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Pearson26 on bottom of Lake HELP Tim White at 10:38am 06.16.09 Pearson 2/1590 My name is Tim Whiteand I have a question for anyone that might be able to help me. I have a Pearson
Dark Colored Hauls DJW at 10:34am 06.16.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2869 Looking at a 49' boat with a dark green haul. What are the pros and cons of a dark colored haul? T
Steering Backwards Steering at 10:17am 06.16.09 Big Boats 2/1598 I just replaced my cable on my Merryman Pedistal and the steering is now backwards. I did not notice
Mounting a Radar Reflector Bob S at 9:39am 06.16.09 Ask All Sailors 19/15299 I just bought a Plastimo 2" x 22 Radar Reflector. Has anyone used one of these on their boat? Just c
Backyard boat lift codfather at 9:02am 06.16.09 Day Sailers 6/2872 Thought I would upload some pics of my new backyard boatlift I built. It works great and was really
mast internal rigging vtxrider55 at 7:45am 06.16.09 S2 10/2140 I want to rewire my mast for the lights and antenae. I have a 8.0, 30 ft mast. Is this something tha
Batteries for Hunter 37 80 model Cherubini smittyssi at 7:40am 06.16.09 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2737 What type, size, make, model batteries should be used? The batteries need replacing and I suspect th
cabinet door locks ayarkon at 7:37am 06.16.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1428 Has anyone have to replace the cabinet door locks. i have a 2005 c36 .cant find info on new ones?
Head Odor Kenc at 7:03am 06.16.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/2937 I have done everything I can think of, from treating the waste tank, changing the physical head alon
Difference between Mac 25 and Mac 26X JWH2050 at 7:01am 06.16.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3067 I'm newby to the M26 I have just bought a 98 Mac 26x. I have been sailing a Mac 25. On the 25 jib sh
Yanmar sb8 hard to start only after heavy sailing kielboatsa at 6:57am 06.16.09 Ask All Sailors 15/3091 I have a yanmar sb8 in my 1978 hunter 27. The engine starts on the first crank normally, unless I ha
Going Sailing (1) Jim Seamans at 6:48am 06.16.09 Ask All Sailors 9/1867 Joan ' I will head out on July 1st headed south for about 7-10 days. Exploring the southern Chesapea
1981 h33 mast tuning HunterSailorJax at 5:59am 06.16.09 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1665 we have had her for 20 years and never adjusted the stays. Now there is a lot of sag on the leeward
Outboard for 2001 Hunter 240 herbwjones at 3:51am 06.16.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2337 I'm a senior citizen sailor....sailing since 1946....sailed most of Bahamas for 7 years with my wife
The Big Fuel System Job Bad Obsession at 2:38am 06.16.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2082 I have decided that I am going to do a bit of work to my fuel system. I have a feeling that the ven
Photos: Antarctic cruise, lots of great pics (1) Craig Smith at 10:41pm 06.15.09 Destinations 7/3960 Photos of trip to Antarctica earlier this year - online now, follow the link: www.petersmith.net.nz
How long jib sheet for H34 1983 Fotoman at 6:59pm 06.15.09 Big Boats 5/1544 Need tu get some jib sheets on my recently aquired 34 1983. 1.5 times boat lenght?
Update BobM at 6:45pm 06.15.09 S2 3/1443 Whew...I spent the last two weekends going to graduations, a wedding , mosing and most of the time
new oil well in Mississippi Sound? ChuckThomas at 6:20pm 06.15.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1803 We sail from New Orleans to Gulfport this weekend. I saw what looks like the building of a new oil
Mother nature does not like show offs... breweraz at 6:03pm 06.15.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1869 she will put you in your place. This weekend was a busy day at the lake with many families out. W

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310 DC Current Draw Chart Tom J at 4:36pm 12.18.21 I don't sell anything. I have just turned wrenches my whole life and the most accurate test for cra
Should I add fiberglass Grumps at 4:15pm 12.18.21 Ouch!! The degree of blistering will dictate the repair strategy as discced in these articles: Fib
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior jmczzz at 4:03pm 12.18.21 thanks Dave, i will do this as you suggest. jimmy mc
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 3:52pm 12.18.21 Sorry i did not see this before i left to go up there. I did inspect the boat and made a tenative of
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior dlochner at 3:51pm 12.18.21 Gelcoat cracks are common in older boats and are generally a cosmetic not a structural issue. The
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 3:44pm 12.18.21 That's not far from my boat. I'll in the area on Thursday, maybe Wed. Let me know if you want a s
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... Don S/V ILLusion at 3:18pm 12.18.21 As it's off, take it to a local bike shop or other service center and have it cleaned at which point
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 3:09pm 12.18.21 Amazing the differences in our production boats. On my C310, the glow plugs come on when I turn th
Should I add fiberglass Grumps at 3:08pm 12.18.21 If I were itching for a project (pun intended) I would go with a layer of Kevlar on the bottom if I
Should I add fiberglass rgranger at 2:35pm 12.18.21 If I were itching for a project (pun intended) I would go with a layer of Kevlar on the bottom if I
Rigging attachment question rgranger at 2:32pm 12.18.21
searching for a leak and needing advice Tom J at 2:03pm 12.18.21 Since you don't think it is the water tank, I would concentrate on the depth sounder transducer and
Gemini Catamaran Transom Plate CarlU at 2:02pm 12.18.21 Hello sail sfbay, Your my first and only reply. I do not have any photos. What I need is a Transom
Jabsco to Raritan Sea Era freshwater wyctoronto at 1:13pm 12.18.21 Great idea thanks
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 1:11pm 12.18.21 Slightly different boat, but could this mystery switch on the back of my 309 instrument panel be th
6" round fluorecsent SVFreedom at 12:59pm 12.18.21 The store here can tell you or instructions are included. Hunter 45DS light, recessed, led, 6 inch
6" round fluorecsent JamesG161 at 12:56pm 12.18.21 The store here can tell you or instructions are included. Hunter 45DS light, recessed, led, 6 inch,
Should I add fiberglass Grumps at 12:55pm 12.18.21 Someone will correct me if I am wrong but I think the correct next step is to put two or three coats
Rigging attachment question Tom J at 12:47pm 12.18.21 lots of big boats move in and out of there on a nice day, and enough wake to tear his stanchion bas
Hunter 410 cutlass bearing sailing gal at 12:47pm 12.18.21 I don't know the size but you can order it at Hunter 410 cutlass bearing Is your boat at Marathon?

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