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foam flotation navair75 at 8:50am 11.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1784 I have a 1974 Venture 22 as a project. There are many issues with this boat but the first is with fo
Winter Boating Seans (1) Lucky Bum at 7:53am 11.23.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1264 Winter Boating Scene Boating on Western Lake Erie in the winter. 100_0784.jpgjpg
What kind of Yanmar engine mounts do you have? Calypso at 6:53am 11.23.08 S2 8/5117 I have mounts for my 3gm30 that are like two upside down v. In between these are two rubber blocks
Solar or Wind Liam -Santa Cruz at 6:23am 11.23.08 Ask All Sailors 49/4746 I had been agonizing for months over whether to rig the boat with Solar Pannels or a Wind Generator.
Suggestions - Barnacle removal BobM at 6:14am 11.23.08 Ask All Sailors 20/7238 Just hauled a few weeks ago and there are quite a few barnacles on the prop, shaft and between the r
Dri-dek question paphman at 5:24am 11.23.08 Ask All Sailors 10/6992 I am looking at a product called Dri-dek. They are interlocking 1 foot tiles that we will use in th
Centerboard help beachbumbill at 4:41am 11.23.08 Smaller Boats 0/875 I just salvaged a hunter 20. She was under water for a day. She had no mast, no sails but just neede
Bimini for 216 Graham Druce at 1:41am 11.23.08 Smaller Boats 0/1144 Hi i am looking to get a bimini fo my 216, easy in the U.S.A., finding it harder in Europe. Does any
Mystery location 2009 paulj at 11:37pm 11.22.08 Destinations 7/3262 :+1: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/1534636259_8760c1e7b0_o.jpg paulj:troll:
First Time Out - 1988 Mac 26D (3) r.oril at 9:11pm 11.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3950 We put our 1988 MacGregor 26D in the lake for the first time today. Pyramid Lake, Ca. is about 30 mi
Mainsail replacement for H31 (1987) gadgetman at 7:59pm 11.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1398 Hi, Our mainsail has finally been "laid to rest" after 21 years of service on our 1987 Hunter 31. We
Replacement Main: Doyle vs Mack? gadgetman at 7:56pm 11.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1340 Hi, Our mainsail has finally been "laid to rest" after 21 years of service on our 1987 Hunter 31. We
Atomic 4 prop pitch All U Get at 6:11pm 11.22.08 Ask All Sailors 5/6515 Does anyone have any experience with my question from Ask any Catalina Owner, I'm fine tuning my pit
Got Brown Water From The Hot Water Heater Joe Mullee at 5:46pm 11.22.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1881 Lately the water coming from the hot water faucets has been brownish in color. Today I winterized th
Gel Coat Cracks Revere at 5:43pm 11.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1053 Saw large gel coat cracks at the chain plate area on Hunter 290s. Does anyone know anything about t
Gel Coat Cracks Revere at 5:31pm 11.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1069 While viewing a number of 290s, we noticed large gel coat cracks at the chain plate. We also saw re
Starter? jackj4 at 5:05pm 11.22.08 Big Boats 8/1754 I have a 1990 Hunter 35.5. just went out to check on the boat and try to start the engine. I push
40.7 or 44.7 Question Ducati at 4:44pm 11.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1360 Hi Beneteau People- We have noticed that the prices are dropping for many used vessels and it may b
Does this look bad to you? (4) j_schoenfeld at 4:08pm 11.22.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2272 I purchased an 82 Oday 28, and have repowered her and cleaned her up. I was fishing around in the bi
ACP crack in the Bow Storage Area (2) txjim at 3:46pm 11.22.08 Day Sailers 3/3243 I'm looking for advice on the best way to repair a long crack in the bow storage area in my 170. It

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H260 Standing Rigging Replacement and Tuning Questions sail sfbay at 8:30am 06.06.21 ............Recall seeing some historic info on H260 tuning but can't seem to find. Your help is ne
Head problem fred1diver at 8:27am 06.06.21 Ok so after further investigation, there is a seacock after all, there are just so many hoses on top
Progressive insurance smokey73 at 8:24am 06.06.21 The individual "agents" may have a lot more say than we think?
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please Rick Webb at 8:22am 06.06.21 There are always coupons available online for Harbor Freight don't forget to use that opportunity as
Head problem fred1diver at 8:20am 06.06.21 I might have found the problem, removed the line from the vented loop and pumped, no water, so I tra
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please sail sfbay at 8:10am 06.06.21 I see you have an add on Craigslist for renting a trailer. If you want to buy check here for used tr
Funny Friday!!! DAVA390 at 8:10am 06.06.21 Years ago i wanted some water based lubricant for an impellor change. Folks here said to "get it at
Progressive insurance Orbweaver at 8:04am 06.06.21 Actually Dan, my agent told me that Progressive won't do an agreed valve for boats over 20 years ol
A tree fell on my Mac. (3) crpdm at 8:01am 06.06.21 The starboard railing was bent and my yet-to-be-installed stern rail that was in the cockpit. There
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please DaySailer65 at 7:50am 06.06.21 Very good points. If I can't find a true boat trailer to rent, then I'll consider your idea - selli
Brightwork Orbweaver at 7:50am 06.06.21 lol, no the factory Minwax container with the green label. :)
kea to main door Udi at 7:50am 06.06.21 There a many ways to berth a boat without using those cleats. For our home berthing, we use a pre
New Toilet Advise - Want to Get it Right sail sfbay at 7:50am 06.06.21 That's very helpful and appreciate the offer. My next step is to consult with my boat contractor on
New Toilet Advise - Want to Get it Right Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:48am 06.06.21 Your configuration looks right IF you really need the SeaFresh controls...Carl has given you some ad
Progressive insurance smokey73 at 7:46am 06.06.21 I wonder if this is "covid related". I don't say that as a joke or a slam. I was just having a dis
Reef lines sail sfbay at 7:44am 06.06.21 A seriatim of options come to mind through your 10.83 ft boom: Fish tape (electrician snake) like y
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please Rick Webb at 7:43am 06.06.21 I've had one of those utility trailers in the past and even if I had kept it I wouldn't use it to h
kea to main door Udi at 7:43am 06.06.21 Hi Udi, if you decide in the end to relocate the cleat to the new spot, be sure to back the cleat w
Progressive insurance FastOlson at 7:35am 06.06.21 This 'discussion' is both interesting and depressing. We have been with BoatUS insurance for many ye
Brightwork dlochner at 7:30am 06.06.21 I was just dipping straight from the little container you see on the table, The sour cream contai

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