple for the drain on my Carry-On A/C unit broke off. Does anyone have a simple way
where to buy a mac 26 keel? feliur at 6:55pm 07.22.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1947 Hi, am an owner of a 94 Macgregor 26s and has broken its swing keel (this is my third or four one).
260 mod, lines led back to cockpit (8) Bob 04 H260 at 6:33pm 07.22.10 Smaller Boats 4/2045 I added a reefing line to the luff of my mainsail. Harken blocks were added to the fore and aft reef
Is this dream realistic? drh1965 at 6:18pm 07.22.10 Ask All Sailors 25/4893 Is it realistic to think that a couple in their mid to late 50s in average "shape" could handle a sa
Experience with Diesel Fuel Pump Failure spadaforaj at 5:51pm 07.22.10 Ask All Sailors 12/4984 Anyone have any experience with failing fuel pumps on old Yanmar Diesels (2QM15) ? I'm told mine
309 Companionway Screen Measurements? sigbear at 5:01pm 07.22.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/2559 I want to buy a companionway screen for my new #168 309, however, the boat is being delivered out of
Maiden trip jorgefife at 4:38pm 07.22.10 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2677 Finally, after 1 year, 2 months and 12 days I went sailing today! Up and down the chanel in Clear La
My new (sort of) Pearson 36 73Pearson36 at 4:20pm 07.22.10 Pearson 0/1295 Hi everyone, I recently acquired a '73 Pearson 36 (as if you couldn't tell by my log-in name) that
What Next sailaway78 at 4:08pm 07.22.10 Ask All Sailors 16/2538 So now Bonnie is headed this way. Worrying the hell out of me. If we get 6' or more of tidal surge
What's the right anchor weight? kitsfergus at 3:51pm 07.22.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/4330 Is a CQR 25 lb too heavy for a Catalina 28????
Hood roller furling anchorron at 3:51pm 07.22.10 Catalina 30 3/4938 I have a Hood 810 Seafurl LD on a 88 Catalina 30. It has a continuous line. Does anyone know what si
Toe Rail sloopdonb at 2:42pm 07.22.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1731 I know this is a stretch, but I'm looking for a toe rail to replace my damaged rail on my 322. Or wh

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Engine gaskets and parts jviss at 11:25am 03.30.22 does anyone know what series/model of Kabota this translates too It's a Kubota Z500. Best if you
Reuse shrink wrap? Boomer2it at 11:19am 03.30.22 Thanks John, looking specifically for Sailboat owners with this experience. Most of what is online a
Reuse shrink wrap? jssailem at 11:13am 03.30.22 Gene never had this problem. Did a quick search and discovers their link. It may be of help. https:/
In support of the shop rgranger at 10:53am 03.30.22 Do not hesitate to call the SBO store or ask @Dave Groshong via PM for assistance. :plus:
Mast rail jssailem at 10:52am 03.30.22 Sure. It gets you playing with your sail material. You may find that it is stiff and holds a shape w
Mast rail jviss at 10:48am 03.30.22 Is there any great advantage to washing a main sail? Yes. It looks nicer. And it will last longe
Water Pump Running Johnb at 10:40am 03.30.22 Go back to post #4. That was the cause for me.
In support of the shop jssailem at 10:40am 03.30.22 Brock I found your comments accurate and relevant about the shop. A generality about boats, often n
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Tom J at 10:30am 03.30.22 Sounds like you are stuck making your own fuel polishing system. This could be helpful, but not if
Mast rail GrantBrown at 10:27am 03.30.22 Is there any great advantage to washing a main sail?
capacitor size for Polar Bay 16K BTU AC in 2005 Hunter 33 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:27am 03.30.22 If the unit is leaking R-22, I agree that putting in a new unit would be the way to go. If only the
Next Gen Marine Genset (3) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:20am 03.30.22 NYSAIL, I thought you might be interested in seeing some pictures of my instalation of a Mase 7.6 ge
capacitor size for Polar Bay 16K BTU AC in 2005 Hunter 33 rgranger at 10:13am 03.30.22 Something to add to the overall calculous of the fix... Your unit uses R-22. If this were my proje
Great Sailing Sunday. Woops! LloydB at 10:10am 03.30.22 So am I to understand your sail plan was three sheets to the wind until you tied one on?
Windward mark rounding strategy DArcy at 10:10am 03.30.22 I agree with the above comments, only one person moving to get the spin set up. For the symmetrical,
In support of the shop rgranger at 10:09am 03.30.22 I too love this site and sometimes have trouble finding what I need on the website...I appreciate th
Have you made cockpit cushions? Timm R Oday25 at 10:03am 03.30.22 I had our cushions made with all Sunbrella..Never regretted it
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:59am 03.30.22 If you want to build a polishing setup yourself, check out "Shelco Single Cartridge Filer". These fi
Windward mark rounding strategy PaulK at 9:52am 03.30.22 Barry has outlined a good procedure. Much depends upon what your setup is and what your crew is capa
Beneteau 361 - Replacement of cockpit teak BigEasy at 9:24am 03.30.22 John, I am curious as to why you didnt attempt to refurbish the existing panels by removing the

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