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Spinnaker pole rigging gathard at 10:22am 11.13.08 Catalina 30 1/1721 I am seeking advice on installing rigging for spinnaker on 1984 Catalina 30. Specifically location
The Gales of November Scott B at 9:00am 11.13.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1676 Interesting article in the Toronto Star today about a shipwreck 60 years before the EdmundFitzgerald
Atomic 4 prop All U Get at 8:52am 11.13.08 Catalina 30 0/1151 Two years ago I replaced my 2-blade prop with a 3-blade 10X7.4 prop. This is on my 1981 Catalina 30
mooring pennant kdnichols at 7:50am 11.13.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/8890 This a stupid question...I know. But I just started sailing in May and haven't been around sailboat
removing mast step on 78' h27 kielboatsa at 7:22am 11.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1259 I have a 1978 h27 and I am planning on running my lines back to the cockpit. I would like to install
Soundproofing the iron genny cwhiteot at 7:05am 11.13.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1975 Has anyone replaced or added to the sound proofing around their engine? I have a 30 hp Yanmar in
What do you think? regor-123 at 6:11am 11.13.08 Catalina 22 13/2008 I am seeking opinions. I removed my Cat. 22 windows from my 1977, for re-sealing and want to give th
Treasure Coast Racing Nereussailor at 5:10am 11.13.08 Racing 4/2236 Does anyone here keelboat race on the treasure coast of Florida? I have been looking for some racing
Water Heater Reset Button MaryC at 5:02am 11.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/2297 I have a 1996 Hunter 280. My little girl and I are currently living aboard and traveling the Great
Maximum Cruising Speed under Power - Hunter 280 MaryC at 3:57am 11.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/2702 I have a Hunter 280 with the larger engine I think it's the 19 HP. My daughter and I are currently
Roller Furler rstan at 3:56am 11.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1294 I have a 1993 Vision 32 with a head sail roller furler. The manufacturer of this roller furler has
Small web cleanup items Ken Palmer at 3:49am 11.13.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1757 Hi Phil, I have two items that are very small, but maybe you want to check them out. On the link h
Prop Shaft Runout (2) Hermit Scott at 12:27am 11.13.08 Ask All Sailors 20/12052 I set up my new prop shaft on a bench with a dial indicator. I checked it at the 9 O'clock position
Winter storage/Battery oldiesrocker2001 at 7:39pm 11.12.08 Ask All Sailors 18/2437 I keep my boat on the trailer buttoned up with a tarp in the winter months and I've always removed m
26s haliard size and length Jansen at 6:43pm 11.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1450 I need to replace original main and jib haliards. Any suggestions as to what size, kind, and length
main sail removal sfwessel at 4:00pm 11.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1137 Can anyone tell me how the main sil is removed from the boom? Steve Wessel srwassociates@msn.com
Where can I find... Brian D at 3:42pm 11.12.08 Sails Call Lounge 4/2599 A nautical flag set that is already strung together for display during Yacht Club Open House events.
Any California trailer ables out there ? Glenn at 2:14pm 11.12.08 Trailer Sailors 58/10414 Seems like most the post are from the East cost, I was wondering if any one was here on the West cos
This came in by Email today and I thought it worth sharing Ross at 2:13pm 11.12.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1661 http://www.reedsalmanac.com/index.cfm?Fuseaction=ReadNewsStory'StoryID=67
Rust Stains and filled holes (2) Wahiawa at 1:52pm 11.12.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1635 Aloha, What is causing the rust stains in this picture of a Santana 22? Also, what could be source o

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Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart Stu Jackson at 11:01am 06.04.21 The restriction was actually in the mounting bracket. Me, too: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart Davidasailor26 at 10:49am 06.04.21 +1 for fuel starvation due to clogging. Since it restarts I would be suspicious that the clogs are o
Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 10:28am 06.04.21 Back to square 1. Found a place called Custom Control cables (https://www.cccables.com/)who can hook
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) sail sfbay at 10:28am 06.04.21 More boat jewelry............don't forget to install personalized fender covers AND dock bumper fend
Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 10:04am 06.04.21 OK I had just about resigned to finding and modifying a clevis fork (to create a slot). Now I can't
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (2) sail sfbay at 9:51am 06.04.21 An option for your dirty, white potable water hose clean is NOT TO CLEAN IT but REPLACE IT with a bl
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump odaydokay at 9:46am 06.04.21 He can dry shutting the pump off, open all faucets to release any pressure and trying to (air) pump
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Justin_NSA at 9:45am 06.04.21 For the winter get an attractive electrically-traced, freeze-protected water hose at the dock for w
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! sail sfbay at 9:42am 06.04.21 ..................I take it you have you used this Starbrite Power Cable Cleaner ? Does it REALLY w
Keep fuel tank full? Ward H at 9:39am 06.04.21 Change your O rings on your intake pipes regularly. I measured my deck fill o-rings, then bought a
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) sail sfbay at 9:39am 06.04.21 For the winter get an attractive electrically-traced, freeze-protected water hose at the dock for wa
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 06.04.21 @justsomeguy , I take it you have you used this Starbrite Power Cable Cleaner ? Does it REALLY work
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart odaydokay at 9:33am 06.04.21 Look also for loose wiring on your fuel pump, such as a loose ground connection. Got me once in the
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) Justin_NSA at 9:28am 06.04.21 This one still cracks me up. Would Obi Wan dress up a dock cord?
H170 centerboard bent straps.. What is it supposed to look like? BobbyFunn at 9:04am 06.04.21 If your 170 turtles there is no bungee cord from west marine or home depot that will prevent the cen
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart JoeWhite at 8:54am 06.04.21 I had the same problem. It is called fuel starvation due to mostly clogged primary fuel filter. The
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Leeward Rail at 8:48am 06.04.21 Looking at a dress up'd power cord looks to me like what they do to little dogs.. Hell yeah, Both
Original Keel Turning Ball + Question about Keel Cable Hose Leeward Rail at 8:35am 06.04.21 are the hose clamps sufficient to keep it sealed Volcano pipe is double clamped with 2 hose clamp
kea to main door sail sfbay at 8:33am 06.04.21 .............1)Any idea how can I get an extra key to the cabin entrance door (Hunter 45 ds). I didn

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