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Concrete Keel on Irwin 37 (2) stevee9259 at 8:39am 06.21.09 Irwin 1/7359 We just hauled our 1976 Irwin 37 CC sloop for what we thought was going to be a routine bottom job a
which cylinder is #1? yanmar 2qm15 SEADANCE at 8:07am 06.21.09 Ask All Sailors 3/4857 Hello All, We recently have been trying to replace a head gasket on our raw water cooled yanmar 2qm1
Hunter 28 sailing piwowarski at 7:28am 06.21.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1289 Question for those Hunter 28 sailors, do you sail with the main in the track on the boom, or loose f
remote vhf mic sailor420 at 7:06am 06.21.09 Ask All Sailors 22/5598 I am looking to upgrade my vhf to DCS and want to incorporate a remote mic at the helm. Has anyone
Which epoxy resin? emergpa1 at 6:16am 06.21.09 Ask All Sailors 39/7898 Hi everyone, I am out of resin and hardner. I have used west system and have been pleased, but am t
H34 Prefit Bimini zds at 5:52am 06.21.09 Big Boats 9/4620 The store here sells a pre-fit bimini for the 34 ($1,100 - yikes!) and there are plenty of stories o
Removing Window (1) AndrewB at 3:57am 06.21.09 Big Boats 6/2130 Does anybody know how to remove the big window in a 410 hull? See picture.
Converting heads to fresh water mac1840 at 11:31pm 06.20.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1295 We just purchased a B-43 and want to convert the two electric heads to fresh water. Any suggestions
Venture keel inspection and repair (4) gabriel at 9:31pm 06.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2625 Hi all, I'm in the process of repairing the keel on my Venture 21, I have attached some shots of the
Number of Passengers aboard 77 27' Hunter Sailboat WCharlton at 9:22pm 06.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/9426 Can someone tell me the number of people I may have on board my boat. I am about to register my new
O'day 28/outboard/lightning Marc Bergmueller at 7:38pm 06.20.09 Bigger Boats 5/1958 I've been going over the sphagettii wiring of my "customized" 28 with an 9.9 outboard. What I have
mainsheet configuration gilligan44 at 4:31pm 06.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1316 Hi All, I have a Hunter 25 sloop 1978 model. I have been working on her for a year+ now, and finall
keel inspection/repair dang at 4:29pm 06.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2547 I'm thinking of buying a 1979 Macgregor (not Venture, I'm told), and I'd like to be sure the fibergl
How far can you sail in a 310 darbay at 3:26pm 06.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2641 My wife and I are thinking about buying a 310. Has anyone sail a 310 from San Diego to Hawaii or
P30 Rudder Deck fittings (4) aankers at 2:57pm 06.20.09 Pearson 2/2095 I had an origional post here about this problem but it was 6/6/2008 so it appears to be gone. Nevert
Boat speed TOMV at 2:40pm 06.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1537 I recently purchased a Mac 25 with a 7.5 Mercury longshaft outboard. I was wondering what boat spe
Hunter 26.5 - main halyard and sheave? jerseywaters at 1:23pm 06.20.09 Smaller Boats 4/2099 We have to replace our main halyard. It is rope and way too big for the sheave, ergo it was wearing
Mast Step Support Shawondasee at 12:46pm 06.20.09 Mid-Size Boats 9/3200 Can someone tell me what material is used to carry the mast load from the step to the top of the com
Genaker for hunter 310 31099 at 9:21am 06.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1055 Has anyone had any experience with a genaker on a Hunter 310?
new floor in my 78 seidelmann pomacoja at 9:04am 06.20.09 Seidelmann 5/2836 i was thinking of laminate or engineered wood. any ideas? thanks james

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Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? thinwater at 6:24am 03.01.22 I've seen a good many welded around the base to repair corrosion or ice damamge. This is a low bendi
The LiFePo4 Revolution! dLj at 6:20am 03.01.22 I have to chuckle when one uses the term "organic" in the sales propaganda for a battery. Little o
Waste Deck Plate cover BigEasy at 5:58am 03.01.22 I did contact Ward. The part number is actually in the plate (underneath), not on the cap. Jon Bo
The LiFePo4 Revolution! Bob J. at 5:51am 03.01.22 Those OceanPlanet Energy Battery Prices sure look rich. Maybe those are Canadian Dollars... *Batt
Boat Speed smokey73 at 5:41am 03.01.22 For the formula for theoretical hull speed for a displacement hull make sure you are using the LWL (
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question Capt Robbie at 5:30am 03.01.22 unfortunately the boat is now on the hard for the winter and hopefully soon weather permitting early
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? thinwater at 5:21am 03.01.22 My welding training and skills are mainly related to the automotive industry, and in that we are tr
Waste Deck Plate cover (2) swisssally at 4:52am 03.01.22 I did contact Ward. The part number is actually in the plate (underneath), not on the cap. But all
Waste Deck Plate cover swisssally at 4:43am 03.01.22 I get your answer, but if you re-read the tone.. it was a put down. I solved my problem in one hour
Boom extension for lifting....... sailme88 at 4:40am 03.01.22 If your boat is on the hard, go to an equipment rental center , Lowes or Home Depot and rent a buck
Boom extension for lifting....... jviss at 4:17am 03.01.22 I like these kind of problems, but I must say, with a new genset, and the risk of damage to your boa
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? dlochner at 4:08am 03.01.22 Probably not, except perhaps to your wallet. Tape may be more expensive per square foot than cloth.
Multifunction Display Davidasailor26 at 2:30am 03.01.22 We have a VDO display that was damaged by lightning a couple years ago. Our yard was able to source
Hunter 23.5 - Tiller Extension size (1) Joe at 11:14pm 02.28.22 Tiller extensions are commonly an after-market item. Get the one that fits your style or budget. T
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change artboas at 11:12pm 02.28.22 I have the 3JH3E, but it's the same except for that missing cylinder. It only takes a few minutes t
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? mikeracca at 10:51pm 02.28.22 Yes... and no. A full penetration butt weld is 100% strength in most codes, but a lap weld is 50%.
Catalina 27 sanitation system rebuild Jacomo Sailor at 9:59pm 02.28.22 Thank you for responding Peggie, your input is appreciated. Just wanted to reply to your comments.
Everwear laminate sole discoloring jssailem at 9:56pm 02.28.22 You got a challenge. The milky areas may be in the clear coat. Only way to tell would to try and rem
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) Jaxn at 9:18pm 02.28.22 I towed my O'Day 25 with my Xterra. It's rated for 5000 lbs, has the same transmission as the Fronti
Jack Line Layout for Hunter 28 (1) jssailem at 9:10pm 02.28.22 Yes on the pad eyes. I favor the wichard. It folds flat when not in use. Strong design. Available wi

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