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Irwin Citation, Leaking Chainplates jeanh1259 at 12:19pm 08.02.09 Irwin 1/3483 We have a 1986 35.5 Irwin Citation. The chainplates have started leaking like an open faucet. Some i
Pearson centeboard winch system missing 425sailboat at 12:14pm 08.02.09 Pearson 0/1323 I have a Pearson Wanderer #53 missing the proper centerboard winch system. Currently has a trailer
fresh water leak pfrontera at 9:13am 08.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1195 it appears i have a water holding tank leak . when i fill tank ,it leaks a couple of gallons into bi
Need rigging help Daveandjeninnc at 8:00am 08.02.09 Day Sailers 3/1384 I am new to sailing, haven't since I was a kid in Boy Scouts. I just bought an old 1973 ODay 20 and
Facebook Group created for SEAFARER YACHTS jhnewsome17 at 6:50am 08.02.09 Seafarer 0/3826 I've spent some time this weekend surfing the internet in an effort to find as many Seafarer Yacht r
Alliance Inflatable Repair westrong at 6:22am 08.02.09 Ask All Sailors 1/2136 I have a small leak in my Alliance and I can't seem to find out if it's hypalon or PVC. I Googled "M
AC panel??? Florida sail at 6:18am 08.02.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1676 After reading Don Casey's book on sailboat elelctic I have decided to install, for safety reasons, a
Selden Rodkicker Gas Spring Ken13559 at 6:14am 08.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/9170 The Gas Spring has completely leaked from my Rodkicker Type-10. I intend to get a new gas spring but
attention all Trailer Sailors...... (5) boatmon at 5:18am 08.02.09 Trailer Sailors 0/322 Hello to everyone especially the North Channel group. Sorry we've been away and out of touch for so
attn; all Trailer Sailors Seaward 25 listed in classifieds! (1) boatmon at 3:29am 08.02.09 Trailer Sailors 0/28 attn; all Trailer Sailors??? Hello everyone, especially the North Channel bunch!! Sorry we've been
AMF Puffer Information Harry Parker at 2:59am 08.02.09 AMF 1/9236 Good morning all. I finally found a website dedicated to AMF Alcort Puffer owners. You might wish
Headstay for 1988" Hunter 23 erikpotter at 7:37pm 08.01.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1288 Does anyone know where to get a replacement headstay for a 1988 Hunter 23. It is about 27'5" long.
DIY Shrink wrapping a boat Dan H at 5:25pm 08.01.09 Ask All Sailors 6/6220 I would like to shrink a boat for long term storage. I cannot justify the $600.00 for the propane he
move traveler forward on capri 22? sailorguy at 5:17pm 08.01.09 Catalina 22 7/81 Anybody got a bimini on their catalina capri 22? I bought a 1988 Capri 22 (wing keel) about a month
Rig Tenstion JoeB at 3:35pm 08.01.09 Day Sailers 1/1705 Who can tell me the rig tension on a 170? Are the outer stays tighter than the inner?:confused:
Guide wires Bogdang at 3:04pm 08.01.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1524 Where can I buy guide wires for my mast raising system ? have pole but lost wires someplace...
September 19-20 Bad Obsession at 12:56pm 08.01.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1262 If anyone is interested, there is going to be a raft up in Canoe Neck Creek (off of St. Clements Bay
Rudder Inspection smoochie at 12:50pm 08.01.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1191 I have a 1978 30' and will soon haul the boat out to paint the bottom and complete several other rep
Prop shaft installation. Fly Away at 9:55am 08.01.09 Catalina 30 1/1288 Well my shaft arrived from Catalina direct last week while I was away in Florida visiting my dad and
Battery Replacement Robspan at 8:51am 08.01.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2060 I'm probably going to have to replace one of the two batteries on the boat. This one won't be a star

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Pulling the trigger on a 1974 Alden Dolphin 47...... kj4fec at 1:37pm 01.02.22 beautiful boat. great choice. as you ready the vessel, we love pictures. alden is a great design
H34 roller furler Stu Jackson at 1:30pm 01.02.22 You have many choices, but consider if you only want roller furling vs. reefing, first. Once you've
Pulling the trigger on a 1974 Alden Dolphin 47...... jon hansen at 1:30pm 01.02.22 beautiful boat. great choice. as you ready the vessel, we love pictures. alden is a great design.
Pulling the trigger on a 1974 Alden Dolphin 47...... kj4fec at 1:29pm 01.02.22 I know this will need time and money. I see this project taking 5 years to complete. I am going to
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches Crusty Ol Salt at 1:18pm 01.02.22 P.S. - can those instrument covers be ordered? I've pretty much resigned myself to try and make a r
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel Stu Jackson at 12:37pm 01.02.22 Your third picture shows a pretty beefy piece of metal. What is it? Pictures from a bit further awa
Doesn't know where things are. Ralph Johnstone at 12:21pm 01.02.22 If you are knowledgable about boats, you shouldn't have any problems. Take each individual componen
Pulling the trigger on a 1974 Alden Dolphin 47...... jssailem at 12:21pm 01.02.22 47ft boats cost two times as much as 35 ft boats to operate and rest in a marina.
CENTERBOARD HELP Project_Mayhem at 12:20pm 01.02.22 Correction, those screw holes do in fact lead straight into the keel. I pulled my c/b for repairs wh
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 12:18pm 01.02.22 "no gas, no electric... not a single luxury" Many would consider that a tropical paradise.
Pulling the trigger on a 1974 Alden Dolphin 47...... PaulK at 12:16pm 01.02.22 Yikes! SailboatData.com - DOLPHIN 47 (ALDEN) Sailboat That is a big hole to pour money into. Jus
CENTERBOARD HELP Project_Mayhem at 12:00pm 01.02.22 There is a steel plate inside the centerboard. If you do any fiberglass work on it, be sure to take
How do I take this apart? jssailem at 11:55am 01.02.22 Wonderful. No Vice/Vice Grip damage to the finish. :biggrin:
H34 roller furler jssailem at 11:54am 01.02.22 just a lazy cruiser guy, I like that thought, but unsure if the context means I only sail during f
How do I take this apart? (1) Dr. D at 11:49am 01.02.22 Looks like it has a magnetic pivot at the small end? I would see if the larger chrome piece might
Rudder repairs Project_Mayhem at 11:46am 01.02.22 The basic approach would be to grind out the bad material and fill it back in. Personally, I'd start
How do I take this apart? Dr. D at 11:40am 01.02.22 Sometimes, destruction is warranted, if only to find out how they put the damned thing together.
Pulling the trigger on a 1974 Alden Dolphin 47...... dlochner at 11:30am 01.02.22 Define restoration. As you dig into the boat you will undoubtedly find many things that need repla
Hunter 356 2002-coupler replacement seadaddler at 11:29am 01.02.22 Try checking out MainSail here his forum helped me remove my coupler and also was good time to chang
The Proper PROP WinsChaser2.0 at 11:20am 01.02.22 FYI - should you decide to change to a different three blade prop, I have one I just removed from my

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