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Looking for info or pics on the rudder assembly millsm43 at 6:25pm 01.24.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/4039 I'm new to all this so please bear with me. I recently purchased a 1984 Macgregor 25 sailboat that n
My boat is home... (3) emkay at 4:35pm 01.24.10 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1196 It's still on the trailer because the yards travelift is broken, but it's home! Kind of a surprise t
Delaminated companionway steps Jeff Bacon at 4:26pm 01.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1555 Hi All : A few of the steps in my companionway have started to delaminate at the edges, and I am se
Saint Vincent/Granadines Charter Tim R. at 3:18pm 01.24.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2466 My wife and I have been offered a free charter in the end of March for helping captain a 45ft. boat.
Chartplotter Pedestal Installation stephen Penny at 2:42pm 01.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4508 I am planning to install a chart plotter/gps/radar on an Edson clamp on platform mounted to a U shap
30 to a 310 bill wismar at 2:35pm 01.24.10 Catalina 310 5/2427 thinking about going from a 94 catalina 30 to a newer 310 for the new cockpit design, in mast furlin
Kerosne Cabin Heater stephen Penny at 2:09pm 01.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/949 I recently purchased a 1987 hunter 31 with a Force 10 kerosene heater that is not working and missin
Transducer Fitting Cap stephen Penny at 1:57pm 01.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1396 I recently purchased a 1987 hunter 31. I am interested in a transducer fitting cap in the event I ne
Stanchion repair mcassidy at 1:48pm 01.24.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/4503 I want to re-bed a few stanchions on my 1992 Catalina 30. The nuts on the bottom of the stanchion s
Bahamas jumpoff point billyc13 at 10:00am 01.24.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1795 I am deciding on the best ramp to put in at for a Bahamas week. I am from NY and would like suggesti
How bad is this? (4) BillyK at 9:58am 01.24.10 Catalina 30 7/2251 I just looked at an 89 C30 to purchase.. asking is $26K.. she looks in excellent shape, all but this
Cabin Heater Finalized Roger Long at 9:29am 01.24.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2224 Thanks to all here who helped with comments. I think I finally have a plan for my cabin heat. You ca
All You Houston Sailors Rick Webb at 9:07am 01.24.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1675 A couple of us are coming out there the first week in February for the ASA conference. I am looking
Polar Charts jeffreckson at 7:05am 01.24.10 Catalina 30 1/55 I just became aware of Polar Charts. I have a 1988 Catalina 30 Standard Rig. I see where performance
smallest 4 stroke motor for mariner matthew at 6:38am 01.24.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1225 I have recently purchased a mariner 2+2 without an outboard and was wondering what size motor to buy
steel sailboat Sinuhe75 at 4:06am 01.24.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1345 hello! I'm searching for a steel(or aluminium)boat for my Association which is dealing with social a
tow question bad_com_pany at 3:46am 01.24.10 Smaller Boats 1/1345 wondering here as when we sail our 23.5 we have always put the kayak in the cabin until we get to wh
Swing keel sticks, 25' Ericson hm2010 at 3:29am 01.24.10 Ericson 2/4048 Last season I bought a 1978 Ericson 25' with a swing keel, which tends to get stuck in the up positi
Antifouling for water tank Andy1237 at 9:21pm 01.23.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/5634 Just read this in article about things to do with a penney. #7. Reader Tip: Birdbath Cleaner To wa
Mid Winter Afternoon Project (Stereo Enclosure) (14) Maine Sail at 7:38pm 01.23.10 Musings With Maine Sail 8/5493 I have been meaning to address the issue of my boats stereo for a while and figured while doing the

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Yanmar 3GMF can't get rpms over 22,000 I believe is soon to be resolved ! Hayden Watson at 6:49am 03.28.22 I think you have an extra "0" in all of your numbers.
Small Genset - Can it mate to shore power port? jviss at 6:49am 03.28.22 I didn't think he was planning on charging the house bank up from empty to 100% regularly with this
Hunter 306 salt water in the bilge but only when sailing Will Gilmore at 6:46am 03.28.22 although he does not know that the pointy end is not called the stern Ha ha ha. I thought spell c
Yanmar 3GMF can't get rpms over 22,000 I believe is soon to be resolved ! Capt Robbie at 6:45am 03.28.22 If $39 photo tachometer from harbor freight is accurate the yanmar tachometer seems to be off by app
installed Groco HF rebuild kit but pump leaks Hayden Watson at 6:36am 03.28.22 I can't find "reed valves" in the parts list.. Groco HF instructions What's its real name and par
installed Groco HF rebuild kit but pump leaks Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:16am 03.28.22 I can't find "reed valves" in the parts list.. Groco HF instructions What's its real name and part
A lost art: Conserving ice. jon hansen at 6:14am 03.28.22 between the the ice box and the hull on the starboard side, where the glass ribs are on these old al
Greatest knot tying in the world rgranger at 6:12am 03.28.22 Years ago on a lake in Virginia, I had my boat break loose. Luckily a neighbor was able to fetch he
Primer needed? rgranger at 5:58am 03.28.22 Are you using ablative? Does it have ablative now? If the answer to those questions is "yes" then
H240 Hatch board storage tip patbratton at 5:49am 03.28.22 I just learned something new. I asked here a few months ago about ideas for storing the hatch board
A lost art: Conserving ice. JamesG161 at 5:44am 03.28.22
Standing rigging swaging .125 wire Tater at 5:40am 03.28.22 It came from ebay for $70 same thing can be had from harbor freight. I made a paint line at the to
Standing rigging swaging .125 wire SailingLoto at 5:35am 03.28.22 It came from ebay for $70 same thing can be had from harbor freight. I made a paint line at the top
Hunter 306 salt water in the bilge but only when sailing Parsons at 5:19am 03.28.22 I'm with @Will Gilmore (although he does not know that the pointy end is not called the stern), the
O'day 23 through hull access Davidasailor26 at 5:11am 03.28.22
Standing rigging swaging .125 wire Tater at 4:56am 03.28.22 This is done with a hand powered hydraulic hex swager. I know from recent berating on the fb that
WM BOGO sale for Winches gone forever?? sailme88 at 4:16am 03.28.22 On one's Massachusetts income tax return you are asked to declare out of state or online purchases
O'day 23 through hull access JPonHudson at 3:49am 03.28.22 Yikes! That's a plastic thru hull below the waterline. Maybe a previous owner installation. You m
Vulcan 7 vs 7R? Apex at 3:38am 03.28.22 as I understand, yes. I was looking for Vulcan 7 from several marine sites, and decided new, and as
Hunter 306 salt water in the bilge but only when sailing (1) Will Gilmore at 3:20am 03.28.22 Heeling is likely the difference between, at the dock, and out for a sail, but moving water can also

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