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Passage 42 props eianm at 11:54pm 08.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1229 have just purchased a 1991 42 and am looking forward to some real relaxation! During the trials the
2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser's CaptDon01 at 11:44pm 08.12.10 Catalina 22 9/2690 2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser's Update I wanted to let everyone know about an event this February
cracks in the outer shell CoolJ at 9:01pm 08.12.10 Day Sailers 0/1418 My Hunter 170 is in Minnesota, and is stored in a very cold garage over the winter. I've noticed ov
Smith Mtn Lake, VA John3018 at 8:25pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2795 Can anyone tell me about sailing on SML? Are winds favorable or fickle? Any marinas to recommend?
Radio Check Benny at 8:17pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4477 The other day I used Sea Tow's automated radio check system in Tampa Bay and it was kind of cool. Y
The Perfect Storm? (Really: H45DS steering issue) H45DS at 6:51pm 08.12.10 Big Boats 5/2309 Questions on a H45DS steering issue This is my first post to the board, and it is a long one so ple
reverse gear javelin at 6:42pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 4/1775 Just bought a 1982 Catalina 30 with 30 hp gas engine. Have trouble getting tranny into reverse. Won'
How to dry out the ballast tank on my 26D r.oril at 6:37pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2828 I did a quick search for this info but most threads were about how to use chems to kill the mussel.
shift cable length secondwind410 at 6:35pm 08.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1275 I have to replace a shift and throttle cable on my 1998 hunter 410. I was able to get a number off
reverse gear javelin at 6:31pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 5/2536 Just bought a 1982 Catalina 30 with 30HP gasoline engine. Here is my problem. When I put the trans
3QM30F with JH mounts? (1) sail_4_me at 6:05pm 08.12.10 The Cherubini Hunters 20/7552 I'm looking into replacing the mounts on my 3QM30F ( 1983 37 cutter ) because I'm getting a lot of n
buyers/sellers-market gmeyerga at 6:04pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2612 Here's the dilemma: Should one trade with the convenient local store and its prices, or should one g
New Mac Owner alaskan mainer at 5:38pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1654 Just purchased a 1983 Mac 22 to sail on Sebago Lake Maine. Boat has been well cared for and my saili
Should the swing keel be primed? Jim Eller at 5:30pm 08.12.10 Catalina 22 3/1529 I recently purchased a Catalina 22 -1987 Mark 1. It was left sitting in the water for about three y
DC Service On lamp replacement (1) abyssal at 3:35pm 08.12.10 Catalina 310 3/1844 On my AC/DC distribution panel, the "DC Service On" light just recently stopped working.From what I
cabin lights question squansteve at 2:55pm 08.12.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2924 Hello all. :confused: Does anyone have advice concerning DC cabin lights on a 34' MKII? When i swi
Battery Charger Replacement butchrobbins at 2:20pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3275 :confused:I need to replace my battery charger. However, it is a 30amp and I can't find one. I was
H22 keel inarathree at 2:18pm 08.12.10 Smaller Boats 2/1190 I bought an H22 three weeks ago. The po stated that it needed bottom paint and should have the keel
Hand Held VHF Radio connected to Mast Antenna? estopa at 2:08pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2350 Is it possible to operate a handheld VHF connected to a full size antenna located on the mast? I kno
auto-pilot location butchrobbins at 1:45pm 08.12.10 Catalina 310 3/1973 I have a Raymarine autopilot and it looks like lightning got it. :cussing: Where does the "brain" fo

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Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options FastOlson at 10:19pm 07.11.22 Both Oregon and Washington had tide grids in regular use until about mid or late 80's, roughly. Then
Boom Mishap mikeracca at 10:12pm 07.11.22
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII mikeracca at 10:11pm 07.11.22 Awesome write up. I had similar issues on Luna, and I went with the new harness from end to end rout
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options dLj at 9:53pm 07.11.22 A surprise that in the most restrictive sate in the nation (as far as anti fouling paint goes), tha
throttle brake JoeWhite at 9:30pm 07.11.22 I am not sure how your's is, but on mine there is an adjusting screw just below the compass and on t
Trouble removing prop shaft vidalia at 9:17pm 07.11.22
how to remove boat decals (registration certificates,etc) Tedd at 9:09pm 07.11.22 Acetone does NOT hurt FG. I've never been totally confident that acetone won't at least take some o
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options MikeHoncho at 9:06pm 07.11.22
how to remove boat decals (registration certificates,etc) Ralph Johnstone at 8:32pm 07.11.22 Use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive and pull it off. Too easy to get carried away with a heat g
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options fstbttms at 8:22pm 07.11.22 Citation, please? This a bit of a surprise. A surprise that in the most restrictive sate in the n
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options mermike at 8:20pm 07.11.22 BTW- this is illegal in Washington. Citation, please? This a bit of a surprise.
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options fstbttms at 8:17pm 07.11.22 Regrading painting, has anyone ever intentionally used the tide and their beach to simply "lay the b
Outhaul car on Selden Boom (1) Nachismo at 8:08pm 07.11.22 Anybody find a good source for these? Mine is toast
solution for rigid solar panels installation (1) Windpilot at 8:08pm 07.11.22 For on top of the bimini you buy ss handrails. They are available in different lengths and styles. C
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options dLj at 8:00pm 07.11.22 In Normandy what you are talking about is done all the time - but they have what, 15 meter tides? (s
Halyard choice opinions... dlochner at 7:31pm 07.11.22 It's your boat and your money. Buy the line you want. When I replaced my halyards it was the best va
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too (1) SailingLoto at 7:15pm 07.11.22 We all lust for a well protected place to store our boats and work on them through the winter. :bi
Winch Installation Tally Ho at 7:15pm 07.11.22
Beneteau Oceanis - tips for draining bilge? SycloneDriver at 7:09pm 07.11.22 My boat doesn't drain well either. Some of the stringers do not have holes that would allow the wat
Re-leather the Wheel? Rick D at 7:08pm 07.11.22 PM me who. thanks.

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