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Swan 371: installing holding tank allan3670 at 1:46am 03.21.10 Other Sailboats 1/1715 Hello, I need some advice on where and how to install a holding tank in a Swan 371. All help appreci
Yanmar ysm8 prop rotation markstv at 11:20pm 03.20.10 S2 1/2676 I am getting ready to purchase a new prop for my yanmar ysm8 and would like to know if it takes a ri
Top lift mccauley13 at 8:10pm 03.20.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1795 My Mac 25 does not have a topping lift - all I have is an attachment point on the backstay when I st
28 MKII owners and A/C paiscool at 7:34pm 03.20.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1848 I am very tempted to buy a 1995 28 MKII.But here in Texas I would need to install A/C. I would like
1979 L25 Headliner Steve22116 at 7:32pm 03.20.10 Lancer 1/1640 Good evening all. With the time change I decided to tackle removing my headliner so I can inspect ha
Beneteau First 38s5 Bow Pulpit w/rollers rajens at 7:18pm 03.20.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1676 Need a source for a cast alum. bow pulpit with anchor rollers for a Beneteau First 38s5. During Cyc
Cambridge to Cape May Marc Bergmueller at 6:59pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 30/4701 I have a friend planning a trip North from Cambridge Md to the Deleware canal and down to Cape May o
Two three way valves one head ffharry at 6:28pm 03.20.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1222 I have a hunter 37 cherubini cutter with one head... From the head it goes to a three way valve. Fro
O'day 20 Leak Around Centerboard Pin sbranin at 5:52pm 03.20.10 Day Sailers 18/8969 I purchased a 1975 O'day 20 last fall. I found when taking it out for the first time that it takes o
Where would you hide a course computer for an ST6000 PrincessoftheLake at 5:39pm 03.20.10 Big Boats 10/2121 I am sure that the course computer on our Raymarine ST6000 has failed and the skipper and I drove 22
New Cabin Carpet lingarner at 5:17pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 24/13048 I am going to attempt remodeling the interior cabin of my 26' San Juan. Starting with the floor. I d
Refurbishing exterior cabin/cockpit/deck OldDedHed at 5:16pm 03.20.10 Catalina 22 15/3645 OK another dumb question for a new boat owner. My '86 22 pop-top needs a good polish and mildew remo
Seeking current information regarding Marquesas Key Mark Major at 4:42pm 03.20.10 Destinations 4/4113 I sailed to the Dry Tortugas 8 years ago taking the northern route, anchoring west of Marquesas. Thi
Feedback needed on Aquagardpaint jybiom at 4:28pm 03.20.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1414 Has anyone used Aquagard brand Bottom Gard ablative paint? I am considering using on my Catalina 30.
Downwind, ease the backstay? Ducati at 3:16pm 03.20.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/6676 As we round the mark and prep for downwind, we should ease off the backstay correct? If so how mu
Looking at a 76' ODay 25 tpothen at 3:01pm 03.20.10 Day Sailers 2/1554 Hello all, I am going to look at a 76' Oday25 tomorrow. Can anyone educate me on the common pla
A Definitive Answer (YANMAR Gear Position) (1) Maine Sail at 1:49pm 03.20.10 Musings With Maine Sail 47/29914 Definitive answer from Yanmar on gear position while sailing.. Advisory Number: MSA08-003: DATE F
Replacing main sheet on Irwin 37 jimford2158 at 12:50pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2406 Hi all, would anybody happen to know the correct size and length for the mainsail sheet on a Irwin 3
Insurance and Dry Surveys zcorda at 12:38pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1418 I have a 1982 54 foot Hunter Sailboat. My insurance company wants a dry survey every two to three ye
Kitchen sink drain (2) guidera48 at 12:27pm 03.20.10 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2477 Installing the new sole in the galley I disasembled the sink cabinet. I figured this would be a good

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Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25 Hayden Watson at 7:51am 02.27.22 I was lever happy with the thought of needing to replace the bellows on the PSS and the possibility
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work? dLj at 7:39am 02.27.22 I personally look at all boats as an assemblage of systems.The OEM assembled various systems based o
Down windsails. Diablito at 7:38am 02.27.22 John, Excellent point! Actually my single hand sailing is in the Santa Monica Bay or down to the A
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25 Hayden Watson at 7:37am 02.27.22 8 years ago after many years of multiple attempts to remove the flange, I finally used an angle grin
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work? dmax at 7:32am 02.27.22 Unfortunately, I have the perfectionist gene which is tough when you have a 35 year old boat, so I l
What is your oldest boat picture? Justin_NSA at 7:32am 02.27.22 Everyone has me beat. I've been on boats.. I was a baby when we sailed to America from Germany in th
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work? kappykaplan at 7:31am 02.27.22 My boat is 39 years old! I take whatever quality parts I can find. I have Harken, Lewmar, Schaefer
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work? Hayden Watson at 7:29am 02.27.22 My boat began life as a decent quality production boat with a good basic set of sails and sail handl
Down windsails. Hayden Watson at 7:22am 02.27.22 During races, the Star lives in the v-berth for easy sets and douses through the forehatch. When cr
Replacing Engine Mounts in a Hunter Passage 42 jssailem at 7:08am 02.27.22 breakdown of the rubber in the mount I think you are correct, from an averaging perspective. Looki
Replacing Engine Mounts in a Hunter Passage 42 Crusty Ol Salt at 6:33am 02.27.22 In theory it works well to remove the bracket from the block and replace the mount on the bench but
transmission heat exchanger question jviss at 6:28am 02.27.22 I would worry less about the thermal conductivity and more about corrosion; thus, though expensive,
transmission heat exchanger question CYQK at 5:24am 02.27.22 Jerry Thks for the reply.. Its just basically two flat surfaces will look for your suggestion
Down windsails. jssailem at 10:11pm 02.26.22 V-berth. The sail is soft and cuddly. :biggrin: Besides why do you need all that space solo sailing
Hunter 49 setee ScottySailor at 9:16pm 02.26.22 Thanks that really helps. what year is your boat? Aft/Centre cockpit?
Down windsails. Diablito at 8:36pm 02.26.22
Looking to Buy Nicro Fico adjustable stop (1) Joe at 8:07pm 02.26.22 I'm asking here because they're not available And it also says this pin stop version is the replac
Hunter 23.5 - Tiller Extension size Joe at 7:45pm 02.26.22 Tape a yardstick to the end of your tiller. Sit on your coaming (or as far outboard as you feel com
Hunter 49 setee (3) mdaitz at 7:23pm 02.26.22 Here are some pics - not really doing a repair but rather upholstery replacement
Down windsails. DArcy at 7:21pm 02.26.22 I have an asymmetrical, cruising spinnaker, but I've never used it. I really wish I could. I will

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