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Spring may be here (4) JWH2050 at 2:08pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1754 We are leaving tomorrow on our journey down the Arkansas River that we started in 2008. We started a
What's the story with heeling? Newbie Sailor at 1:58pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 39/11255 We just started sailing last summer for our first time. It was amazing until we got caught up in a
Concrete Docks All U Get at 1:01pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 25/8628 Hi all, I was recently talking to our marina owner about the winter storms and damage to the docks.
Suggestions for OB motor for 14' Javelin sailingtrouble at 12:44pm 03.25.10 Day Sailers 1/1360 I'm looking for some suggestions for an OB motor for our 1967 Javelin. We need a bit of help getting
New rudder for my H260 pfchenier at 12:25pm 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 2/1262 Hello, I'm in the process of changing the foss foam rudder (H260) I have to a Idasailor.I'm not s
outboard or Rudder Steering?? rod1029 at 12:15pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 15/7960 So here is the Question at hand: does one control the vessel with the rudder, or with the direction
VC-17 thinner Pat T at 11:42am 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 7/10793 It's that time again. Finally. I read in a previous post that VC-17 can be thinned using isopropyl a
Hunter 23 Sliding Hatch Question MrUnix at 10:35am 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 6/4300 First off, I'd like to say hello to everyone and introduce myself as this is my first post here. T
Stuffing size? Steelshooter at 7:33am 03.25.10 Catalina 30 5/1643 Hi all, I'm getting ready to get my 1977 30 ready to put her back in the water and thought I would r
shaft coupling for hunter 35.5 minvan91 at 6:18am 03.25.10 Big Boats 7/1995 I am trying to separate the coupling from the shaft on my 1992 hunter 35.5. I'm sure that many othe
23.5 Questions Spiderjohn69 at 4:00am 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 8/2251 I've just purchased a 1993 23.5 that was part of an estate sale. The family was not familiar with t
A Rich H tank Roger Long at 3:33am 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2370 By the end of the day, I should have installed one of the better ideas I've run across to increase r
First Trip to Catalina Island rohare at 8:55pm 03.24.10 Destinations 10/5193 Hi all, I am preparing to make my first long (I guess that's relative) trip; from Long Beach harbour
Valiant 40 paint progress, for those interested. (5) CharlieCobra at 8:07pm 03.24.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2364 Finished the prep the other day. http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Beth/005-1.
A neat idea sailaway78 at 7:53pm 03.24.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2407 For me at least. While back was wandering around in a dollar store. I know, but it's really OK to
Hood roller furler issue (1) oldjags at 6:07pm 03.24.10 Big Boats 2/1379 I'm getting ready to re-step the mast on my 1994 Legend 37.5 with the Hood roller furler and need so
Waxing bottom vs painting bottom seamansg at 5:51pm 03.24.10 Catalina 22 4/2815 Waxing bottom not a very good idea ect. Hi, I was told at the marine store that I can wax the botto
cutless bearing replacement. bobleeper at 5:23pm 03.24.10 Big Boats 1/1746 Looking to replace the cutless bearing on a 36 catalina when I haul out next month. Understand there
Hunter HIN deciphering fiestaMojo at 5:21pm 03.24.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/5038 Hey all, my first post as a new owner of a 1981 Hunter Cherubini 33!!! I might have a slight problem
Sailing To Catalina ken/seadreams at 4:30pm 03.24.10 Smaller Boats 3/1426 Has anybody sailed to Catalina on a H260 ? Any problems/concerns/issues ?

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Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 6:52am 05.15.22 I would love to add external regulation but I've never been inside a Hitachi like the one on my boat
AC voltmeter replacement Stephen M at 6:46am 05.15.22 Thanks for the help, Jim and Terry. i will see if the Hunter store has a drawing to confirm suitabi
Installing macerator on 2000 Beneteau 411 in forward head RitSim at 6:45am 05.15.22 On my B411, the forward "tank" is a rubber bladder under the forward cabin bunk. Don't think this c
AC voltmeter replacement Terry Cox at 6:41am 05.15.22 Different model boat here, but our DC ammeter was not working when we purchased our boat. The panel
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? jaysweet at 6:31am 05.15.22 Try bleeding at the injectors as you crank. I think I need to get the air leak (assuming there is
Jabsco Sensor Max 14 ice breaker at 6:22am 05.15.22 https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--3gpm-freshwater-system-pump--13997960?cm_mmc=PS-_-Google
Where do you keep the booze? DougM at 6:21am 05.15.22 On my Beneteau 323, the longitudinal section of the cabin table between the drop leaves had a remova
Installing macerator on 2000 Beneteau 411 in forward head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:16am 05.15.22 I think I am going to have to install a hose thru the top into the tank and then to a macerator and
AC voltmeter replacement JamesG161 at 6:13am 05.15.22 I bet this Voltmeter will fit perfectly... Hunter 420 panel meters Jim...
Single block with cam for Genoa sheet jssailem at 6:08am 05.15.22 Pat. Thinking about your Hobbie cat sailing, the location and design of blocks were based on sail c
Installing macerator on 2000 Beneteau 411 in forward head (2) Bob S at 6:06am 05.15.22 I, with help from Peggy, replaced all the hoses in both heads on Lovely Lady. The pump out should co
Tide App Fail (3) jssailem at 5:41am 05.15.22 Wow Roy Using DeepZoom and looking at your water around the Steamboat Wharf, Hull, MA the water doe
Mystery bottom coating dlochner at 4:49am 05.15.22 Looking at the photo again, it may be residue from a coal tar epoxy barrier coat. This was popular i
Rearming an inflatable life vest dlochner at 4:44am 05.15.22 Buying rearming kits is like buying pantyhose, too many choices. You have to know the model of the
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? RoyS at 4:44am 05.15.22 Try bleeding at the injectors as you crank.
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar dlochner at 4:29am 05.15.22 There are several good articles on the MarineHowTo.com website. The Hitachi alternators on Yanmars
Looking for a recommendation for foam teak RoyS at 4:24am 05.15.22 In addition to holding up to UV exposure for those outside deck applications, consider surface tempe
Tide App Fail RoyS at 4:15am 05.15.22 The error I reported on the app "Ebb Tide" had nothing to do with local winds and currents. The app
Mystery bottom coating bigchief at 4:13am 05.15.22 Looks like fiberglass under gel coat, under black bottom paint! Good thing the stripper, etc, didn
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar garymalmgren at 3:53am 05.15.22 Listen to Ralph! gary

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