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Spring may be here (4) JWH2050 at 2:08pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1757 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 39/11541 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 25/8771 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 1/1371 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 2/1264 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 15/8009 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 7/10835 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 6/4309 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 5/1669 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 7/2008 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 8/2263 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 8/2377 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 10/5269 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 8/2368 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 14/2413 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 2/1397 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 4/2825 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 1/1756 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 2/5068 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 3/1430 Has anybody sailed to Catalina on a H260 ? Any problems/concerns/issues ?

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Mistake made when installing lines aft (fortunately it was an easy fix) Bryan King at 8:32am 05.24.22 An oscillating tool works pretty well for this too if you are stuck with trying to cut them in place
Stuffing Box & Cutlass Bearing dlochner at 8:20am 05.24.22 Visually inspect the cutless bearing for wear and move the prop shaft. There should be very little l
Thru-Hull Stats Plymouth Sailor at 8:19am 05.24.22 It's not that simple. Freeboard is much lower for sailboats and it's not unusual for the drain on y
Thru-Hull Stats FastOlson at 8:08am 05.24.22 What blows my mind is that my galley sink drain goes directly through the hull from the sink. I wo
looking for a salvaged Catalina 22 keel Calif. Ted at 8:02am 05.24.22 Or try MarsKeel, might be the OEM supplier. OEM Keels \| MarsKeel
swing keel spacer bearing rgranger at 8:00am 05.24.22 LDPE will mush over time. HDPE will bet brittle over time. I'd use SS washers or a teflon-like pla
H280 - Pulling a New Outhull rgranger at 7:57am 05.24.22 Last resort.... drill out the rivets on the end cap. Clean out and drop lines through.. then rivet
Thru-Hull Stats Plymouth Sailor at 7:55am 05.24.22 What blows my mind is that my galley sink drain goes directly through the hull from the sink. I wou
H240 keel housing bracket pin locations (1) rgranger at 7:52am 05.24.22 This might be useful
Does anyone recognize this knot? rgranger at 7:48am 05.24.22 Looks like a halyard hitch and a bowline. :plus: Yup.... a halyard hitch with one extra loop.
Air conditioner water pump not working capta at 7:48am 05.24.22 I also believe the problem is between the thruhull and the pump. However, if you are using a110 vac
New to forum. Precision 18 splashed! rgranger at 7:31am 05.24.22 ht, I couldn't find a picture for, is to come in, crossing the 'T' at the end of your finger d
New to forum. Precision 18 splashed! rgranger at 7:30am 05.24.22 Suggest practicing for a few hours away from the marina first Every PERFECT landing I have ever ha
Solar-powered vent (2) rgranger at 7:22am 05.24.22 @rgranger Do you have a picture of the solar vent on the Hunter 26 that I installed on the top of t
Beaching Beneteau 323 shallow keel (1.45m) jssailem at 7:17am 05.24.22 Reading about the liftign keel version of the 323, I came across this message on the YBM forum... S
looking for a salvaged Catalina 22 keel LakeShark at 7:06am 05.24.22 The Sport keels are fiberglass encased and I have never seen a salvage one as of yet since the desig
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 6:44am 05.24.22 205618For sale low milage 1 owner
Air conditioner water pump not working NYSail at 6:28am 05.24.22 As mentioned above... I vote for air lock.
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help Dustin7 at 6:22am 05.24.22 What type of boat is it? It's a Hunter 27 with a low hour Yanmar 18.
Air conditioner water pump not working kloudie1 at 6:22am 05.24.22 As Dave says, the March pump is not self priming. If you loosen the hose on the suction side of the

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