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If anyone needs a raw water pump for a late model Atomic 4... (1) gpd955 at 6:49pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1638 I have a MMI 502 water pump and extender bolt that I purchased for my late model (1979) Atomic 4. Th
Can you tell me what this is??? PART DEUX (2) guidera48 at 6:37pm 07.26.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1888 Thanks again to all that replied regarding my mysterious strap found in my boat. Now for another it
Need head sail measurements for 1996 26x tc0nn at 6:37pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1143 Does anyone have or know where I can find the exact measurements for the headsail on a furled Mac 26
Sailing with a cat? seamansg at 6:21pm 07.26.10 Catalina 22 12/2481 Has anyone sailed with a cat in a 22ft catalina?
Current draw with batteries off. Interlude at 6:07pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3889 I have a 1998 Beneteau 461. There are 3 isolation switches for the batteries; positive for engine,
For those who depend upon electronics... Maine Sail at 6:03pm 07.26.10 Musings With Maine Sail 30/10421 While I still have my "DR skills" I have grown very comfortable with my electronics over the years.
QUESTION FOR ALL ODAY OWNERS about adding a seat by helm GirlSailor at 5:01pm 07.26.10 Bigger Boats 6/2813 SO i want to add a custom seat in the back of the each corner by the helm, can anyone recommend any
Bottom Paint for 1969 Sailboat raja612 at 4:26pm 07.26.10 Other Sailboats 1/1620 Looking for suggestions on bottom paint ideas for a 23' 1969 Kittiwake Sailboat. The boat will be ke
sea era lectra san problem Luke1817 at 3:48pm 07.26.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2300 Hi There, I have a Sea Era head w/ sea water pump that goes to a lectrasan system through a Y valve
Burning candles in the boat Romagic at 3:11pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 11/9380 I was always taught that open flame and boating are a bad combination. Reading through the forums
Oil Vacuum Pump To Change Oil, Filter Wrench? sigbear at 2:07pm 07.26.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2954 Can you recommend a good oil pump for the Catalina 309 oil change? and what about the filter wrench?
Magnetic Compass Alignment wgkenney at 1:30pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 31/9338 Hi all, We recently purchased a 2006 Beneteau 473. Boat is in great shape. But I have an issue w
Uniseal - How to use - For adding Vent Fitting Tartan34C at 1:08pm 07.26.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/5428 First, wow, I came upon this ask an expert forum after reaserch on improving my sanitation system, a
Help Me Pick A New Hand Held GPS Maine Sail at 1:03pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3841 I want.. Good sunlight visibility Large screen (similar in size to my 176C) Ability to plug into th
How do you paint the bottom of the keel? robertsapp at 12:53pm 07.26.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3674 We've had our H336 almost a year, and before long we're going to need to do a bottom job. So here's
mcgregor 26X trailer teddybear at 12:35pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1881 Where would you suggest I look for a trailer for my 26X? Thanks
Harken Reefing Kit....yeah or nay? highdesertM26 at 12:33pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/10077 Anyone have an opinion on the Harken Single Line Reefing Kit (#430)? In researching my long term goa
Motor Mounts Needed palmettoess at 12:27pm 07.26.10 Big Boats 3/2190 ... for a Hunter 34. Any sources out there? Thanks.
Door County Sailing atwhite2 at 12:27pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1881 Good Afternoon All... Just soliciting some quickie advice, I am planning on sailing in the Door Cou
Perkins M30 Parts John1534 at 12:06pm 07.26.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1970 Seems all my favorite marine store are all closed. I'm looking for a place in Los Angeles area, for

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Paddle wheel thru hull dripping jviss at 11:44am 07.12.22 Just get new O-rings. :)
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? Project_Mayhem at 11:22am 07.12.22 Try Amsoil's Outboard Premix 100:1 to reduce the amount of smoke and oil going into the environment
Battens on the jib shemandr at 11:06am 07.12.22 The pro's I can see are longer jib life and consistent shape. The con's could be in light air getti
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 10:55am 07.12.22 I'm with you - I usually sail shorthanded and the simplest technique is what I use - clipping to a
throttle brake (1) Calif. Ted at 10:50am 07.12.22 doesn't seem possible for the hex head tension bolt to bottom out, it's not missing is it ?
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options ricksoth at 10:40am 07.12.22
Bayfield 29 - Bowsprit replacement - benefit / disadvantage of shorter bowsprit nautilus55 at 10:34am 07.12.22
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 10:33am 07.12.22 DArcy in the 4th response up above gave the simplest solution to your question - tie your jib sheet
Raw Water Pump Inspection - Oberdorfer JoeWhite at 10:26am 07.12.22 The impeller will not come out of the other end. You still have to remove the C clamp in front and p
Paddle wheel thru hull dripping JoeWhite at 10:21am 07.12.22 Can you move the O rings from the plug to the wheel, that way you will know if the O rings are worn
Cabin skylights and (1) Calif. Ted at 10:18am 07.12.22 For issue 2 I use a claw grabber tool to thread lines thru clutches. Issue 1, I had a 270 and rememb
Battens on the jib Hollyberry at 10:08am 07.12.22 Some headsails without hollow leaches will have short battens to support the leach. Even some furlin
throttle brake Hollyberry at 10:05am 07.12.22 A slit rubber tube bridging the casing/pushrod junction... tight clamp on casing, adjustable clamp o
Spinnaker sheets shemandr at 9:56am 07.12.22 For spinnaker sheets floating is good too. A little stretch isn't so bad. For those sudden pops af
throttle brake Parsons at 9:49am 07.12.22 Meh - perhaps theoretically dangerous, but I never felt unsafe. Only used it for cruising because th
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? Sailor Sue at 9:47am 07.12.22 The focus is on the absolute most simple solution that will be safe and minimize foredeck time. T
Spinnaker sheets fred1diver at 9:44am 07.12.22 Thanks Dave
Spinnaker sheets dlochner at 9:43am 07.12.22 Spinnaker sheets are usually twice the length of the boat, two 60 foot sheets for your Pearson 30.
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? markwbird at 9:34am 07.12.22 I've done it a couple of ways: Use oversized bowlines where the sheet attaches to the clew so you c
throttle brake capta at 9:15am 07.12.22 A short strap with Velcro from the handle forward to the binnacle handhold? Ask me how I know. So

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