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Rudder Post blues raybirdfloats at 9:00pm 10.09.09 Ericson 1/2375 I have a 1977 Modified Ericson 29 that went around the world without me and now lies in Alaska under
First 45F5 O2Addict at 3:16pm 10.09.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1491 I have been offered a good deal on a 45F5. Anyone on here an owner of one of these? What is the verd
Owners Manuals wufibugs at 3:10pm 10.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 10/3254 The PO of my 86 31' said she had all the owners manuals to the boat, but disappeared without deliver
O'Day 23 Centerboard sailorjack77 at 1:31pm 10.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 11/9067 I'm new to the O'Day and the use of centerboards. I'm used to retractable keels. I have a few questi
tuning specs dlewis812 at 1:23pm 10.09.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1894 first time tuning the shrouds.. have the loos tension gauge. need to find out proper specs for cata
Overboard Discharge Lebeeby at 1:10pm 10.09.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3765 I'm trying to eliminate as many holes in my boat as possible. The head has 4, the water intake, dir
General info on the 42-45 CC passage's therobesons at 1:09pm 10.09.09 Big Boats 3/1385 Can anyone give me the general run down on what years what modesl were produced? Likes and dislike
45, 450, 456 which has the shorter LOA? therobesons at 1:04pm 10.09.09 Big Boats 6/2227 We are looking at the Hunter CC, both the 42's and 45's. I have a 43' slip that allows a 3-foot over
Core material for 1988 40' Legend bornin59ca at 12:41pm 10.09.09 Big Boats 10/3087 Hello again, can someone tell me what type of core material is used in the deck of a 1988 40' Hunte
PHRF Question bffatcat at 9:42am 10.09.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2406 I have a Pearson 26W My friend has an Erickson 25 Specs are Pearson loa 26'1" Disp 5200 lbs lwl 2
My Swing Keel fell off (25ft day) HELP! oldschoolkyle at 8:47am 10.09.09 Day Sailers 5/3030 My swing keel fell off... anyone have ideas or sites that sell replacements? used or new... I need
Slow drinker Darryl at 8:01am 10.09.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1829 Are all H35 Legends real slow drinkers at the fuel pump? I looked at the fuel filler line which is i
Don't swim in a marina higgs at 7:29am 10.09.09 Ask All Sailors 13/2793 Since reading an article on this years ago, I have not gone into the water in a marina. This is an
Licensing or titling a boat dale101009 at 7:16am 10.09.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1320 Hi all, I bought a boat that was titled in Washington and kept in idaho. I re-registered the boat wi
Stanchion smashed Deadline2 at 5:34am 10.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/1858 While docking in a wicked current of the York River at Yorktown, I smashed sideways into the bow of
staying on water year round tho52mas at 5:28am 10.09.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3184 I want to keep the boat in the water for the winter. Average ice depth 8". Maximum 14". I do not
Sailing on San Fransisco Bay ? pkdailey4 at 4:53am 10.09.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2457 'So long Texas'. I'm moving on to greener grass. I think. Whats the best areas ? What should I watch
Need 2QM15 expertise - SEIZED garylinger at 4:42am 10.09.09 Ask All Sailors 23/7702 I'm trying to see if anyone else has experience with this - Yesterday I was going to run my Yanmar 2
reefing while racing dlewis812 at 4:38am 10.09.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2041 weather forcasting 15-25mph wind for a race. would certainly reef if cruising and assuming should d
Deck Hardware Cleaning Agent and Lubricant (2) Charlie L at 3:49am 10.09.09 Big Boats 4/1825 What type of Cleaning Agent and lubricant is recommended for Deck Organizer and Cheek Block. Please

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Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Ward H at 7:55am 03.08.22 From the overhead pic it looks like you'll have less friction running the line outside of the stanch
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price vsfoster at 7:53am 03.08.22 This is why. When you go to insure the boat, especially an older boat the insurer will want an inde
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION Tin Kicker at 7:52am 03.08.22 Thx but really just trying to give some pointers to some who may not know what they are looking at.
Fuel tank/sender Calif. Ted at 7:48am 03.08.22 Yeah, that's a Moeller mechanical, usually easy replacement unless corrosion affects mounting, could
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 7:47am 03.08.22 Yes. What a restored boat might be insured for is ultimately a negotiation between the owner and the
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Scott T-Bird at 7:44am 03.08.22 I'm with Don ... the surveyor has done you no favor. You can do what you like, but the best way to
Haitian refugee boat runs aground in FL jssailem at 7:29am 03.08.22 Perhaps they were looking for a Golf Course to play or maybe some fresh Conch...
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar... dmax at 7:12am 03.08.22 Agree with Dave, concentrate on the Sabre, nice boats.
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION jssailem at 7:12am 03.08.22 A wise Boat Owner, with a sharp eye for detail. :plus:
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 7:07am 03.08.22 The white tank is indeed a water tank, it seems in good condition and there is no funny smells from
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price FastOlson at 7:02am 03.08.22 That boat is nearly 40 years old. By 30 years, ALL of the deck hardware should have been re-bedded.
H30 cutlass O.D Don Crowther at 6:57am 03.08.22 If you buy a new one you will have the exact measurement.
New Catalina 30 Owner Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:53am 03.08.22 I checked out the tank number you gave me, and it looks like it would be the tank under the Vee, Yo
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Kings Gambit at 6:44am 03.08.22 The best practice IMO is to get an insurance quote on the boat b/f you offer anything. The INS agent
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. senang at 6:43am 03.08.22
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Don S/V ILLusion at 6:40am 03.08.22 A surveyor may sometimes be required to provide a market value for a particular boat for establishi
Leak behind hard plastic headliner in head on 2004 H36 senang at 6:36am 03.08.22 I would look at the possible leaking points on the deck outside. I own a H38 so not to different. I
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. RoyS at 6:34am 03.08.22 Often installers will tie wrap a bundle of wire together to keep them nice and straight while they p
Removing wall covering Timm R Oday25 at 6:29am 03.08.22 I chose a water based adhesive . There were no fumes at all when I was applying it . There was also
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar... rgranger at 6:28am 03.08.22 OK, so maybe it is a bad "dad" joke (or at least a feeble effort), but my wife and I are currently

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