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Antifouling for prop Babe at 8:40am 08.21.09 Big Boats 5/1470 I am looking for a prop antifouling paint or compound that can be put on with the boat in the water.
Yanmar 3GM30f ground strap Bill23009 at 8:35am 08.21.09 Ask All Sailors 5/3629 I just read an article in "Sailing" in which an owner of a Yanmar inboard said his 3GM30f starter he
Cleveland Mainsail bhstech at 8:09am 08.21.09 Catalina 22 1/1406 The storms that blew through last night brought 62.6 knot winds through my marina. My sail cover go
Deck fills for a 40.5 Bill Roosa at 12:37am 08.21.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1503 I lost one of my water tank deck fill caps. Does anybody know the manufacturer that hunter used on
A Poll of our Southern Neighbours .......... Ralph Johnstone at 10:26pm 08.20.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2424 I recently found myself in a situation where I needed to identify a boat on the water and found out
August cruise photos posted. (7) Roger Long at 8:16pm 08.20.09 Ask All Sailors 18/2860 August cruise photos. Photos of Strider's August cruise now at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php
1st Catalina 27 Rendezvous 2009 IrishCat at 7:35pm 08.20.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/2273 Hi there fellow Mariners, particularly those who own the coveted Catalina 27. This weekend floating
Weight of trailer top move axle Mick at 6:34pm 08.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1893 Weight of trailer tongue move axle Because of another thread dealing with bouncing trailers , I loo
Mac 19 Genoa beaselyboy at 5:21pm 08.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1391 We just bought a Mac 19 but the Genoa is in pretty poor shape (we are also new to sailing). It is on
Autopilot With Hydraulic Steering PAUL WARD at 3:15pm 08.20.09 Ask All Sailors 7/5736 I am looking for information on any brand autopilot and hydraulic steering. Presently, I have no aut
serial# Oday20 at 3:11pm 08.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1259 Where can I find the serial # on a 1974 O'day 20 if their is one Thank you RonC
New to sailing Bryan at 12:52pm 08.20.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1646 I just acquired a Rumba Escape small sailboat, I know nothing about sailing and live by lake michiga
Oday 272 Traveler PatSul22 at 12:48pm 08.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1364 I have a 272 and am interested in knowing how to set up the travler to match a 272LE. If anyone has
34 ft Cal.....? Donque9 at 12:38pm 08.20.09 Cal 0/1970 what is the length of the Mast that came with the 34...mines 1967 hull #73.... I over tightened the
Dinius Trial - verdict is IN RichH at 11:34am 08.20.09 Ask All Sailors 42/6307 Count 1 (felony manslaughter) --- NOT GUILTY Count 2 (DUI) --- NOT GUILTY Count 3 (Blood alcohol
hunter 23.5 to 26 jbreland at 10:34am 08.20.09 Smaller Boats 7/2286 I currently have a hunter 23.5 and am thinking I might want to move up to a 26 or 260. does anyone
O'Day 221 roadstarmedic at 8:14am 08.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1233 Can anyone tell me the draft of an O'Day 221 ? Also I very green with sailboats, could anyone offer
DS 45 depthsounder cover Roger Long at 7:02am 08.20.09 Ask All Sailors 5/4592 The cover for my Standard Communications DS45 depthsounder just broke and I learned that they are no
Outboard motor length David575 at 6:59am 08.20.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/3329 I recently acquired a Catalina 27, 1979 model. I need to purchase an outboard motor and don't know
West MI stainless weld shop DougM at 6:45am 08.20.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2054 Does anyone have recommendations for a weld shop that does stainless fabricarion in Northwestern Mic

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trailer for Capr Dory 25 sailboat Crazy Dave Condon at 6:18am 04.18.22 Check archives unless you want to buy a new one
A Technically Sophisticated Repair DougM at 5:37am 04.18.22 This is going off from the original post, but if anybody knows an answer to this, it would be helpfu
86 Hunter 25.5 kco at 5:25am 04.18.22 I ve the same... h25.5 on which i would like to install a bilge pump. A project i am trying to figu
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 5:17am 04.18.22 I pay by the year - $2200. So if you are looking for a cost per foot on a monthly basis that's about
'81 Hunter 33 Project: Muffler Replacement RoyS at 5:15am 04.18.22 I have a nearly identical boat. My muffler is completely different from what you removed. Mine is a
Low oil indicator fading in and out jviss at 5:09am 04.18.22 The alarm is for low oil pressure, not oil level, as @RoyS points out. You can have a full crankcas
Evergreen dlochner at 5:09am 04.18.22 It will be used to re-build a nearby island. https://dredgewire.com/donjon-cashman-lead-dredging-of
Low oil indicator fading in and out RoyS at 4:58am 04.18.22 Are you sure it was the oil pressure light and not the charging voltage light? BTW, the oil light is
25.5 Port side bulkhead (2) kco at 4:58am 04.18.22 I did on mine. Apparently a weak point on 25.5. I removed all the roated wood. Made a patch. Adde
How fix rudder play from oblong hole in rudder tube? (3) kjdoyle1 at 4:43am 04.18.22 @smokey73 and @JamesG161 sounds like you have similar rudder systems so I wanted to pick your brains
Selden Furlex Extremely Difficult jviss at 4:38am 04.18.22 As you furl, the line on the drum builds up to have some line left on the drum when your largest
A Technically Sophisticated Repair Kermit at 4:37am 04.18.22 I'm really not sure there wasn't a shoe phone.... Wait wait wait! I got it! Get a shoe horn for yo
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank RoyS at 4:31am 04.18.22 The water heater engineer who made the decision to use 5/8" hose barbs did so by the scientific meth
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Davidasailor26 at 3:56am 04.18.22
Ship/Maintenance log book Davidasailor26 at 3:35am 04.18.22 I keep a spreadsheet in Google Docs. I find it very convenient to be able to edit and read it from a
Selden Furlex Extremely Difficult shemandr at 3:28am 04.18.22 Not really my area but I'd like to make a point about jib furlers anyway. When the drum spins with
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Apex at 3:23am 04.18.22 30ft slip: $2.9k includes slip, power, water, cable TV, bathrooms with showers, day room and laundr
Selden Furlex Extremely Difficult jssailem at 2:19am 04.18.22 a beefier line may be in our future. Good to hear your assessment and discovery regarding the line
Obendorfer sea water pump - 1989 Catalina 30 with M25 XP diesel pullark at 1:03am 04.18.22 Thanks for your thoughts guys. I have found solutions for lack of specific Oberdorfer parts here in
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included nightowle at 12:54am 04.18.22 15.50 per foot/per month. Includes electricity, water, and a toilet. We're in the water year-round

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